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Old May 26, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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Anyway of stopping a high pitched whistle coming from the roof to windsheild interface?
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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Stop driving 125 mph with the top up?
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 10:11 AM
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Actually it starts at about 40 mph after 100 it doesn't whistle it sings the words.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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Try cleaning the gasket on the windshield and see if it helps
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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I thought I had the same problem. But it was the passenger.

Solution: no more passengers!
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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Lmaorotf ...... Now That"s Funny, Right There ........ I Don't Care What You Say
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Try Duct Tape (See attributes below) Looks like it might work up to 100 MPH

Duct tape is a polyethylene, reinforced, multi-purpose pressure sensitive tape with a soft and flexible shell and pressure sensitive adhesive. It is generally silver or black in color but many other colors have recently become available. With a standard width of 1+7⁄8 inches (48 mm), duct tape was originally developed during World War II in 1942 as a water resistant sealing tape for ammunition cases. Permacel, then a division of Johnson & Johnson, used a rubber-based adhesive to help the tape resist water and a fabric backing to add strength. It was also used to repair military equipment quickly, including jeeps, firearms, and aircraft because of these properties.
In military circles, this variant is known as "gun-tape", typically olive-green, and also known for its resistance to oils and greases. It is also called "Riggers Tape", "Hurricane Tape", or "100-mph tape"—a name that comes from the use of a specific variety of duct tape that was supposed to hold up to 100 mph winds. Another version attributes this to the fact that soldiers often refer to something that exceeds expectations as "High Speed."

Just joking, but could not resist the opportunity to share a little Duct Tape humor. We all know it works for everything.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Crosscar
Try Duct Tape (See attributes below) Looks like it might work up to 100 MPH

Duct tape is a polyethylene, reinforced, multi-purpose pressure sensitive tape with a soft and flexible shell and pressure sensitive adhesive. It is generally silver or black in color but many other colors have recently become available. With a standard width of 1+7⁄8 inches (48 mm), duct tape was originally developed during World War II in 1942 as a water resistant sealing tape for ammunition cases. Permacel, then a division of Johnson & Johnson, used a rubber-based adhesive to help the tape resist water and a fabric backing to add strength. It was also used to repair military equipment quickly, including jeeps, firearms, and aircraft because of these properties.
In military circles, this variant is known as "gun-tape", typically olive-green, and also known for its resistance to oils and greases. It is also called "Riggers Tape", "Hurricane Tape", or "100-mph tape"—a name that comes from the use of a specific variety of duct tape that was supposed to hold up to 100 mph winds. Another version attributes this to the fact that soldiers often refer to something that exceeds expectations as "High Speed."

Just joking, but could not resist the opportunity to share a little Duct Tape humor. We all know it works for everything.
I agree.

Half of the great state of Alabama is held together with that stuff!

Hick weld.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Grab that black handle thingy and pull it down with a twist and latch it to the windshield frame. The whistle should stop along with that annoying BEEP.


Bruce, it's almost summertime. Why are you driving with the top up?

roadster with a stick
 

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Old May 27, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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Although I did drive on intertate once in a thunderstorm doing 60-70 (stayed dry too believe it or not) with top down and side windows up...I'd not want to drive topless in rain at lower speeds summer or not.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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Found the problem...need a solution. The chromish strip across the top of the windsheild is loose. Anyone know the best method of securing it?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Who drives a roadster with the top up anyway?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by InfernoRedXfire
Who drives a roadster with the top up anyway?
Some onre driving in the rain.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Nightrider
Found the problem...need a solution. The chromish strip across the top of the windsheild is loose. Anyone know the best method of securing it?

OK, in all seriousness, if that piece is loose, you better either take it off or secure it before it flies off. The trim is expensive to replace. My go-to adhesive is Gorilla Glue. It has never let me down.
 

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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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Thanx Infermo
 
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