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Danial · 04-16-2023, 04:50 PM

...do you have to deal with this lip that sticks up? I can't, for the life of me, figure out how to make it go down so it is flush with the trim there. This is a genuine GM part. I am at a loss. Maybe just a poor fit? I can't see anything in the slot that is obstructing the flap that sticks down in there.

Whoomba · 04-16-2023, 06:14 PM

When you down with your hand what happens? Is the top sticking up a bit there? Is the lip that folds down under the trim edge hitting something?

Danial · 04-16-2023, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Whoomba

When you down with your hand what happens? Is the top sticking up a bit there? Is the lip that folds down under the trim edge hitting something?

The top itself seems to recess fully. The lip that slides in there must be hitting something. I just got back from a road trip and the top is still down. I'll go out in the garage here in a bit and give it a closer look. It's been like this since I bought the car last year.

stickwiggler13 · 04-17-2023, 09:51 AM

Does that cover have the bungee cord loops to secure to the bungee posts?
This was a fix to keep that top secure from blowing off.

MSgt O · 04-17-2023, 11:14 AM

Danial mine does exactly the same thing! Have to be careful crossing the bridge in cross winds as it has lifted out but the bungees held. I’ve thought of adding a 3rd bungee but haven’t looked into it yet…

2013ZL1FUN · 04-17-2023, 01:36 PM

Mine fits this way as well.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 04-17-2023, 04:07 PM

Mine fits flush at that point but I have the old plastic clips.

Danial · 04-17-2023, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stickwiggler13

Does that cover have the bungee cord loops to secure to the bungee posts?
This was a fix to keep that top secure from blowing off.

Yes, this is the style I have.

Danial · 04-17-2023, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MSgt O

Danial mine does exactly the same thing! Have to be careful crossing the bridge in cross winds as it has lifted out but the bungees held. I’ve thought of adding a 3rd bungee but haven’t looked into it yet…

I think I'll look into a 3rd bungee myself.

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Originally Posted by 2013ZL1FUN

Mine fits this way as well.

Interesting.

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Originally Posted by SIM GhostrdrZ

Mine fits flush at that point but I have the old plastic clips.

I wonder if the issue is as simple as that? The bungee style just may not be designed to cinch it all the way down. I've got to figure something out - it drives me nuts.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 04-18-2023, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Danial

...do you have to deal with this lip that sticks up? I can't, for the life of me, figure out how to make it go down so it is flush with the trim there. This is a genuine GM part. I am at a loss. Maybe just a poor fit? I can't see anything in the slot that is obstructing the flap that sticks down in there.

Looks like mine is down more in the rear than yours. Maybe try that?
These things are overpriced cheap vinyl “GM gold”
A few hundred dollar fiberglass hard tonneau cover would fix all the issues and look like a million $ compared to these.

Danial · 04-18-2023, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SIM GhostrdrZ

Looks like mine is down more in the rear than yours. Maybe try that?
These things are overpriced cheap vinyl “GM gold”
A few hundred dollar fiberglass hard tonneau cover would fix all the issues and look like a million $ compared to these.

I'll take a look at that tonight when I get home. And yes, way over priced, I agree.

Geezerss · 04-22-2023, 10:37 AM

Never had a problem with mine. Original clips no bungee. Cross country 2x over 90 mph for periods of time. Never saw it lift, perhaps your top is not folding properly. I push in an down both back an front. Biggest problem I have is the foam cushions that ripped off . Tried glue and tape not good.

Mr V · 04-22-2023, 09:20 PM

Mine with the original clips is iffy with the windows down. Seems to help when they are up. I am looking at put velcro in the spot where yours is high. That should stop it from moving around, just not sure how hard it will be to take off.

Beachguysc · 04-28-2023, 02:28 PM

Mine does the same. I got up to 100 the other day and had forgot about it. When I saw it fluttering in the rear view I slowed down. But it didn’t fly off. Mine doesn’t have the bungee straps. But I do have a tool to crimp the metal boat cover snaps onto cloth. And I think I’ll do that this weekend.

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04-16-2023, 06:14 PM	#2
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,302	When you down with your hand what happens? Is the top sticking up a bit there? Is the lip that folds down under the trim edge hitting something?

04-17-2023, 09:51 AM	#4
stickwiggler13 Drives: 2012 2SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 100	Does that cover have the bungee cord loops to secure to the bungee posts? This was a fix to keep that top secure from blowing off.

04-17-2023, 11:14 AM	#5
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 660	Danial mine does exactly the same thing! Have to be careful crossing the bridge in cross winds as it has lifted out but the bungees held. I’ve thought of adding a 3rd bungee but haven’t looked into it yet…

04-17-2023, 04:07 PM	#7
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 Z/28 ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,283 View My Garage	Mine fits flush at that point but I have the old plastic clips.

04-22-2023, 10:37 AM	#12
Geezerss Geezerss Drives: 2011 ss2 droptop red/blkst hckyst Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: suffolk county new york Posts: 18	Never had a problem with mine. Original clips no bungee. Cross country 2x over 90 mph for periods of time. Never saw it lift, perhaps your top is not folding properly. I push in an down both back an front. Biggest problem I have is the foam cushions that ripped off . Tried glue and tape not good.

04-22-2023, 09:20 PM	#13
Mr V Drives: 2011 VR SS Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 372	Mine with the original clips is iffy with the windows down. Seems to help when they are up. I am looking at put velcro in the spot where yours is high. That should stop it from moving around, just not sure how hard it will be to take off.

04-28-2023, 02:28 PM	#14
Beachguysc Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert - inferno orange Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 21 View My Garage	Mine does the same. I got up to 100 the other day and had forgot about it. When I saw it fluttering in the rear view I slowed down. But it didn’t fly off. Mine doesn’t have the bungee straps. But I do have a tool to crimp the metal boat cover snaps onto cloth. And I think I’ll do that this weekend.