If your frame is still good, you can opt to simply get a new. It works great, almost not noticable and very durable. Details about honda s2000 convertible soft top replacement with plastic window 20002001. Fortunately, summit racing equipment carries a huge selection of aftermarket soft tops. Here well focus on the best mods that increase the overall performance of the car. Corrective action replace the convertible top strikers with hardtop strikers. Tune up your car with our highquality performance parts for honda. I have seen way too many people in person and online not assisting their soft tops when taking the roof down. Proper installation of a new honda s2000 convertible top should be accompanied by sandpapering the frame hinges and possibly replacing the latch on either side of the convertible top.
Tighten the rear top trim nuts, and fold the top of the rails. To find your honda s2000 convertible top motor from a recycler near you, just enter the year of your vehicle and your zip code in the above form and press the find button. When applying the patch to the convertible top, smooth out any bubbles and ensure the edges lay flat. Follow your instructions closely, as you will need to velcro the tops flaps together over the bar, and under the second one. Attach the spring to the new top, then feed it through the oval opening in the top frame, and install the screw holding it in place. Fix the soft top latch wear with new modifry elastic straps. The prestige companies auto upholstery honda convertible. Have you noticed the latches of your soft top have started to rub against the top.
Thankfully modifry makes a replacement that fits over the existing straps. We only use the german and stayfast canvas materials backdraft, kirham, superformance, kit car centre, factory five. Vehicle specifications 2000 honda s2000 honda owners site. You may be able to clean the map sensor to fix this issue, but if it is. Silicone is inert, and does not degrade or wear away. The soft top shop we probably fit more s2000 hoods than anyone else in the north. Watch over the passenger side rear section for tearing. An expert breaks down the pros, cons of hardtop, softtop convertibles theres nothing more thrilling than dropping the top of a convertible on a sunny day and hitting the open road. Ive had my 2002 s2000 as a daily driver without any signs of wear on my soft top from rain or even heat. I literally just finished an hour later and am so excited with the look it gives my jeep. Honda s2000 convertible top replacement with plastic window 20002001 ezon. Honda s2000 we probably fit more s2000 hoods than anyone else in the north.
Wind noise or rattle at the convertible top symptom wind noise or rattling between the convertible top and the frame. Honda s2000 performance parts can make a big difference in how your s2000 performs. The soft top was replaced with a fixed tonneau cover and a fiberglass. We have the largest selection of honda s2000 convertible top motor parts at discount prices. Back when i had a soft top jack smith was indeed the bloke everyone recommended. This was very easy and saves you lots of money and time. We install custom seat covers with two tones, contrast stitching, diamond stitching, perforation and have a large selection of colors available. The buddy club seat rails definitely made installing the seats easier, and installing the takata racing race4 harness on the drivers side was a relative breeze.
Honda s2000 20002001 convertible top, stayfast cloth, heated glass. With two repair options sew or no sew, this kit brings all the tools necessary to make permanent repairs to convertible soft tops, vinyl windows, roll cage covers. The best laid plans for cleaning and protecting your convertible top can be thwarted if. Quadratop premium special edition replacement soft top. Our soft top repair kit for the honda s2000 spider convertible promises the highest quality fabrics and a painfree installation.
What you see below is a previous search for a honda s2000 convertible top motor and does not include all the convertible top motors in your area. A torn soft top can be more than an irritation while driving, especially in the rain. Acrylics cannot be applied at temperatures below 55 degrees or above 90 degrees. It happened to mine around the 10 year mark, and the culprit in my case were worn out elastic straps. Honda s2000 convertible top 200001 black haartz twillweave original material with glass window. The patches may slow the process and obviously prevent any major leakage so do those no matter what but the top is probably nearing its eol. How to replace your convertible top with a robbins top s2ki. The s2000 is no different, with owners pushing the chassis to the limit in terms of design, performance and uniqueness. Treat the top with ragtopp or aerospace 303 every year. The hoods we fit are of the highest quality, using the same standard of material as the originals and in many cases better than the originals.
Feb 02, 2008 ive had my 2002 s2000 as a daily driver without any signs of wear on my soft top from rain or even heat. A tear in a jeep soft top does not mean a costly repair bill or an expensive replacement. Anyways i have a 2007 jeep wrangler with a soft top. Find a quality honda s2000 convertible top motor and other used car parts from the top auto salvage yards. In 2004 the ap2 s2000 top body style was released, which featured several updates to the ap1 platform. S2000 for sale soft cover tonneau s2000 top oem honda. Dec 27, 2016 super new to this jeep forum hope im doing this right. This is the sort of moral dilemma a car like the honda s2000 cr will lead you into. Electrically powered soft top with molded convertible top cover. Now my top lowers itself all the way and the latches are no longer applying stress to the top. Heres the steps i took to fix it before it got any worse. Honda s2000 convertible top replacements are manufactured in southern california. Find detailed specifications and information for your 2000 honda s2000.
Buy some honda soft top cloth, cut a patch bigger than the tear, then cut your top smaller than the patch you have, glue patch to inside, the place another patch exactly the size of hole you cut and glue it to the patch you placed inside. Prompt payment, excellent, would do business with again. I called my dealer who said the soft top on my 2004 s2000 was canvas. The reason is that soft convertible tops usually differ from a cars exterior color, so softtop convertibles retain the look of a car in which its top goes up and down. We offer factory style convertible top with plastic window and nonfactory style convertible top with glass window options. All of our hoods are manufactured with a heated glass rear screen which has a lifetime manufacturers warranty against delaminating or separating from the hooding material. Buy gear aid aquaseal fd soft top repair kit for jeep and convertible cars. Gacoroof does not require any primer, sealer or patch compound. Ive got the normal wear spots on my top and they let a little light through but no water through yet. It can cause a distraction to the driver, thus creating a safety issue on top of being unpleasing to gaze upon. Honda s2000 convertible soft top replacement with plastic. Our honda s2000 replacement soft tops are available in either the mohair or the original twillweave hooding fabrics. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. We have built up an enviable reputation in both the trade and retail markets for a reliable, friendly.
Honda s2000 convertible tops may have problems 16 reports. Vehicle specifications 2009 honda s2000 honda owners site. Computer cut to en sure exact fit and easy installation. New honda s2000 20002001 convertible soft top with glass. Paint a thin layer over the damage, extending at least 12 in all directions of the rip, tear or hole. Our hoods are made to our own specification using either original twilweave vinyl or the highest quality haartz mohair and come complete with a glass heated rear window. New and improved xhd replacement softtops from rugged ridge are now available with 50 percent thicker glass. Completing the aero package our previous update showed you the joys of installing a rockstar garage roll bar and recaro profi spg race buckets in the s2000. An expert breaks down the pros, cons of hardtop, softtop. I have repaired rips near seams and even restiched a velcro on one of the side window. Today i noticed a hole is starting to form on my roof of my soft top. This simple tip will prolong the life of your soft top dramatically. Please do telephone in advance to book your car as we cannot guarantee to have all hoods in stock.
When cutting the patch round corners and when applying it, smooth out any bubbles and ensure the edges lay flat. Some tops include everything you need, including bows, frame, and the cover. The s2000 soft top patterns are created by an experienced craftsman and manufactured in a modern factory from the original materials to ensure the best fit, original look, feel and highest quality construction. The owners manual really doesnt address how to properly care for the top at all. This convertible top with nonoriginal heated glass window is designed to fit the 20002001 honda s2000 and is manufactured in the same style as the original model. Hey whats up guys today i did a diy soft top patch. But keep it in top cosmetic condition is a neverending battle due to all sorts of random costcutting. If its going to be parked outside, the key is to have it properly protected with raggtop. Soft tops truck cap top soft top type free shipping on. The install was easy although i did prepare by watching install videos. Sierra auto tops convertible soft top replacement, compatible with honda s2000 20002001, wheated glass window, stayfast canvas, black. They should have assumed that for many owners, this car might.
We only offer the geniune honda oem replacment tops, becuase it looks and fits 100%. The prestige companies auto upholstery can customize your auto interior. Probable cause the convertible top is not held tightly against the windshield frame because the convertible top strikers are worn. Was wondering if anyone has heard of any patch kits and if so if they think it would help. Honda s2000 replacement soft top overclockers uk forums. This convertible top for the honda s2000 fits the 1999, 2000 and 2001 model years. There was a dealer recall owing to premature top abrasion in the area of the honda s2000 convertible top latches.
Based in the centre of stockport, cheshire, we supply and fit hoods to a wide range of convertibles. The soft top is one of the things that makes the s2000 so much fun, but when the top gets ratty and torn, it makes the car look old. Honda fitted a new front lip and spoiler, and the folding soft top was replaced. When you need to make repairs to jeep soft tops or convertible soft tops only one repair kit will do. Apr 24, 2014 as weve said before, the honda s2000 is supremely reliable when it comes to mechanicals. Honda s2000 soft top replacement s2000 convertible tops. Biggest problem with the top is an issue with ripping.
Fix the soft top latch wear with new modifry elastic. As weve said before, the honda s2000 is supremely reliable when it comes to mechanicals. Join in the conversation about the top functional improvements you can make to your s2000 right here in the s2ki forum. How to fix a tear in a jeep soft top it still runs. The prestige companies auto upholstery is your one stop shop. The first body style, ap1, was produced from 20002003. Convertible top installation this photo is a before photo the frame is tearing into the soft top on the passenger side unable to see in this photo. Find detailed specifications and information for your 2009 honda s2000. Aug 26, 2016 my soft top recently developed a tear on it.
Buying a honda s2000 everthing you need to know garage. Our convertible top installers are the best in town. Apply the aquaseal fd adhesive included in the kit onto the other side of the repair. Before photo of s2000 convertible top convertible top partially removed. The 2009 honda s2000 cr is a bad influence in the best possible. Its the designation for the models with the slightly larger capacity engine introduced to the u. Follow your instructions closely, as you will need to velcro the top s flaps together over the bar, and under the second one. Onepiece top with defroster glass window original 200209 honda s2000 spyder convertible tops and convertible top parts.
I began disassembling my old soft top and attaching the new soft top around 2. Theyre specially trained to repair tears, repair convertible top rear. Some vehicles come with soft top options from the factory, but one size definitely doesnt fit everyones lifestyle. Gacoroof can be applied in a wide temperature range 32120 degrees f. Super new to this jeep forum hope im doing this right. Our innovative soft top design includes everything needed to transform any wrangler with a soft top or. S2000 wind noise reduction tip for soft tops disclaimer first off maybe some of you already knew this but i didnt and im guessing a few others didnt as well so if you came for the obligatory yea me m me m8s already knew dat ya gaiboi please exit now and thanks. Modeled from the oem original style, this twopiece top also comes with all of the sewnin retainers so that the window and top sections are easy to bond to your car right from.