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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 08:04 AM
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Thumbs up DIY soft top adjustment?

Did a search with no resoults, any body has done this? im almost 100% sure i need to adjust my soft top roof (wind noise, clicking noises. vinyl seems loose?)
Is there a how to DIY or is it way to complicated, a "dealer only" matter thansk alot for the help IA
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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if theirs wind noise in the front. i would say move the front lathes down slightly to pull the top closer against the rubber.. any other problem.. idk try some shinetsu grease.. it works wonders.. i even use it to clean off baked on caked on grease on pots and pans... well maybe i lied but its AWESOME stuff , almost as wonderful as the majik juice (WD40)
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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I have the front wind noise, what do I need to do? Front lathes, can you please explain.
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rijowysock,Nov 16 2006, 08:54 PM
if theirs wind noise in the front. i would say move the front lathes down slightly to pull the top closer against the rubber.. any other problem.. idk try some shinetsu grease.. it works wonders.. i even use it to clean off baked on caked on grease on pots and pans... well maybe i lied but its AWESOME stuff , almost as wonderful as the majik juice (WD40)
wind noise in my case its not comming from the front, but the top left corner of the rear window... and also i hear a very low noise on the driver side window (not on top but towards the back, of side window) plus cliking noise on the front left latch.. and a "loose spring" like noise on the back (left side as well)
as you can see its driving me CRAZY!!!!

Maybe i need to (somehow) tighten the driver side of the top a little?
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 04:40 AM
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 04:54 AM
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I was starting to develop wind noise from the top front and the driver's window. I greased the seals all the way around with Shin-etsu on Saturday and left the car overnight with the top partially open.

Next day, no more wind noise. I'd definitely try this as a first step. Keep in mind it is a bit messy and the tops of your windows will be a bit greasy for a while.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 09:32 AM
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Shin-etsu = Silicon grease

Have a look at this thread for more info on the latches

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...0&#entry4635854
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 09:43 AM
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also check those elastic bands
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Here's the adjustment knob/screw:

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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by GranPrix,Nov 27 2006, 07:47 PM
Here's the adjustment knob/screw:
thank you sir, im gonna give it a try my self, i guess if i mess it up there is always the dealer
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