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Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by Accelerare, Nov 15, 2024.

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  1. Accelerare

    Accelerare Rookie

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    #1 Accelerare, Nov 15, 2024
    My Cali T is mostly a weekend car. So she sleeps in the garage all week. Last Sunday I parked her with the top down. Then I was reminded of when I had my vintage Cadillac convertible and the upholstery guy told me to always park it with the top up. I know the Cali top is a completely different mechanism, but was wondering if there is any reason you should park it with the top up. I didn't see anything in the manual about this.
     
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  2. rob5819

    rob5819 Formula Junior

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    #2 rob5819, Nov 15, 2024
    I've had my 458 Spider for eight years, always parked with the top down. No worries:

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  3. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy
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    #3 GrigioGuy, Nov 15, 2024
    On the old cloth/vinyl tops, storing it down could cause shrinkage that would prevent the top from being put back up. A hard top does not have that problem.

    That said, I store mine up, just to protect the interior from unexpected events.
     
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  4. mcw

    mcw Formula Junior
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    #4 mcw, Nov 15, 2024
    I put the top up at least every few days so the hydraulics get exercised. I put the top up where tree sap or unwanted intruders should be discouraged. Top also goes up for rush hour traffic and the rare rain.
     

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