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wyndemuir · 06-17-2017, 11:53 AM

How long do you leave your top down? Can I leave it down for weeks on end? Will doing so not leave creases in the material? I keep it in a garage when I'm not driving it.

Ryanbabz71 · 06-17-2017, 02:23 PM

Mine has been down since the beginning of May. Last summer I left it down until around the end of September you should be fine do you use the tonneau cover?

Ryan B.

18LTLoveIt · 06-18-2017, 12:09 PM

For a few days I'd think no problem, but it should be stretched out in the sun to keep crease marks to a minimum.

wyndemuir · 06-19-2017, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

Mine has been down since the beginning of May. Last summer I left it down until around the end of September you should be fine do you use the tonneau cover?

Ryan B.

I don't as of yet have a tonneau cover. I am looking at purchasing one. preferably a used one to save a few $$.

Royal Tiger · 06-19-2017, 03:03 PM

Is a tonneau that necessary? I've done over 100 regularly with the top down with zero issues.

partlowr · 06-19-2017, 03:22 PM

My tops stays down for weeks at a time since the car is garage kept and only driven in nice weather. I have not noticed any creases when I put the top up. I would imagine putting the top up and letting it absorb some sun on a hot day and a quick spray form the hose followed by letting it dry off in the hot sun would literally iron out any creases that might occur.

STUNNAH · 06-20-2017, 01:32 AM

I would be worried just as much about insects making a home under the seats and other hiding places...

Tom And Cheryl · 06-20-2017, 04:59 PM

I think there are to many things that could affect the interior if I left the top down all the time. We all have a switch, top goes down, top goes up. Ryan you surprised me when you said you keep yours down. I use my tonneau cover most of the I have the top down. I did stop using my cover on my last convertible after about 5 or 6 years and that top is still in pretty good condition.

Ryanbabz71 · 06-20-2017, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom And Cheryl

I think there are to many things that could affect the interior if I left the top down all the time. We all have a switch, top goes down, top goes up. Ryan you surprised me when you said you keep yours down. I use my tonneau cover most of the I have the top down. I did stop using my cover on my last convertible after about 5 or 6 years and that top is still in pretty good condition.

Only comes out on nice days just easier to keep it down. I keep the tonneau on more for looks. Gives it a finished off look. Wish it was integrated like the gen6. Oh well

Ryan B.

2013ZL1FUN · 06-22-2017, 07:10 AM

I keep mine down for months on end. Only put it up if I get caught out in the rain, which doesn't happen often. I leave mine down for ease of use of the vehicle. Saves time on pulling it out of the garage. I have always done my verts this way. Been driving vert Camaros for 35 years now. Probably less over all stress on the 5th Gen top system that has been reported to have 5th Bow problems. What do you think?

partlowr · 06-22-2017, 09:00 AM

I keep my down as much as possible because I am afraid of the fifth bow issue. I figure the less times I cycle the folding roof the lower my chances are of the dreaded fifth bow issue striking, not to mention less wear on the motor and actuators. My Camaro is garage kept 100% of the time when not being driven. My garage is insulated, drywalled, painted, insulated garage door, epoxy floor, ceiling fans, heated in the winter and treated by the pest control guy just like every other living space in my home.

TOO.BAD · 06-27-2017, 11:02 AM

I have left mine down all summer, every summer, since I got my car in 2013.
4 summers now with No Problems.
I keep my toneau cover on. I think it helps keep the top from rubbing against it self at high speeds.

DRKS1D3 · 06-27-2017, 11:35 AM

I've owned my car for 6 years. For all 6 years, the top has gone down in April and goes back up in September/October. My top is like new. No worries.

Indydriver · 07-11-2017, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

Is a tonneau that necessary? I've done over 100 regularly with the top down with zero issues.

You may be interested to know that I asked this directly of one the Camaro team engineers. He told me that the top is secure without the tonneau cover at any speed the car can attain. So, no worries for your MO.

I'm in the "leave it down all summer" camp. Saves on wear and tear. I do use an interior cover if it's not driven for a couple of days or parked outside.

06-17-2017, 11:53 AM	#1
wyndemuir Drives: 2015 2LT RS Silver Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Woodstock, ON Posts: 12	Top Down Storage How long do you leave your top down? Can I leave it down for weeks on end? Will doing so not leave creases in the material? I keep it in a garage when I'm not driving it.

06-17-2017, 02:23 PM	#2
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	Mine has been down since the beginning of May. Last summer I left it down until around the end of September you should be fine do you use the tonneau cover? Ryan B. __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

06-19-2017, 03:22 PM	#6
partlowr Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 256	My tops stays down for weeks at a time since the car is garage kept and only driven in nice weather. I have not noticed any creases when I put the top up. I would imagine putting the top up and letting it absorb some sun on a hot day and a quick spray form the hose followed by letting it dry off in the hot sun would literally iron out any creases that might occur. __________________ Richard Partlow

06-20-2017, 01:32 AM	#7
STUNNAH "BEASTM*DE" Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,655 View My Garage	I would be worried just as much about insects making a home under the seats and other hiding places... __________________ Vengeance Racing Stage 1 Kit 575rwhp, 569 rwtq... Rims powder coated gloss black...BFG'S Comp 2 A/S... Dual 10" Kicker Comp S Subs 1200w...

06-22-2017, 07:10 AM	#10
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	I keep mine down for months on end. Only put it up if I get caught out in the rain, which doesn't happen often. I leave mine down for ease of use of the vehicle. Saves time on pulling it out of the garage. I have always done my verts this way. Been driving vert Camaros for 35 years now. Probably less over all stress on the 5th Gen top system that has been reported to have 5th Bow problems. What do you think? __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

06-18-2017, 12:09 PM	#3
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	For a few days I'd think no problem, but it should be stretched out in the sun to keep crease marks to a minimum.

06-19-2017, 03:03 PM	#5
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Is a tonneau that necessary? I've done over 100 regularly with the top down with zero issues.

06-20-2017, 04:59 PM	#8
Tom And Cheryl Drives: 2013 SS Convertible, ThumperII Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 411 View My Garage	I think there are to many things that could affect the interior if I left the top down all the time. We all have a switch, top goes down, top goes up. Ryan you surprised me when you said you keep yours down. I use my tonneau cover most of the I have the top down. I did stop using my cover on my last convertible after about 5 or 6 years and that top is still in pretty good condition.

06-22-2017, 09:00 AM	#11
partlowr Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 256	I keep my down as much as possible because I am afraid of the fifth bow issue. I figure the less times I cycle the folding roof the lower my chances are of the dreaded fifth bow issue striking, not to mention less wear on the motor and actuators. My Camaro is garage kept 100% of the time when not being driven. My garage is insulated, drywalled, painted, insulated garage door, epoxy floor, ceiling fans, heated in the winter and treated by the pest control guy just like every other living space in my home. __________________ Richard Partlow

06-27-2017, 11:02 AM	#12
TOO.BAD Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 260 View My Garage	I have left mine down all summer, every summer, since I got my car in 2013. 4 summers now with No Problems. I keep my toneau cover on. I think it helps keep the top from rubbing against it self at high speeds. __________________ Mild to Wild Switch, Roto Fab CAI, Big Gulp, Washer Relocation, Ported Throttle Body, Rough Idle Road Race Cam, Supporting Valve Train Upgrade, Dynatech Long Tube Headers Ceramic Coated and High Flow Converters, Injector Dynamics 1025 cc, 22.5%Overdrive Balancer Pulley, Fuel Pump Voltage Booster, Moroso Catch Can. Jannetty Installed and Tuned. 675 RWHP 630 RWTQ 11.325 1/4 Mile Time @ 124.53 MPH

06-27-2017, 11:35 AM	#13
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	I've owned my car for 6 years. For all 6 years, the top has gone down in April and goes back up in September/October. My top is like new. No worries. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".