mines wont close all the way it leave about a 1 inch gap and i have to force the top down to close it...any tips?

 

I am also a fan of GoldTeeth.

 

I would like to know as well. I have the same issue, mine was replaced maybe around a month ago and I was told it had to "strech" but Im not sure if that is correct. Bump for help

 

you mean like stretch the vinyl top?

 

i left mine out in the sun for 5 hours before i installed mine if that helps any

 

do you mean this?

http://www.modifry.com/products/ctf/index.htm

 

@kevlar1 did u fix it at the dealer? if so how much
@sextav6 no i mean the point from which the to the windshield

 

oh i see. hmmm

 

its like the motor doesnt push it all the way or the vinyl is to small and needs to be stretched or something

 

what year is your car??? where is the tear???

 

I Bought the car used from a mazda dealership and it had a tear in the top, they replaced the top when I bought it at the affiliate honda dealership..

They told me it needs to "strech" but I had the same issue, the gentleman told me that i should wait afew days before I put the top down..

I waited and I still seem to have a small gap when closing, but it does seem to be going away even though it has been about 2 or 3 weeks since it was replaced...

Initially there was a gap around 4 inches to the top of the windshield and I would have to pull it down by hand with a decent amount of effort in order for it to close, but now it maybe sits an inch or half of an inch and I still have to pull it down but it is not nearly as bad anymore..

Im thinking since its new it just needs to adjust to the car

 

my car is year 2000 and there isnt any tear just a annoying gap it leaves when it doesnt properly close and catch the catcher...i would love to see it stretch but the thing is i never had the top fix (ever)!...its always been like that

 

Post pictures of the gap and we will let you know if it's normal. On mine, I have to pull down on it about a inch and then latch the catchers.

 

wtf? never heard of this before. maybe the straps are too tight?

 

is there anyway to adjust the straps without having to pull the whole thing apart?

 

nope. no way. theyre suppose to be elastic straps anyways and theyre riveted down. unless the top was replaced and wrong straps were installed.

my straps are basically not there because i installed the wrong ones when i replaced my top. i never had your issue but i just have to help the top fold down everytime i wanna drop the top...not a big issue for me.