faulty F355 spider roof anyone??

[ferranti]

I've read a couple of nightmarish tales of faulty tops. The roof in the car I am getting seemed fine in the garage although slow (normal). Does anyone know any way of pre-empting faults with the mechanism through inspection/service etc. and any (sensible)tips if the worst should happen?

[tony h]

couple of tips;
ensure hydraulic fluid level's ok.you'll hear mechanical grinding if it's low
don't put anything in passnger footwell that will interupt the roof open/close cycle
before you buy the car cycle the roof up and down several times.
Sequence is doors closed/handbrake on, unlatch roof and push back till you hear a beep. Seats move all the way forward, hood closes , seats move back to last position.Operation should be smooth and noise free.

[zed3]

don't suppose anyone can post a link to an mpeg of their 355 roof folding away - despite being around for 10+ yrs I've never seen one go through the motions as in were!!

[tony h]

zed3 said:

don't suppose anyone can post a link to an mpeg of their 355 roof folding away - despite being around for 10+ yrs I've never seen one go through the motions as in were!!

it's really not that interesting ! roof takes about 30 secs

[ferrarispider]

I have got my roof cycle (going down) on video with a model operating the switch, from when it was part of a photo shoot But ya all not worthy so i wont post it

Edited by ferrarispider on Sunday 6th May 23:11

[tony h]

ferrarispider said:

I have got my roof cycle (going down) on video with a model operating the switch, from when it was part of a photo shoot But ya all not worthy so i wont post it

Edited by ferrarispider on Sunday 6th May 23:11

THAT would be interesting

[sjp63]

I'm sure someone here could tell you how to upload the video if you don't know

[zed3]

aaah go on!!