Convertible Top Repaired - Not Allowed to Lower the Top????

dengel · 08-21-2008, 02:42 PM

Okay, I'm hoping that some of you folks that have had your convertible top repaired can help me out.

My car has been at the dealership this week to have the convertible top fabric replaced in accordance with the service bulletin repair discussed in this thread, Convertible Top Wear - Pontiac Solstice Forum

The dealership sent the work out to an upholstery specialist, and I realize that they are just passing along the instructions they were given. But they are telling me that I can't put the convertible top down for two weeks, because the "top fabric needs to stretch out."

I certainly would have waited until top-down driving season was over to get the work done if I realized that this would be the case, and the instructions in the service bulletin certainly don't mention this at all.

So my question is, have any of you heard of this kind of requirement? If you have had this or a similar repair done, did you have to leave the top up for a period of time?

I am pretty pissed that I was not made aware of this before work was initiated. I realize it is probably not the dealership's fault, but I can't believe that I'm not gonna be able to enjoy my car for two weeks!

rich71 · 08-21-2008, 02:53 PM

i have not had the top problem, but it sounds odd.....stretch out? folding the top down stretches it out. I could possibly understand if there are any adhesives involved to allow the time for it to set up before your stretch it by folding the top. i can maybe understand letting the fabric relax and "take set",maybe just maybe, but i honestly don't know, so it is only conjecture.

**reedred** · 08-21-2008, 03:03 PM

Ouch!

I would call the dealer and ask for the number to the shop. Maybe they can clarify this for you. If not, you can hang out with Steve on Saturday.

Good luck!

SteveSky67 · 08-21-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dengel

Okay, I'm hoping that some of you folks that have had your convertible top repaired can help me out.

My car has been at the dealership this week to have the convertible top fabric replaced in accordance with the service bulletin repair discussed in this thread, Convertible Top Wear - Pontiac Solstice Forum

The dealership sent the work out to an upholstery specialist, and I realize that they are just passing along the instructions they were given. But they are telling me that I can't put the convertible top down for two weeks, because the "top fabric needs to stretch out."

I certainly would have waited until top-down driving season was over to get the work done if I realized that this would be the case, and the instructions in the service bulletin certainly don't mention this at all.

So my question is, have any of you heard of this kind of requirement? If you have had this or a similar repair done, did you have to leave the top up for a period of time?

I am pretty pissed that I was not made aware of this before work was initiated. I realize it is probably not the dealership's fault, but I can't believe that I'm not gonna be able to enjoy my car for two weeks!

Diane, Relax...Use the force, you won't be the only one this weekend with your top up...sorry to hear about your problem, hope it gets resolved soon!

dengel · 08-21-2008, 08:43 PM

Well, after talking it over with the service manager (and applying a little calm logic to the situation) I'm not too worried.

Thinking it through, I figure the worst that can happen is once I release the top latch, the fabric will be so tight that it will be hard to pull it forward far enough to latch it to the windshield again.

But I'll have so many strong men with me at the Drive-In on saturday, I'm sure you guys will be able to get it up for me.

Spag · 08-21-2008, 08:47 PM

When my top was replaced - I was never told that.

But they replaced the top at the dealership - and it was an entire new top, not just the fabric...

Don't know if that makes a difference!

SteveSky67 · 08-21-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dengel

I'm sure you guys will be able to get it up for me.

Well, since i'm the one that works out every week, i'll try and get it up for you, ......i'll just use "the force" or plain old muscle!!

dengel · 08-21-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spag

When my top was replaced - I was never told that.

But they replaced the top at the dealership - and it was an entire new top, not just the fabric...

Don't know if that makes a difference!

Yeah, I'm figuring that because they only replaced the fabric, the canvas is new and it is super-tight.

The service manager said it took the uhpholstery specialist 8 hours to do the repair, when the TSB stated 3 hours of labor. A lot of that time was probably getting the fabric stretched out and onto the frame.

Spag · 08-21-2008, 09:00 PM

SteveSky67 finally made it to my signature quote!

YAY!

kwayne · 08-21-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveSky67

Well, since i'm the one that works out every week, i'll try and get it up for you, ......i'll just use plain old muscle!!

like this

**reedred** · 08-21-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Spag

SteveSky67 finally made it to my signature quote!

YAY!

Thanks for the break, SteveSky!

jayman · 08-21-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dengel

Yeah, I'm figuring that because they only replaced the fabric, the canvas is new and it is super-tight.

The service manager said it took the uhpholstery specialist 8 hours to do the repair, when the TSB stated 3 hours of labor. A lot of that time was probably getting the fabric stretched out and onto the frame.

...heeheee...hey Beavis...she just said "super-tight"

SteveSky67 · 08-21-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Spag

SteveSky67 finally made it to my signature quote!

YAY!

Anytime, steve..always willing to help, you have to see what shade of red my face is turning...

SteveSky67 · 08-21-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by reedred

Thanks for the break, SteveSky!

Thank me on saturday!!!

RainbowintheSky · 08-21-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dengel

But I'll have so many strong men with me at the Drive-In on saturday, I'm sure you guys will be able to get it up for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveSky67

Well, since i'm the one that works out every week, i'll try and get it up for you, ......i'll just use "the force" or plain old muscle!!

I only have one thing to add to this...

08-21-2008, 02:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
dengel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: solsticeforum.com Posts: 1,024 My Photos: (0)	Convertible Top Repaired - Not Allowed to Lower the Top???? Okay, I'm hoping that some of you folks that have had your convertible top repaired can help me out. My car has been at the dealership this week to have the convertible top fabric replaced in accordance with the service bulletin repair discussed in this thread, Convertible Top Wear - Pontiac Solstice Forum The dealership sent the work out to an upholstery specialist, and I realize that they are just passing along the instructions they were given. But they are telling me that I can't put the convertible top down for two weeks, because the "top fabric needs to stretch out." I certainly would have waited until top-down driving season was over to get the work done if I realized that this would be the case, and the instructions in the service bulletin certainly don't mention this at all. So my question is, have any of you heard of this kind of requirement? If you have had this or a similar repair done, did you have to leave the top up for a period of time? I am pretty pissed that I was not made aware of this before work was initiated. I realize it is probably not the dealership's fault, but I can't believe that I'm not gonna be able to enjoy my car for two weeks!

08-21-2008, 02:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
rich71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 100 My Photos: (0)	i have not had the top problem, but it sounds odd.....stretch out? folding the top down stretches it out. I could possibly understand if there are any adhesives involved to allow the time for it to set up before your stretch it by folding the top. i can maybe understand letting the fabric relax and "take set",maybe just maybe, but i honestly don't know, so it is only conjecture. __________________ Midnight Blue Redline Manual Trans BSR Tune Hahn Intercooler GMPP Catback Exhaust Dejon BOV Spring ReBar JPM Shifter K&N Filter Stubby Antenna Redline overlay on 3rd brake light Last edited by rich71 : 08-21-2008 at 02:54 PM. Reason: misspelled

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08-21-2008, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
dengel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: solsticeforum.com Posts: 1,024 My Photos: (0)	Well, after talking it over with the service manager (and applying a little calm logic to the situation) I'm not too worried. Thinking it through, I figure the worst that can happen is once I release the top latch, the fabric will be so tight that it will be hard to pull it forward far enough to latch it to the windshield again. But I'll have so many strong men with me at the Drive-In on saturday, I'm sure you guys will be able to get it up for me.

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