So I have an EZ on top lying on the floor in front of me and I'm becoming concerned about the plastic trim that is built into the top. I can see where all holes are 'kind of' punched into the plastic, but not very well. They don't punch out and in some cases are very hard to even see. Shouldn't these be punched clean through???

 

I recently did the top install on mine, and yes i had to drill out the marks on the plastic trim. Make sure the holes are big enough to put the studs through it when you install them on the car.

Notes on the rivets to use:
Attaching plastic rain rail to the top : 3/16" x 1/2" + washers
Attaching top to sides of the frame : 5/32" x 1/4"
Reinstalling tensioner cables to top of frame: 5/32" x 1/4"

PITA TO INSTALL, in no particular order:
1. Top w/ rain rail to the back. Had a hard time aligning and pushing the top through the studs, sometimes you have to kinda force it in there, especially if you didnt drill the plastic trim big enough.
2. Underneath the side trim. The one using a plate with a screw and the long plastic plug, pretty difficult to pull/stretch the top's pre-made holes to align with the holes on the frame.
3. Rear tray. This was the hardest one to figure out. Once you've removed it and reinstalled it, you'll never want to touch it again. I eventually figured out the best way to reinstall it though. I installed the top rear tray garnish, slid the rear tray in from the trunk, and installed the side closer to the roll hoops first before installing the rear side closest to the trunk.

You'll soon realize why shops charge a lot for a top install. However, once you've done your first, it's easy to do it the second time around. If anyone in socal needs help just pm me.

 

Does anyone know where I can get the plastic molding behind the headrest roll bar, near the rear side tray (driver's side). The dealership cracked mine and refuses to take responsibility for it.. "We don't know if it was like that when you brought it here"...

 

this is SO DAMN TRUE

I actually didn't put it back (out of frustration) after I installed a walbro -- so I when I was reinstalling this time it had been like 6 months...

damn!!

try Majestic Honda

 

I ended up using a punch and hammer with a small piece of 2x4 to punch the holes out. WORKED LIKE A CHARM.

 

Is 699 a good price for a Robbin's top with stayfast cloth and glass window conversation ? price is including shipping.

 

Sounds about right.

 

I dont have a garage and my car sits outside in the sun 24/7 and is also exposed to snow in the winter. Which top material would be the best choice for me?

 

Just finished installing the Robbins cloth top with the defroster glass in my '01. Many thanks to the OP and others for the information provided as it was priceless. The top looks great and I am so happy to finally say good bye to the plastic window. Regarding the install, it ended up taking me around 3 full days due to some problems with the top and the fact that I am a perfectionist. The straps provided by Robbins were very poorly made. The holes in the straps were 7/8 to 1 inch apart and the holes in the frame are 3/4 apart so the straps were very hard to install. I had to re-do all the holes. Furthermore the rear strap on one side was sewn at a significant angle, while the other side was straight. I'm not sure which side was made correctly and which was defective, but the straps could have been made by an untrained child as far as I can tell. The lower corners of the top near the rear of the doors were extremely hard to install as stated. The plastic tabs that were sewn on by Robbins appeared to be too big and I had to cut them so the plastic tab would actually fit in the necessary space. This looked like another defect in my opinion. Other than the noted flaws, the top looks great and the fit is very good. I really didn't have any trouble getting the top to close. It was nearly 80 degrees today with full sun and the top closed on the first try with some forceful help. Of course it may have already stretched some over the 3 days of installation. Thanks again for all the advice provided.

 

Does this installwork for an 06? Or arethere major differences or steps I need to skip or add?