Cabrio top rattling and creaking. Easy fix?

[RedRacer]

The power top on my "ic" makes a bunch of noise when it is in the up position. Rattles over rough pavement and creaks and groans when the chassis twists. It is much better with the top down, and not just because of the added noise.

Are there some common noise causing areas on these tops that are simple to fix?

[funcrew]

The power top on my "ic" makes a bunch of noise when it is in the up position. Rattles over rough pavement and creaks and groans when the chassis twists. It is much better with the top down, and not just because of the added noise.

Are there some common noise causing areas on these tops that are simple to fix?

That's normal. It's a 20 year old ragtop, that's how they roll.

[Stevie30]

That's normal. It's a 20 year old ragtop, that's how they roll.

That's how both of mine sound. They don't squeek and rattle, but there is lots of wind noise.

[RedRacer]

That's normal. It's a 20 year old ragtop, that's how they roll.

LOL....but they didn't sound like this when they left the factory :mrgreen:

I don't want to replace the roof and every associated part but there must be some common wear items that will improve the situation

[twothrees]

Wind noise, yes. Rattles and groans, not from my top. Can you isolate where the rattling noise is coming from?

[Stevie30]

The power top on my "ic" makes a bunch of noise when it is in the up position. Rattles over rough pavement and creaks and groans when the chassis twists. It is much better with the top down, and not just because of the added noise.

Are there some common noise causing areas on these tops that are simple to fix?

Check your rear shock mounts. They make a lot of squeaking and other annoying sounds especially on rough roads. If they are worn, replace them and your car will become a lot quieter.

[CorvallisBMW]

you can also try lubing up the hinges and pivot points in the frame

[desertvert]

I had a horrible rattle in my cabbie, and it took riding around with a friend in the back to try to pinpoint the issue. The worst offender was that the convertible boot was pushed too far forward and was constantly rubbing against the plastic rear defrost vent. Once I pushed it back into position most of the noise went away. Now it's just the occasional creak heard over the road/wind noise.

[jw 325ic]

i think there are actual shocks for the top, take a look and replace those. otherwise lube all the joints. the cables in the top could be making some noise. take a look around and see if you can figure it out. maybe you could make the "convertible top thread" sticky we all want.

[mattdk318i]

mine does all of the above......its down for the count..

[morningsmiler]

mine doesn't rattle or squeek...

try lubing the rubber parts with silicone spray

[OrganicMechanic]

no rattles or squeaks here--except rear up fronts down windows.