C7 Targa Top Squeaks
Burning Brakes
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The best way to fix it is to replace the strikers with the updated version.
https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...ving-1276.html
The cheap way is to stuff some o-rings in there.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...asy-2-fix.html
https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...ving-1276.html
The cheap way is to stuff some o-rings in there.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...asy-2-fix.html
Drifting
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From: Colo Spgs, CO
The best way to fix it is to replace the strikers with the updated version.
https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...ving-1276.html
The cheap way is to stuff some o-rings in there.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...asy-2-fix.html
https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...ving-1276.html
The cheap way is to stuff some o-rings in there.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...asy-2-fix.html
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From: Frisco, TX
Le Mans Master
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From: Kansas City, MO
I had noises on my original 2014 roof. I did the o-ring fix and that helped. It was still occasionally noisy, but good enough that I could live with it.
I later bought an exposed carbon fiber roof that already had the new pins. I put that on in place of the old one. It was horrible. The new pins with the original striker design didn't work at all.
I bought the new strikers. It was perfect.
I later bought an exposed carbon fiber roof that already had the new pins. I put that on in place of the old one. It was horrible. The new pins with the original striker design didn't work at all.
I bought the new strikers. It was perfect.
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OMG, there are a gazillion relevant posts here that an "Advanced search" across the C7 Forum sections will dredge up. Regarding them, there are about an equal number of things people have done to address the issue... with varying success. For me it was tightening the rear latch just "one more turn" than I really wanted to initially. All the best. 
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From: Frisco, TX
I had noises on my original 2014 roof. I did the o-ring fix and that helped. It was still occasionally noisy, but good enough that I could live with it.
I later bought an exposed carbon fiber roof that already had the new pins. I put that on in place of the old one. It was horrible. The new pins with the original striker design didn't work at all.
I bought the new strikers. It was perfect.
I later bought an exposed carbon fiber roof that already had the new pins. I put that on in place of the old one. It was horrible. The new pins with the original striker design didn't work at all.
I bought the new strikers. It was perfect.
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From: Central TX
Resurrecting this older thread. I have the new strikers to replace now but can't seem to find any links with instructions on how to change them. They look pretty straightforward but it's nice to have a video or document with the proper procedures.
I already have the updated pins as my car is a 2016 but it has the old style strikers and creaks like crazy when hot outside.
I already have the updated pins as my car is a 2016 but it has the old style strikers and creaks like crazy when hot outside.
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From: Frisco, TX
i found it one day, will see if i can find it again. off the top of my head, mirror removal, sun visors, that little strip of headliner. @96GS#007 has been really helpful at posting info from alldata
i got lazy and took mine to corvette world to have them do it
i got lazy and took mine to corvette world to have them do it
Last edited by Travlee; Aug 2, 2024 at 08:24 AM.