 Changing the convertible top, bought a new one already |
 Feb 18, 2012 - 6:21 PM
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My top came in the mail yesterday, it's pretty exciting. There was supposed to be a installation manual that came with the top, I guess that is coming with another box. How long of a process is this? One day? Half day? all day? I'm a mechanic by trade, so I'm kinda quick when it comes to working on a car, I just wanted to know approximately how long this will take.
This post has been edited by match220: Feb 20, 2012 - 2:18 PM -------------------- -Jay
95 GT conv. project car: Manual, Gen III 3sgte, JN pisons, Eagle rods, overbore, crank knife-edged, crank scraper, ARP head/main/flywheel, Autronic EMS, Haltech Dual Wideband O2 controller, Audi 1.8T individual coils, FMIC and SSQV BOV, 3" downpipe, 3" ultra-high-flow cat, 2.5" Borla muffler, +other 01 S2000: FMIC, Haltech EMS, Haltech wideband, 570cc inj, forged pistons/rods, sleeved block, 5 angle valve job, ported and polished 02 R6, all stock, except for braided stainless brake lines, frame sliders, and adjustable brake/clutch leve |
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Feb 25, 2012 - 7:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 5, '09 From Katy/houston Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
wow, locally places CHANGE the top with glass for 900, assuming ur frame is in good condition
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Feb 25, 2012 - 7:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 13, '06 From Kaimuki, HI Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Feb 25, 2012 - 2:33 PM)  wow, locally places CHANGE the top with glass for 900, assuming ur frame is in good condition yeah, but what materials do they use? When I was researching the best material to use, I found out that the factory top is canvas, and mine lasted 15 years before it started coming apart. The nylon is cheaper and is expected to last about 5 years. I think the nylon tops with the rear glass were $400 before shipping. This post has been edited by match220: Feb 25, 2012 - 7:44 PM -------------------- -Jay
95 GT conv. project car: Manual, Gen III 3sgte, JN pisons, Eagle rods, overbore, crank knife-edged, crank scraper, ARP head/main/flywheel, Autronic EMS, Haltech Dual Wideband O2 controller, Audi 1.8T individual coils, FMIC and SSQV BOV, 3" downpipe, 3" ultra-high-flow cat, 2.5" Borla muffler, +other 01 S2000: FMIC, Haltech EMS, Haltech wideband, 570cc inj, forged pistons/rods, sleeved block, 5 angle valve job, ported and polished 02 R6, all stock, except for braided stainless brake lines, frame sliders, and adjustable brake/clutch leve |
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Feb 26, 2012 - 12:08 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 5, '09 From Katy/houston Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
QUOTE (match220 @ Feb 25, 2012 - 7:43 PM) QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Feb 25, 2012 - 2:33 PM) wow, locally places CHANGE the top with glass for 900, assuming ur frame is in good condition yeah, but what materials do they use? When I was researching the best material to use, I found out that the factory top is canvas, and mine lasted 15 years before it started coming apart. The nylon is cheaper and is expected to last about 5 years. I think the nylon tops with the rear glass were $400 before shipping. they said canvas. and it felt like the factory one i have. just a little softer -------------------- For Sale:OEM tail lights - make offer
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Feb 26, 2012 - 12:22 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 13, '06 From Kaimuki, HI Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Feb 25, 2012 - 7:08 PM) QUOTE (match220 @ Feb 25, 2012 - 7:43 PM) QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Feb 25, 2012 - 2:33 PM) wow, locally places CHANGE the top with glass for 900, assuming ur frame is in good condition yeah, but what materials do they use? When I was researching the best material to use, I found out that the factory top is canvas, and mine lasted 15 years before it started coming apart. The nylon is cheaper and is expected to last about 5 years. I think the nylon tops with the rear glass were $400 before shipping. they said canvas. and it felt like the factory one i have. just a little softer either way, i'm in Hawaii. It's not cheap to have stuff done here because of high property taxes. I've asked an upholstery place before about doing a motorcycle seat. They said $80, and it's not even $10 of material. I can't imagine it taking longer than 30 minutes. Besides, I would be happy doing it myself to save $200 if it was only $900 to have it done here. -------------------- -Jay
95 GT conv. project car: Manual, Gen III 3sgte, JN pisons, Eagle rods, overbore, crank knife-edged, crank scraper, ARP head/main/flywheel, Autronic EMS, Haltech Dual Wideband O2 controller, Audi 1.8T individual coils, FMIC and SSQV BOV, 3" downpipe, 3" ultra-high-flow cat, 2.5" Borla muffler, +other 01 S2000: FMIC, Haltech EMS, Haltech wideband, 570cc inj, forged pistons/rods, sleeved block, 5 angle valve job, ported and polished 02 R6, all stock, except for braided stainless brake lines, frame sliders, and adjustable brake/clutch leve |
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match220 Changing the convertible top Feb 18, 2012 - 6:21 PM
xrav22 QUOTE (match220 @ Feb 18, 2012 - 7:2... Feb 20, 2012 - 1:07 AM
match220 QUOTE (xrav22 @ Feb 19, 2012 - 8:07 ... Feb 20, 2012 - 5:27 AM rave2n What do you mean "new top"
Like headlin... Feb 20, 2012 - 12:59 PM match220 QUOTE (rave2n @ Feb 20, 2012 - 7:59 ... Feb 20, 2012 - 2:17 PM xrav22 QUOTE (match220 @ Feb 20, 2012 - 2:1... Feb 22, 2012 - 10:11 PM match220 QUOTE (xrav22 @ Feb 22, 2012 - 5:11 ... Feb 22, 2012 - 10:13 PM xrav22 QUOTE (match220 @ Feb 22, 2012 - 11... Feb 22, 2012 - 11:04 PM Araykhel Best of luck, hope nothing tears or you get the ... Feb 23, 2012 - 3:08 AM Malhar95 http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=8010... Feb 23, 2012 - 4:24 PM match220 QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Feb 23, 2012 - 11... Feb 23, 2012 - 4:47 PM njccmd2002 where did u get it from? Feb 25, 2012 - 2:06 AM match220 QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Feb 24, 2012 - 9... Feb 25, 2012 - 4:29 AM match220 ok guys, don't do this yourself. It's ridi... Mar 28, 2012 - 4:59 PM 808celica Call your boy up when its ready!!!... Mar 28, 2012 - 11:28 PM match220 QUOTE (808celica @ Mar 28, 2012 - 6... Mar 28, 2012 - 11:38 PM |
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