How long can I leave the top down?

[UtahWJR]

Have a 2001 C4 Cab - how long can I leave the hard top installed before it causes problems with the canvas top?

Thanks.

Bill Richardson

2001 996 C4 Convertible 6-speed

[fpb111]

30 years? I have had mine on a 2003 C2 (glass rear window)for 6 months with no problems after I took it off. My car sat in a dealer on consignment for ~9 months I have never had any problems with it other than the normal creases from folding. I also use Raggtop convertible top products on it. If you fold it down dirty you are likely to get more scuffing etc from the dirt. YMMV

Edited October 31, 2014 by fpb111

[gordon24]

I leave my down for months at a time ... I also use the Raggtop products 

[Paul Grainger]

MIne is down from September until April every year, the hard top is fitted during those months.......

[ck986]

I had my hard top on my boxster for two years with no problems.

[Marcus Vitone]

I use a piece of Burgundy colored felt (matches the Arena Red paint) on my 2000 C2 Cab to protect the plastic window. Other than that top is down for months at a time when the Hardtop is fitted.

Edited December 7, 2014 by Marcus Vitone