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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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Who here has a hardtop? The window catcher on the driver side pokes out causing wind noise. Passenger side looks/sounds normal. This happened on my last S2000 and I'm determined to figure it out this time around. Anybody with suggestions?
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Adjusters under the covers between the rear window and the side windows
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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Seconding that opinion.
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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For clarity sake so I don't take apart things I don't need to.

Driver side:

http://s890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/t...nt=IMG_2007.jpg

Passenger side:

http://s890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/t...nt=IMG_2008.jpg

Will adjusting the rear catcher fix this issue?
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Eggsix or Jerry, still think the rear catcher will adjust what I need adjusting?

I'm hesistant because when I took off my hardtop the last time to grease the seals it took my wife and I about 2-3 hrs to put it back on... Just want to make sure since I assume I'll have to take it off to get to the side panels.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Yes. Even the front catchers have an adjustment range.

While you are fiddling with the catchers, you should take the opportunity to apply Shin-Etsu grease to the seals. The seals tend to shrink a little as they dry out. The grease will help ensure a better seal between parts and extend life of the seals at the same time. This service should be performed at least annually.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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Shin-Etsu grease huh..
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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http://www.handa-accessories.com/highlight...tsu-Grease.html
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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If you can't find it in the stores, just have Liggy come by and rub his head on your seals.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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