Out of the 11 S2000s owners I know that live within a mere 10 mile radius of me, I'm the only one to have my top replaced....its far from being a 'widespread' problem. Folks like 'purple haze' seem to have nothing better to do than instigate wild rumors and blow things out of proportion.

 

Good reason to do it your self. I replaced my top @ 30K mi, pretty easy job.

As much as I love Hondas, I can't stand their dealerships.

 

Didn't you admit this is a widespread problem in your original post? Why would you be posting an FYI for all the "newer owners" who need their tops replaced if this was not a widespread problem?

How can you state the top problem is merely a "rumor" when you have this problem? I have the same problem! Are you stating that only a mere few of us have this problem?

 

Why don't you be less ignorant and fix your soft top frame that is causing the problem. You can put 303 on it all you want but it won't fix the sharp edge running against the vinyl.

 

[QUOTE=s2kobsession,Jul 16 2008, 03:21 PM] dont be so friggen ignorant. New top at 20k miles and then another new top 3k miles later for me.

 

I bet 10 of the 11 have not actually looked to see if they have a developing problem and are clueless to the issue. I thought the discussions about the tear didn't apply to me because I figured it was due to sitting on the top when it was down or other abuse. When I actually looked with a flashlight I found the small slit in the fabric. Lucky the outside vinal was still intact. Carry a small flashlight the next time you hang with your s2k peeps and report what you find.

 

Why are we still debating this top issue. There are obviously people with tops that have had premature wear, so it is no doubt a design flaw and QC issue. Whats the argument here?