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Old 01-11-2021, 10:06 PM   #3
lip277
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Originally Posted by Josh (PA) View Post
I've always read to leave it stored with the top up. It keeps the fabric taut and doesn't allow for creases to form. In the old days of the plastic rear windows it was even more important. I will leave mine down for a day or two, but not more than that.

Can you put it up w the key when you get out? I programmed the 1er with my Carly to do that. Its much easier to get out with the top down, then use the key fob to put the top up.
Correct - for what I have learned through the years. Granted, my convertible experience is for a 1960's Detroit domestic car - but I think the principle applies as well.

I leave the Mustang's top up - but not fastened down to the windshield. That way the material is not folded up nor really stretched. The top is now 15 years old (the restoration was completed fall of 2006) and the top looks brand new. The material is nice and straight and doesn't have any folds or creases in it.
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1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade
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