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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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This deal is only valid with more than one car. My top is trash and needs to be replaced soon. The shop is Orlando. Post up if you are interested in getting a new top.

The top is aftermarket similiar quality as a Robbins top. Lemme know.



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Willie Gee (black top)
Sartis (black top)
qbmurderer13 (black top)
Yanahdi
Anderson Cooper
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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That's a great deal.

FYI (not Willie Gee) a top and install costs between 1200 and 1500 dollars.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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What type of top? I have a $h1tty AP1 top with plastic window but would like to upgrade to glass (with or without defrost, I don't even have defrost controls).

I understand there is some adjustments to be made to 00-01 AP1's for glass window - extra cost incurred?
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Nope, $900 for materials and labor.

J-Phish I've had Honda shops quote me $2100 for a top and install.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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Even more proof that this is a good deal. When I had mine replaced about 2 years ago, it cost 1200. I paid half because Honda of America paid for half.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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Why don't you guys go to Classic Auto Interior in Tampa. There tops are much better than OEM and like 4 times thicker than Robbins. I got mine installed for $995 because I knew someone. If I refer some peeps I sure I could get the price matched. The quality doesn't even compare. If you were at the Kami show in Orlando I had my "S" there and got many comments on it..

FYI - They custom cut and stitch there tops. They have the material on rolls in whatever color you want. They don't just buy one and install it...

Just my 02.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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I can save $95 and the quality is better than OEM, that's good enough for me.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Willie Gee,Jul 1 2008, 10:46 AM
I can save $95 and the quality is better than OEM, that's good enough for me.
So spending an extra $95 and getting something 5x better than after market is....??

Suit yourself, but if anyone is interested, let me know and I will try and hook you up..
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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Thanks, that would be a great option. The top I am getting is better than OEM. I'm not sure how I would measure whether it is 5X times better than the Robbins top, but it is very high quality.

update: Called Classic Auto Interior and I got a quote of a Canvas top installed $1395. If you could hook up members let us know.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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$900 installed is amazing. Replacing my top is quite possibly the worst thing I've ever done.
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