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360 Spider top won't retract

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  1. jerryf

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    #1 jerryf, Oct 19, 2020
    After regrettably demolishing my beautiful 328, I purchased a 360 Spider. One of it's problems is that the top won't fully retract. It looks like fabric from the middle fold is binding against the top of the compartment. Occasionally it behaves if I push the first fold over my head back while it is folding. I read somewhere there is a section of elastic inside meant to tug this material into a more compact fold. Does anyone have experience with this? If so, how did you correct it? Thanks....
     
  2. EastMemphis

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    #2 EastMemphis, Oct 19, 2020
    Typical problem that virtually every 360 and 430 Spider will or has experienced. Your elastic bands are likely worn out. There are 14 of them that need to be changed like they were tires, about every seven years. Rubber expires.

    Very DIY, or you can bring it to the F dealer for a $15,000 new top (not including labor).

    This thread goes into great depth on the topic:

    https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/fixing-convertible-top-bar-elastic.627798/
     
  3. jerryf

    jerryf Rookie

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    #3 jerryf, Oct 19, 2020
    Very informative but I don't think it's a DIY for me. Engine work? Sure. Most everything else? Sure. This top? I'm gonna need help! Thanks.
     

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