Targa top durability
My C5's targa top used to leak on the passenger side. The seal looked fine (i.e. not cracked) but water would still enter the cabin.
Any other C5 owners notice this? Any current C6 owners out there who can confirm the problem was fixed in that generation? I had the clear top, which was prone to swirl marks (I did not use automatic car washes). Is that still an issue? Thanks. |
My C5s were both FRCs. So I never had this issue. However, the C7s have been thoroughly tested in different weather. One possible reason the water could have been leaking in might have been chassis flex allowing the seals to rub a little. The C7 has a super stiff chassis and that would alleviate that issue if that was the cause.
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I know several C6 owners (with solid & clear targa tops). None have bitched about leaking. The earlier years (think Jim's is a '08?) had the squeaking issue which mostly resolves with lubrication along the seals. I don't think the polycarbonate is super sensitive to scratching but then again, it's an exterior car panel. SCM is probably dead on with less chassis flex = less/no leaking. And this will be GM's 3rd go round with this targa setup since the C5 (I'm discounting the C4 since it wasn't latched). Even they should be able to get it perfect this time! :nod:
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Thanks for the feedback everyone.
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Interestingly the Owner's Manual states that you should not spray glass cleaner directly on any of the roof panels, but rather spray it on a microcloth and then wipe the panel.:cool:
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But the truth is that you tend to not spray too much (which leaves streaks) when you spray it on the rag rather than directly on the surface of whatever you're cleaning. |
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