Unfortunately, I have just noticed a couple of issues with the drivers side soft top. Firstly the fabric tensioner strap that appears to be stitched to the hood has frayed and become detached. ☹ I only noticed it when I got in the zed this morning and noticed the end of the material sticking out between the plastic interior roof trim. I dropped the hood part way down to try and see where the material was supposed to fit, this is when I noticed the second problem. Part of the plastic trim that secures the rubber window seal is broken. I'm not sure if this is going to be a common problem or not, since you wouldn't normally notice it as the rubber still appears to seal out the elements, so it might be worth a quick check next time you drop the roof. I'm not sure if the broken seal is related to an annoying creaking sound that I have been experiencing recently and which appears to have been coming from around that area of the drivers side window.
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Soft top issues
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Soft top issues
Is it possible the tension strap got caught round the bit that has broken?
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I can't quite see how the strap could have got caught around the broken part to be honest. The tension strap this morning was only nipped between the top of the broken part and the hood. Not sure when the strap broke, so potentially it could have previously got caught around and I've just not noticed.
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Soft top issues
I take it you got it all sorted at the dealer.