harmonda Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Just felt like sharing. After driving targa corvettes...both C5 and C6 for the past 22 years...I regrettably joined the FRC this morning on the way to work. I failed to latch the roof and when I got on it out on the main road...whoops. It flew way up in the air and came to rest shiny side up thankfully but about 100 yards behind the car. Somehow the steady stream of traffic behind me on rt.13 didn't hit it. Lots of swerving by them and a long walk of shame for me carrying the top. Only minor scrapes to the trim on the corners...almost completely covered up by seals when it is installed. feeling dumb this morning. :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Just felt like sharing. After driving targa corvettes...both C5 and C6 for the past 22 years...I regrettably joined the FRC this morning on the way to work. I failed to latch the roof and when I got on it out on the main road...whoops. It flew way up in the air and came to rest shiny side up thankfully but about 100 yards behind the car. Somehow the steady stream of traffic behind me on rt.13 didn't hit it. Lots of swerving by them and a long walk of shame for me carrying the top. Only minor scrapes to the trim on the corners...almost completely covered up by seals when it is installed. feeling dumb this morning. :dumb: I have a c6 and I am SUPER paranoid of this happening!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 I once had a buddy pull the t-top release on one of my Camaros. He thought it was an "oh shit" handle. The passenger side glass top went flying off at 50 mph. Luckily it landed in the grass and was unharmed, somehow. That's when I learned to ALWAYS lock the handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99FLHRCI Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 I had the glass t-top come off on my Trans Am. Pulled over and did the walk of shame expecting a frame and shattered glass. Got back to it and everything thing looked in remarkably good shape. Went walking back to the car a lot happier about the situation only to find a flat tire. As I pulled over I ran over a good size screw with the edge of the tread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 It happens more then you might think. I probably replace one or two a year at the dealer. The carbon top option on a C7 is stupid expensive, that poor guy had almost $3k in that mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace1647545504 Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Owned several models of corvettes and and have never had this happen...I'm currently knocking on wood !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 I have a c6... #humblebrag I'm currently knocking on wood !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace1647545504 Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 LOL..thanks Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted October 23, 2021 Report Share Posted October 23, 2021 I always kept them locked on my Camaro for this very reason and still had one pop at the track. Got subframe connectors right after that happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 Happened twice in my Firebird. Same spot too. Going 70 east pass the Miller/kelton exit It was night time. I look up like wow the moon looks BRIGHT tonight... then OH SHIT! Luckily no cars where behind me both time because those t-tops were heavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted October 26, 2021 Report Share Posted October 26, 2021 Corvette, Camaro, Fire Bird, Trans Am.... GM :lolguy:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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