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Well, here is the latest news that I have.

My dealer has agreed that my top needs to be replaced/repaired due to the ripping issues. I was at my dealer today so they could inspect my top so they know which parts to order.

They said there were several bulletins on the top repair for the ripping issue. One was an older one regarding inspecting the weather stripping to make sure the correct one is used (document talked about a Plan A versus Plan B weather strip, and had an illustration showing what the service person should look for.) There was a VIN break point for the change, but the bulletin also mentioned inspecting the weather stripping as some VINs close to the break point may still have ended up with the old design.

The newer bulletin was regarding the top repair itself, and supposedly came out a few weeks ago. According to the parts person at my dealership, the warranty repair instructions do not call for replacing any parts (#8?) in order to install one that has the plastic tab. Current repair instructions are to cut that metal piece shorter so that it no longer contacts the top material. He did not show me a copy of this bulletin, so if Small Dealer or someone else could provide us with the details, it would be greatly appreciated.

Regarding my top, the appropriate parts should be ordered by the dealership today, and once they arrive I will schedule the repair. I expect to be without my car a day or two, as they send convertible top work out to another shop that specializes in such things.

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	dengel Founding Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northwest NJ	Well, here is the latest news that I have. My dealer has agreed that my top needs to be replaced/repaired due to the ripping issues. I was at my dealer today so they could inspect my top so they know which parts to order. They said there were several bulletins on the top repair for the ripping issue. One was an older one regarding inspecting the weather stripping to make sure the correct one is used (document talked about a Plan A versus Plan B weather strip, and had an illustration showing what the service person should look for.) There was a VIN break point for the change, but the bulletin also mentioned inspecting the weather stripping as some VINs close to the break point may still have ended up with the old design. The newer bulletin was regarding the top repair itself, and supposedly came out a few weeks ago. According to the parts person at my dealership, the warranty repair instructions do not call for replacing any parts (#8?) in order to install one that has the plastic tab. Current repair instructions are to cut that metal piece shorter so that it no longer contacts the top material. He did not show me a copy of this bulletin, so if Small Dealer or someone else could provide us with the details, it would be greatly appreciated. Regarding my top, the appropriate parts should be ordered by the dealership today, and once they arrive I will schedule the repair. I expect to be without my car a day or two, as they send convertible top work out to another shop that specializes in such things. __________________ GXP, Sly w/ Black Leather Interior, Loaded Purchased off the lot on 6/30/2007 from dealer stock to replace My Baby, lost on the Tail of the Dragon on 6/25/2007. You can read all about it here, Tail of the Dragon - Accident Email me if you are interested in joining the Mid-Atlantic Solstice Sky Club (MASSC) for NJ, NY, PA, DE and MDdscheneck@msn.com Red Bull Drift Team 2008