The dreaded Hard Top rattle...

[Wullie]

On my original 2000 kermit my hardtop was slack - I had adjusted the hex bolts as far as I could to give the extra bit of travel, covered the strikers/grip points in hide and then for good measure zip tied the life out of each catch. Even then it wasnt enough to completely eliminate rattle. I appreciate as metal, rubber and plastics age they warp.

On my current MR2 the rattle has crept in again - in no small part due to the shambles of pot crater ridden asphalt (aka Glasgow roads)

I'd rather not be reach for the zip ties just yet in favour of a cleaner aesthetic - anyone have better suggestions? Before I'm lynched I did check the forums-ish!

[wotugonado]

There's a solution, but you need to take the latches off the Hardtop and shorten the hexagonal adjustment shaft, so that you've got more thread to tighten. There was a how too on here when I first joined about 5 years ago, so not sure if it's still available

[Wullie]

Ah got it - makes sense entirely.

Do you recall if all 4 were shortened to spread the stress or was it just in pairs?

I'll hunt around for the guide if its here so thank you for that

[wotugonado]

It was a while ago tbh,
Iirc the lad did all of them on his, though I reckon the side pillar latches are the ones to do to stop the noise, as its the  rear that's  rubs and clunks right next to your head

[paulj]

Its the summer, so taking the roof off would cure the rattle.

Sorry, couldn't resist that after the great weekend we have had!!!!

Good luck with tracking it down.