Danfotoman

i got my 'o2 at 18,000mi and the top already was ripped at the normal spot. but because it was 3 years old, i assumed for a long time that convertible tops were only good for 3 years, then needed replacement. part of the charm of owning a convertible. now it's got like three splits in the top, and those "shiny" spots. now that i'm getting ready to replace the top, how can i be sure to won't happen in 10,000mi? or even sooner?

ProjectGSX

My 2003 has a tear on the passenger side and one forming on the drivers side. The passenger side isnt 100% torn through, there appears to be some material left hanging on, but its letting sun through. Not even 30k miles on the odometer. However, being an 03, the warranty has expired.

http://www.projectgsx.com/pics/s2000/PIC-0023.jpg
http://www.projectgsx.com/pics/s2000/PIC-0024.jpg
http://www.projectgsx.com/pics/s2000/PIC-0025.jpg

Has anyone successfully patched their top? I guess thats my only option since the car isnt under warranty.

nsb05

we just had our top replaced yesterday-and the upholsterer who did it put 1 patch on each side where it had torn before like an extra wear layer. it is so good you can't even see it. talk to a good upholsterer you'll be amazed

fujimi

MAN.. im getting this same rip exactly where yours are...
but mines isnt as long...
going to Hoehn honda in carlsbad tomorrow to have them look at this.

this is a manufacture mistake. they didnt calculate in the stress point of the hinge and bar.

KaLs2k6

im starting to get that rip too . Wished I havnt sold my hardtop now