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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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When the top is all the way up (not latched), the passenger side is much closer to the latch than the driver's side. I have to pull the top down hard and latch the passenger side and then I can get the driver's side. Is that normal or is it tweaked?

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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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It should be pretty even across the top. You should NOT have to latch one side first over the other. As you said, something is tweaked.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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oh hey, mine does it too..

also, mines on 3 jackstands right now. not four.

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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Damn, I wonder what the best fix for that is.
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im hoping after i get some SFCs itll straighten out...
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Yeah, that's not a bad idea. I think I'll get the subframe connectors and probably a 6 point cage so that I can run it at the track in the 13's and not get booted. Hopefully that'll fix it.
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i hope it doesnt take a 6 pt cage.. i dont wanna have to cut up my interior, or lose the "convertible" feeling when the tops down..

not to mention i dont wanna pay a **** ton for it.
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