Convertible top Install problems Help !

[papasmurf]

like others have said, the helper straps (6-7" long) are useless on mine and the guid cables were always falling outside the window trim piece. The solution was that the small springs at the bottom of the b pillar (right above the rear door seam) were inverted and needed to be flipped around...took about 5 minutes to do (will need torx I think) and no disassembly of the top is required.

[papasmurf]

the springs are simply two small bands of metal with screws/holes on each end. They measure about 1/2" by 4" if I remember correctly and are oriented vertically when the top is in the up mode.

[ilikeching]

Originally Posted by papasmurf

like others have said, the helper straps (6-7" long) are useless on mine and the guid cables were always falling outside the window trim piece. The solution was that the small springs at the bottom of the b pillar (right above the rear door seam) were inverted and needed to be flipped around...took about 5 minutes to do (will need torx I think) and no disassembly of the top is required.

Hey, that's a great tip.... thanks, will try this later....

[Paul Ri-Chard]

Originally Posted by papasmurf

like others have said, the helper straps (6-7" long) are useless on mine and the guid cables were always falling outside the window trim piece. The solution was that the small springs at the bottom of the b pillar (right above the rear door seam) were inverted and needed to be flipped around...took about 5 minutes to do (will need torx I think) and no disassembly of the top is required.

Thanks Papa, I will 'flip' the springs tomorrow to see if that helps with the tracking. Its good to get feedback from the group after you shell out $750 in labor only to be dissappointed.