silenc3x

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

MrFunk

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

silenc3x

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

Car Analogy

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

silenc3x

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..

Car Analogy

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

silenc3x

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

HarryD

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

silenc3x

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.