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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 05:11 PM
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I have a 2004. Purchased new. Hole in top. Need to replace. Any suggestions? I heared Robins is very good .
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 05:31 PM
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I have a Robbins cloth top. I'm very pleased with it. Are you in Arizona? If so, I can recommend an installer.
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 05:07 PM
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I have a couple small tears. Did lots of research this morning actually and decided on Robbins cloth. I may wait until fall to install prior to storage.
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 08:07 PM
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If I had to do it again, I would probably go with Robbins. I have Sierra right now and while the material is the same, fitment could be better. It's worth spending a bit more for the Robbins.
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 02:46 AM
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Be sure the installation is properly done. Thread running now about a rusted out trunk bottom panel because a replacement roof wasn't properly installed and water seeped in.

-- Chuck
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 05:00 AM
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I have a Robbins. Looks great! Highly satisfied.
I had an OEM replacement on my last S. In comparison Robbins replacement is an excellent choice. I bought a vinyl because I was concerned about bird $ht but my installer recommends the cloth as it looks more luxe.

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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 07:47 AM
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Just installed a Robbins cloth top, very high quality fitment, looks great!
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 10:28 AM
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how much does labor + material cost for a new top normally?
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 9ktouge
how much does labor + material cost for a new top normally?
Aftermarket can be between $500-650 depending on material and options.

Can't really tell you how much since it varies (dealer vs indy, location, etc). $500-$700?
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 01:01 PM
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I installed a Robbins cloth top last November and give it 9 out of 10 stars. It has a little bit of ripple above one of the cross bars, caused by the fabric's not being perfectly tight at the Robbins factory when it was bonded to the material that goes into the crossbar. Not very noticeable, unless I'm looking to be annoyed

Also, around the glass window, there were small threads hanging out that I had to trim with pointed scissors.
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