Windows down before roof up?

[attym3]

On my BMW you cannot put the roof up without dropping the windows(eletric)
Should I be doing this on my Eunos or does it not really matter?

Mark

[Dustyw536]

Cant imagine it makes much difference really, ive never notcied any issues but not had it long.

[Oldandslow]

I would generally put the roof up and then drop the windows a bit and put them back up again. To me it seems to bed the windows into the seals a bit better but that's just one of my quirky habits. I've no actual evidence that it's any better.

[MX-5 Lazza]

You'll have trouble putting the top back up with the doors shut and the windows up as the window seals will be in the way but there is no need to do anything when dropping the top. I think the BMW does that due to the design of the window seals (my Mrs Mini Convertible does the same).

The more interesting question is whether you should lower the windows or open the doors before putting the top up

[attym3]

MX-5 Lazza said:

The more interesting question is whether you should lower the windows or open the doors before putting the top up

Am I missing something or wasn't that my question?

Mark

[PlayersNo6]

If I remember to, I lower the windows slightly and move the visors out of the way when putting the top back up.

Think the handbook recommends you do this.

[menguin]

attym3 said:

Am I missing something or wasn't that my question?

Mark

Exactly what I was thinking

FWIW, I always ensure the windows are slightly lowered before raising my roof (windows always put down with the roof - when raising it, raise windows 10cm lower than top, raise roof, topup windows) as I think it works best with the MX.

[Aizle]

I drop both windows a touch for putting the roof up and down.

Just makes it easier and less force on the catches.

[JonnyFive]

Aizle said:

I drop both windows a touch for putting the roof up and down.

Just makes it easier and less force on the catches.

Yep, I do the same.

I also then open the door, put the window up and then close the door.. Stops the seals rolling up when the window closes.

[attym3]

Aizle said:

I drop both windows a touch for putting the roof up and down.

Just makes it easier and less force on the catches.

Yep, I'm gonna do this from now on. The reason I started this thread, yesterday I put my roof up and when I was pulling the catches there felt more resistance than usual, then I realized my windows were up. Which made me think of the BMW.

Mark

[ApexJimi]

JonnyFive said:

Aizle said:

I drop both windows a touch for putting the roof up and down.

Just makes it easier and less force on the catches.

Yep, I do the same.

I also then open the door, put the window up and then close the door.. Stops the seals rolling up when the window closes.

And I too.

It's just good practice, and puts less stress on the seals.

[skinny]

if i'm in a car park, i'll open the doors.
if i'm on the road, i'll lower the windows.

i think the windows seem to make a better seal when you don't force them up into the rubber seal, and they possibly don't go all the way up (i've stuffed my seals with foam as they were a bit soft before and made loads of wind noise)

[LukeBird]

Windows down, roof up, windows up, doors opened and then car locked. Job done.
I've noticed a couple of drips of water that have come through the seal when I used to just put the windows up into the seals, since now opening the doors I've never had the problem.

[MaxMX5]

yep windows down, roof on, windows up.

speaking of drips, has anyone ever had, in very heavy rain, a drip come from someone and land on their forehead? It only happends when it is pouring down and im on the motorway, but its always only 1 drip.

[Digby]

MX-5 Lazza said:

I think the BMW does that due to the design of the window seals (my Mrs Mini Convertible does the same).

Indeed.My non cabriolet 328 coupe did this, too.

[5harp3y]

Digby said:

MX-5 Lazza said:

I think the BMW does that due to the design of the window seals (my Mrs Mini Convertible does the same).

Indeed.My non cabriolet 328 coupe did this, too.

Nearly all modern convertibles do this as the glass sits inbetween the seal rather than against it.

[Loopyleesa]

Aizle said:

I drop both windows a touch for putting the roof up and down.

Just makes it easier and less force on the catches.

I do this too!

[ehonda]

PlayersNo6 said:

Think the handbook recommends you do this.

It does.