Folks with 03/04 factory tops, do you notice this?...

[Cbonilla]

Originally Posted by RichRobby

BEWARE. After reading this and having the same wear marks I have just removed the said tabs. I then tried the roof a couple of times and the white ball socket on the end of the hood strut broke and shot off.
Can't be sure it related but it's hell of a coincidence.
I now need to spend £70 for a replacement oem strut, however I see on ebay you can get a metal replacement socket only for £25. I think it must be an aftermarket product and not oem.

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This Is making me reconsider removing the tab - I only removed the one on the side where it had worn a hole in the top fabric. Anyone else experience this?

Carlos

[paulofto]

Like I said, I removed the tabs over a year ago. Roof has been up and down at least twice every driving day since. No issues and no tearing or bulges either. I do keep all the slide and pivot points of the roof and clamshell lubed with lithium grease and it works flawlessly.

To each his own.