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Old 03-17-2012, 07:19 AM   #1
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That's the norm...

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Originally Posted by Penland View Post
I noticed now that the cables are connected my too doesn't close all the way, until I latch it. I'm guessing that is how it should be. Without the cables it would pretty much completely close before latching it
... the fabric has to stretch a bit to reduce drag.
The tension ropes have twofold responsibilities:
a) put tension on the fabric when the top is closed
b) prevent the rear end of the top to 'float" during high speed runs.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
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