plastic rear window

s2000 princess · 11-29-2006, 06:10 AM

I received an email about a rear plastic window and I am very interested in seeing a picture of the window. Thanks!!

gomarlins3 · 11-29-2006, 06:14 AM

Look for a picture of a '00 or '01 with their top up.

s2000 princess · 11-29-2006, 06:28 AM

what is the price of the window?

gomarlins3 · 11-29-2006, 12:43 PM

I am not sure if you can replace just the plastic window. You may be able to, I am just not sure if it is possible. If not, here is a link to a good company with great customer service that will sell you the entire top:
hardtopguy.com :: S2000 :: Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Items :: Exterior :: *OEM Black Soft Top

FICISI · 02-09-2007, 12:27 PM

Got a big hole in my plastic window, dealer states they will sell seperate window for replacement ($242.00). Went to schedule the work and dealers service said no way, got to replace entire top. Talked to insurance company and they are replacing the entire top under comprehensive on my insurance
($1,500) for the job. Ouch!!!!

DarkShade9 · 02-09-2007, 02:36 PM

Comprehensive covers that? Interesting.

FICISI · 02-09-2007, 09:14 PM

The hole came about in a parking lot while at work. Dont know how or why actually. Pretty cold that day it was.

Java Junky · 02-10-2007, 10:43 AM

Gratefully, I haven't had to do anything with the top on my Stewie (mine's an '04 with the glass) but on my daughter's Miata, a local top shop installed a new plastic window with some gizmo that double-row stitched the window in place while the top was still on the car.
Now, while I realize that the Miata ain't Stewie, there shouldn't be alodda difference in the attachment of the plastic window to the top.
One thing though: if the window's bein' replaced because of agin' (read: yellow/browning/opaqueness) the time for the top's replacement probably ain't long off. Do 'em both. Don't waste money on a new window if you're soon gonna be replacin' the whole kit-n'-caboodle anyway.
Be well.
Java

s2000 princess · 02-12-2007, 06:15 AM

The hole isn't caused from wear. It looks as though someone tried to get into the car by slicing the back window and they pulled back their slice to make a bigger hole. right now my car is garaged most of the time for the winter so I will wait till the spring to do whatever. My insurance says they will cover it but I have a deductible and I am not sure if the window will be more expensive than the deductible.

Java Junky · 02-12-2007, 06:33 AM

Whether r' not it's more expensive, it' one'a those "goddadoo" things. If you're sure the top's gonna last a few years certainly go with the window.
But, things like sliced tops/windows aren't usually all that "impulse". Keep an eye on where it's parked. Top/window slicin' is usually directed at the car's owner. Of course, not always, but it'd be a shame to pay to have it fixed jus'ta have it get done t'ya again.
Be well.
Java

s2000 princess · 02-12-2007, 09:29 AM

Yeah, i was parked at the mall in Decatur and I just got the car a few months before. I don't have anyone who would want to take anything out on me. The slice happened in Decatur Illinois and it is not the greatest town if you know what I mean but I live in a little rural town outside of decatur so nothing will happen to the car there. don't ever park a nice car in Decatur!!

Vezna31 · 02-12-2007, 11:41 AM

Check out Robbins Auto Top in Oxnard, CA. Http://www.robbinsautotop.com. My S2000 was their guinea pig and they gave me a new top with a glass back window for free and it is much nicer than the stock top. They can ship the top with instructions to a 3rd party installer and probably save you money as compare to a dealership. The yellow S in their pictures is mine

Burnsie · 06-07-2007, 12:49 PM

do i need to buy a new "frame" when changing the top, or can i use the old one?

Burnsie · 07-23-2007, 08:34 PM

I went to a shop to get a quote to get my cloth top replaced(00'). they gave me 2 options..cloth or vinyl. they told me that the stock top is vinyl. i guess i always thought it was cloth. anyone replace theirs with a cloth top? he told me it would wear a little better. i think bmw and some others come with a cloth top. they do look a little "richer", i guess. any thoughts...please let me know. thanks.

Vezna31 · 07-23-2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Burnsie

I went to a shop to get a quote to get my cloth top replaced(00'). they gave me 2 options..cloth or vinyl. they told me that the stock top is vinyl. i guess i always thought it was cloth. anyone replace theirs with a cloth top? he told me it would wear a little better. i think bmw and some others come with a cloth top. they do look a little "richer", i guess. any thoughts...please let me know. thanks.

Go to Robbins Auto Top Company convertible tops. The picture of the spa yellow is mine. You can email them and ask them what kind of top they used on mine. I was the first S they ever worked on.

Dr. Jimbo · 07-24-2007, 11:27 AM

Try ebay. You can get one with a glass rear window for around $500 - $600.

kgf3076 · 07-24-2007, 12:32 PM

You use the same frame. Only the fabric part is replaced.

11-29-2006, 06:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
s2000 princess Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10	plastic rear window I received an email about a rear plastic window and I am very interested in seeing a picture of the window. Thanks!!

11-29-2006, 06:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,490	Look for a picture of a '00 or '01 with their top up. __________________ 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.

11-29-2006, 06:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
s2000 princess Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10	rear plastic window what is the price of the window?

11-29-2006, 12:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,490	I am not sure if you can replace just the plastic window. You may be able to, I am just not sure if it is possible. If not, here is a link to a good company with great customer service that will sell you the entire top: hardtopguy.com :: S2000 :: Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Items :: Exterior :: *OEM Black Soft Top __________________ 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.

02-09-2007, 12:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
FICISI Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5	Replacement of rag tops Got a big hole in my plastic window, dealer states they will sell seperate window for replacement ($242.00). Went to schedule the work and dealers service said no way, got to replace entire top. Talked to insurance company and they are replacing the entire top under comprehensive on my insurance ($1,500) for the job. Ouch!!!!

02-09-2007, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
DarkShade9 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 82	Comprehensive covers that? Interesting.

02-09-2007, 09:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
FICISI Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5	The hole came about in a parking lot while at work. Dont know how or why actually. Pretty cold that day it was.

02-10-2007, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,306	Gratefully, I haven't had to do anything with the top on my Stewie (mine's an '04 with the glass) but on my daughter's Miata, a local top shop installed a new plastic window with some gizmo that double-row stitched the window in place while the top was still on the car. Now, while I realize that the Miata ain't Stewie, there shouldn't be alodda difference in the attachment of the plastic window to the top. One thing though: if the window's bein' replaced because of agin' (read: yellow/browning/opaqueness) the time for the top's replacement probably ain't long off. Do 'em both. Don't waste money on a new window if you're soon gonna be replacin' the whole kit-n'-caboodle anyway. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-12-2007, 06:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
s2000 princess Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10	rear plastic window The hole isn't caused from wear. It looks as though someone tried to get into the car by slicing the back window and they pulled back their slice to make a bigger hole. right now my car is garaged most of the time for the winter so I will wait till the spring to do whatever. My insurance says they will cover it but I have a deductible and I am not sure if the window will be more expensive than the deductible.

02-12-2007, 06:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,306	Whether r' not it's more expensive, it' one'a those "goddadoo" things. If you're sure the top's gonna last a few years certainly go with the window. But, things like sliced tops/windows aren't usually all that "impulse". Keep an eye on where it's parked. Top/window slicin' is usually directed at the car's owner. Of course, not always, but it'd be a shame to pay to have it fixed jus'ta have it get done t'ya again. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-12-2007, 09:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
s2000 princess Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10	Yeah, i was parked at the mall in Decatur and I just got the car a few months before. I don't have anyone who would want to take anything out on me. The slice happened in Decatur Illinois and it is not the greatest town if you know what I mean but I live in a little rural town outside of decatur so nothing will happen to the car there. don't ever park a nice car in Decatur!!

02-12-2007, 11:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,073	Check out Robbins Auto Top in Oxnard, CA. Http://www.robbinsautotop.com. My S2000 was their guinea pig and they gave me a new top with a glass back window for free and it is much nicer than the stock top. They can ship the top with instructions to a 3rd party installer and probably save you money as compare to a dealership. The yellow S in their pictures is mine __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

06-07-2007, 12:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
Burnsie Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10	do i need to buy a new "frame" when changing the top, or can i use the old one?

07-23-2007, 08:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Burnsie Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10	I went to a shop to get a quote to get my cloth top replaced(00'). they gave me 2 options..cloth or vinyl. they told me that the stock top is vinyl. i guess i always thought it was cloth. anyone replace theirs with a cloth top? he told me it would wear a little better. i think bmw and some others come with a cloth top. they do look a little "richer", i guess. any thoughts...please let me know. thanks.

07-24-2007, 11:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 960	Try ebay. You can get one with a glass rear window for around $500 - $600.

07-24-2007, 12:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
kgf3076 Grumpy old(er) phart Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: At home for a change... Posts: 1,351	You use the same frame. Only the fabric part is replaced. __________________ NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security Agency may have read this email without warning, warrant, or notice. They may do this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You have no recourse nor protection save to use Pig-Latin for all your messages. "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

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