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After 100+ S2000 tops replaced, I'm expanding my services to include the Miata. If any of you know anyone with a Miata looking for a top replacement, please send them my way. Thanks in advance.
After 100+ S2000 tops replaced, I'm expanding my services to include the Miata. If any of you know anyone with a Miata looking for a top replacement, please send them my way. Thanks in advance.
Cool Jeremy! My parents have one and if/when they need it done I'll send them your way!
Originally Posted by 2poor2mod' timestamp='1474316336' post='24065206
After 100+ S2000 tops replaced, I'm expanding my services to include the Miata. If any of you know anyone with a Miata looking for a top replacement, please send them my way. Thanks in advance.
Cool Jeremy! My parents have one and if/when they need it done I'll send them your way!
Went to Jeremy to get some help with a rattling noise that was just annoying the hell out of me for the past year. jeremy is a great guy and knows the top inside out. He fix my issue so quickly. I highly recommend jeremy. And ill be getting my top done once its time.
Went to Jeremy to get some help with a rattling noise that was just annoying the hell out of me for the past year. jeremy is a great guy and knows the top inside out. He fix my issue so quickly. I highly recommend jeremy. And ill be getting my top done once its time.
Good to hear.
Hey Jeremy,
I have a wicked rattle, particularly on the left side of the top. I also get a lot of air noise at 80 mph but I think that is related to the loose latches. Other than that, the top seems to be in good condition. Would like to have it looked at. Are Saturdays mostly good for you?
I have a wicked rattle, particularly on the left side of the top. I also get a lot of air noise at 80 mph but I think that is related to the loose latches. Other than that, the top seems to be in good condition. Would like to have it looked at. Are Saturdays mostly good for you?
Lou
Lou,
happy to look at it for you, but before we do the full inspection, here are a few things you can try to lessen the wind noise and loose latches. If you haven't re-greased the seals in a while, get yourself some shin etsu grease and liberally apply to all of the seals. They have a tendency to dry up and contract as they age and the grease will plump them back up. If that doesn't work, take a small section of silicone hose and place it over the hook on the latch. This creates more tension between the latch and the frame, closing the gap between the top and the windshield frame and pulling it tight.
Lou,
happy to look at it for you, but before we do the full inspection, here are a few things you can try to lessen the wind noise and loose latches. If you haven't re-greased the seals in a while, get yourself some shin etsu grease and liberally apply to all of the seals. They have a tendency to dry up and contract as they age and the grease will plump them back up. If that doesn't work, take a small section of silicone hose and place it over the hook on the latch. This creates more tension between the latch and the frame, closing the gap between the top and the windshield frame and pulling it tight.
Some other things to look at/consider.
Check the latches ... (snip)
Actually, I have the latches under control for the moment. I was able to take the play out of the right latch with a 1/16th thickness fuel line hose and a 3/16th thick reinforced plastic hose on the left latch. With the hoses over the pins, they pull the leading edge of the top tighter onto the gasket, eliminating most of the noise from the front of the top. It is much quieter now, even at 80-90 mph on the highway.
Here is the Driver's side. You can see that I covered the hose with electrical tape. I think I'm going to try shrink wrap to make it look better.
I was able to find a black hose thin enough for the passenger side. No tape needed.
I guess this will be okay for the winter but with the amount that I use the top in better weather, I am guessing that I should replace the latches. We'll see.
Actually, I have the latches under control for the moment. I was able to take the play out of the right latch with a 1/16th thickness fuel line hose and a 3/16th thick reinforced plastic hose on the left latch. With the hoses over the pins, they pull the leading edge of the top tighter onto the gasket, eliminating most of the noise from the front of the top. It is much quieter now, even at 80-90 mph on the highway.
Here is the Driver's side. You can see that I covered the hose with electrical tape. I think I'm going to try shrink wrap to make it look better.
I was able to find a black hose thin enough for the passenger side. No tape needed.
I guess this will be okay for the winter but with the amount that I use the top in better weather, I am guessing that I should replace the latches. We'll see.
Lou, if you're still experiencing the rattle, i'll be more than happy to have a look at it for you. This saturday is no good for me, but the 10th should work just fine. There is 1 item i will have you check in advance, the spare tire hold down, and i know its on the right side of the car, but we should check first anyway.
Lou, if you're still experiencing the rattle, i'll be more than happy to have a look at it for you. This saturday is no good for me, but the 10th should work just fine. There is 1 item i will have you check in advance, the spare tire hold down, and i know its on the right side of the car, but we should check first anyway.
I did the hose stuff after I first posted on the 21st. I had some time to play with it over the holiday. I don't get any rattle from the latches anymore. In fact, I used a little lithium grease on the rest of the mechanism and the whole top is fairly quiet now. I should be okay for the winter. But I don't know if the hoses will hold up once I start using the top a lot next spring. So, I would like give some thought to replacing the latches in the then. Thanks.
09-19-2016, 12:18 PM
