convertible top

dirod123 · 07-26-2018, 02:59 PM

With all the issues with the convertible tops not working has anyone tried to remove the hyd. system and manually open/close the top? I seen a YouTube post of the Chrysler crossfire that can be manually operated if need be.

gbhrps · 07-26-2018, 09:23 PM

dirod123,

The Owner's Manual shows the steps required for manually opening and closing the soft top.

I'm not certain that I would be willing to do it except in an emergency though.

Gene

Prodjay10 · 10-04-2018, 11:07 AM

You can't lock the storage lid or the 5th bow. You'd have to figure out how.

Whats' wrong with your top? I think most times you have either an electrical issue or its the bungees.

Omb · 10-04-2018, 03:46 PM

I don’t think taking hydraulics out would work. The hydraulics are used to create tension in the top. It’s pretty slick as long as working.

I just reach out the window and give the back a little boost when I am opening it and don’t have the clank when I do that. I should get a bungee one of these days I guess

07-26-2018, 02:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
dirod123 Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: west fargo nd Posts: 2 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 7	convertible top With all the issues with the convertible tops not working has anyone tried to remove the hyd. system and manually open/close the top? I seen a YouTube post of the Chrysler crossfire that can be manually operated if need be. vman12 likes this.

07-26-2018, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
gbhrps Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 213 Drives: 2016 RDSTR TS 6spd Rep Power: 7996	dirod123, The Owner's Manual shows the steps required for manually opening and closing the soft top. I'm not certain that I would be willing to do it except in an emergency though. Gene OldGuyFla likes this.

10-04-2018, 11:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Prodjay10 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 17 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 7	You can't lock the storage lid or the 5th bow. You'd have to figure out how. Whats' wrong with your top? I think most times you have either an electrical issue or its the bungees. OldGuyFla likes this.

10-04-2018, 03:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Omb Base Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 17 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 7	I don’t think taking hydraulics out would work. The hydraulics are used to create tension in the top. It’s pretty slick as long as working. I just reach out the window and give the back a little boost when I am opening it and don’t have the clank when I do that. I should get a bungee one of these days I guess vman12 likes this.

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