View Poll Results: EZ ON TOP or Robbins TOP or OEM softtop ?
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EZ ON TOP vs. Robbins TOP vs. OEM softtop
02-20-2012, 07:54 PM
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02-21-2012, 04:59 AM
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Basically think of it like this. Canvas/cloth is like a cotton jacket, and vinyl is more of a neoprene"ish" jacket. Both do the same job, the canvas/cloth looks and feels better. The maintenance part comes in to play in regards to bird poop, tree sap, bug splatter, etc; with vinyl, it can be somewhat easy to get that stuff off. With canvas/cloth, if you don't clean it as soon as it happens, it'll have the tendency to stick and penetrate into the fabric. Either way you decide, definitely get you some Ragg Topp.
02-21-2012, 09:48 AM
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I prefer the looks of cloth but also have the opinion that vinyl may be a little more durable. If I had a cloth top, I think I would double the maintanance schedule as a precaution. Even so, my next top will probably be cloth.
03-16-2012, 03:20 AM
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11-25-2012, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Croc' timestamp='1317763401' post='21039377
what are the prices?
OEM costs in USA ~700$, right?
Robbins is a god brand but they cost ~550$, right?
for this price difference i would go OEM.
OEM costs in USA ~700$, right?
Robbins is a god brand but they cost ~550$, right?
for this price difference i would go OEM.
2. Are you suggesting the others last longer than 10 yrs?
3. Just curious since I'm hoping I get off easier since mine was kept in the garage mostly for the first 6 yrs. and only saw 9k miles of usage, and I bought a hardtop for it to keep from having to buy a softtop (hopefully). We'll see how that theory works out since I had del sols for 12 yrs., and I hope to keep the S through work, retirement (7 more years), and beyond. I would use it as a coffin, but my kids would dig me up and take the car, and throw me back in, ha! (hope that humor wasn't too dark!).
11-27-2012, 06:06 PM
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After reading this topic, I still have one question!
I understand that the cloth tops have better looks, but how about longevity?
To me, the word cloth sounds like it will fade faster than vinyl.
Also! What can I do to strengthen the susceptible areas on our soft tops?
Thanks!
Jeremy/Jermz/JRMZ
I understand that the cloth tops have better looks, but how about longevity?
To me, the word cloth sounds like it will fade faster than vinyl.
Also! What can I do to strengthen the susceptible areas on our soft tops?
Thanks!
Jeremy/Jermz/JRMZ
11-28-2012, 02:03 PM
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When I had a Miata,I put an EZ-On top on it.Was never happy with the quality,fit & finish.I replaced the top on my 03S last spring with a Robbins and I'm very happy with it.
For me,the cost of an OEM top on a 10 YR OLD car didn't make sense.
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carolina
For me,the cost of an OEM top on a 10 YR OLD car didn't make sense.
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carolina
11-30-2012, 08:19 AM
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I have a EZ-on top on my 2000 s2k. Installed it myself so saved money on pretty much everything(top/install) I love the cloth over the vinyl and the glass window is much better, obviously. It was a PITA to get on. And after about a month now I'm going going back to re fit some areas I wasn't happy with now that it is stretched a little more. From what I have read Robbins has more prep done from the retailer where as EZ-on is pretty much a blank canvas. I think as long as you get a pro to do it though you shouldn't have issues with either.
12-02-2012, 12:22 AM
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I replaced my torn OEM top on my 05 AP2 with a Robbins Canvas top last year. It was done professionally, fitment was perfect, and quality was A+. However, there is a slight flapping sound coming from the flap above the rear window at highway speeds. I still haven't figured out a way to eliminate that noise.