Date:         Thu, 8 Feb 2007 08:21:09 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: poptop raise assist
Comments: To: Bob Mac <BOBMACDOWELL@WEBTV.NET>
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Something to keep in mind using this "Parachute" top lowering method.
When the canvas billows out it does so at the very rear, too, and you'll
need to stuff it back in with something fairly flat or else the poptop
seal will rest on the canvas.

Mike



Bob Mac wrote:
>   First of all i would like to clear up some points on raising and
> lowering the top. When raising the top make sure that you have at least
> one window open. This allows air to enter the vehicle to make up for the
> added space you creating. If you don't , it makes for a two person job
> to get it up. Second, this is about the top crashing down. Close all the
> doors and windows. close the fresh-air vent on the heater controls. Make
> sure all the windows in the canvas up top are zipped shut. Now! grab the
> metal bar to close the top. Start the top in the downward motion and let
> go of the bar. No the top will not come crashing down. The air you are
> displacing has to have some escape route. You will notice that the
> canvas will bellow out like a balloon. The air escapes thru the zippers
> and all the other little tiny places with small air gaps. If say your
> door seals are gone it naturally will come down at a faster rate. As a
> general rule of thumb, NEVER lower the top unless ALL of the windows and
> doors are CLOSED. I hope this helps. I have been following this topic
> with great interest and i know we have the finest minds working on a
> solution. I know someone will come up with the old head slapper "why
> didn't i think of that"
>