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by greencab82
Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:57 pm
Forum: Body & Exterior
Topic: Top Replacement problem - how tight is it supposed to be ?
Replies: 6
Views: 4645

Re: Top Replacement problem - how tight is it supposed to be ?

Hi, just a delayed update: Temperature was the issue. Thanks for the tip. Heated up the car and garage good and long and voila!

So, the lesson is; Don't do this in your unheated garage mid-winter...

Cheers!
by greencab82
Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:01 am
Forum: Body & Exterior
Topic: Top Replacement problem - how tight is it supposed to be ?
Replies: 6
Views: 4645

Re: Top Replacement problem - how tight is it supposed to be ?

Actually, the temperature is in the 50's only when I'm in there, with heaters on.
When the old Rabbit sits there alone it's down to the mid-30's, just above
freezing, so that's definitly an issue...

Living and learning. Thanks again,

Vidar
by greencab82
Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:54 am
Forum: Body & Exterior
Topic: Top Replacement problem - how tight is it supposed to be ?
Replies: 6
Views: 4645

Re: Top Replacement problem - how tight is it supposed to be ?

OK, the temperature in my garage is currently in the 50's, so that may account for some of my problem. Side cables are not attatched yet, And I still havent fastened the side flaps at the side windows but rear cable is where it should be, I believe. The dotted lines for the rear window is located qu...
by greencab82
Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:49 am
Forum: Body & Exterior
Topic: Top Replacement problem - how tight is it supposed to be ?
Replies: 6
Views: 4645

Top Replacement problem - how tight is it supposed to be ?

Hi all, I'm in the process of replacing my top with a new vinyl one from Convertible Specialties. After installing rear cable OK and fastened the front pocket with the front rail the top seems very tight, and I wonder how much force I may use to close the top. As photos show; when I close the top wi...