Uneven Clamshell Problem?

[aczyzewski]

I had this problem. Fixed it by taking the clam shell off and bending (twisting) it back into shape. After removing it I set it on the floor. It was obvious how it needed to be twisted so that it sat level. Very easy to do.

[Starter986]

I'm going to need to see much, much larger pics before I come to any conclusions.

[paulofto]

Starter had his full cup of sarcasm this morning. Well done.

[Starter986]

Thank you, Paul. Two cups.

OP... I once had that problem. Found that there are on each side, when the clamshell is lifted... a plastic part with some notches. It's closer to each seat. You can adjust each side so that the clamshell rests in alignment.

If that isn't the case then you might need an adjustment to a component on the convertible system. There's plenty of posts upon these pages.

I wouldn't be twisting and turning the clamshell so that it will "fit".

Best wishes.

[Niceboxster]

Hey everyone. Just thought I'd add a little update for anyone in the future that may have this problem. Thank you to everyone who helped. For years I've been stumped by this issue and thought about all the possible solutions. I didn't really consider that the clamshell could've been bent until going through literally every option and inspecting every part of the convertible top. My final go at it was today and I decided to take off the clamshell and see if it was possibly bent. Turns out, aczyzewski was right, it was bent! Thank you aczyzewski for your help, and I'm mad at myself I didn't try it earlier.

To anyone with this problem, removing the clamshell was easy; there's simply 3 10mm bolts holding it onto the convertible top arms. Once you get it off you can put it on the floor and press all 4 sides to see if there's a bend. Like previously mentioned, it should be pretty easy to see how it's bent and how you can bend it back so all the sides are flush on the floor. Then throw it back on and you're done!

Thanks again aczyzewski!

Originally Posted by aczyzewski

I had this problem. Fixed it by taking the clam shell off and bending (twisting) it back into shape. After removing it I set it on the floor. It was obvious how it needed to be twisted so that it sat level. Very easy to do.