Comments on: Rectractable hardtop convertibles finally catch on http://fourwheeldrift.wordpress.com/2007/07/18/rectractable-hardtop-convertibles-finally-catch-on/ Automotive news & opinion from the team at Apexstrategy.com -- writers of "Sam Barer's Sound Classics" Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:56:04 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: fourwheeldrift http://fourwheeldrift.wordpress.com/2007/07/18/rectractable-hardtop-convertibles-finally-catch-on/#comment-11987 fourwheeldrift Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:18:18 +0000 http://fourwheeldrift.wordpress.com/2007/07/18/rectractable-hardtop-convertibles-finally-catch-on/#comment-11987 The better the design, the longer the cars will go before rattling. Keep in mind that many non-convertible sedans, coupes and wagons rattle and squeak. (Chevy, Subaru, GMC, Saturn, Mitsubishi vehicles are all notorious squeakers.) A nicely-adjusted well-lubricated top shouldn't squeak. The easiest way of fixing this is to have one person drive while another crawls around trying to isolate the location/source of the noise. A little shot of white lithium grease (a can available at any parts store) will probably silence it. If there is a bunch of play in the joint, have the top adjusted by a professional. The better the design, the longer the cars will go before rattling. Keep in mind that many non-convertible sedans, coupes and wagons rattle and squeak. (Chevy, Subaru, GMC, Saturn, Mitsubishi vehicles are all notorious squeakers.)

A nicely-adjusted well-lubricated top shouldn’t squeak. The easiest way of fixing this is to have one person drive while another crawls around trying to isolate the location/source of the noise. A little shot of white lithium grease (a can available at any parts store) will probably silence it. If there is a bunch of play in the joint, have the top adjusted by a professional.

]]> By: Robert http://fourwheeldrift.wordpress.com/2007/07/18/rectractable-hardtop-convertibles-finally-catch-on/#comment-11984 Robert Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:13:23 +0000 http://fourwheeldrift.wordpress.com/2007/07/18/rectractable-hardtop-convertibles-finally-catch-on/#comment-11984 Hard tops are great but is it normal for the top to make noise i mean isnt there a way to maintain it so you can keep the noise level down maybe something like lubricating the hinges or tightening up the bolts Hard tops are great but is it normal for the top to make noise i mean isnt there a way to maintain it so you can keep the noise level down maybe something like lubricating the hinges or tightening up the bolts

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