[rwood411]

Whenever I put the top down I can see the elastic bands beggining to fray pretty badly. Does anyone know what this elastic is for? Is it just to help put the top up and down or is to keep the roof buttress tight when the top is up?It doesnt look like a part that can be replaced as it is sewn into the roof. Once these suckers break ( and it wont be long now ) whats gonna happen to my top??

 

[ggccg]

You take it in to your friendly Saturn dealer for warranty repair.

 

[rwood411]

Of course, I will take it back to the dealer -no doubt. I was just wondering what is the purpose of the elastic bands.

 

[skyfan]

What elastic bands are you talking about and where exactly are they located???

 

[ggccg]

I just checked out my top and the only elastic bands I see look like the only thing they do is pull on the edge of the top to make sure it folds the right way. I don't see anything that would cause them to be fraying. You should probably take your car in and have it fixed before they break and allow the edge of your top to get mangled by improper folding.