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LBC S2K	Posted: Oct 21 2009, 08:39 AM · · ·
Member S2KI User #: 72230 S2KI Age: 2 yrs 148 days PPD Average: 0.6 Owner 2007 Berlina Black/Black Long Beach, NY	Nope, dealers will never give it the care any of us would. Glad you didn't have to deal with any BS. Billman checked the work on mine and found a few minor "issues", but overall I'm happy to have a new top. Do a quick check on all of the seals and make sure things are lined up and tucked away - mine wasn't 100% and I had some leaking going on there too - not bad now though. Also make sure they sanded down the edges that cause the tear in the first place, don't want to go through this all again ... -------------------- 2OO7 Berlina Black/Black OEM Lip/INGS Rear Bumper (Rep)/Swift Springs & Koni Yellows/K&N Filter/Gutted Box/Level Mirrors/AP2 v3 Wheels. Alpine H/U.Boston Acoustic Doors.WLAURENT Box w/ JL W3v3 Sub.CTR Knob.Vented Hood.SEAT LOCKS!!

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Posted: Oct 21 2009, 09:29 AM

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QUOTE (isthisusernameavailable @ Oct 20 2009, 09:05 PM)

Been hidin' out -- I'll try to drop by next meet before it gets too cold...

Top Replacement Update:

The short: I have new top and latches replaced under warranty.

The long:

I probably should have hit Babylon or Millenium as recommended, but I already had an upcoming appointment at Friendly Honda in Poughkeepsie, so I gave them a shot...

Since they agreed to replace the top and latches under warranty as per TSB after a look with no BS, I decided to go ahead. No inspection required by a "regional rep". After some minor negotiation, they also agreed to provide a loaner vehicle free of charge, but I had to wait a few weeks before one was available.

They needed about 1 1/2 days to finish up, and wanted to remove the seats--I didn't have my seatlock key, so it required another trip, and oops, they managed to scuff the center console anyway, probably with the passenger seat rails.

The roof looks pretty good, and now tucks much lower when retracted (the elastic straps must have been stretched out on the old roof). The new latches are much tighter than before, and the rattle that developed in the old ones is gone!

I did a car wash test, and with medium pressure spray on the top and windows, a few drips are coming in on both the driver and passenger sides. I'll have to do a heavy rain test, to see if any water comes through under natural conditions...

Aside from the center console scuffing, a few other minor issues:
-one push-pin clip missing from rear tray
-a spare tire cover clip was also missing, but I found it loose in the trunk
-One corner rear tray panel is scuffed up, but you'll never see it unless you contort
your head around the seat backs
-Side panels beneath the convertible rail don't appear to be fully seated inside the rail, with perhaps a centimeter gap. There is no rattling, but to get this completely right at this point would probably require significant disassembly, and result in more scuffing...

So, after 4 round trips to Friendly Honda, I am happy to have a new roof and latches replaced under warranty, and it should be okay if it passes the rain test, but I really wish more care was taken in protecting and re-assembling interior panels.

Despite good customer service, I don't think any dealer will exercise the care that I would when working on the car!

What year is your S?

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Posted: Oct 23 2009, 08:53 AM

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QUOTE (ThatPreludeGuy @ Oct 21 2009, 09:29 AM)

What year is your S?

It's a 2007.

ThatPreludeGuy	Posted: Oct 23 2009, 08:57 AM · · ·
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Posted: Oct 23 2009, 08:58 AM

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QUOTE (LBC S2K @ Oct 21 2009, 08:39 AM)

Nope, dealers will never give it the care any of us would. Glad you didn't have to deal with any BS.

Billman checked the work on mine and found a few minor "issues", but overall I'm happy to have a new top. Do a quick check on all of the seals and make sure things are lined up and tucked away - mine wasn't 100% and I had some leaking going on there too - not bad now though. Also make sure they sanded down the edges that cause the tear in the first place, don't want to go through this all again ...

Thanks for the tips! I noticed some of the seals were not fully tucked too, and there is some misalignment on the driver's side (a small gap between seals along the top of the window)...

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Posted: Oct 23 2009, 10:11 AM

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QUOTE (isthisusernameavailable @ Oct 23 2009, 11:53 AM)

It's a 2007.

i've done 3 at my dealer all of them 2007's...

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LBC S2K	Posted: Oct 23 2009, 12:24 PM · · ·
Member S2KI User #: 72230 S2KI Age: 2 yrs 148 days PPD Average: 0.6 Owner 2007 Berlina Black/Black Long Beach, NY	From what I've heard it seems 06-07 were the worst years, with tops tearing at a quicker rate/lower average mileage (although obviously this issue affected just about every year).

isthisusernameavailable	Posted: Oct 26 2009, 11:57 AM · · ·
Guest S2KI User #: 99020 S2KI Age: 0 yrs 176 days PPD Average: 0.2 Enthusiast	Post rain update... Some heavy rain a few days ago... Couldn't see any drips coming through, but a faint scent of mildew that went away, and seats and armrest have a damp sensation even a few days later. ): Moisture is getting in... Seals used to be air tight, with a vacuum whoosh sound when I closed the windows, but not since the top has been replaced. I guess I'll take it back to the dealer, but I'm not really sure they'll know what to do, or be able to get it right. In the meantime, I'm going put some silica gel packets in the cabin.

katchup	Posted: Nov 11 2009, 08:29 AM · · ·
Guest S2KI User #: 100310 S2KI Age: 0 yrs 141 days PPD Average: 6.2 Enthusiast	whats the deal with these bulletins if your out of warranty, like clutch buzz on the ap1's....will they fix it for free? im guessing it would depend on who you talk to wherever you go and how much fuss you make --------------------

oober	Posted: Nov 11 2009, 04:04 PM · · ·
Member S2KI User #: 87675 S2KI Age: 1 yrs 100 days PPD Average: 1.4 Owner 2005 Silverstone/Black new joisey	once its out of warranty its up to the dealer if they want to assist you or not..

LBC S2K	Posted: Nov 13 2009, 09:08 PM · · ·
Member S2KI User #: 72230 S2KI Age: 2 yrs 148 days PPD Average: 0.6 Owner 2007 Berlina Black/Black Long Beach, NY	Go through the Phill/Bill connection - probably your best bet. Possibly the best pairing since Mario and Luigi ...

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