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Old 09-04-2008, 11:10 AM
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I've had the car for a little over a year now, and my top is starting to form a hole. It's not really a problem now, but It definitely will be sometime soon. I want to bring it in to the dealer, but i've got a few mods that might get me in trouble... ie. **** my warranty status. I have a header back exhaust and lowering springs installed.

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Old 09-04-2008, 11:12 AM
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what would you do?


i had this same problem....so i bought a hardtop
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tear over the right side sail panel? behind the passenger door?
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it is still covered by your warranty. take it back to the dealer and get it replaced. the mods will not effect your top. they can not legally deny you a claim for a ripped top because you are lowered and have an exhaust. these did not cause your ripped top.
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Had the same exact problem. Got it covered by Open Road Honda in Edison.
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Open Road in Edison replaced my roof under waranty as well.
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My car had good 2~3 inch hole and Phill the man replaced mine under the warranty. And FYI, I had my aftermarket wheels,exhaust and intake while my car was being serviced.
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If no warranty covers it hardtopguy has good replacements fromw hat I remember
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If the wear does not show on the outside and you don't mind patching the inside, you could buy a patch made for soft tops at a marine shop. Cost less than $10. This will prevent the wear to get any worse. I've got 2 of them on mine when I noticed the inside wearing. They help up well in 1.5 years.
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Originally Posted by S2LEGEND,Sep 4 2008, 11:14 AM
tear over the right side sail panel? behind the passenger door?
EXACTLY. I think I'm gonna try bringing it into DCh honda in paramus, that's where i picked her up. hopefully they're not pricks about it. thanks all for the advice.


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