convertible boot??
04-09-2006, 06:02 PM
#2
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Evansville, IN
Posts: 176
RE: convertible boot??
The boot is certainly not good for day-to-day use. I use mine when I take a Sunday drive on the interstate. It cloaks the mechanics of the convertible top and might even reduce drag at high speeds, although I am sure the difference is minimal.
I put mine on my sliding the rear of the boot in first and pulling it back up to engage the flat plastic "hooks" on the rear deck. The important part here is to make sure the seams on each side are about the same distance from each side of the car. That's how I know that I've got it on straight.
Next I insert the sides over and around the hinge portions of the top, just next to the passenger seats. I do the same thing as on the back, making sure the "hooks" enjage under the lip of the body.
Last thing, make sure you hook the elastic eyelets to the plastic catches on the back of the rear seat headrests, then tuck the excess boot around corners of the rear seats. That should do it. I find that it stays very stable and won't move at all at highway speeds.
One other thing...the owners manual gives you instructions on how to fold it up for storage. I just leave mine in the trunk when I'm not using it.
Like I said, it's certainly not for every day use, but I think it's worth the trouble if you're going touring for the day.
I put mine on my sliding the rear of the boot in first and pulling it back up to engage the flat plastic "hooks" on the rear deck. The important part here is to make sure the seams on each side are about the same distance from each side of the car. That's how I know that I've got it on straight.
Next I insert the sides over and around the hinge portions of the top, just next to the passenger seats. I do the same thing as on the back, making sure the "hooks" enjage under the lip of the body.
Last thing, make sure you hook the elastic eyelets to the plastic catches on the back of the rear seat headrests, then tuck the excess boot around corners of the rear seats. That should do it. I find that it stays very stable and won't move at all at highway speeds.
One other thing...the owners manual gives you instructions on how to fold it up for storage. I just leave mine in the trunk when I'm not using it.
Like I said, it's certainly not for every day use, but I think it's worth the trouble if you're going touring for the day.
04-09-2006, 09:22 PM
#4
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 42
RE: convertible boot??
thanks alot for the detailed reply. I will mostly be using it in NYC so even if im gonna be out all day i still prob wont use it cause i wouldnt want to leave my car with the top down that long if im parked somewhere. But i guess if im taking along trip ill try it out. THanks again
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