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Originally Posted by palmhero
I removed all push rods, V-levers, and ball-end rods. Back lid and convertible top are now manual. The whole operation is a lot faster than with an electric motor. You unlatch the roof, get out of the car, raise the lid, lower the roof (neither of them is any heavier than a briefcase), lower the lid and that's it. 10sec maybe, and not minutes like the automatic mode. Observing the damage done to the V-rods... I can safely say this mechanism can not work well. It uses excessive force, applying it to a super fragile soft top. If it's working on your car, good - but it's only a matter of time till the electric motor breaks your roof, bringing a very costly $1000ish repair. Yes, that also usually happens... when rain starts.
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So many things wrong, here...
Auto top takes about 12 seconds, not minutes (plus you don't have to get out of the car).
I can safely say the mechanism
does work well. Mine is 20 years old and still works perfectly. Doing regular maintenance and lubing things helps.
I'm glad you like it, because that's what matters.
No way I'd trade my beautifully working electric top for manual.