Anyone have someone who is reputable or has done installations for s2000 soft tops? My 01 has a cracked rear window and needs the top replaced. I can supply the top (likely either EZon or Robbins), but am looking to have it done for me as I can't put that much time into the installation and need the car for the winter. Has anyone on here done this before and might be willing to help otherwise (for a nice beer and steak dinner or some cash?)?

Thanks!

 

I'm assuming you have the original plastic rear window. A really cheap way to get through the winter is to patch it up using 2" wide "scotch" tape - or clear packing tape if you will. I did that with my old Miata years ago when the rear plastic window broke and easily got through the winter with it. Just heat up the car first so the tape sticks, put it on ... replace as necessary....don't use an ice scraper - just aim the vents at the rear window to thaw out or put a towel overnight on the window to prevent frost if parked outside.

This way you can put off the top repair until you have time ... or an opportunity comes up. I've got to replace my top on my '03 too - just worn out ... 2.5 years in the LA sun and top-down for that period did it in....

I hear the Robbins top is the best one.

Reijo

 

I'm assuming you have the original plastic rear window. A really cheap way to get through the winter is to patch it up using 2" wide "scotch" tape - or clear packing tape if you will. I did that with my old Miata years ago when the rear plastic window broke and easily got through the winter with it. Just heat up the car first so the tape sticks, put it on ... replace as necessary....don't use an ice scraper - just aim the vents at the rear window to thaw out or put a towel overnight on the window to prevent frost if parked outside.

This way you can put off the top repair until you have time ... or an opportunity comes up. I've got to replace my top on my '03 too - just worn out ... 2.5 years in the LA sun and top-down for that period did it in....

I hear the Robbins top is the best one.

Reijo

 

Thanks for the recommendation, but I bit the bullet and already got a EZon Top sent to me. Just got back from being out of town, so am exploring some options available here.

Saaboteur was kind enough to send over an offer to replace the top and I am going to correspond and see if we can get it set up to be done! Will post some pics of the new roof after it is done.