My car was parked in front of Don Quiote around 7PM today. I went to work out at 24 hr fitness, and came back around 10PM to find a slash on the passenger side of the top measuring approximately 12 inches. I thought I'd share this with all of you, as a warning. I've seen other s2ks parked in the street parking starts bordering Don Quiote.

Also, can anyone give me some advice on what to do next. I didn't realize the top was torn until I was driving, and therefore didn't call the cops. Should I call and file a report? Also, where should I go to get it fixed after filing a claim with my insurance company? Should I go to the dealer to get it replaced? Would it be cheaper to just get a hardtop?

Thanks,
Jae

 

yes i would definitely file a claim with your insurance company or you will end up paying for it completely out of your own pocket...your insurance company will more than likely send an appraiser out to inspect your soft top and they will determine what it will cost to replace it with factory parts...roughly 2grand but your insurance will more than likely source out an aftermarket soft top for a lot cheaper...IMO take the insurance check and put it towards a hardtop depending on what you have saved up and in the meantime try and get it repaired as best as you can until you get a hardtop

 

^pretty much covered it

 

sorry to hear. gl with your claim. one member got his 1" tear repaired here:
http://www.fredsautotopshop.com/

be careful out there guys. damn thieves!!!

 

I just got back from the appraiser, and he estimated the damages to be $1588, and I got a check minus my $250 deductible. He suggested Golden Upholstry. Which shop would you guys recommend. Fred's or Golden Upholstry?

The tear is in the shape of a L (11.5 inches by 2.5 inches). Is this repairable in anyway? If so, I might just repair it and put most of the money toward a hard top.

 

i think u can get that patched.

 

i've had a relative go to golden for his super car and said he was happy.
try both and see what they say. gl.

 

golden does good work. i've used them in the past.

 

you can also try a Robbins top...they are great...i believe thats what i have on mine

 

sorry to hear jae and thanks for the heads up.

don't mean to thread jack, but on that same topic of being careful -- did you guys see this classified on craigslist? someone's S2000 seats were stolen in Honolulu

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/pts/1801359857.html

wish there were more details.