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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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I noticed the other day while crusing at 75 mph I would hear a clack or clap sound from around the right rear passenger side. It happened about every 10 seconds and seemed to be coming from the folded top somehow. My top seems in good condition nothing too loose or worn out. Just wondering if anyone else has heard of this.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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i recently sprayed silicon lubricant to all the joints in the top and it has helped alot with the creaking/squeaking noises.

don't know if it's the same issue ur having as i rarely drive mine that fast, top down i can hardly hear the radio let alone any other noise.

how about when u use the tonneau cover, do you still have the same noise?

just thinking about it and the elastic strap that clips on to secure the tonneau cover flaps at high speeds, making an annoying noise.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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I don't have the cover so that may be it!
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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The top has felt glued to the "flying buttress" over the sides of the window - the glue fails and the felt flaps - just reglue it.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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side strakes?
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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I'll check these answers out, thanks!
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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Is the top retracting fully?
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Don't drive that fast.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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I almost didn't catch the second half of the thread title...I read "noise when top down at 75+" and was incredulous. My first thought was "is this guy serious?!?"
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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it also happens to me when i had the tonneau cover on. the straps would make a buzzing sound but thats only with the cover on
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