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Old 08-28-2008, 01:37 PM
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I have been told by some friends that when I get on the freeway my top bubbles up. Any way to fix this problem from home?
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Old 08-28-2008, 04:08 PM
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Roll your windows up?
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Old 09-02-2008, 05:23 PM
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No, the windows are up. Any suggestions?
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Old 09-10-2008, 12:29 PM
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Mine does the same thing, this is my first covertible. I think it is the the stiffening rods that lay in the channels of the top frame have come unglued from the top frame. I am not sure if they are supposed to be glued, but I believe they should be. Please someone correct me it I am wrong.
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Old 09-10-2008, 11:07 PM
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my top does the same thing, but not badly. you can watch the top actually move when you pick up speed. i think air is trapped inside and has nowhere to go. i don't think there is away to fix your problem.
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 01GTDropTop
I have been told by some friends that when I get on the freeway my top bubbles up. Any way to fix this problem from home?
Get some new friends that don't criticize your ride.
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:14 AM
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I know, that was stupid. If your windows are up it should not be doing that. When your outside of the car and you shut your door with the windows up does the top bubble up alot? mine moves about 1/2" or so.
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Old 09-17-2008, 08:57 PM
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Sounds like some of the cross braces on the material of the top have come loose. I would talk to a shop that installs them and seek their advice.
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Old 10-01-2008, 11:06 PM
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It's probably the fabric has come off from the brace.

And no, it's not wierd that it does it with the windows up. Bernoulli's law. The air moving over the top is going very fast, and so has lower pressure than the still air in the cabin.
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Old 10-14-2008, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by solman
Get some new friends that don't criticize your ride.

HAHAHA!! Yeah, I guess I need to try that. It's cheaper.
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