How do I tighten the hooks on the softtop to pull it tighter to the car ... when i pull down on the top the windnoise stops... i know most cars you just have to spin the hooks and it tighten and losens it... how do i do this to the s2k ???

 

You need new strikers.

 

ok thank you....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by OBSeRiouSo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You need new strikers.</TD></TR></TABLE>

x2

 

if the stikers are worn replace and the adjustment tabs are on each side to the outter edge behind the seats.
there is a tab witha 12mm or 14mm nut.. loosen and adjust the tab in or out ...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S@nt0s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if the stikers are worn replace and the adjustment tabs are on each side to the outter edge behind the seats.
there is a tab witha 12mm or 14mm nut.. loosen and adjust the tab in or out ...</TD></TR></TABLE>


Do you have a pic of these tabs ???

 

I have the same problem, just happened since my car has been sitting all winter

 

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Do you have a pic of these tabs ???</TD></TR></TABLE>

no i dont.... hard to explain with word.... ill see if i can find one or ill take pics of mine

 

how much are those strikers for buying them with installation?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by abi_cruz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how much are those strikers for buying them with installation?</TD></TR></TABLE>

http://www.hondaautomotivepart...FRAME

#62, $22something.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S@nt0s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no i dont.... hard to explain with word.... ill see if i can find one or ill take pics of mine</TD></TR></TABLE>

thank you !!

 

DO NOT get the new striker before you check your old one out.

mine was loose(seems to be common problem with ap1, i checked couple and it's the same), the screw can be hand loose but without taking the plastic off it doesnt rattle or shakes like it should.

when you tighten it down, make sure you use thread lock to keep the screw from getting rattle loose.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S@nt0s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no i dont.... hard to explain with word.... ill see if i can find one or ill take pics of mine</TD></TR></TABLE>

how about that pic bro

 

is the striker on the top or the A pillar

 

the strikers are the part the the hooks on the top connect to on the windsheild frame

 

great post i have the same problem, i replace the strikers for hardtop ones. still have the same problem.. and the softop lock. make nosies every time i get a bump or a hole... do i need need sofotop lock?

Squrtin DC2: you can get the strickers from Here

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Squrtin DC2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the strikers are the part the the hooks on the top connect to on the windsheild frame</TD></TR></TABLE>

They are the part that the hooks hook to.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S@nt0s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the adjustment tabs are on each side to the outter edge behind the seats.
there is a tab witha 12mm or 14mm nut.. loosen and adjust the tab in or out ...</TD></TR></TABLE>

anyone have a pic of what he's talking about ?

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Squrtin DC2: you can get the strickers from Here </TD></TR></TABLE>

thank you

 

bump

 

I have the same problem with MY01

 

Ok so i just replaced my strikers with the newest ones out. I still have a 4-5mm gap which is allowing air in and lots of wind noise, is there a top adjustment i can make

 

Move the latches towards the rear of the car, move the catchers towards the front. If that still doesn't work, put rubber tubing around the hook part of the latches.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Projekt &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Move the latches towards the rear of the car, move the catchers towards the front. If that still doesn't work, put rubber tubing around the hook part of the latches.</TD></TR></TABLE>

you can not do that with either of those items

 

Awww cmon now Mr McGenius. You never hear of DIY slotted holes in the catcher assembly? Back to UTI for j0o!!!

 

i just put some electical tape on the strikers ( 3 strips of tape on each one) and it worked fine .... temp fix till i get the hardtop