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Old 12-30-2011, 06:14 AM   #4
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Two problems...

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Originally Posted by Eric G View Post
As I read through pages and pages of modifications, issues, repairs, preventative tips and other priceless gems from everyone...I was wondering about one issue regarding the top.

OK, the convertible drive cables can break and the transmission can give out...what is to stop from simply removing all the electric drive components for the top and raising it manually?

I am not talking about removing working parts...but if things give out, is this conversion possible?


I have been looking at the shop manual and if I am missing something as to why this should not work please let me know.
... arise from converting the top to manual:
1.- When the top is lowered you would have to secure it somehow because a gust of wind could make it rise at speed and then...
2.- If you eliminate the mechanicals you no longer have control of the clamshell which needs to first open before the top can be raised or lowered.
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Pedro
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