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Old May 8, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Hey does anyone know how to fix a rattling convertible clamp? or where to go to fix it without replacing anything? I dunno what happened but i think it involves potholes, but all of a sudden the right side convertible clamp thing is rattling, and it does that wherever i go. any suggestions?
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Old May 8, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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just do a search man.. it happens to all of the tops at some point. There's about a million different threads on it..
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Old May 8, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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usually requires either adjusting the frame alignment (which is no small task), or replacing the strikers on the windshield frame. this has worked for me.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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replaced my strikers with hardtop ones and the rattles are gone. good luck with your fix.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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thanks guys ill try looking to doing the replacing first. thanks.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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I would try this first: Technical Service Bulletin

It's much cheaper (I used high-density foam lying around the house), and worked for me.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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I noticed a rattle comming from my latches and I came up with a little fix for it. All I did was apply a little glue to the plastic part in a few areas and the rattle went away. I took a pic and marked the places I glued. I Hope it helps..

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Old May 11, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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I have "squeeks" when I go over speed bumps and I hear it on the high way but there is way too much road noise to tell. (I have a hardtop now!)
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