Creeking Top
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Creeking Top
I have been checking out the market on C6's and C5's and of all the cars i have test drove. Wow do the tops make alot of noise. Is there a way to get around this? Or is this something you just got to deal with owning the car. The 2007 i drove today had those see through plexi glass tops and it was so annoying i turned around and took it back.. dealer asked why i cut the test drive so short and i said i was highly annoyed by the noise it made from every little bump..
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As mentioned above, there are some adjustments that can be made to make the tops fit tighter on the car. I have a few Word files that talk about the targa adjustments on the C5 and if you'd like a copy of them, just PM me your e-mail address.
My '03 does not rattle or squeak at all. Good luck finding a car BTW.
My '03 does not rattle or squeak at all. Good luck finding a car BTW.
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If you buy a coupe with a removable roof, you can expect wind noise and some creaking. The wind noise will never totally go away, but if there's creaking, you can eliminate that by thinly applying dielectric silicone grease to the weather-stripping. It also prevents cracking, so do this to all weather-stripping, on any car.
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I lube the latches with WD40 . . . and then run my fixer around the weatherstripping with a very light coating of white lithium grease . . it doesn't attract dirt and quits the roof down for awhile . . .
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When mine made noise I just adjusted the front 2 latches, What I did was lower the part on the windshield maybe 1/32 of an inch and it took care of the noise, There are 2 10mm bolts you have to loosen up and then tap the mount down just a tiny bit and them tighten them back up and test drive.
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As a new owner of a 2002 coupe the roof noise drives me crazy. I would like more information on how to adjust the roof. gpelescak@roadrunner.com
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As mentioned above, there are some adjustments that can be made to make the tops fit tighter on the car. I have a few Word files that talk about the targa adjustments on the C5 and if you'd like a copy of them, just PM me your e-mail address.
My '03 does not rattle or squeak at all. Good luck finding a car BTW.
My '03 does not rattle or squeak at all. Good luck finding a car BTW.
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Cut up an old credit card into 2 pieces about 1/4" X1". Unlatch both front latches. Place a piece of the cut up credit card between the roller and close the latch. Do the same for the other side. No noise or squeeking. It's good for about a year or so.