T-tops and tuners

Spooled · 07-01-2009, 10:35 AM

Ok I know two different questions but I didnt want to flood the board with new threads.

First question: Am I correct in my understanding that correcting a leaking T-top is as simple as replacing the weatherstriping and then to prevent future leaking making sure it stays lubricated/moisturized with something like Armorall?

Second anyone in the Washington area that knows a good tuner for these cars? Also what software are you guys using for tuning? I know my Mustang uses a SCT handheld. dont know if they make any products for Toyota...

SE-RMR2 · 07-01-2009, 02:32 PM

KO racing for all your tuning needs

YELLOW_MR2 · 07-01-2009, 02:42 PM

Theres a lot of places in Seattle to tune, I forgot the names of the places but I'll ask my buddies and tell you. You can google and see what you find.

With the T-Tops, just replace all the stripping and that should stop the leaks, I'm thankful mine has never had a leak..

traintech86 · 07-01-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooled

Ok I know two different questions but I didnt want to flood the board with new threads.

First question: Am I correct in my understanding that correcting a leaking T-top is as simple as replacing the weatherstriping and then to prevent future leaking making sure it stays lubricated/moisturized with something like Armorall?

Second anyone in the Washington area that knows a good tuner for these cars? Also what software are you guys using for tuning? I know my Mustang uses a SCT handheld. dont know if they make any products for Toyota...

if you're refering to the duece, i bought some rod guides that pull the t's tighter to the car for under $6. i also did the seals but this alone would be the best place to start. just make sure you put them in right! GL

Bridge · 07-01-2009, 11:19 PM

Drift office in auburn, wa would be the best place to start. It's a very very trust worthy shop with a dyno. I would steer clear from intec racing though.

Sh0ty · 07-01-2009, 11:54 PM

The rod guides that traintech86 reffered to are the Eccentric T-Top Guides which can be found here Twos R Us - Parts for Toyotas from Club MR2

Spooled · 07-02-2009, 10:26 AM

^good info. Thanks all

Kurdain · 07-04-2009, 01:05 PM

KO Racing is local, I prefer to support local shops whenver possible and he makes good stuff.

You can't tune a stock car, the toyota ECU's aren't very friendly for that, you will need some sort of ROM or ECU upgrade.

T-Tops seem to always leak and can leak in certain instances even with new seals. It just seems to be that way. You can put a lot of effort, new seals and what not and certainly minimize it. Just realize you might not get it to 100%.

A friend had good luck on a older camaro t-top using ceran (spelling?) cling wrap and black silicone. He cleaned the rubber really well with a solvent, put a light bead of silicone in all the areas that leaked and then covered it with the plastic wrap. Put the t-tops in and rolled up the windows and left it overnight. The next day he removed the t-tops and plastic wrap and he had a perfectly formed seal.
Apparently silicone doesn't stick to plastic wrap, a last resort measure in my opinion though.

traintech86 · 07-04-2009, 03:04 PM

i just did it with the new t-tops and the rod guides and it takes a bit of leaning on the tops to close them. all in all i am more then happy with the seal. i have poured water on it and not a drop. you will be good if you can spring for the seals and the rod guides but if you can't start with the guides. they allow you to move the hole to the center and the floor of the car pulling the tops down and in creating a tighter seal. also there is some seal reconditioner i was reading about. if you need any help drop me a pm man!

countyboy3188 · 07-04-2009, 08:55 PM

yea honda sells a grease for rubber seals. i can't remember exactly what it is called but its only 5 or 6 bucks for the tube.That and the encentric guides will also help.

+1 on KO racing they do really great work. I wish i was local to them i would get stuff tuned there.

07-01-2009, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Spooled No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	T-tops and tuners Ok I know two different questions but I didnt want to flood the board with new threads. First question: Am I correct in my understanding that correcting a leaking T-top is as simple as replacing the weatherstriping and then to prevent future leaking making sure it stays lubricated/moisturized with something like Armorall? Second anyone in the Washington area that knows a good tuner for these cars? Also what software are you guys using for tuning? I know my Mustang uses a SCT handheld. dont know if they make any products for Toyota...

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

07-01-2009, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
SE-RMR2 The Killer of All Cars Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boring, Or Posts: 851 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	KO racing for all your tuning needs

07-01-2009, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
YELLOW_MR2 5SFTE Powered! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,063 Thanks: 91 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Theres a lot of places in Seattle to tune, I forgot the names of the places but I'll ask my buddies and tell you. You can google and see what you find. With the T-Tops, just replace all the stripping and that should stop the leaks, I'm thankful mine has never had a leak..

07-01-2009, 11:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bridge Radiofied Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lake Tapps, WA Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Drift office in auburn, wa would be the best place to start. It's a very very trust worthy shop with a dyno. I would steer clear from intec racing though.

07-01-2009, 11:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sh0ty Cage Fighter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Novi, MI Posts: 345 Thanks: 13 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	The rod guides that traintech86 reffered to are the Eccentric T-Top Guides which can be found here Twos R Us - Parts for Toyotas from Club MR2

07-02-2009, 10:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Spooled No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	^good info. Thanks all

07-04-2009, 01:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kurdain Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 685 Thanks: 39 Thanked 35 Times in 29 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	KO Racing is local, I prefer to support local shops whenver possible and he makes good stuff. You can't tune a stock car, the toyota ECU's aren't very friendly for that, you will need some sort of ROM or ECU upgrade. T-Tops seem to always leak and can leak in certain instances even with new seals. It just seems to be that way. You can put a lot of effort, new seals and what not and certainly minimize it. Just realize you might not get it to 100%. A friend had good luck on a older camaro t-top using ceran (spelling?) cling wrap and black silicone. He cleaned the rubber really well with a solvent, put a light bead of silicone in all the areas that leaked and then covered it with the plastic wrap. Put the t-tops in and rolled up the windows and left it overnight. The next day he removed the t-tops and plastic wrap and he had a perfectly formed seal. Apparently silicone doesn't stick to plastic wrap, a last resort measure in my opinion though.

07-04-2009, 03:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
traintech86 Traintech86 on all im's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norfolk VA Posts: 881 Thanks: 13 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	i just did it with the new t-tops and the rod guides and it takes a bit of leaning on the tops to close them. all in all i am more then happy with the seal. i have poured water on it and not a drop. you will be good if you can spring for the seals and the rod guides but if you can't start with the guides. they allow you to move the hole to the center and the floor of the car pulling the tops down and in creating a tighter seal. also there is some seal reconditioner i was reading about. if you need any help drop me a pm man!

07-04-2009, 08:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
countyboy3188 3s-gte swap under way!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buchanan,GA Posts: 467 Thanks: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	yea honda sells a grease for rubber seals. i can't remember exactly what it is called but its only 5 or 6 bucks for the tube.That and the encentric guides will also help. +1 on KO racing they do really great work. I wish i was local to them i would get stuff tuned there.