Reputable Dealer to Replace Top in Houston

El Sid · 07-17-2009, 08:46 AM

I have a 2000 yr model AP1 and when I purchased it used in '07 the top was definitely exposed to the elements. Has some repaired holes and is just generally getting brittle in some areas and lots of air noise. I've attempted the simple fixes to quiet down the air noise from the holes but now would like to just get a quality replacement top.

A few questions as I look for a replacement:
1. Is there a specific brand top available (other than a hardtop) that would help cut down on road noise made of thicker canvas? This is my daily commuter from The Woodlands to south Houston and while I realize it is a convertible prone to noise it is just plain loud inside and getting worse. With the numerous tiny tears and now holes ... Kinda like a leaking roof in the rain where you are running around the house finding buckets to catch the water.

2. Would one of the models with the rear glass opposed to plastic be a better option for sound reduction? Are these available for the '00 models?

3. I live in The Woodlands, TX (30 miles north of Houston), who would you recommend to do a top replacement?

Thanks!

Dr. Jimbo · 07-17-2009, 10:55 AM

Definitely go glass. I don't know about noise reduction, but it never gets all f'd up like the plastic ones do. I've even used plastic polish (Plastix) and it still looks crappy (but not as crappy as it did before).

txs2knoah · 07-25-2009, 08:29 PM

thinking about selling my seibon carbon top..

just need a frame for my softtop, but willing to sell the softtop for a reasonable price.

2008, less then 2k

desmo4 · 07-25-2009, 10:00 PM

Seibon is garbage, the fit is awful and the carbon is fake.

Jonathan

s2000COP · 07-26-2009, 12:41 AM

If you're looking for a quick fix to patch the holes and keep the rain out, get some of this stuff called Tear-Aid. I've patched some small cuts and holes about 2 years ago and it's still holding strong (even in drive through car washes).

Search the forum for it, that's where I found it. Until then, save your money for a Robbin's or some sort of "Stayfast" canvas top.

txs2knoah · 07-26-2009, 10:30 AM

have you owned one ?

fitment is dead on and does not look like garbage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by desmo4

Seibon is garbage, the fit is awful and the carbon is fake.

Jonathan

desmo4 · 07-26-2009, 12:50 PM

I had a front spoiler. And I tried to get some satisfaction but they refused to do anything. And the car at S2KDays Belterra looked like patch work. Nothing fit well.
Maybe you got lucky.

Jonathan

txs2knoah · 07-28-2009, 08:50 PM

um, not really. 4k vs 400, quality will be different

Pwn Apetit · 07-29-2009, 09:21 PM

hey another woodlander.

07-17-2009, 08:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
El Sid S2000 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 4	Reputable Dealer to Replace Top in Houston I have a 2000 yr model AP1 and when I purchased it used in '07 the top was definitely exposed to the elements. Has some repaired holes and is just generally getting brittle in some areas and lots of air noise. I've attempted the simple fixes to quiet down the air noise from the holes but now would like to just get a quality replacement top. A few questions as I look for a replacement: 1. Is there a specific brand top available (other than a hardtop) that would help cut down on road noise made of thicker canvas? This is my daily commuter from The Woodlands to south Houston and while I realize it is a convertible prone to noise it is just plain loud inside and getting worse. With the numerous tiny tears and now holes ... Kinda like a leaking roof in the rain where you are running around the house finding buckets to catch the water. 2. Would one of the models with the rear glass opposed to plastic be a better option for sound reduction? Are these available for the '00 models? 3. I live in The Woodlands, TX (30 miles north of Houston), who would you recommend to do a top replacement? Thanks! Last edited by El Sid; 07-17-2009 at 05:05 PM.

07-17-2009, 10:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Top Always Down Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,532	Definitely go glass. I don't know about noise reduction, but it never gets all f'd up like the plastic ones do. I've even used plastic polish (Plastix) and it still looks crappy (but not as crappy as it did before). __________________

07-25-2009, 10:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,087	Seibon is garbage, the fit is awful and the carbon is fake. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Samco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-350Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

07-26-2009, 12:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,087	I had a front spoiler. And I tried to get some satisfaction but they refused to do anything. And the car at S2KDays Belterra looked like patch work. Nothing fit well. Maybe you got lucky. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Samco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-350Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

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07-25-2009, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
txs2knoah Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 30	thinking about selling my seibon carbon top.. just need a frame for my softtop, but willing to sell the softtop for a reasonable price. 2008, less then 2k

07-26-2009, 12:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
s2000COP Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DFW Posts: 147	If you're looking for a quick fix to patch the holes and keep the rain out, get some of this stuff called Tear-Aid. I've patched some small cuts and holes about 2 years ago and it's still holding strong (even in drive through car washes). Search the forum for it, that's where I found it. Until then, save your money for a Robbin's or some sort of "Stayfast" canvas top.

07-28-2009, 08:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
txs2knoah Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 30	um, not really. 4k vs 400, quality will be different

07-29-2009, 09:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pwn Apetit Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 25	hey another woodlander.