o.k.- not trying to take credit for this, but have searched and cant find the original thread that suggested that we use 1/2" piece of airline tubing (from a pet store- fish tank) to slip over the fingers on the latches to tighten them...
i couldnt get 1/2" to go on the part, but did get about 1/4"-
and it really did tighten them!

...tightened them so much it took me quite a while to get the top latches released!
now i need the solution to the "too tight top latches"!- anyone using the tubing got ideas ?

 

Nice! Thanks for the tip.

 

you mean slipping the tubing on the hook that is attached to the latch? hooks into the top of the inside windshield im guessing thats a great idea! Thanks for the tip

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by PortugueseS2K
you mean slipping the tubing on the hook that is attached to the latch? hooks into the top of the inside windshield im guessing

 

Cool, thanks again i have some rattling coming from the passenger side latch whenever i go over bumps or unsettled pavement. maybe this will cure it

 

will that lead to over stretching the top over time..enough to cause any type of problem?

 

can someone snap a pic of this? Im lost

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by PortugueseS2K
Cool, thanks again

 

I think this would deteriorate the Rubber Seal.

I saw in another tread stating, while the S is in Storage keep the latched unlocked so the Rubber won't get smashed.

I know this suggestion is not for storage, but the effect will result in smashing the rubber even more....I would do this if there is a leak, but to stop rattling.

 

FYI, there was a thread at one point that talked about using the adjusters to do this... They're near the roll bars after you remove some plastic and can adjust the top latches if I recall. PITA to take a part and do it, but... you could get it "perfect".