Rockstar Amuse Style Hardtop reivew and Install guide
01-22-2013, 09:19 PM
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Rockstar Amuse Style Hardtop reivew and Install guide
To anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation...
History...
I owned a top from Alberto. At the time it seemed like the best bang for the buck. It looked very presentable and the quality looked ok.
Unfortunately, it was the worst decision that I have ever made. The top never fit right and the quality of the seals caused air/water leaks.
I did try to replace the seals with something that I presumed to be better quality but the problem was never fixed.
I turned into the typical hater of replica parts because I expected better.
I religiously saved money from every pay check to purchase an oem top. I told myself that I would never have that experience ever again.
That was until I saw Rockstar Garage's post of the amuse style hardtop. I initially thought that the top looked amazing but I told myself that I shouldn't buy it in fear of having similar experience.
I hesitantly took my time deciding to buy the top. I did make several trips to their shop to see the top first hand. After a few weeks I purchased the top and had Justin install the top for me...
This was the best decision I have ever made. The top fits great and I do not have any wind noise. I can drive my S up to 80+ mph and i do not hear a whistle of air.
This is my attempt to post my first install guide DIY. Although I didn't install my top myself, I figured this would be a good template for others to follow.
I decided to snap some shops of the installation process, I hope that this helps anyone trying to install this top.
Steps...
Remove your factory molding...
Door trim
Remove rear bolts
Remove rear cover (not sure what's this part is called)
Slide side pillar cover
Remove these three bolts
12m and 10m bolts
I decided to use Rockstar Garage's new 2 piece install kit.
Install the lower kit like this...
Take off your factory top latches and install it on the hard top.
I didn't take any pictures of Justin putting on the window and the base seal because I was in the bathroom. I hope someone can chime in and share the correct way this is done.
Install the top piece of the kit and line it up with the base piece.
The bolt should slide right in. Once you tighten the nut, everything seals perfectly.
With that, everything sealed perfectly.
Here are some recent pictures I took.
I hope this helps anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation.
History...
I owned a top from Alberto. At the time it seemed like the best bang for the buck. It looked very presentable and the quality looked ok.
Unfortunately, it was the worst decision that I have ever made. The top never fit right and the quality of the seals caused air/water leaks.
I did try to replace the seals with something that I presumed to be better quality but the problem was never fixed.
I turned into the typical hater of replica parts because I expected better.
I religiously saved money from every pay check to purchase an oem top. I told myself that I would never have that experience ever again.
That was until I saw Rockstar Garage's post of the amuse style hardtop. I initially thought that the top looked amazing but I told myself that I shouldn't buy it in fear of having similar experience.
I hesitantly took my time deciding to buy the top. I did make several trips to their shop to see the top first hand. After a few weeks I purchased the top and had Justin install the top for me...
This was the best decision I have ever made. The top fits great and I do not have any wind noise. I can drive my S up to 80+ mph and i do not hear a whistle of air.
This is my attempt to post my first install guide DIY. Although I didn't install my top myself, I figured this would be a good template for others to follow.
I decided to snap some shops of the installation process, I hope that this helps anyone trying to install this top.
Steps...
Remove your factory molding...
Door trim
Remove rear bolts
Remove rear cover (not sure what's this part is called)
Slide side pillar cover
Remove these three bolts
12m and 10m bolts
I decided to use Rockstar Garage's new 2 piece install kit.
Install the lower kit like this...
Take off your factory top latches and install it on the hard top.
I didn't take any pictures of Justin putting on the window and the base seal because I was in the bathroom. I hope someone can chime in and share the correct way this is done.
Install the top piece of the kit and line it up with the base piece.
The bolt should slide right in. Once you tighten the nut, everything seals perfectly.
With that, everything sealed perfectly.
Here are some recent pictures I took.
I hope this helps anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation.
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01-23-2013, 03:41 PM
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It's a replica of the (very rare) Powerhouse Amuse hardtop. The real version uses a Toyota MR2 Spyder hardtop's rear window.
01-23-2013, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by it'S2klean' timestamp='1358986270' post='22287795
Wow great thread for all those who are worried about fitment on hardtops.
But im wondering, is this an OEM replica with a different rear window?
But im wondering, is this an OEM replica with a different rear window?
It's a replica of the (very rare) Powerhouse Amuse hardtop. The real version uses a Toyota MR2 Spyder hardtop's rear window.
