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bodyputtyless 06-26-2009 02:44 PM

My 06 GT vert top does not rattle. I have been thinking for the last 30 minutes how the top handles could rattle in the first place. My top is extremely tight when I close the handles. If I leave the top down for a week straight it seems even tighter. I've noticed that extended periods with the top down seem to leave a slightly larger gap at the end of the roof closure run. It takes a little more effort to close the roof handles. I seem to recall reading in the OM that this is normal. I also recall reading the proper way to close the top. I want to say that the OM instructs to close the passenger side first then the drivers side. That being said, I just can't figure out how there's enough "slop" in your roof and handle assembly to allow for the rattle. It almost sounds like something inside the handle/latch has broken. I would think if the handle could rattle the top would be noticeably loose.

ensign_lee 06-26-2009 10:51 PM


Originally Posted by Orion_240 (Post 6308505)
BTW, I noticed the other day when I got a totally open stretch of our Marina Freeway all to myself, and stepped on it, that at around 90+ the top, which was down, started to fill with air and rise up a little! I backed off the gas and it stayed filled with air until I got down to around 80. Going to have to remember not to do that without the cover over the roof! Just wish it wasn't so hard getting it to fit.

Yeah, I think that's a design defect. Mine does that too, but at 120 mph.

Mpov 09-21-2009 08:56 AM

Any update on this? I am having the same issue (clicking from top handle) with my 2008 GT vert.

Jizz 09-21-2009 10:10 AM

I had an 2007 GT vert (manual). The top was up and down at minimum 4 times per day for months. Never had your issue. I did however have the molding around the windows "bunch up".

McNeely16 10-09-2009 08:51 PM

I have a 08 Gt/cs and i am having the same issue. I cannot figure it out. I have takin the whole front piece off as well too. any help would be great.

Mpov 10-10-2009 04:20 PM

Mysteriously, mine seems to have stopped clicking for the time being. Knock on wood. Now I have an issue with the driver's side window rattling when I drive over bumps.

JOHNNY 10-10-2009 04:32 PM

05and 08 no problems at all except the cable on the sides.


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