convertible top strap mystery

[PaulE]

You may find that the piece of Velcro at the base of the back of the convertible top frame has come unglued where it belongs and is stuck to the strap. Use some good contact cement like Barge Cement and glue the Velcro back where you see some glue on the bottom of the top frame. For what it's worth, those wear marks come from having the top down. If you've had the top down a lot during your ownership that is a byproduct. I bought my 03 S new in 2003. The top looked great until about 4 years ago when I bought a hard top and had it mounted for the first winter I had it. When I took the hard top off in the Spring, I had wear marks like those for the first time.

[JOC IN IL]

Originally Posted by PaulE

You may find that the piece of Velcro at the base of the back of the convertible top frame has come unglued where it belongs and is stuck to the strap. Use some good contact cement like Barge Cement and glue the Velcro back where you see some glue on the bottom of the top frame. For what it's worth, those wear marks come from having the top down. If you've had the top down a lot during your ownership that is a byproduct. I bought my 03 S new in 2003. The top looked great until about 4 years ago when I bought a hard top and had it mounted for the first winter I had it. When I took the hard top off in the Spring, I had wear marks like those for the first time.

I'm not quite sure what you're talking about it would be helpful if there is a picture of this but I will lift the rear convertible top up in service mode and see if there is glue on the bottom of the convertible frame. If I just leave this strap the way it is won't affect anything will it? maybe I'm still not understanding still what you re saying.

If anyone can post a photo of rear convertible top showing piece of Velcro at the base of the back of the convertible top frame would be GREAT.

Thanks for your input