Ripped Top? - Lets fix it!!!

rusyus · 09-02-2009, 03:39 PM

I've seen a few topics recently about ripped top (by latches). My car has the same issue, and it is '04 - not covered by bulletin. So I just called Honda USA, and they said that this issue needs to be resolved because it sounds like it is a defect (at least they admitted it).
We can write a letter to Honda, and i'm planning to do so to include other years in the bulletin. I need the list (AS MANY AS POSSIBLE) of owners, whose cars have this problem (described in the bulletin) but do not fall under years/vins listed there. They asked for VIN, so if it's not too private - PM your VIN to me. If not - that's fine i guess, just your First and Last name, and year of you S2K.

thanks

Also they recommended going to dealer and ask them to inspect the car (rip), even thought it does not fall under bulletin. They might still fix it (depends on dealer)

rusyus · 09-03-2009, 08:51 AM

Bump for more replies. Only got one so far...

chazdawg35 · 09-03-2009, 11:20 AM

Count Me In! I'll PM you the vin.

4406pack · 09-03-2009, 11:43 AM

i have a 04 that has a small rip in the left rear, not sure if it is from the same problem, but i will PM my vin.

rusyus · 09-03-2009, 05:04 PM

thanks, guys...

I still need more people.

thanks

Honda007 · 09-03-2009, 09:43 PM

My 04 has a ripped top, Will PM you.

rusyus · 09-04-2009, 02:09 PM

ANybody else?

miyu · 09-04-2009, 04:14 PM

mines an '06. falls within the bulletin... should I still pm you?

Honda007 · 09-04-2009, 06:01 PM

Hey Rusyus, you might have better luck on s2ki for collecting names/support if you haven't already I could copy your post and paste it in S2ki if you would like.

rusyus · 09-04-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honda007

Hey Rusyus, you might have better luck on s2ki for collecting names/support if you haven't already I could copy your post and paste it in S2ki if you would like.

thanks, please do.
I'm not a member there (i think).

Joe Friend · 09-04-2009, 09:20 PM

I'm in...let me know.

Honda007 · 09-05-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusyus

thanks, please do.
I'm not a member there (i think).

Done. BTW do you have an e-mail or something they can reach you at?

rusyus · 09-09-2009, 02:44 PM

Sure.

Y_adzhiev at yahoo.com

thanks.

Anybody else wants to participate?

rusyus · 09-24-2009, 12:04 PM

Anybody else wants to submit their info?
thanks!

any news from s2ki?

TheSoundMan21 · 09-24-2009, 12:31 PM

I have an 02 with this issue. Right rear.

turbosix · 09-24-2009, 01:26 PM

TSM

call your local fabric store. ask them if they have ripstop fabric in black. if so, go buy a yard.

while you're there look for flexible & washable fabric glue, buy a small bottle.

cut a square that will cover and extend around your rip or wear spot, test fit, then apply the glue to the ripstop you cut out, a perimeter bead and some in the middle, apply the patch and with your hand on the outside edge of the top providing a "backing" use a flat tool like a credit card to smooth the patch on.

TheSoundMan21 · 09-24-2009, 01:50 PM

10-4

Kalm_Traveler · 09-25-2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoundMan21

I have an 02 with this issue. Right rear.

ditto. I didn't know what to do about it so have just been sealing it with black RTV whenever it opens up again

09-02-2009, 03:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
rusyus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 272	Ripped Top? - Lets fix it!!! I've seen a few topics recently about ripped top (by latches). My car has the same issue, and it is '04 - not covered by bulletin. So I just called Honda USA, and they said that this issue needs to be resolved because it sounds like it is a defect (at least they admitted it). We can write a letter to Honda, and i'm planning to do so to include other years in the bulletin. I need the list (AS MANY AS POSSIBLE) of owners, whose cars have this problem (described in the bulletin) but do not fall under years/vins listed there. They asked for VIN, so if it's not too private - PM your VIN to me. If not - that's fine i guess, just your First and Last name, and year of you S2K. thanks Also they recommended going to dealer and ask them to inspect the car (rip), even thought it does not fall under bulletin. They might still fix it (depends on dealer)

09-03-2009, 11:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 1,699	Count Me In! I'll PM you the vin. __________________

09-03-2009, 11:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
4406pack cone destroyer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: champaign, IL Posts: 568	i have a 04 that has a small rip in the left rear, not sure if it is from the same problem, but i will PM my vin. __________________ Koni shocks, Tein lowering springs, Invidia exhaust, CR front and rear sway bars,Neuspeed X-brace, stock test pipe, goodridge ss brake lines, more to come.....

09-24-2009, 01:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
turbosix S2000.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 2,083	TSM call your local fabric store. ask them if they have ripstop fabric in black. if so, go buy a yard. while you're there look for flexible & washable fabric glue, buy a small bottle. cut a square that will cover and extend around your rip or wear spot, test fit, then apply the glue to the ripstop you cut out, a perimeter bead and some in the middle, apply the patch and with your hand on the outside edge of the top providing a "backing" use a flat tool like a credit card to smooth the patch on. __________________ turbosix.net 1984 buick regal t-type . 2003 gpw s2000 Are you lacking coverage for your prescriptions? Click HERE to print a free discount pharmacy card! Save 10-60% on most medications at 60,000 pharmacies nationwide at no cost to you.

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09-03-2009, 08:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
rusyus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 272	Bump for more replies. Only got one so far...

09-03-2009, 05:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
rusyus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 272	thanks, guys... I still need more people. thanks

09-03-2009, 09:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Honda007 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 244	My 04 has a ripped top, Will PM you.

09-04-2009, 02:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
rusyus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 272	ANybody else?

09-04-2009, 04:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
miyu Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 9	mines an '06. falls within the bulletin... should I still pm you?

09-04-2009, 06:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Honda007 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 244	Hey Rusyus, you might have better luck on s2ki for collecting names/support if you haven't already I could copy your post and paste it in S2ki if you would like.

09-04-2009, 09:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Joe Friend Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8	I'm in...let me know.

09-09-2009, 02:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
rusyus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 272	Sure. Y_adzhiev at yahoo.com thanks. Anybody else wants to participate?

09-24-2009, 12:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
rusyus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 272	Anybody else wants to submit their info? thanks! any news from s2ki?