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Old Aug 9, 2024 | 02:01 PM
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Hello, I finally purchased a 2014 Stingray 1LT! I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time. I’m having a bit of an issue though. There’s a metallic tapping sound coming from somewhere behind the driver, and I can’t seem to find the source. I’ve tried checking all the hardware keeping the hatch on/dampers on and I’ve adjusted the targa top, which did remove a squeaking issue, but I can’t seem to isolate the tapping. Do ya’ll have any suggestions?

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Welcome to the ever tapping, clicking, ticking, popping, top, C7. I assume it isn't a rhythmic, tap tap tap, but only happens over bumps.
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Old Aug 10, 2024 | 12:10 AM
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Welcome to the ever tapping, clicking, ticking, popping, top, C7. I assume it isn't a rhythmic, tap tap tap, but only happens over bumps.
Thanks! It’s definitely not rhythmic, but it only happens when I’m going 50+, even on smooth roads and highways.
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I bet it's your trunk monkey being bored.

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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 02:58 PM
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Found the culprit. It was a broken clip that attaches a brace to the lower bumper on the left side.



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Glad you found the source of the noise. Pretty good investigative work to locate it.
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And I thought it was the little man with a hammer,,,, DOH!
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Hey kodpkd, you flew for United? I’m a United mech in SEA.
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Cool,,,, Yes, I flew out of SFO for 30 years. That's me in the picture departing SFO. I had to retire in 2018. Still miss it.
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Cool,,,, Yes, I flew out of SFO for 30 years. That's me in the picture departing SFO. I had to retire in 2018. Still miss it.
Nice! It’s a shame you guys have a hard cut off at 65. I know plenty of mechanics still sharp as a tack at 65. I’ve got a ways to go but I’m sure I’ll miss it too when I retire.

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