Just finished our nearly 6' sliding ragtop
06-16-2005, 05:23 PM
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give him a call.
contact John at... Autobody by Duie(john and his brother own the bodyshop)
609-298-3323
He can give you info and pricing. He did it for his personal vehicle so now he knows what it entails.
contact John at... Autobody by Duie(john and his brother own the bodyshop)
609-298-3323
He can give you info and pricing. He did it for his personal vehicle so now he knows what it entails.
06-17-2005, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Lip
thank you. you can't tell due to the sun...but that painted trim looks like real chrome til you get very close. A top custom car painter(graphics painting guy) did it.
06-18-2005, 08:55 PM
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I'll get the specific dimensions...its bigger then 4'. I already had these photos...i'll take more detailed photos soon. We would need your car for 3-4 days...but as you can tell..its way way worth it. Call the shop for prices...ask for john. 609-298-3323 monday-saturday
06-19-2005, 11:26 AM
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that looks like the webasto 400 rag top ... but i think u said its bigger ... hrmm
id def be worried about snow piling up on top .... how well is that going to hold up to 1ft - 2ft of snow ?? ... thats one of the main reasons for me NOT getting that roof (or the 400 i shoudl say) and going with the 524 panoramic
id def be worried about snow piling up on top .... how well is that going to hold up to 1ft - 2ft of snow ?? ... thats one of the main reasons for me NOT getting that roof (or the 400 i shoudl say) and going with the 524 panoramic
06-19-2005, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Lip
snow....top was very sturdy...i don't think its going to flex but his is garage kept...so who knows. regarding cold...nah..no biggy...my miata vinyl top would be alot colder and that wasn't a big deal...canvas is warmer
this is the guys brothers box. they both own the bodyshop
i'll try to get top closed photos tomorrow
this is the guys brothers box. they both own the bodyshop
i'll try to get top closed photos tomorrow
06-19-2005, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Soon2BxB
that looks like the webasto 400 rag top ... but i think u said its bigger ... hrmm
id def be worried about snow piling up on top .... how well is that going to hold up to 1ft - 2ft of snow ?? ... thats one of the main reasons for me NOT getting that roof (or the 400 i shoudl say) and going with the 524 panoramic
id def be worried about snow piling up on top .... how well is that going to hold up to 1ft - 2ft of snow ?? ... thats one of the main reasons for me NOT getting that roof (or the 400 i shoudl say) and going with the 524 panoramic
as far as snow goes...it has the bars going across and its taut...very taut. the only reason i don't have one on mine isn't because of the weather..its because of the stresses from autox/roadracing on the chassis. in those extreme conditions i'm not sure it won't flex...may or maynot but i'm not chancing it under those extreme conditions. One good thing...that piece cut out i bet weighed 100lbs.
06-19-2005, 02:40 PM
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very first day we had a big big down pour. drove it home 25miles with no issues. I'm not sure i would bring it through a car wash because of the jets squirting at angles from the side and up...but it has not leaked at all.
06-19-2005, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by kauaibb
Originally Posted by Lip
snow....top was very sturdy...i don't think its going to flex but his is garage kept...so who knows. regarding cold...nah..no biggy...my miata vinyl top would be alot colder and that wasn't a big deal...canvas is warmer
this is the guys brothers box. they both own the bodyshop
i'll try to get top closed photos tomorrow
this is the guys brothers box. they both own the bodyshop
i'll try to get top closed photos tomorrow
06-19-2005, 04:04 PM
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its actually still very strong. Personally? i wouldn't autox/road race it...but for daily its absolutely fine. i don't see the box flexing what so ever under normal to even slightly abusive conditions. i'll try to take a photo tomorrow to show you how flat the top is with it in place. its very very flat and contoured