So this sound has been bugging me, cant seem to find the exact cause. I think it might be the joints that connect the soft top.
It's NOT the latches at all. And the sound will go away even if I just lightly touch and hold on the folded arm bit while going over a bump. So it's clearly rattling around somehow.
Also to note, there is no noise at all, ever, with the top up.
See video.

Anyone have this issue? I have some white lithium grease, hoping I could use it to fix this damn noise. It's so annoying.
Check 0:07 and beyond in the video. Sorry in advance for the seatbelt chime

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHNbT0tBIQ0

 

That sounds like something loose. Not something that needs grease.

 

Understandable. Either way hoping somebody has experienced something similar and can advise. Otherwise the dealership can give it a try.

 

With top up, or mostly up, what happens if you wiggle every joint in the top frame? Find any loose joints?

 

I'll check it out later. What happens if I do? How would I go about tightening? The joint bolts look like allen key holes..

 

Yeah, good question. No idea. Lets cross that bridge if we come to it...

 

I may have found the culprit, unless this is how it's supposed to be. Can anyone verify on their S?

 

Nice video -- mine are tight, not loose there. Is that bolt adjustable, can you tighten it?

 

Looks like a hex/allen but I doubt that's all it is since it seems tight. Maybe I'll check out some soft top install guides and see if they cover that joint at all.