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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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Ok,
Long story short, my rear plastic on 01 s2 is broken.

I did a quick and short search but didn't find what I was looking for.

Is it possible to have the plastic replaced.. just the plastic? or do I have to replace the whole top or anything?

Thank you so much for your help in advance.

-Max
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Last i checked u can buy a replacement plastic window. Should be able to buy the window and install it.


https://www.s2ki.com/stor/library/TSB/A00-048/index.htm
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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My plastic window cracked and I had just the window replaced. I took it to a shop that deals with just convertible tops and when I picked the car up, the window was not...stretched out, per-say. It had waves in it..

That's the best photo I have of the window looking wavy; also notice the big crease in it from being folded down...
The shop claimed that the window was not taut because the top was ten years old and the window was brand new. I'm not sure how much truth there is to that, or if they just didn't install it properly.
You might be better off replacing the whole top with a glass window; wish I would have spent the money in the first place.
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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I wish I had the money to replace the whole top but at this moment I might have to choose the cheaper alternative by replacing the plastic.
Thank you for the info.
Any idea on how much it may be?

-Max
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by soulsweeper
I wish I had the money to replace the whole top but at this moment I might have to choose the cheaper alternative by replacing the plastic.
Thank you for the info.
Any idea on how much it may be?

-Max
2600
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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If you're getting just the rear plastic window replaced, you're looking at the cost of the window plus $250 or so for install. The shop had my car for one business day.
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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I see.
$250 install isn't that bad...

Thanks for the info...

-Max
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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You can get a whole top replaced with a glass window upgrade for probably around $1300. Nice little upgrade from the plastic window anyhow.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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I didn't think you could just replace the back window. And if its going to look like the one posted (no offense) but I'd suck it up and spend the money on a whole new top!
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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I was only planning to keep the car for one more summer.
So I might have to go with cheaper option.

Boo, not having a lot of money sucks.

-Max
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