Disappointingly, the plastic rear window on my 01 soft top ripped yesterday when I put it down in the semi-cold weather. Really sucks because my top is in otherwise perfect condition; It has/had been very well maintained over it's 14 years. There are no rips, tears, or discolorations otherwise...

Anyway, I know that it costs almost as much to just replace the shitty plastic rear window as it is to upgrade to a glass top.

I realize this is a dumb question but I'd rather ask to make sure before buying one: The glass backed soft tops offered by Robbins for the 00-01 S2K's can still be retracted and folded down correct? I'm just having a hard time visualizing where the glass will go when it folds since there's nowhere for it to retract to. I'm assuming it folds up a certain way.

I'm also debating on trying to save money and install it myself and going through yet another headache this year or just getting it done somewhere. The installation seems relatively straightforward albeit tedious.

 

And a follow up: Where are you supposed to buy these now? Only place I can find with them listed off Google is eBay, and their "distributor" page on their main site isn't working.

 

The glass will fold down in the right place, it may need some guidance (see a glass top equipped car in action to find out where it folds). The aftermarket glass is slightly smaller than OEM glass so it has even more room to fit. Installation is easy enough, it just takes time and a rivet gun.

For purchasing, go with www.topsonline.com. Phone would be best and when ordering make sure to mention S2Ki, they should knock off shipping costs (it'll take about 3 weeks if not more to get out to you between making it and shipping it).

 

If the roof is in good condition just replace the window. Glass or plastic. There are shops that specialize in this repair.
-- Chuck

 

Thank you, that was super helpful

I'd like to do this but everything I've read has indicated that it's more labor and ends up costing almost as much as an all new top.

 

I did the glass window conversion to my 01. The glass is much smaller than the plastic window. When the top folds down the glass lays flat in the rear tray. You will loose use of the tonneau cover and will have to remove the little tabs that hold the cover down so the glass doesn't break. There was minimal modifications with new straps which came with the top. Definitely worth it IMO

 

Does topsonline.com ever offer discounts beyond shipping?i need one for my 2002.

 

Maybe through group buys, I've never seen anything advertised for sales or product discounts.

 

Correct on all accounts, I picked up my top from robbins on ebay. My roommate and I installed it in about 6.5 hours ish