I store my Crossfire convertible about 9 months a year. Which is better top up or top down? Top up stretches the material, top down creates wrinkles that will eventually split. Or am I over thinking the whole issue?
Thanks

 

It is a BIG mistake to leave the top down a lot. The top was intended to be UP most of the time.
Remember, the top was DESIGNED to be up and "stretched'.

 

It gets wrinkled looking fast when down, unfortunately my Wife likes the way it looks down so thats the way she leaves it.

 

I'll 3rd it on storing with the top up. For years I stored a drop top Vette with an updated Hartz Stayfast convertible top. Definitely eliminated wrinkles and having the top up, windows rolled up kept a few charcoal briquets on the floor to keep the interior from getting musty, eliminating any moisture that might accumulate in the garage. Also put a bar of Ivory Spring soap under the seat to keep her fresh

Regards,

 

During the spring, summer and fall the top is usually down and during the winter always up.

 

Thanks everyone- it's going to be top up- and I won't feel bad doing it...
Truesy

 

I store top up for the winter (~6 months) but it spends almost the entire summer top down (garaged and under a light car cover). Yes, I do have wrinkles behind the rear window where it folds. But what is the point of having a convertible if the top is not down.

 

My top is closed all winter while parked in the car condo pictured below and closed nightly and garaged at home during the driving season

 

I always leave mine up while stored.