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Old 04-06-2016, 07:44 AM
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Default Hardtop fitting kit removal

Is this an easy job for a layman?

Is there any dummies guides out there on how to do this? I have searched and found guides on how to fit a new hard-top, and photographs of exactly comprises the fitting kit, - but I haven't found a guide on how to simply remove the fitting kit as yet?

Thank-you for any help.
Old 04-06-2016, 07:56 AM
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Hi PJD,

I fitted my hardtop (this was a MY01 mind) and recall that the process was quite straight forward; the only fiddly bit was correctly setting the hardtop clearance. It would be a straightforward process to follow the install instructions in reverse to strip out the kit but that does rather assume you have the original components (striker plates above the windscreen, trim panels etc.) to reinstate once the hardtop specific parts have been removed.

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Originally Posted by Tifosi Red
Hi PJD,

I fitted my hardtop (this was a MY01 mind) and recall that the process was quite straight forward; the only fiddly bit was correctly setting the hardtop clearance. It would be a straightforward process to follow the install instructions in reverse to strip out the kit but that does rather assume you have the original components (striker plates above the windscreen, trim panels etc.) to reinstate once the hardtop specific parts have been removed.

Tif
Thanks, that sounds encouraging. Yes, I have all the original parts as my car is an original GT.
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Pm me as I have the fitting instructions for the hardtop fitting kit that I could email you. It is an easy job to fit the side catchers. The bolts that hold the catchers are slightly longer than the bolts on the roadster.
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https://www.handa-accessories.com/S2000/s2k2top.pdf

this should help hopefully
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Many thanks Santenay for that kind offer. It looks at though what shari7 has posted is the same?

Many thanks Shafi7 for that.

Much appreciated
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Originally Posted by PJD
Many thanks Santenay for that kind offer. It looks at though what shari7 has posted is the same?

Many thanks Shafi7 for that.

Much appreciated
You are very welcome. Good luck.

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Quick question - do I need to remove the HT in order to remove the fitting kit?
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Yes and if you are looking to sell the kit PM me a price!
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