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Old Aug 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?
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Roll your windows up?
Old Sep 2, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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No, the windows are up. Any suggestions?
Old Sep 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.
Old Sep 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.
Old Sep 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.
Old Sep 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.
Old Sep 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.
Old Oct 1, 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.
Old Oct 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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