Hey there. So I finished a rough test at school, it was nice out, so I decided I would take the drive home with the top down.

As we all know here it prettymuch never gets 40 degrees (I stay in Miami) so I didn't think I would ever have to worry about the plastic cracking, but it did.

I now have 2 fairly decent sized gashes in the back plastic window.

I have a 2000 s2k.

I've been reading around and the glass conversion seems to be the way to go. I always hated how the plastic looked so this isn't a complete loss.


I checked topsonline.com and their prices seem pretty crazy. I've heard good things about the robbins top. Topsonline recommends a few installers in our area, but I'm always really apprehensive when it comes to taking a car to a shop.

I'm putting my total expenses at about 1100 or so, is that about right? Assuming the top costs 600-700 and the rest is paid in labor.

I don'thave the mechanical aptitude or the time to do it myself, could anyone suggest a shop or person to contact to get this done? The sooner the better.

Any advice/suggestions would be really welcome. I'm trying not to flip out, but having to tape up those gashes in the back is going to break my heart until I get it fixed.


Please help!

 

If the top itself is in good shape just replace the window area. I think you can get that from Hardtopguy.com and it'll be substanially cheaper.

 

^^^^^cant be done... the zipper and waterproofing is a one time deal.....dont ask me why its there


if that is attempted the top will never be the same again

 

You're correct on the price with labor and all. I got quoted for $1,100! Best of luck!

 

I agree with Primo ... that looks like a 'one time' factory installation on the plastic section.

You may want to post in the Miami forums as well. I'm pretty sure the locals have had something similar happen.

 

Willie Gee has the go-to guys for top purchase and installation

PM him and see if he still has his connections

I don't know where you live but it may be worth the drive

 

You can buy the glass conversion tops for 450 shipped I believe on eBay. Found someone to install for like 400 as well.
Or just buy a used ap2 top with frame for like 700 and 200 for install.