I have a question about the top...

[Ronzi]

I don't know about the stresses and strains, but I always put the top up when I park it, and certainly when it's in storage.
For one thing, I think it minimizes the fold marks in the top to store it with the top up, plus keeping dust out of the interior. I use a dust cover on it, too.

Don't forget, hardtop owners drive with their tops "down" for several months during the winters. And Jeph uses a hardtop most of the year.

Mark, send Jeph a PM and ask the question again.