rstarr c6

Has anyone had any problems with the targa top making noise? I have the painted hard top on and it makes a lot of noise when im driving.Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem.

napacruzerc5

Search for other posts regarding this problem. One fix has been to put electrical shrink tubing on the four mounting posts. That has fixed mine, for now. Another fix has been putting some white grease on the posts.

imaruby

I just returned from Carlisle in my 08 cp and experienced the same thing.I got only 1300 miles on it.It seems the popping sound is coming from the driver side windshield pillar.If I remember ready other posts it could be the start of top delamination that C6's were know for.
Ray

siffert

If I remember ready other posts it could be the start of top delamination that C6's were know for.

I would not worry about your top flying off on a 2007 or 2008. They stopped making the C6 "flying" poly roof in early August 2006. Your 2008 has the non delaminating SMC roof. Your popping noise problems lay elsewhere.

CQRT

I'd like to think Corvette has satisfactorily addressed the issue of delaminating tops . . . I do think however, that there's a reasonable likelihood of some noise . . binding/creaking.. just by virtue of the car "torquing" while going over different pavement heights . . pulling out of a drive onto a roadway, etc at low speeds where there's some expected normal twisting of the chassis members.

As noted about...search the forum archives... try dry lube the contact/fitment points. The top of my `05 creaks a bit turning slowly out of my driveway-- both the plexi as well as solid tops-- and there's no evidence of problems after the painted top was repaired under warranty.

Keep an eye on it...but it may just be the normal sounds of the body flexing.....I'll certainly defer to others with greater technical or engineering knowledge...

rstarr c6

Thats exactly what its doing it makes noise when i turn or if the pavement is uneven! its a creeking noise! its just how you described!

BrooklynC6

My friend , you are far from the only one , do not feel alone - You are one of the fortunate that GM has selected to have this special option package - Mine has been a'poppin from day one ! Do a search , there are countless threads on this unfortunatly none of which have a real permanent solution that seems to work for everyone . I suggest you do what I did - Learn to live with it and make friends with your stereo volume ****

besz28

my 2008 has 500 miles on it and my roof has started creaking also...still love the car though

EGL ONE

That is exactly what I did this morning, just noticed the creaking when turning or uneven pavement. Once I figured it out, just turned up the volume, VIOLA, no more creaking.

6 speed Sid

My C-4 or C5 never did have a popping roof. The C6 has always had this problem. I guess I will try some of the heat shrink on the pins.

Y2KC5NBM

I did the heat shrink tubing "fix" on mine twice now. The first time I only did one layer. It lasted about two weeks (and I only drive my car on Sundays, lol). So, the second time I did a double layer of tubing. It lasted a little over a month and the pop/creak is back. What is happening is something is rubbing on the front guide pins (the ones that go into the A-pillar) and eventually rubs through the heat shrink tubing exposing the bare metal again. Hence the popping/creaking noise returning. It is so freaking annoying.

SeeSixGoFast

Try electrical tape on the metal pins front and back. No sound after 3 months.

veni vidi vert

The creaking and popping in my '07 is terrible. I've tried the heat shrink on the pins, and lube on the seals and it's not working at all.. 2 trips to the dealer didn't help either.


I'm going to loosen the #40 Trox screws to finger tight tonight. From what I understand it has the best outcome.. I'll let you know. It should be pretty black or white on whether it's worked or not.

carpe dm

Thank you; we would all like to know of a good fix.

FloydSummerOf68

My popping is pretty annoying

calemasters

I do not think there is a permanent fix. I have done everything there is to do with my transparent roof, including the extreme - replacing the roof panel. Everything is just tempoary, as the poping noise always comes back, sooner or later.

Sometimes, just taking the roof off and reinstalling, will correct the condition, for a while.

Marina Blue

When popping noise appears, I use SuperLube (DieElectric Grease also works) on the pins and weatherstrip seals. It does the job. However, there was a period of time in August that I noticed a crackling noise coming from the roof liner. I could make it crackle just by pushing up on the liner. It was very humid during the time it was making noise. Humidity is now down somewhat and no more crackle.

You will never permanently eliminate the noises. It just takes a few minutes occasionally to give yourself a reprieve for a few months. A delaminating roof is a whole different problem, but noise in an '08 or anything made after August 2006 should not be delamination, so try using some lube.

User 020720

I've taken the top off and put it back on, the noise goes away and eventually comes back.

I've cleaned and lubricated the weatherstripping, the noise goes away and eventually comes back.

Are you seeing a trend here? Let's face it, some of us are destined to live with Rice Krispy tops.

greenie99

[QUOTE=mainagent;1561704394]The creaking and popping in my '07 is terrible. I've tried the heat shrink on the pins, and lube on the seals and it's not working at all.. 2 trips to the dealer didn't help either.


I'm going to loosen the #40 Trox screws to finger tight tonight. From what I understand it has the best outcome.. I'll let you know. It should be pretty black or white on whether it's worked or not.[/QU

The pin may be scoring the piece that it fits into. If so, make the appropriate adjustment. My 07 is in for the third time but I dont expect any fix to last too long.

philiphere

Apply silicone grease over all weatherstripping of the entire car--doors, hood, hatch, top. No squeaks or creaking. Mentioned in the owner manual--sorry don't have the page number handy.