Crack in Window :(

Pwn Apetit · 10-28-2009, 09:41 AM

Well, I was trying to bring the top down this morning and right when it settled behind the seats I hear a loud crack. I bring the top back up and find a giant crack in the rear window. It's a 2001 one so it's plastic. Anyone know how to fix it? Even better does anyone know if I can replace with a glass one?

jimbosr1 · 10-28-2009, 10:06 AM

time to get a new top....

lonestarbuzz · 10-28-2009, 10:17 AM

yes, you can replace the top with a glass window top. this is a highly recommended modification to '00-'01 MYs.

your window cracked b/c it was probably cold. they are less flexible when cold.

s2kx2 · 10-28-2009, 12:30 PM

You do have another option if money is tight at the moment. You can also just replace the plastic rear window. If your top is undamaged I would do this since its cheaper. Also, you could go to a Lowes and get a section of water heater insulation hose a little longer than the rear plastic window wrap it in some soft fabric from a fabric market and create your own plastic window protector. You can buy these already made from MUZ but they want $80.00.

Check with Hardtopguy about a replacement rear plastic window. Good luck.

CherryPopper · 10-28-2009, 02:10 PM

This would be good news to you if you were planning on getting a hard top. Same thing happened to my soft top cracked from the cold weather. Just used that as motivation to get a hardtop. Now planning on yankin the whole soft top and motors out for weight deduction. Any1 know how much weight il be shaving off by doing this???

S2KCRick · 10-28-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CherryPopper

This would be good news to you if you were planning on getting a hard top. Same thing happened to my soft top cracked from the cold weather. Just used that as motivation to get a hardtop. Now planning on yankin the whole soft top and motors out for weight deduction. Any1 know how much weight il be shaving off by doing this???

Prolly 50-60lbs

Dmaye · 10-28-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CherryPopper

This would be good news to you if you were planning on getting a hard top. Same thing happened to my soft top cracked from the cold weather. Just used that as motivation to get a hardtop. Now planning on yankin the whole soft top and motors out for weight deduction. Any1 know how much weight il be shaving off by doing this???

on s2ki i read something about 200lbs for complete soft top assy with motor. the top itself weighs something like 70lbs. I'd love to do the same but $1600 bones is a lot of money for a broke guy

s2kx2 · 10-28-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmaye

on s2ki i read something about 200lbs for complete soft top assy with motor. the top itself weighs something like 70lbs. I'd love to do the same but $1600 bones is a lot of money for a broke guy

Well that has to be BS because if the S2000 CR removes the entire soft top motors and spare tire the weight savings is 91 lbs. No offense meant but someones math just don't add up. S2000 CR Rick's numbers are pretty damn close.

Pwn Apetit · 10-29-2009, 09:21 AM

So I'd be replacing the whole top if I wanted a glass window? or would it just be a new window?

s2kx2 · 10-29-2009, 09:59 AM

Well that I don't know about but you could check with Hardtopguy and see if going to the much smaller glass rear window will work on the soft-top for the larger plastic window. I am one who prefers the larger plastic window on the 2000 and 2001 S2000s. My friend Larry from s2kca has the 4th S2000 brought to the states in Sept 1999 his car still has the original plastic rear window and it is flawless and crystal clear, he uses the MUZ window protector and a UV inhibiting plastic polish that keeps the plastic window soft and supple (sounds like a commercial huh) at any rate, going to the small glass window only increases the blind spot area on the S2000 and that is partly why I put hardtops on both of my cars. Give Hardtopguy a call he will be able to help you sort this out. Good luck!

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Originally Posted by Pwn Apetit

So I'd be replacing the whole top if I wanted a glass window? or would it just be a new window?

CherryPopper · 10-30-2009, 08:31 AM

between 50-100 pounds off is a significant gain to me!

gomarlins3 · 10-30-2009, 10:03 AM

Thus one of the reasons I waited to get an '02. No worries about the back window.

Good luck on getting it fixed.

a4bry4 · 10-30-2009, 11:45 PM

Man, that sucks. So, are you going to upgrade to a glass rear window top?

Pwn Apetit · 10-31-2009, 08:42 AM

I'm thinkin about it, but the prices I'm getting are pretty high. The DIY kit is relatively inexpensive, but I really don't want to screw it up. The procedure seems pretty complex.

tyson77 · 11-02-2009, 03:18 PM

I am in this same situation and im going to go for the glass window upgrade but the install will be a pain in the S haha and getting it right could take a while. so I will probably have it done some where although it will cost a lot i dont want to mess it up. The new tops w glass are on ebay for around 500. but who knows how much they will charge for 12 hours of labor. (install)

10-28-2009, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pwn Apetit Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 25	Crack in Window :( Well, I was trying to bring the top down this morning and right when it settled behind the seats I hear a loud crack. I bring the top back up and find a giant crack in the rear window. It's a 2001 one so it's plastic. Anyone know how to fix it? Even better does anyone know if I can replace with a glass one?

10-28-2009, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
s2kx2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 624	You do have another option if money is tight at the moment. You can also just replace the plastic rear window. If your top is undamaged I would do this since its cheaper. Also, you could go to a Lowes and get a section of water heater insulation hose a little longer than the rear plastic window wrap it in some soft fabric from a fabric market and create your own plastic window protector. You can buy these already made from MUZ but they want $80.00. Check with Hardtopguy about a replacement rear plastic window. Good luck. __________________ "Political Correctness is a pathetically ignorant doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous agenda filled revisionist mainstream media, which holds forth fallacy as fact that it is entirely possible to pick up a piece of shit by the clean end." Last edited by s2kx2; 10-29-2009 at 10:01 AM.

10-28-2009, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
CherryPopper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Posts: 166	This would be good news to you if you were planning on getting a hard top. Same thing happened to my soft top cracked from the cold weather. Just used that as motivation to get a hardtop. Now planning on yankin the whole soft top and motors out for weight deduction. Any1 know how much weight il be shaving off by doing this??? __________________ "Challenged by many, Equal to few"

10-30-2009, 08:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
CherryPopper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Posts: 166	between 50-100 pounds off is a significant gain to me! __________________ "Challenged by many, Equal to few"

10-30-2009, 10:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,290	Thus one of the reasons I waited to get an '02. No worries about the back window. Good luck on getting it fixed. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

10-28-2009, 10:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
jimbosr1 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 80	time to get a new top....

10-29-2009, 09:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pwn Apetit Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 25	So I'd be replacing the whole top if I wanted a glass window? or would it just be a new window?

10-30-2009, 11:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
a4bry4 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 22	Man, that sucks. So, are you going to upgrade to a glass rear window top?

10-31-2009, 08:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
Pwn Apetit Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 25	I'm thinkin about it, but the prices I'm getting are pretty high. The DIY kit is relatively inexpensive, but I really don't want to screw it up. The procedure seems pretty complex.

11-02-2009, 03:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
tyson77 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 13	I am in this same situation and im going to go for the glass window upgrade but the install will be a pain in the S haha and getting it right could take a while. so I will probably have it done some where although it will cost a lot i dont want to mess it up. The new tops w glass are on ebay for around 500. but who knows how much they will charge for 12 hours of labor. (install)

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