bembowe

Hey fellas,
I got my ride back about a week ago, from my accident. Initially I noticed a cricket sounding noise coming from the drivers A-pillar. That has since subsided and can barely hear it now. But now, when I hit bumps, my roof makes so much noise, like its not securedly properly. I dont hear any whistling or wind noises while driving on a smooth road. I will be taking the car to the body shop tomorrow to have it looked at.

Now here is where I need you guys help. I looked up the connection between the roof and the A-pillar today to notice how wide of a margin is between the connection. I can put my fingers between it. But now I cannot remember when I got the car whether it was this wide. So am looking to you guys to see if this is normal, the gap between the roof and the pillar. I have pics here that perhaps you can compare to. I just wouldn't have time to go to the dealer to take a look at another vert before taking the ride to the body shop.









Is this normal?

Jubbliepuff

iTrader: (6)

no way... that gap is huge! you shouldn't be able to stick any fingers anywhere

cereal2k

iTrader: (10)

Not normal. Have the dealer reset this for you ASAP.

cvipgo

iTrader: (5)

I agree with above statements

Poe408

definitely not normal. let us know how it goes!

bembowe

thanks for the info guys. that what it seemed like to me as well. I'll be taking care of it today for sure.

I will let you know how it goes.

cereal2k

iTrader: (10)

I'd make sure the smart top is working properly too (After they reset the roof) and probably not mention that you have it when you drop it off.

akochman

iTrader: (3)

I was hearing a loud squeak every time i went over a big bump (like train tracks). took it to the dealer and they replaced the whole latch assembly. Now no more squeaking/noise from there. (however, still many other annoying little issues).

That roof gap definitely does not seem normal.

Mike888

Hey did you ever get that gap looked at? I saw this thread and got curious so I took a look at my car and I have the same gap lol. I looked at the outside of that panel and everything seems to sit perfectly even. So are you sure this isn't normal? Let me know. Thanks

bembowe

The body shop I took it too incidicate that it was fitted fine. So I made an appointment with the dealer to have it looked at tomorrow. My roof is definitely not aligned properly and every bump on the road remains me of it.

Hopefully the dealer can also tell me if that gap is normal or not.

cereal2k

iTrader: (10)

Ok, so the first pic shows the gap by the sun visors. I'll need to double check the same view on mine. Can't hurt to have the dealer verify anyway.

Mike888

Hm yeah I guess going to the dealer would be a good idea, if they say it's normal, you can request to see another convertible and check it out. How wide is the gap? Mine is large enough to fit the tips of my fingers but not my entire finger.

bembowe

Yeah, I actually removed the smart top before I sent it to the dealer but the gap is still the same. I just didnt want them saying that its because of this is the reason for the gap.

bembowe

Near the edges say close to the visor my fingers can go an inch in but then again its hard to use that as a proper guide since I got skinny fingers . so I'll definitely request to see another convertible when i go in tomorrow.

Mike888

Sounds good, keep us posted--now I'm getting kind of worried lol