Originally Posted by SunzOut

I did the Modifry strap replacement for my '06 convertible top. It was easy to do (30 minutes, very good instructions included) and the top now sits further down into its rear well so it probably does not catch as much wind (i.e., vibration) in top down driving, and it looks better. FYI...With the top up, the straps are above the driver's left shoulder and the passenger's right shoulder. If they do not sit flush against your top (are droopy?), they probably need replaced.

Originally Posted by SunzOut

My S is a garaged, weekend driver. When I am not driving it, I keep the top up. I read somewhere (may have been on a S2K forum) that it's better to keep the a convertible top up when the car is in storage or garaged so the top is stretched out and not folded onto itself. Over time, a constant fold could result in a weak spot leading to a tear over the long haul. This could just be urban folklore, but it seems to make sense, at least to me.