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Old 08-04-2015, 06:53 PM
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Hi folks,

Can anyone recommend a good convertible soft-top replacement shop near Hartford CT?
I'm thinking of having my top (MY2002) replaced in the fall. I've seen recommendations for a shop near Providence but was wondering if there are any good ones closer.

Thanks for any recommendations!
Old 08-05-2015, 01:00 PM
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If Albany is not too far send a PM to jsenclosure
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If Albany is not too far send a PM to jsenclosure
Thanks, I will.
It's a little over 2 hours each way, so I'll find out about doing it in one day (leave very early and get back late). I want to have it done in the fall (November or so), so I'll keep looking for places a little closer to home.
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I've been hanging on to a Boston craigslist post for a couple months. Goes like this a little like this. $400 install fee. Takes 5-6 hours. Reccomendsd a Robbins stay fast cloth replacement top. You can hang out or drop the car off. Says he has installed dozens. Call Jake at 518.727.6006
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^ that's is jsenclosure
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Thanks guys.
That sounds like a pretty good option - nice to be able to find feedback on an installer. $400 for labor is a pretty decent savings over the other quote I've had locally, would be well worth the 4+ hours of driving. I'll get in touch in the fall.
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Yup that's me. I've done dozens of soft tops. takes about 5-6 hours and you are welcome to hang out and learn. I've had people drive as far as buffalo so hartford isn't to bad. let me know
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Originally Posted by jsenclosure
Yup that's me. I've done dozens of soft tops. takes about 5-6 hours and you are welcome to hang out and learn. I've had people drive as far as buffalo so hartford isn't to bad. let me know
A vouch for Jsenclosure, I have driven to his house for a few parts and he always seems to have a few S2000 fixed up nice at his house!!! lol
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More kudos for Jake. My son took our car to him last year from Waterbury. Robbins top. Jake did a great job and top is working out well. Worth the trip. Joe
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Originally Posted by jsenclosure
Yup that's me. I've done dozens of soft tops. takes about 5-6 hours and you are welcome to hang out and learn. I've had people drive as far as buffalo so hartford isn't to bad. let me know
How much advance notice do you need? I'm looking to get my top replaced (probably Robbins vinyl, it lives outdoors year round) this fall and I can drive to Albany from Boston without too much trouble.

Thanks!


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