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Dec 16, 2011 | 10:06 PM

megawatt1203

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New Convertible Top (Pics)

A before and after picture. Always wanted a black top, finally did it.

Dec 16, 2011 | 10:07 PM

peter pan

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Looks much better with a black top

Dec 16, 2011 | 10:11 PM

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Yah, I agree... very nice.

Dec 16, 2011 | 10:18 PM

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Much, much better

Thanks,Matt

Dec 16, 2011 | 10:21 PM

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Looks nice. OEM replacement or aftermarket?

Dec 16, 2011 | 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MSG C5

Looks nice. OEM replacement or aftermarket?

Did you switch the entire top or the just the fabric

Dec 16, 2011 | 10:26 PM

megawatt1203

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Thanks for the comments.

The top is a Robbins twillfast top. OEM for 2002 and newer I believe.
Guy that installed it highly recommends Robbins.

Dec 16, 2011 | 10:28 PM

MSG C5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by megawatt1203

Thanks for the comments.

The top is a Robbins twillfast top. OEM for 2002 and newer I believe.
Guy that installed it highly recommends Robbins.

Good to know. I heard the same thing about Robbins.

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Dec 16, 2011 | 10:30 PM

megawatt1203

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Did you switch the entire top or the just the fabric

Just the fabric. The inside was already black and in excellent condition. Wanted to try it myself, but everything I read said don't try it.

Dec 16, 2011 | 10:31 PM

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The black top looks great

Dec 16, 2011 | 10:34 PM

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Just the fabric. The inside was already black and in excellent condition. Wanted to try it myself, but everything I read said don't try it.

How did you mount the top? I went and looked at mine and I had staples from the factory running up the side so I told myself Ill buy a whole unit.

Dec 16, 2011 | 10:39 PM

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megawatt1203

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How did you mount the top? I went and looked at mine and I had staples from the factory running up the side so I told myself Ill buy a whole unit.

I didn't mount it. I had it professionally done by an upholsterer. He had to remove all those staples. Robbins estimates the install at 7 hours for a pro. My guy finished it in one day. $750 to install. $550 for the top.

Dec 16, 2011 | 10:44 PM

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Damn $1300 hmm thanks though

Dec 16, 2011 | 10:58 PM

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Looks good!

Dec 16, 2011 | 11:29 PM

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Looks good!

Mine has a white vinyl top, still the original, but want to go black canvas.

Dec 16, 2011 | 11:56 PM

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I like the black better too. It makes the car look meaner.

Dec 17, 2011 | 12:01 AM

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Dec 17, 2011 | 12:08 AM

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megawatt1203

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KY Brian

I like the black better too. It makes the car look meaner.

Thanks, that 's the look I was looking for. Spent all that cash on at supercharger, LT's and GHL's. Might as well look the part

Dec 17, 2011 | 12:15 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by megawatt1203

Thanks, that 's the look I was looking for. Spent all that cash on at supercharger, LT's and GHL's. Might as well look the part

I'd like to hear that!

Dec 17, 2011 | 12:26 AM

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megawatt1203

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I'd like to hear that!

I am really happy with the sound. Wife likes it too.

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