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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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yo when i put the top down on my 05, it seems like my top don't go all the way down, and i have to manuelly push it down like an inch to look better... Is my corvitable Fu**ed up?
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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It depends....

Where do you live? It has been proven time and time again that if you live in colder climates, the material in the top is not as flexible, therefore it wont go down all the way. If that is the case, its just something you have to live with. If you are in a warmer climate, you should probably take the car to the dealership and have it checked out. What I would do befor that though is try to raise the top a few inches again, then lower it one more time. Sometimes if you do that, it gives it a little bit of help!

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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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Thats how mines was. As time went by I noticed that it went down all the way. I took out my rear tray and now its so damM low.
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 12:26 PM
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Kev, How easy was it to remove that rear tray? Ive heard its kinda a pain?

Any details would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 12:38 AM
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Replace the straps over your head.
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 01:49 AM
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To take out the rear tray is easy. First put the top all the way up. THen reach in the back and pop out the clips. I think there is 7 total. Take out the long black strip thats facing you first. Then go in the trunk and hit the tray up and it will pop off. Slide it out from the trunk....
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by thetz99,Dec 12 2004, 01:38 AM
Replace the straps over your head.
Dude, he's got an 05. He shouldn't have to replace jack squat.
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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This TSB covers 00-01's, The tops still don't like folding when it's cold out. What temp is it when you are putting the top down?

https://www.s2ki.com/home/index.php?option=...id=26&Itemid=41
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 08:20 AM
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just put it down as far as it will go - it will settle further down after a few minutes - at least mine does (on an 03)
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by kevsS2,Dec 11 2004, 04:15 PM
I took out my rear tray and now its so damM low.
This is really drastic workaround. You should try to find out the problem and fix it instead.

A better workaround is what "Johnny--2K" suggested:

"try to raise the top a few inches again, then lower it one more time." - You can try is a few times.

If it's a new car take it back to the dealer. I only noticed a problem after two years.
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