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NEW Vert Roof - Cheap?

Discussion in 'Vert specific' started by Chan110, May 28, 2012.

  1. Seank90

    Seank90 Well-Known Member Donated!

    do you need one thou?
     
  2. Chan110

    Chan110 Well-Known Member Donated!


    I do, the roof has many stitches that already let in water.

    Plus the rear plastic window already leaks too :(
     
  3. Seank90

    Seank90 Well-Known Member Donated!

    grab it then bud! you have a stunning car already so it woulds be a shame if that was all that was letting it down
     
  4. Chan110

    Chan110 Well-Known Member Donated!

    I know - with delivery and customs fees - its still a bargain.

    But, not exactly sure what it looks like (the ebay pic just shows a car with the hood DOWN!!!).

    Can u tell if its the roof for the power hood?
    I assume the US hood is the same for the Japan ones?
    Also, the seller has feedback which says I need to drill holes in the roof (but the ebay advert seems to imply its a ABC job?!!!)
     
  5. Seank90

    Seank90 Well-Known Member Donated!

    i really cant tell bud! sorry, maybe somebody with a vert can confirm?
     
  6. Chan110

    Chan110 Well-Known Member Donated!

    No worries - no rush yet - but am saving up for a new roof as a christmas pressie ;)
     
  7. 89celicagt

    89celicagt Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Donated!

    It's a USDM version. It won't look like the euro version. Sounds like a good deal to me.
    It would look like mine...

    [​IMG]
     
  8. Chan110

    Chan110 Well-Known Member Donated!

    Thks!
    Its wot i need thn - considering my JDM power hood will b the same as your USDM version :)
     
  9. scottjackson1209

    scottjackson1209 Well-Known Member Donated!

    I just replaced the top on my car (and didnt do a good job) :( However i didnt see a need to drill any holes....Just make sure you're taking your time and double checking everything. Mine will work for now but I do plan on replacing it again in the next year. I would recommend buying from a manufacturer since you know for sure it is good shape and you will also need the tack strips that you can get from a manufacturer.

    Like I said I have done this recently and learned from my mistakes. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

    EDIT: JC Whitney and convertibletopguys.com are good places to look.
     
  10. Chan110

    Chan110 Well-Known Member Donated!


    Cheers mate!

    I will b in touch soon!

    Any before/after shots of your roof?
     
  11. scottjackson1209

    scottjackson1209 Well-Known Member Donated!

    no before pics...when i got it there was pretty much no top. the after pics will give you an idea of how it shouldnt look lol. i will post some later and point out the areas i had trouble with. trust me though its not going to be a pretty sight lol
     
  12. Chan110

    Chan110 Well-Known Member Donated!

    Cheers Pal - every little bit of info helps! :thumbsup:

    Just checked out the links u suggested....looking at $600 for Topguys PLUS shipping
    Whitney is $200-$500+ PLUS shipping to the U.K!
    Hence why the one I posted was so tempting at just $189!

    I am sure u get what u paid for - so I had to be sure the $189 was good.
     
    Last edited: Jun 27, 2012
  13. scottjackson1209

    scottjackson1209 Well-Known Member Donated!

    So did you end up getting that one off of E-bay? If so how does it look? That is a much better price, and if it looks good i may have to consider purchasing one myself
     
  14. Chan110

    Chan110 Well-Known Member Donated!

    Sorry no, I wasn't 100% sure it will fit mine - plus there are feedbacks about having to drill new holes to fit them...
     

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