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Old 09-15-2019, 11:36 AM
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Top up or top down when parked overnight?

When you are out with the top up and come home, do you prefer top up or top down when parked overnight?

And why?
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I prefer the top up. Sometimes leaving these fabric tops down for extended periods creates creases or slight wrinkles in the fabric. Although these tops are so well constructed and fit so tightly I don't suppose there would be a problem The whole procedure for lowering and raising the top is so effortless why risk leaving it down? In fact, I don't leave the top down for extended periods of time when I have it parked at the curb or in a parking lot. Just too tempting for vandals.
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Old 09-17-2019, 05:22 PM
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At home in the garage I leave the top down and have done so for many years with many cars, it's a convenience and the top looks no different.
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i'm with PDEACON/ I always put my top up when I come home. It helps prevent the fabric top from getting creases and wrinkles in the fabric.
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I live in Newport Beach, California. Legally we are required to leave the roof open here when it's sunny and between 60 and 80. Which is 360 days a year... Honestly though I park in my garage and so I leave it in whatever position it was in when I parked. Just no reason to use the motors more than needed IMHO...

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