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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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Default [HELP] Excessive wind noise/window problem.

Have noticed that at highway speeds I am getting excessive wind noise, almost sounds like a leak from the driver-side window near the a-pillar. I also have noticed that sometimes when I close that door the window gets jammed above that part of the targa top that looks to sort of thumb over the window. (Sorry this is hard to explain - maybe I need to get a pic the next time I notice it). The targa top looks to be on straight. It looks like the window is off somehow.

Anyone know whats up? How to fix? Thanks....
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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Sometimes after I've had the top off, the vertical window molding gets folded under at the top which causes an air leak. I just have to unfold it and everything is fine again.
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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I've seen a window adjustment procedure posted on here at one time, but I can't find it. It's not in the Tech Tips section of the forum.
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I'll check the molding and then see if I can find the window re-alignment tip. Thanks guys.
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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I had the same issue when I bought a new targa top for my 2004 c5. I was able to move the "blow out" clip to a new location, which allowed the window to seal. You might also consider window tip-in adjustment. Here's tje link to instructions for both adjustments: http://members.***.net/johndenningto...wout_clip.html
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 02:48 AM
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http://members.***.net/johngdenningt...wout_clip.html
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 03:58 AM
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That's the one. Great link.
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