Just Got a Hardtop - Need Adjustment Help

[rick3000]

You could try tightening the bolts with the levers latched, but I am not sure if that would do much.
Also, the levers should take some force, but it shouldn't be a lot. If you can't lock them comfortable then there is something wrong. Also, just a general rule, when the allen wrench your using to tighten the bolts can just barely fit between the body and top it is properly spaced.



(Yah! Post 800! )

[ddb]

Mike,

I agree with what Rick said above. I'm not sure how much it will help, but I would definitely have the levers locked down while having someone press down (when tightening the 10 bolts).

Letting the top settle on your car may help as you and Rick have suggested.

It is hard to see in the picture, but is the gap equal from side to side? I'm just grasping, but wonder if the spinlocks are installed correctly. I know they are side specific. It does take a little effort to lock the side levers in place, but the force needed in your description doesn't sound normal to me.

Keep us informed of your progress.

ddb

[fatmike]

Thanks for the help. I made a second attempt to adjust it & I think it made a difference.

I also added some tape around the tabs in the front (where the hardtop inserts into the frame above the visors). I sprayed a small amount of silicon lubricant in that area, in the spinlocks and in the front center lock mechanism.

Overall, its much much quieter now. There is no more thumping and rattling -- but definitely still a little too much wind noise at speed on the highway. But I can work to adjust that out.

I'm 90% of the way there.

I'm just going to drive it like it is from here. I'll probably take the top off for the season within a few weeks anyway.

[rick3000]

Glad to hear you got it adjusted!

90% is pretty good, the other 10% like we said will take time, as the top adjusts/molds.