RevGTO

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I've read posts on this and have been super-careful about making sure the latch was fully closed and everything was cinched down tight. Well, yesterday I had them off, put 'em on, latched 'em, checked 'em, and then when I was cruising down the freeway, I rolled my window up and the thing flew off and the glass shattered into a thousand pieces. I take my t-tops off all the time, and one thing I don't do is lock 'em. I don't know if that would have prevented this, but I'm going to from now on, at least if I'm going to be on the freeway. Live and learn.

Turo

iTrader: (23)

i keep mine locked all the time just in case. im not sure of it helps or no, but it cant hurt

SSPerformance

iTrader: (76)

same thing happened to me i almost **** my pants

EightBall

ugh, that sucks ***...

jaberwaki

happened to me at 120 mph.... you wanna talk about a pucker factor of 10!!!!

jrtf83

Same thing happened to me at the track on my last car. Hit about 60 and i was like, god theres alota wind noise... (right after my windshield had been replaced) then the t-top flies off, straight up into the air. Thank god it was ok though!

locosteelersfan

Try contacting Billy Graham salvage. Search for it on google.
The specialize in 4th gen Fboby. May not be basement pricing but
good and they'll have one.

2000TransAm24

iTrader: (2)

Way back when I first saw any posts about T-tops flying off I immediately went out and checked to make sure that the metal rods that lock the t-tops down went completely through the locking holes. Its not good enough that you keep the t-tops locked. If I remember correctly the metal rods only went through the locking holes an 1/8 inch or so. I adjusted them so they went in at least a half inch.

RevGTO

iTrader: (12)

My metal rods extend way out when fully latched. When I picked up the remains of the top, I noticed that the latch was about 1/2 undone. This phenomenon is something of a mystery, but I presume that the difference in air pressure that occurred when the window sealed shut precipitated it.

I doubt if anyone from the NTSA reads this board, but it evidently happens frequently enough and represents enough potential danger, that a recall would be in order.

Hayze

iTrader: (1)

Same here, will never drive around with them unlocked....too risky

Hayze

iTrader: (1)

How did you adjust them?

nick3205

That really sucks. Billy Graham salvage should have it.

ZR2877

jrtf83 did yours fly off after you got SFC or before? Aren't SFC suppose to help this not to happen? I am about to get my BMR SFC installed soon. I agree that there should be a recall. This for sure happens enough to have one. I drive with my fingers crossed that mine won't fly off.

chpmnsws6

iTrader: (70)

dang! i've looked up while on the highway and noticed my t-tops aren't latched yet they've never done that to me *knock on wood*

Payne

iTrader: (3)

I have one for sale for $200 if you want a replacement. I could ship this week

-Jason

02PHOENIX

That about says it. Sorry.:checks latches:

2000TransAm24

iTrader: (2)

Take off your t-tops and remove the two screws that hold the plastic shrouds that cover the t-tops locking holes. There should be 2 10mm screws that are facing upwards that hold the metal latches that have the locking holes attached to them. Just loosen the 10mm screws and slide the latches are far back or as far forward as you neeed them too.

Shoulder Shaker

iTrader: (36)

Damn!!!!!!!!

slows6

hey if you want to buy one i have the right hand side

LT1 Guy

I'm not understanding how this is happening, even with the t-tops latched. I've owned my TA (t-tops) for a little over eight years and never experience anything close to having them fly off--even up to speeds of 80 mph+ in windy conditions.

It sucks though and it's a scary thought... although if I saw my t-top fly off I wouldn't be worried about how much or how fast it would take to replace it. The first thought that would cross my mind would be, "How many years will I get if it crashes into a car behind me and kills someone?"