Soft Top Cover

jhendricks4 · 01-19-2008, 04:17 PM

2007 SK2

Just dug the soft top cover out of the trunk and tried to attach it
Anyone have any tricks for this thing.
It took me and a helper about 30 mins to get the #$%@^ thing on!
It does look good, but jeez.....am I missing something here?

kgf3076 · 01-19-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jhendricks4

2007 SK2

Just dug the soft top cover out of the trunk and tried to attach it
Anyone have any tricks for this thing.
It took me and a helper about 30 mins to get the #$%@^ thing on!
It does look good, but jeez.....am I missing something here?

Yeah, most people get around $75 for them on eBay.

DJJSR · 01-20-2008, 08:21 AM

They are a bit of a pain to get on and off. Attach it to the 2 pins behind the seats first, then the rest is easy. I know you don't have much room to get your hands in there to pull those buttons. BTW, if you get any vibration from the wind hitting those elastic straps, just pop off the snap, put a twist in the strap and pop it back on.

Java Junky · 01-20-2008, 08:37 AM

jh, dunno whu'cher warmth situation is, but most cover'z prefer bein' put on in'a warm, when they're all warm, fuzzy n' stretchy.
N' my compliments sir: you #$%@^ like a trooper. 'Nicely done. (R' you, also a graduate'a Sgt. Snorkel'z Super Secret School'a Stealthy Swearin'?)
Java

gomarlins3 · 01-20-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DJJSR

BTW, if you get any vibration from the wind hitting those elastic straps, just pop off the snap, put a twist in the strap and pop it back on.

That is a great tip. For the first couple of years I would get the flapping on the driver side so I would roll the window up about a 1/2 inch and it would stop. I read about the twist trick and the flapping has never happened again.

jagg · 01-20-2008, 08:43 AM

Now you've got me thinking that I should try actually putting my cover on someday.....Currently, the cover lays upside down under the rear deck of my Volvo. It's been very handy as a trunk tray....holdin' some tools 'n spare fluids n' some winter gear with it.

Greetings DJJSR.......glad you're around...
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Regards,
Jagg

flipngo · 01-20-2008, 09:12 AM

My wife put the cover on our car the first time by her self in under a minute

Nickgouge · 01-20-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by flipngo

My wife put the cover on our car the first time by her self in under a minute

Wow. maybe I will try and put that thing on in the spring. Probably not too warm right now in BC either is it flipngo? Or did she do it in the warm weather?

flipngo · 01-20-2008, 09:26 AM

lots of snow and 30 F She did the cover thing last sept.

Nickgouge · 01-20-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by flipngo

lots of snow and 30 F She did the cover thing last sept.

Thanks flip...I'll give it a try in the spring when it's warmer. 30 F? Heat wave

--9 F here in Mich.

01-19-2008, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
jhendricks4 T5picker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 24	Soft Top Cover 2007 SK2 Just dug the soft top cover out of the trunk and tried to attach it Anyone have any tricks for this thing. It took me and a helper about 30 mins to get the #$%@^ thing on! It does look good, but jeez.....am I missing something here? __________________ _______________________________________ If you can't send me flowers while I'm living, please don't sent them when I'm gone.

01-20-2008, 08:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,523	They are a bit of a pain to get on and off. Attach it to the 2 pins behind the seats first, then the rest is easy. I know you don't have much room to get your hands in there to pull those buttons. BTW, if you get any vibration from the wind hitting those elastic straps, just pop off the snap, put a twist in the strap and pop it back on. __________________ Don

01-20-2008, 08:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,209	jh, dunno whu'cher warmth situation is, but most cover'z prefer bein' put on in'a warm, when they're all warm, fuzzy n' stretchy. N' my compliments sir: you #$%@^ like a trooper. 'Nicely done. (R' you, *also* a graduate'a Sgt. Snorkel'z Super Secret School'a Stealthy Swearin'?) Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

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01-20-2008, 08:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,363	Now you've got me thinking that I should try actually putting my cover on someday.....Currently, the cover lays upside down under the rear deck of my Volvo. It's been very handy as a trunk tray....holdin' some tools 'n spare fluids n' some winter gear with it. Greetings DJJSR.......glad you're around... 121707_12211.jpg Regards, Jagg

01-20-2008, 09:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
flipngo flipngo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 52	My wife put the cover on our car the first time by her self in under a minute

01-20-2008, 09:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
flipngo flipngo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 52	lots of snow and 30 F She did the cover thing last sept.