most dealers sub-let the work to a interror shop that specilizes in top work. this way you get a better quality job from someone who does tops all day rather than a honda tech who is certified, but dosent see a lot of top replacement.

the current honda dealer i work at here in il sub-lets the work, while when i lived in charlotte we did the work. i have a few under my belt 7 or 8 but i rather have someone do it who does it every day

 

Forgot to update you guys. So after wasting my time at the dealer on tuesday morning. I took the car myself to the convertible shop in the afternoon. The guy was very nice. He said he'll have it done by thursday morning.
Picked it up on thursday, took it for a spin, and no more creeking noise. He even sanded down the part of the frame that is infamous for ripping, then black primered it. Can even notice. No extra charge. Highly recommend this guy.

 

Glad it all worked out for the best.