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I watched a video about a guy trying to fix the horrible rattling coming the plastic roll bar covers. Mine are horrible, too. He attempted to fix the rattling by removing them and inserting foam or something. In doing so, he broke enough tabs that they don't stay together anymore. So...

I finally relocated the roof motor and it's so much better now!! One little issue: I think the Bowden cable to release the hydraulics isn't working correctly any longer. Maybe there's a bend or something? I'm wondering: can I just remove it since if I need to disable the hydraulics, I can...

Hey all I've cleaned up my black leather door cards (2005 2.5i) and they look pretty nice now, but I'm wondering if I should apply a leather protector to them. Has anyone got a recommendation for the best way to protect the door cards? Are they genuine leather or...?? Thanks!

Does anyone know how to stop a side view mirror case rattle? Every time I shut my door, the case rattles. It's definitely NOT the mirror, but casing. It seems slightly loose, but I haven't been able to see a way to tighten it. Also, should the actual mirror have a rubber gasket around it...

Does anyone here know where I can find detailed instructions on removing and replacing the metal top frame. Mine has a bunch of screw holes that are stripped out and I was able to find an excellent condition used one, but have no idea how to remove it and install it properly. Is it just plug...

Hey all The top tray in the boot of my 05 2.5i has some discoloration and/or some light staining on it. Any recommendations for restoring the surface? Somebody recommended cleaning the tray thoroughly, then applying 303 and buffing it out. Any thoughts about this or a better way? That...

Hey all Some of the screws that secure the plastic lip of the fabric top to the aluminum top frame are stripped. Or, I supposed the screw holes are stripped. Have any of you had this problem? If so, how did you repair it? I've read about using a Helicoil Kit, but I think that the depth of...

Has anybody used and installed the OEM sound deadener in the door? My Z is a 2005 and it doesn't have this - still shuts like a tin can! Is it better than aftermarket deadeners? If so, does it come with adhesive or is that a separate item? Part #: 51481923969 Also, what about the door...

Hey All When I open the top and confirm that it has latched, after a few minutes of driving, the red LED flashes. If I either press the open button or get out and lightly press down on the top, the flashing stops. What's going on here? This is a 2005 2.5i and I recently had a Robbins...

Hey guys I just had a new top installed and now there's quite a bit of wind noise coming through the windows the top is up and the windows are rolled up. When I looked more closely, I saw that the front and middle rubber trim pieces on both the left and right sides aren't completely meshing...

Hey everybody I recently had my original top replaced with a Robbins Auto Top on my 2005 2.5i. When the top is opening, the glass bumps the latch on the way down. The original top never had this problem. Any ideas what could be causing this?

When I start up my car, put in drive, there's a metallic clink or click sound that happens. If I've already been driving, then put it in reverse, the same sound happens. So, some kind of load shift is happening. It only happens once each time, though. So, if I put it drive, it happens, but...

Hey all Water is accumulating in the frame of my 2005 2.5i. How the heck does water get into the frame?? :scratchhead: What are the possible entry points? Is there a way to test these spots to see which one is the culprit? I'm planning to drill holes in the jack pads, but I'd like to fix...

My 2005 2.5i has been getting soaked the last few weeks with rain and I've visually seen water in the drain cavity where the roof motor resides. Fortunately, the motor still works perfectly, but I do plan to move it. In the meantime, I have successfully been able to get my hand up to the...

Has anybody tried vacuuming out water and debris that might clogging the drain holes by inserting a tube in from the top? I was able to poke around with an old conductor's stick (I'm a musician) on the right side and free a bunch of water. On the left side, where the motor is, it's not...

My center console trim is the one without the padded armrest. I know I can buy a replacement piece that does have the armrest, but then I have to remove the whole thing and then repaint it to match the other trim. Are there any aftermarket arm rest pad alternatives for the center console...

Hey folks I have a 2005 2.5i with model 104 16" wheels. I'm considering changing to model 102 or 105. The 102 style is also 16", but the 105 is 17". Is there a noticeable difference in ride comfort between 16" and 17" wheels? I have to say my current setup provides a really nice ride...

Hey all I'm going to have my top replaced soon. About a year ago, I installed the additional tension straps so that the top closes gently. It's worked great, but I think (although not sure) that the screws that attach the straps may have caused the rips in the top. It's an old top anyway, so...

My 2005 2.5i top has a plastic piece that goes all the way across the front inside of the top and is cracked in several spots. Can I simply remove this piece (without removing the top) and fix it with a plastic welder? Is this piece separate or is it part of the whole top frame? In a perfect...

Tonight as I was leaving work, I pulled out of the parking lot and then tried to accelerate and there was suddenly no response. I pushed further on the pedal and it suddenly responded, then no response again. I coasted to a stop to pull over, then attempted to accelerate again and after...