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Old 10-25-2010, 10:15 AM
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Who here can help me install a soft top? I am planning to fix my soft top sometime before next summer so that i can have the option of driving with the top down then put it up when i get somewhere.... My mugen top is nice but its either with it on or off and in washington and oregon we know we can't trust the weather man lol any good deals on soft top?
Old 10-25-2010, 10:42 AM
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I've not installed a soft top before, but would love to be involved in the process. If you find someone with experience and are OK with me tagging along that'd be great
Old 10-25-2010, 04:42 PM
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I am the same as Paul - I have never done, but would be happy to help. I picked up a rivit gun recently so you are welcome to use it- I understand you will need it.
Old 10-25-2010, 05:36 PM
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if I were you I'd swap out the entire top with frame. Its a much easier process. I have a top that I took off a bent frame and it was a PIA to remove, I'd hate to have to re-install it.

Depending on how soon you're looking to do the swap, I may have a top for sale.
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Noizemaker (Matt) from PacNW did it when he was still around in the PDX area and said it was a HUGE pita.
He had all kinds of issues getting the top fit right, etc etc etc.

Once he had the top all in and together, it was nice, but getting there was a headache.
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Much easier with a frame swap. I have done multiple complete swaps, never just the fabric.
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Honda dealer replaced the soft top of my car (small tear issue) long time ago under warranty and it took them 12 damn hrs. I totally agree with Aaron it's not easy.
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Originally Posted by S2000 Cabrio,Oct 25 2010, 07:55 PM
Honda dealer replaced the soft top of my car (small tear issue) long time ago under warranty and it took them 12 damn hrs. I totally agree with Aaron it's not easy.
Come on Marc you are always willing to help so lend him a hand lol
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Damn I love this oregon s2ki community! Yeah i want a hard just in case if i ever want to drive with top down and still have the option to put the top back up..... Lol yeah Marc help me out! lol
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