VIDEO - SKY Top Operation!!!

SKY Spy · 10-21-2005, 07:37 PM

I ran this by Brentil and it was deemed "safe to post"

so here it is...

Here is the link where you can download the videos. They are too big to be uploaded to this post...

SKy Top Operation Document

Regards,

S.D.

-Tj- · 10-21-2005, 07:57 PM

Thanks for posting this!
Links for those who don't have MS Word:

http://www.gmlaunches.com/video/SKY_Part1.mpg
http://www.gmlaunches.com/video/SKY_Part2.mpg

Lost Sol · 10-22-2005, 06:56 AM

I tried to play the video, but it would not work.

I have seen the Sol's top in action, so I guess it is similar to that.

SKY Spy · 10-22-2005, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost Sol

I tried to play the video, but it would not work.

I have seen the Sol's top in action, so I guess it is similar to that.

Try opening up the URL with Win. Media player directly. That's how it worked for me the first time I saw it...

S.D.

Lost Sol · 10-22-2005, 11:50 AM

Got it

Looks just like the Sols top, but I believe that I will use the key fob to pop the trunk ... rather than bending over to the glove box. I guess they just wanted to show the extra feature.

SkyBound · 10-22-2005, 04:52 PM

Thanks for the post....it seems very straight forward and quick. Looking forward to seeing in person....

achieftain · 10-22-2005, 05:52 PM

Only thing I would add based upon sol owners with multiple ups and downs of tops that most latch the front of top to header before latching the AFBTS. Consider the operation when you access the trunk only, the AFBTS come up with the opening of the trunk, you close the trunk and then latch the AFBTS. If you stuck to the SKy official procedure it would imply that you should loosen the top when accessing the trunk as they want the AFBTS secured prior to the front header. Also pressing down in center of front of trunk makes the trunk latch easier than pressing on either side where the 3M tape is under the AFBTS. And closing the trunk with the top already latched at front (as in only accessing the trunk) is easier than catching the fabric if the top is not all the way up.

SkyMan 08 · 10-22-2005, 06:04 PM

cool loved the vids thanks

**rick112** · 10-22-2005, 08:27 PM

Way KOOL! Thanks! Finally something new! Why couldn't Saturn have posted the link here themselves?

**Skip** · 10-22-2005, 11:24 PM

I betcha if in a sudden rain storm that it would be second nature to pop the top out of the trunk faster than the 30 second video. Now where is the spare tire?

SKY Spy · 10-23-2005, 01:07 AM

There is no Spare...

Regards,

S.D.

**rick112** · 10-23-2005, 08:02 AM

You get a can of CRAP to spray into your tire. I guess we have to keep remembering that this is a roadster not a minivan.

marklynn70 · 10-24-2005, 01:19 PM

The videos are great. If you are having problems with it playing right click the link and then save target as. Just another way that might help solve some problems out there.

azote · 10-25-2005, 03:56 AM

thanks for the video bro!

Slade · 10-25-2005, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azote

thanks for the video bro!

Yes "Bro!" the Video rocks my socks, indeed!

bgfpt · 10-25-2005, 10:14 AM

On solsticeforum.com there has been discussion about damage to the trunk latch when closing the trunk after raising or lowering the top. I believe it has something to do with the position of the latch moving to 'closed' before the trunk is shut. Also, there has been quite a bit of discussion about leaks requiring replacement of seals and delaying delivery. At least GM is taking care of the problems and sorting things out.

SkyMan 08 · 10-25-2005, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick112

You get a can of CRAP to spray into your tire. I guess we have to keep remembering that this is a roadster not a minivan.

What does CRAP stand for? Is it for the substance that Can Replace Air Pressure?

**reedred** · 10-25-2005, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgfpt

On solsticeforum.com there has been discussion about damage to the trunk latch when closing the trunk after raising or lowering the top. I believe it has something to do with the position of the latch moving to 'closed' before the trunk is shut. Also, there has been quite a bit of discussion about leaks requiring replacement of seals and delaying delivery. At least GM is taking care of the problems and sorting things out.

I was reading about that, but it's the roof latch that's getting damaged. If the latch is in the closed position when stowed, it sticks out far enough that the trunk will come down and bend it. Several of the leaks appeared to be related to bending of the latch, either by the owner or by the dealer before delivery.

SKY Spy · 10-25-2005, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slade

Yes "Bro!" the Video rocks my socks, indeed!

Your Welcome!!!

I'm glad I could bring a little new info for all of you!!!

Regards,

S.D.

Slade · 10-26-2005, 01:50 PM

This is BIG!! It's what I was looking foward to for along time & you mildly put it on here, lol jk,... I was freakin out when i saw these vid's, I just can't wait to see the Sky at every angle with the top up, yi yee!

im Giddie!

Thanks again!

now I want:
Sky Roadster "Da T-Shirt"
Sky Roadster "Da Lunch Box"
Sky Roadster "Da Tooth Brush"
Sky Roadster "Da Breakfast Cereal"
Sky Roadster "Da Red Line"

"May Da Torque be Wit You"

bgfpt · 10-26-2005, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reedred

I was reading about that, but it's the roof latch that's getting damaged. If the latch is in the closed position when stowed, it sticks out far enough that the trunk will come down and bend it. Several of the leaks appeared to be related to bending of the latch, either by the owner or by the dealer before delivery.

Thanks for the clarification, ReedRed.

SolWhat? · 10-26-2005, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achieftain

Only thing I would add based upon sol owners with multiple ups and downs of tops that most latch the front of top to header before latching the AFBTS. Consider the operation when you access the trunk only, the AFBTS come up with the opening of the trunk, you close the trunk and then latch the AFBTS. If you stuck to the SKy official procedure it would imply that you should loosen the top when accessing the trunk as they want the AFBTS secured prior to the front header. Also pressing down in center of front of trunk makes the trunk latch easier than pressing on either side where the 3M tape is under the AFBTS. And closing the trunk with the top already latched at front (as in only accessing the trunk) is easier than catching the fabric if the top is not all the way up.

My

10-21-2005, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
SKY Spy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,893 My Photos: (47)	VIDEO - SKY Top Operation!!! I ran this by Brentil and it was deemed "safe to post" so here it is... Here is the link where you can download the videos. They are too big to be uploaded to this post... SKy Top Operation Document Regards, S.D. __________________ 2nd SKY: 2008 RED on Red/Black Lthr RedLine Delivered - 7/14/08 Loaded Auto 3" Magnaflow, Lil Chromies & CAI 1st SKY: (Traded) 2007 Silver Graphite RedLine Loaded (-6CD) Deposit - 4/11/06 Order # KFDHH7 - 5/27/06 Delivered - 2/21/07

10-22-2005, 06:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lost Sol First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sweet Home AL! Posts: 328 My Photos: (1)	I tried to play the video, but it would not work. I have seen the Sol's top in action, so I guess it is similar to that. __________________ 2007 Aggressive Solstice GXP, 5 Spd and fully loaded (minus OnStar and smoker's pkg) Home:11/22/2006 Current Mileage: 8280 My OIF III Blog* 360.yahoo.com/my_profile.html?.login=1 Must sign into Yahoo, in order to view

10-22-2005, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lost Sol First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sweet Home AL! Posts: 328 My Photos: (1)	Got it Looks just like the Sols top, but I believe that I will use the key fob to pop the trunk ... rather than bending over to the glove box. I guess they just wanted to show the extra feature. __________________ 2007 Aggressive Solstice GXP, 5 Spd and fully loaded (minus OnStar and smoker's pkg) Home:11/22/2006 Current Mileage: 8280 My OIF III Blog* 360.yahoo.com/my_profile.html?.login=1 Must sign into Yahoo, in order to view

10-22-2005, 05:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
achieftain First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: northwest PA Posts: 304 My Photos: (0)	Only thing I would add based upon sol owners with multiple ups and downs of tops that most latch the front of top to header before latching the AFBTS. Consider the operation when you access the trunk only, the AFBTS come up with the opening of the trunk, you close the trunk and then latch the AFBTS. If you stuck to the SKy official procedure it would imply that you should loosen the top when accessing the trunk as they want the AFBTS secured prior to the front header. Also pressing down in center of front of trunk makes the trunk latch easier than pressing on either side where the 3M tape is under the AFBTS. And closing the trunk with the top already latched at front (as in only accessing the trunk) is easier than catching the fabric if the top is not all the way up. __________________ The Sky's the limit!

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SkyMan 08 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: God's Country Posts: 2,900 My Photos: (16)	cool loved the vids thanks Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tim Johnson City, Tenessee Nitesky 2 2008 Automatic, premimum trim Chilipepper red Black leather, black top. painted wheels.

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10-21-2005, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
-Tj- First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 56 My Photos: (0)	Thanks for posting this! Links for those who don't have MS Word: http://www.gmlaunches.com/video/SKY_Part1.mpg http://www.gmlaunches.com/video/SKY_Part2.mpg

10-22-2005, 04:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
SkyBound First 2000 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Eldersburg, Maryland Posts: 11 My Photos: (0)	Thanks for the post....it seems very straight forward and quick. Looking forward to seeing in person....

10-22-2005, 08:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,190 My Photos: (0)	Way KOOL! Thanks! Finally something new! Why couldn't Saturn have posted the link here themselves?

10-22-2005, 11:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	I betcha if in a sudden rain storm that it would be second nature to pop the top out of the trunk faster than the 30 second video. Now where is the spare tire?

10-23-2005, 01:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
SKY Spy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,893 My Photos: (47)	There is no Spare... Regards, S.D. __________________ 2nd SKY: 2008 RED on Red/Black Lthr RedLine Delivered - 7/14/08 Loaded Auto 3" Magnaflow, Lil Chromies & CAI 1st SKY: (Traded) 2007 Silver Graphite RedLine Loaded (-6CD) Deposit - 4/11/06 Order # KFDHH7 - 5/27/06 Delivered - 2/21/07

10-23-2005, 08:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,190 My Photos: (0)	You get a can of CRAP to spray into your tire. I guess we have to keep remembering that this is a roadster not a minivan.

10-24-2005, 01:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
marklynn70 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oldsmar, Florida Posts: 2,560 My Photos: (282)	The videos are great. If you are having problems with it playing right click the link and then save target as. Just another way that might help solve some problems out there. __________________ *Mark* Black Onyx B/R Interior 5-Speed XMMP36-Disk*Monsoon Stereo 18in Chrome Wheels _00565_ GM CAI Mud Flaps Stubby Antenna KS Little Chromies Chrome L/P Frame 1ST 1000 Badge Windscreen by http://www.windrestrictor.com

10-25-2005, 03:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
azote First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana. Posts: 274 My Photos: (0)	thanks for the video bro!

10-25-2005, 10:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
bgfpt First 2000 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6 My Photos: (0)	On solsticeforum.com there has been discussion about damage to the trunk latch when closing the trunk after raising or lowering the top. I believe it has something to do with the position of the latch moving to 'closed' before the trunk is shut. Also, there has been quite a bit of discussion about leaks requiring replacement of seals and delaying delivery. At least GM is taking care of the problems and sorting things out.

10-26-2005, 01:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
Slade First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FL Posts: 411 My Photos: (0)	This is BIG!! It's what I was looking foward to for along time & you mildly put it on here, lol jk,... I was freakin out when i saw these vid's, I just can't wait to see the Sky at every angle with the top up, yi yee! im Giddie! Thanks again! now I want: Sky Roadster "Da T-Shirt" Sky Roadster "Da Lunch Box" Sky Roadster "Da Tooth Brush" Sky Roadster "Da Breakfast Cereal" Sky Roadster "Da Red Line" "May Da Torque be Wit You"