Topic: Removable Hard Top on a Coupe - Squeaks and Rattles

[Rogue]

I've put up with the squeaks and rattles for years. It's finally gotten to me. Do any other coupe owners have the same problem? Is it a clamp adjustment to quiet this thing down? The soft top doesn't do it, just the hard top. Help!

[Steelmesh]

I'm curious if frame brace upgrades would help; like the backbone

[Sol Asylum]

I think Rouge might already have that brace.

Rouge if you give the car to GJ that should take care of the squeaks and rattles issue you have, problem solved.

[wspohn]

The fasteners going into the header rail can get loose - they hold the fittings that the top clamps to. Take the top off and tighten those fasteners and it should cure the issue - it did for me.  And check the rear clamp fasteners while you are at it.

[Rogue]

Yes, the car already has the DDM backbone brace. Thanks for suggesting it, though. I'd be happy to present Rogue to GJ. Right after he shows his appreciation with a sizable deposit into my bank account. I've tried adjusting the rear clamp, to no avail. However, I did notice that it's significantly tighter than the rear clamp on my soft top. Maybe it's clamped too tightly? I'll check the front clamp fasteners, I had not thought of that. Thanks.