s2000 rattles
02-26-2007, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Feb 23 2007, 02:23 PM
The dealer replaced my latches, greased everything, and maybe tightened the top. The top now "feels" new again. Also have the tech make sure the felt straps under the top buttresses are still glued down - they are supposed to keep the glass from cutting into the top, but the glue doesn't last, the straps can get twisted, and then they'll flap if you drive top up at speed.
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02-26-2007, 01:58 PM
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ive recently had this new BUGGER of a rattle that sounds like its coming from behind the passenger seat... kinda more in the softtop tray area. its a medium-pitch, low amplitude intermitten vibration noise... bugs the sh out of me
02-26-2007, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by chuhsi,Feb 26 2007, 05:31 PM
Where is this buttress thing that's supposed to be glued? Can someone take a picture of it for me or tell me where to find it in my Helms manual?
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You can flatten it with your fingers and that will help reduce the tendency to flap around while driving, but it needs to be glued down.
Its where the gap between the top and window is...
02-26-2007, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by smurf2k,Feb 26 2007, 02:58 PM
ive recently had this new BUGGER of a rattle that sounds like its coming from behind the passenger seat... kinda more in the softtop tray area. its a medium-pitch, low amplitude intermitten vibration noise... bugs the sh out of me
02-26-2007, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by chuhsi,Feb 26 2007, 07:53 PM
Thanks Saki GT! I'll check it today. Can I use just about any glue?
02-26-2007, 11:57 PM
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Buy the hard top striker plates and replace the OEM ones this should make your top latch more tightly. Therefore reducing rattles from the top.
Get a STB and a lower brace of some kind (X brace or U brace) this will make the car stiffer and less prone to body flex. It will also yeild handling gains such as quicker turn in and a more responsive feel. There's no real evidence this will reduce rattle but if you say it does then it might help.
Get a STB and a lower brace of some kind (X brace or U brace) this will make the car stiffer and less prone to body flex. It will also yeild handling gains such as quicker turn in and a more responsive feel. There's no real evidence this will reduce rattle but if you say it does then it might help.
02-27-2007, 12:17 AM
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omy. my fuzzy strap fell off like a couple months ago O_o. luckily i kept it and its in my garage. so its a tsb? will i get a free fix? i noticed my softtop rattling by the glass window =/
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