01S2Kevin

I have noticed recently that there is a lot of noise coming from my convertible top on the passenger side when I'm driving around, especially when I'm on the freeway. Could it be because the top isn't sealed tight enough? Could it be the latches? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

plokivos

it's loud because you have a piece of canvas for a roof.

that or your windows aren't closed fully, which could be a sear around the windows.

But s2k is a lot quieter than some other convertibles. MR2 is terribly loud. I mean, to a point where it's annoying.

01S2Kevin

What I mean is that there is considerably more wind noise coming from the passenger side than the driver's side.

JP Money

Check the seals. That's the only thing I can think of.

tekstar

you can try upgrading to hardtop strikers

thetz99

If the wind noise goes down when you pull down on the center pull handle then you have a loose hooks issue. The "right" way to fix it is to replace with hardtop strikers (~$40) , another way is to use 1/4 inch aquarium air tubing on the hooks which will tighten the pull by about 1/16 of an inch (~.25 cents) The plastic tubing does wear, so you will have to redo it every 4 months.

Ryuu

gonna try the plastic tubing tomorrow, look into the hardtop strikers... cause of this thread i pulled down on the center grip and yep, it's quieter .. so... somethings needing tlc...

goldenfri

I had the same issue with mine and replacing my strikers with the hardtop strikers fixed the problem.

my2ks2k

Hockey

Also condition your seals with Shin-Etsu grease. One tube is enough to last a lifetime...........for 5 cars, but is very effective. It sells for $12 on HandA.

Apply a VERY thin layer to the side-window seals as well. Too much and you'll smear it all over the windows. You can apply a heavier dose to the front top window seal. Treating these areas with the correct grease will keep them supple and keep a better seal.

-Hockey

p.s. I did the tubing thing on the hooks for a long time - heck, I may have even started that one years ago. It works great but you'll have to constantly replace it.

p.p.s. Another good one is to take off the existing strikers and place one or two washers behind them and replace/tighten the strikers. You'll basically be creating the same thickness as the hardtop striker at a fraction of the price.