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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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How hard is this to do yourself? Where can I get the best price? Does the quality compare to OEM? Does anyone have install instructions?
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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I had a top shop cahange mine from Tan to Navy blue. The quality of the top if great. Check with a local top shop and get an estimate. There are a lot of different colors you can go with also.
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No one has done this in their garage?
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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You are just replacing the cover so shouldn't be a big deal. I'd suggest just carefully remember how it came off and try to put the new one on. Worst case you'd have to take it to the shop without a top cover and get them to do it. Worth a shot right?
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