[Capcitys2k]

Hey Metro Area,

A couple members and myself from Upstate are looking to replace our softtops in the near future so Im looking to get a count on who else/how many others would be interested.

@Lazy_s2k a.k.a. SOFTTOPGUY has given us the great opportunity and easy solution to this..

He is willing to fly up from N.C. for a weekend (Hopefully March 31st/April 1st) and knock a few tops out, If we can get a few others to join in on this. Going to keep this simple until we start getting a count and some other info.


If any/all questions regarding pricing/material send a PM to @lazy_s2k

Will Update this thread with more info as we hash things out

Lets make this happen!

[BM612]

Here is a photo of the top I will order:




Robbins Stayfast with heated glass.

[burglrdrift]

interesting. How much do those tops cost? also what the benefit of those compared to an OEM soft top?

[rwemersonrw]

burglrdrift, on 09 February 2012 - 02:49 PM, said:

interesting. How much do those tops cost? also what the benefit of those compared to an OEM soft top?

I have ap2v2 s2k. I just replaced my soft top a few weeks ago. I had a friend install it and he said it was annoying. It looks better than stock, but that could just be the fact that mine was getting old (cant believes its 5 years old!). The black has a richer look but again it could be due to age. the glass is slightly smaller from top to bottom but not from left to right and its heated. the only thing i dont like is that it you can see the frame on the outside corners. hard to explain ill post some pictures. mine top was about $450. but i didnt pay for installation. i heard installation ranges from $500-$2000.

This post has been edited by rwemersonrw: 09 February 2012 - 03:22 PM

[BM612]

burglrdrift, on 09 February 2012 - 02:49 PM, said:

interesting. How much do those tops cost? also what the benefit of those compared to an OEM soft top?

If you PM Lazy_s2k with your vehicle info he can give you the prices and explain things to you.

This post has been edited by BM612: 09 February 2012 - 03:22 PM

[Capcitys2k]

Just so people have an idea... (See pic above^^^) Robbins Stayfast AP1 Glass Back Conversion= $1080 MATERIAL & INSTALL + WARRANTY!!

That price cannot be beaten. Top of the Line material and experienced installer.

We would like to get 1 or 2 more people to make this happen!

[orangebarius]

robbins makes one of the best replacement tops.

[Capcitys2k]

Thanks for the input @orangebarius! if you know of anyone in need of a top in the next month send them this way!

[Moddiction]

I got an EZ on brand top. Seems pretty good to me. Got it for I think just under $400 shipped and installed it with one other person. Took about 8 hours. Not hard just takes some time to do.

[lazy_s2k]

Moddiction, on 10 February 2012 - 05:40 PM, said:

I got an EZ on brand top. Seems pretty good to me. Got it for I think just under $400 shipped and installed it with one other person. Took about 8 hours. Not hard just takes some time to do.

8Hours!? I remember the 1st 2 at work took me about 7-9hrs but, now 4hrs and under. If I'm in a pretty good mood 2hrs. EZ-ON is alright just takes a tad bit more time to install and adjust to be honest. The fitment is alright also, I'm just not a big fan of them but everyone has their likes and dislikes. Me being that I do tons of Soft Top installs I prefer the Robbins over all at this point.

-B

[Topplayer]

I am considering this. pm me a price for a glass heated one

btw I have a ap1 with plastic window.

[Moddiction]

8 hours was with going to the store many times for tools and rivets etc. first time i installed one as well. Only tough part was getting the back rain seal and back of top screwed in. Removal was extremely easy.
Finitely happy I installed myself though. Good to know I can do it again no problem if/when I get tears again.

[lazy_s2k]

Topplayer, on 11 February 2012 - 12:56 PM, said:

I am considering this. pm me a price for a glass heated one

btw I have a ap1 with plastic window.

PM'd

[Capcitys2k]

BUMP!!

Looking to finalize these plans in the next couple days, need to get that one other person asap!!

[iLuveketchup]

I might be interested. What is the total cost?

[BM612]

iLuveketchup, on 12 February 2012 - 06:47 PM, said:

I might be interested. What is the total cost?

Pm lazy_s2k with your vehicle info he will let you know the exact price. All depends on vehicle and your choice of top.

This post has been edited by BM612: 12 February 2012 - 06:56 PM

[lazy_s2k]

PM answered.

[phaeton]

Just wanted to come on here and vouch for B in case anybody is on the fence about having him do a top for them while he is in the region. He has done work on my car a number of times before and always does a very professional job, not only quickly and expeditiously, but also with a level of care that you would only expect to get from somebody that you know personally.

There are instructions out there on how to do top installs yourself, but I have seen a member local to me who is very capable otherwise screw it up royally. When he finished it was functional but loose, and blew up like a parachute in the wind. B's top installs are flawless; there's not really much else to say about it. He uses a high-quality product, installs it perfectly and faster than you would believe, and charges a competitive and fair price for his services. He's also a genuinely nice guy, and has proven to be very knowledgeable about the S2000 and capable with it mechanically.

Y'all enjoy your new tops up there! You better, y'all know you're making him miss VIR for this.

[JSenek]

I'd also like to quickly vouch for B. He installed my top in probably a third of the time it would have taken me and was very friendly throughout the whole process. When I consider the man-hours and worry that I saved, hiring him for the install was a no-brainer. I'm happy to say that some months later the top is still air-tight and leak-free.

Hire with confidence!

[Dreaming_S2k]

Swinging by and throwing in my vouch for B as well. The guy is simply amazing, great service, and even a fun guy to just talk to. He really knows his stuff and his prices are beyond reasonable. I've reached the point that I don't really want anyone else ever working on my car.

If you're not sure or maybe waffling because you don't know they guy, be comforted! B is definitely the guy you want doing your work!

[legend4life]

lazy_s2k, on 11 February 2012 - 09:12 AM, said:

Moddiction, on 10 February 2012 - 05:40 PM, said:

I got an EZ on brand top. Seems pretty good to me. Got it for I think just under $400 shipped and installed it with one other person. Took about 8 hours. Not hard just takes some time to do.

8Hours!? I remember the 1st 2 at work took me about 7-9hrs but, now 4hrs and under. If I'm in a pretty good mood 2hrs. EZ-ON is alright just takes a tad bit more time to install and adjust to be honest. The fitment is alright also, I'm just not a big fan of them but everyone has their likes and dislikes. Me being that I do tons of Soft Top installs I prefer the Robbins over all at this point.

-B

Prefer Robbins over OEM? What are the differences? Also any idea on the weight difference from an OEM plastic to a Robbins plastic? Can you PM me detailed pricing please? Also what will the location be?

[BM612]

Lazy_s2k can give you details and pricing the location will be near Albany,NY, just north of Albany airport.

[Capcitys2k]

Location will be Upstate NY (March 31st April 1st weekend) PM @lazy_s2k for exact info and pricing!

[lazy_s2k]

PMs answered... Price will subject to change based on the amount of people we can get.


-B

[lazy_s2k]

Bump