Automatic top in the future?

jel · 02-28-2008, 11:00 PM

I just returned from setting up my rear diff appointment for next week and had a discussion with....well every manager there basically. They kept taking pics of the car and we discussed all the mods, etc.

Anyway, they have had to take two classes on an automatic top which may present itself within the next couple years. Talk is the Opel will get it first, then the Sky. The lid will automatically open and close, also. It will probably tack on a couple Gs to the price tag, also.

That's all the little birdies told me.

**RedHeaded RedLine** · 02-29-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jel

...they have had to take two classes on an automatic top which may present itself within the next couple years. Talk is the Opel will get it first, then the Sky. The lid will automatically open and close, also. It will probably tack on a couple Gs to the price tag, also.
That's all the little birdies told me.

For the added weight, complication and cost I can live without it. I am sure in the summer the top will be down for weeks at a time. -J

RedSkyMan · 02-29-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RedHeaded RedLine

For the added weight, complication and cost I can live without it. I am sure in the summer the top will be down for weeks at a time. -J

BlackSkyPilot · 02-29-2008, 06:53 PM

Will it automatically take my junk out of the trunk too?

Sigh...

**JohnD** · 02-29-2008, 07:25 PM

Occasionally, on the rare occasions when I actually have the top up on the SKY, things can shift around in the trunk and wander off to the sides of the Mayan Temple. My camera bag is a good troublemaker in this regard. I attempt to lower the top, it don't go, and so I quickly relocate the camera bag to the small space in front of the air pump...

If I had a power-top in those instances I would either power-crush the camera, or power-warp-the-living-snot out of the top mechanism.

Pass.

marklynn70 · 02-29-2008, 07:53 PM

Without some significant redesigns of the rear end I don't think I would like it either.

jel · 02-29-2008, 08:04 PM

I was told it would be like the 'Vette's convertible top for a comparison.

**SKYRCKT** · 03-02-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RedHeaded RedLine

For the added weight, complication and cost I can live without it. I am sure in the summer the top will be down for weeks at a time. -J

I agree and as my dad used to say...something else to tear up!

sky in pdx · 03-02-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackSkyPilot

Will it automatically take my junk out of the trunk too?

Sigh...

NO,BUT A TRIP OR TWO TO THE GYM MIGHT............

Bogie · 03-02-2008, 03:14 PM

Although hydraulics does have appeal, I've found the manual approach to be more satisfying.

MidniteBlues · 03-02-2008, 03:55 PM

I donno, after looking at the G6 hardtop convertible I bought yesterday for my daughter AND my neighbors Corvette soft top in action with the automatic, it shouldn't be all that difficult and I don't think it will add any heavy weight. The thing is, it will require a re-designing of the back half of the Sky.. I for one would like it..oh yea, and if they ARE working on it, I would hold off until they produce the bad boy..

HappyAmI · 03-02-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnD

Occasionally, on the rare occasions when I actually have the top up on the SKY, things can shift around in the trunk and wander off to the sides of the Mayan Temple. My camera bag is a good troublemaker in this regard. I attempt to lower the top, it don't go, and so I quickly relocate the camera bag to the small space in front of the air pump...

If I had a power-top in those instances I would either power-crush the camera, or power-warp-the-living-snot out of the top mechanism.

Pass.

Iffn they are gonna do the auto top, then that is when they need to build the trunk extender like Eloy does...and iffn they don't give the little box for storage, then you really need to call Eloy for the extended trunk. I love mine and it keeps everything orderly back there. No muss, no fuss!

JohnD, you do have a way with words! What a visual! You are too funny!
I LOVE MY SKY!!!!

xmicro_Redline · 03-02-2008, 04:47 PM

Automatic anything is no fun in my opinion!!

**RedHeaded RedLine** · 03-07-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sky in pdx

NO,BUT A TRIP OR TWO TO THE GYM MIGHT............

Junk in the trunk is not necessarily a bad thing... -J

Spag · 03-07-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

Automatic anything is no fun in my opinion!!

I agree! that is except for Auto Bill-Pay... that one I like!

WOLFSKY · 03-07-2008, 03:08 PM

I also like the top being manual. All you need is another thing with a motor that's gonna break.....

xmicro_Redline · 03-08-2008, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Spag

I agree! that is except for Auto Bill-Pay... that one I like!

That and automatic direct paycheck deposit!

Ernest · 03-08-2008, 01:02 PM

Is society that lazy that they need automatic tops?

As easy as it is to put the top up manually, I don't see the point. The added weight will just decrease the performance.
Better they should work on increasing power/performance

MidniteBlues · 03-08-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest

Is society that lazy that they need automatic tops?

As easy as it is to put the top up manually, I don't see the point. The added weight will just decrease the performance.
Better they should work on increasing power/performance

YES, now you git it, I'll take both, I knew you had the answer...

RedSkyMan · 03-08-2008, 01:26 PM

The only good reason I found for putting the top up, is that it supports my car cover when I store it for the winter. Other than that, the sky only goes out on nice sunny days and the top is always down.

02-28-2008, 11:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 393 My Photos: (8)	Automatic top in the future? I just returned from setting up my rear diff appointment for next week and had a discussion with....well every manager there basically. They kept taking pics of the car and we discussed all the mods, etc. Anyway, they have had to take two classes on an automatic top which may present itself within the next couple years. Talk is the Opel will get it first, then the Sky. The lid will automatically open and close, also. It will probably tack on a couple Gs to the price tag, also. That's all the little birdies told me. __________________ JPM leather dash Dual XDVD8285 Interior carbon fiber kit Wind Restrictor V2 Fujita dual filter CAI Kappasphere KS2/Li'l Chromies Blackcat gauges Billet grille O-series stubby/FlameBall shifter V doors Sequential brake/3rd pulsating lights

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BlackSkyPilot Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Basically nomadic, my company puts me up where ever I go. My Sky is currently in N. Carolina. Posts: 203 My Photos: (9)	Will it automatically take my junk out of the trunk too? Sigh... __________________ Later!! Andy It doesn't matter whether I'm flying in my plane or driving my car. Either way I'm traveling in the Sky!! :D

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JohnD First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,477 My Photos: (73)	Occasionally, on the rare occasions when I actually have the top up on the SKY, things can shift around in the trunk and wander off to the sides of the Mayan Temple. My camera bag is a good troublemaker in this regard. I attempt to lower the top, it don't go, and so I quickly relocate the camera bag to the small space in front of the air pump... If I had a power-top in those instances I would either power-crush the camera, or power-warp-the-living-snot out of the top mechanism. Pass. __________________ First:"BABY"* Silver Pearl 9 May 06* Then:"SPIRIT"* Black Onyx Red Line 25 Oct 06* Check out My Photos!

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marklynn70 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oldsmar, Florida Posts: 2,560 My Photos: (282)	Without some significant redesigns of the rear end I don't think I would like it either. __________________ *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

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jel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 393 My Photos: (8)	I was told it would be like the 'Vette's convertible top for a comparison. __________________ JPM leather dash Dual XDVD8285 Interior carbon fiber kit Wind Restrictor V2 Fujita dual filter CAI Kappasphere KS2/Li'l Chromies Blackcat gauges Billet grille O-series stubby/FlameBall shifter V doors Sequential brake/3rd pulsating lights

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03-02-2008, 03:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,476 My Photos: (0)	Although hydraulics does have appeal, I've found the manual approach to be more satisfying. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

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MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,570 My Photos: (0)	I donno, after looking at the G6 hardtop convertible I bought yesterday for my daughter AND my neighbors Corvette soft top in action with the automatic, it shouldn't be all that difficult and I don't think it will add any heavy weight. The thing is, it will require a re-designing of the back half of the Sky.. I for one would like it..oh yea, and if they ARE working on it, I would hold off until they produce the bad boy.. __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor -

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xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,480 My Photos: (1)	Automatic anything is no fun in my opinion!!

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WOLFSKY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 363 My Photos: (1)	I also like the top being manual. All you need is another thing with a motor that's gonna break..... __________________ 2008 Redline Techno Gray - 5 Speed Black/Red Leather 6-CD/MP3 Magna-Flow Chrome Wheels Chromies Stubby Red Calipers REDLINE Brake Light Overlay Tint Plate: WOLFSKY Deposit: 10/02/07 Born: 11/9/07 Shipped: 11/14/07 Arrived: 11/30/07

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Ernest First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arlington, TEXAS Posts: 4,297 My Photos: (10)	Automatic Top LOL Is society that lazy that they need automatic tops? As easy as it is to put the top up manually, I don't see the point. The added weight will just decrease the performance. Better they should work on increasing power/performance __________________ ERNEST '04 Torch Red Corvette Coupe '07 Corvette Z06 "Scarlett" Victory Red 555.6 rwhp / 485.5 rwt N/A - No Spray Myspace www.myspace.com/ernest06z06 Scarlett's 10.97 @ 127 Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWEaFz9hn8s

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RedSkyMan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 402 My Photos: (6)	The only good reason I found for putting the top up, is that it supports my car cover when I store it for the winter. Other than that, the sky only goes out on nice sunny days and the top is always down. __________________ Chili Pepper Red Ordered 3-28-06 Delivered 6-29-06 Sent to Mallett 2-21-07 Delivered 5-11-07 #007 "Beast" LS-2 400 HP Dual Exhaust