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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 12:53 PM
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rattling problems

Im a bit of an audiophile, so ive upgraded my speakers and installed subs. but there are a few things rattling and im wondering if there are some easy ways around them. first is the driver and passenger windows themselves. when they are closed they rattle a lot with lower frequency bass, but when open aren't as bad. second thing i noticed is the driver t top rattles slightly. im planning on replacing all wheather stripping soon, not sure if this will help the problem?
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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Re: rattling problems

Are windows electric or manual?

The T-tops will need weather stripping, or rig up some kind of dampener, rubber or thick foam.
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 05:07 PM
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Re: rattling problems

Windows are electric. 1986 camaro z28.
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 12:27 AM
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Re: rattling problems

I'd look at adjusting the window fuzzy support things. Sigh, I don't know their name, but there's 2 at the top of each door. They put tension on the window. I had rattles from the Windows too, and readjusting those cured it.
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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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Re: rattling problems

thanks, ill take a look at the fuzzy things haha
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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 12:54 PM
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Re: rattling problems

Door Window Glass Guides guys!

Also, if you put subs in the well in the rear, that gas tank shield under the rear can be rattling also. Use rubber and aluminum washers to secure it. It helps.....I know.
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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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+1 on the shield. Had to do the same to mine also.
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