Modifying OEM Hardware Brackets
04-08-2015, 12:18 PM
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Modifying OEM Hardware Brackets
I recently bought a double CF replica hardtop, and the mounts just don't work with the OEM brackets. It seems like I'm at the point where I'd have to drill out the OEM rear latches. I haven't been too successful w/ a hand drill. Anybody have any recommendations or a shop they can refer me? Preferably a press drill metal fabrication shop? I just found out the Metal Fabricator shop that I wanted to use in Dublin went out of business.
04-08-2015, 03:04 PM
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A good picture of someone else that had to do this... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/4929810372.html
04-09-2015, 11:28 AM
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04-09-2015, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by boyguan' timestamp='1428533306' post='23571490
i wouldnt drill out the oem stuff. i would just put in the 2 bolts that i could
A good picture of someone else that had to do this... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/4929810372.html
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He purchase the top off me, which is a karbon Haus top. Generally the tops I've encounter requires some modification for best fitment. Minor hole adjustment is quite common to obtain the best fitment. That's y the mounting brackets provided are made of carbon composite for easy modification when it comes to cutting or drilling
04-10-2015, 07:53 AM
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He purchase the top off me, which is a karbon Haus top. Generally the tops I've encounter requires some modification for best fitment. Minor hole adjustment is quite common to obtain the best fitment. That's y the mounting brackets provided are made of carbon composite for easy modification when it comes to cutting or drilling
I started to drill out the brackets, then use the Dremel to clean up the cut. Not as clean as I'd like. One done, 5 to go. Spider mounted the rear glass and its looking pretty good. Now if I can only drive w/ the hardtop on...
04-10-2015, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by S2KVee' timestamp='1428652310' post='23572981
He purchase the top off me, which is a karbon Haus top. Generally the tops I've encounter requires some modification for best fitment. Minor hole adjustment is quite common to obtain the best fitment. That's y the mounting brackets provided are made of carbon composite for easy modification when it comes to cutting or drilling
I started to drill out the brackets, then use the Dremel to clean up the cut. Not as clean as I'd like. One done, 5 to go. Spider mounted the rear glass and its looking pretty good. Now if I can only drive w/ the hardtop on...glad its working out for you.. may i suggest getting a step bit... harbor freight has them for a few bucks and they will help out when u need to expand the hole....
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...ult?q=step+bit