Having made the mistake of obliging Steve & Clive in Northumberland and removing my hard top to enjoy the [mini] run and stunning scenery/weather, I am now back to a whilstling/draughty hard top.

I did once manage to get it fitted so perfectly that even at, erm 71mph it didn't utter a sound but now, having removed it and stuck it back on, it's back to its old self.

Anyway know of a trick to keep the ******* of a thing quiet?
Rob

Yes - take it off and store it in the garage!

 

You haven't forgotten to fasten the back catches have you?

 

close front clamps first then do the rear ones then just tweak up the front adjuster till its stopped the wind noise .

 

I've been pushing on the back and fastening the back catches to make sure it's as far forward as it can be, then I fasten the front catches.


Erm, which front adjuster?




Thanks,
Rob

 

I've been pushing on the back and fastening the back catches to make sure it's as far forward as it can be, then I fasten the front catches.


Erm, which front adjuster?




Thanks,
Rob

if you look at the front catch when it is in the released postion there is a long nut which you can slacken or tighten to adjust the tension in the hood.there is a chrome clip which secures it just pull this down adjust the nut and push the clip back in place

 

There is a nut under each front catch. You can adjust the tension.

 

There is a nut under each front catch. You can adjust the tension.

you beat me cjj

 

if all else fails meet me in leeds sunday morning

 

I might take you up on that.
PM me your mobile and if I'm not knee deep in wallpaper gloop I'll search you out.
Thanks,
Rob

 

Adjusted the bolts but to be honest, whilst helping, didn't get it as I hoped/once did on the way back from Northumberland, before I knew to adjust
I'll have another play this week.
Thanks guys.
Rob

 

Hardtop

I've only had my hardtop on twice. The first time it seemed AOK, but the second time it creaked and thumped a lot at the back. The front clips are very tight; I'm sure there's no scope there.

Any further comments?

 

Velcro??????

 

Just siliconed it but still creaking.