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markas214 · 05-20-2015, 10:35 PM

I've had my convertible 2012 2SSRS for 26 months. I have not had any issues with the top. I live in Arizona so I have the top down often and have only had some squeaks in the beginning that I brought in on warranty and have not had since, about 30,000 miles ago. otherwise the only modifications are does a cold air intake and that's pretty much it. I have Hotchkis lowering springs in my garage and sway bars the time yet to put on. I don't know why some tops have problems and ones like mine I have 0 problems. I'm just glad mine doesn't have any.

2013ZL1FUN · 05-20-2015, 10:39 PM

I suspect that many people that bought convertibles really didn't know what they were getting into. Fabric tops rub and wear (so do vinyl ones). My secret is leave the top down until you are caught out in the rain. Put it up once a year for winter storage and it will increase longevity.

OrangeVert · 05-20-2015, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by markas214

I've had my convertible 2012 2SSRS for 26 months. I have not had any issues with the top. I live in Arizona so I have the top down often and have only had some squeaks in the beginning that I brought in on warranty and have not had since, about 30,000 miles ago. otherwise the only modifications are does a cold air intake and that's pretty much it. I have Hotchkis lowering springs in my garage and sway bars the time yet to put on. I don't know why some tops have problems and ones like mine I have 0 problems. I'm just glad mine doesn't have any.

No problems here either, Markas. Dropped my $41K USD on the car and haven't been disappointed yet. No significant mods, but even so it still turns heads. I think it always will.

OrangeVert · 05-20-2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013ZL1FUN

I suspect that many people that bought convertibles really didn't know what they were getting into. Fabric tops rub and wear (so do vinyl ones). My secret is leave the top down until you are caught out in the rain. Put it up once a year for winter storage and it will increase longevity.

When I put mine down, I pull out the material so it doesn't get compressed in the scissor mechanism. Been working great for 4 years now.

Bob54 · 05-21-2015, 08:01 PM

When I put mine down, I pull out the material so it doesn't get compressed in the scissor mechanism. Been working great for 4 years now.

Can you explain a little more about this? Thanks!

05-20-2015, 10:35 PM	#1
markas214 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS L99 SIM convertible Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 228	32k miles daily driver I've had my convertible 2012 2SSRS for 26 months. I have not had any issues with the top. I live in Arizona so I have the top down often and have only had some squeaks in the beginning that I brought in on warranty and have not had since, about 30,000 miles ago. otherwise the only modifications are does a cold air intake and that's pretty much it. I have Hotchkis lowering springs in my garage and sway bars the time yet to put on. I don't know why some tops have problems and ones like mine I have 0 problems. I'm just glad mine doesn't have any.

05-20-2015, 10:39 PM	#2
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	I suspect that many people that bought convertibles really didn't know what they were getting into. Fabric tops rub and wear (so do vinyl ones). My secret is leave the top down until you are caught out in the rain. Put it up once a year for winter storage and it will increase longevity. __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

05-21-2015, 08:01 PM	#5
Bob54 Drives: 2016 1LT RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 85	When I put mine down, I pull out the material so it doesn't get compressed in the scissor mechanism. Been working great for 4 years now. Can you explain a little more about this? Thanks!