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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 12:03 AM
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I think they all make noise, just because they aren't as stable as the carbon fiber roofs. Mine is silent, well.. because I have headers and x pipe and B&B fusion exhaust..
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 07:32 AM
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Mine is noisy as hell. It seems when the sun really hits it, it just snap crackles and pops. I'm on a lookout for a solid roof to replace it.
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Goat 2 Vette
I think they all make noise, just because they aren't as stable as the carbon fiber roofs.
Originally Posted by jerkyboy
Mine is noisy as hell. It seems when the sun really hits it, it just snap crackles and pops. I'm on a lookout for a solid roof to replace it.
Thanks for this. Having never owned a transparent roof but often thought about one, I appreciate this info. Sounds like I'm better off saving the money and simply removing my painted CF roof when I want to see the sky.
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 12:57 PM
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I never heard any sounds from the dark tint top, but I usually have my Red carbon top or exposed carbon top on.. never heard a sound from them.. I actually do not like the dark tint one at all personally

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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 01:01 PM
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I've had mine on my daily driver for about 2 months and no noises yet. Hopefully it stays that way No heat issues either on sunny days as I've read other comment. Hopefully that stays the same although July/August can be brutal here in Georgia!

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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 01:46 PM
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Mine makes some noise. My C7 is much quieter than my C6 was.
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I've got a trans roof in my 16 Z06 and a CF in my 19 ZR1, neither make any noise at all that I can detect. Now my hearing is a bit compromised due to firearms and playing lead guitar for so many years. Lol
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Originally Posted by Thomasmoto
I've got a trans roof in my 16 Z06 and a CF in my 19 ZR1, neither make any noise at all that I can detect. Now my hearing is a bit compromised due to firearms and playing lead guitar for so many years. Lol
A Z06 and a ZR1
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A Z06 and a ZR1
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Dam Thomas them are some good looking rides, I really love the white so great choice. Mine makes no noise till I take the top out, then its a little loud. Not sure why others have that issue
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LOTS of threads here on this "issue." An "Advanced Search" across all C7 (and, likely C5 & C6) threads will generate more than almost anyone wants to know. From my experience with my C5--which I still have 20-years later) and my C7 (if they have the updated parts) they can be adjusted to be just fine, even without loud exhausts, which I abhor.
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Thomasmoto, I think I'm blessed just being able to afford my 14 Z51.
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Originally Posted by Thomasmoto
Yes, I have been very blessed and appreciate it.
Is it wrong my pants got tight when I saw this post?
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