I think around $600-700 for the top...
I'd do the labor myself. I have a 2nd car so there's no real time limitation.

 

Rear glass and defroster was included at that price. The Premium top from Robbins I'm looking at is $580 and comes with a 6 year warranty.

 

Are you sticking with the stock black color?

 

I read the DIY on this and it looks like a huge PITA. When it comes to non-mechanical related work, I'd rather farm it out to people who know WTF they are doing. Also why I won't do body work, upholstery work, etc...

Maybe it was the premium top I was thinking about but I remember a ~$600 price tag for a new top.

How much is install for you?

 

I'm doing it myself. My friend did his Robbins top by himself in 5 hours. He's offered to help in exchange for a beer.

 

Are you asking me? I am. Can't say Suzuka would look good with any other color top.

 

I spent an afternoon with a guy who was doing top installs for some of the local S2KI members here. A lot can be said about having someone do it who knows what they are doing. He was able to complete a new top install in about 3-4 hours. Pretty cool to watch.

With that said, having watched most of the process, I think it is something that could be DIY'ed, particularly if you have lots of time and a garage.

 

I had to put the soft top BACK into my silver S2000...previous owner musta thought it was a racekar

Not having a template for which bolt goes where and what's missing from the used top you bought from a junkyard was damn daunting! Took me 20 hours to get it all back together. I am not afraid of getting my hands dirty and giving it a shot.

Ken...I think the dark blue could work with Suzuka, actually. I keep wanting to try something different like a tan top on yellow...but my wife slaps my face and says keep it black!

 

Once you go black...

 

Not something I'd tackle lol.

Also, she's right and should continue to slap you if that's what you're thinking.

Wiz Khalifa had it right all along, black and yellow.

 

hahaha...
you guys. make me laugh.

 

So these got mounted today.
Well. Just the one for test fit. But it seems the 255/225 combo is gonna sit in the fenders nicely.

I'll post fully mounted pics tomorrow! Love them!

 

Mmmmm...SBC!

 

Very nice, man...very nice.
Center caps immediately! Even though I'm told that's only for "hard parked" from the youngsters these days.

 

Welcome to the RPF1 gang!

After awhile, I love the way these wheels flow with the car. Functional & lightweight

 

What he said , Don't roll like JS+BRZ

 

 

its crazy how the colors change in the lighting.. in direct sunlight they are almost completely black.

 

sexy, bro.
what tires you go with?

 

I def. want to get some.

my question is, since I know one of the odyssey caps and even cr-v supposedly work, are there any that are at least chrome or a graphite/charcoal color that would match better?

if im limited to the silver I'd just rather leave them off.

 

I'm sure you could use some chrome spray paint and some vht to come up with a similar finish. Think outside the box.

maybe even a chrome vinyl.

 

It's only for "hard parked" crowd!

Hey hey hey!

Love that finish. Good choice, man. Congrats!

 

 

gonna tell us what you had for breakfast too J?!

 

Cocaine is one hell of a drug.

 

rockstar envy

 

I don't start build threads because updates would be very few & far between. Last time I modified my car was .... 4 months ago?

Posting here is easier anyhow

 

I envy your new color.

I think my wheels would look better on Rio

 

A lot of things look good on Rio.

A tan top is not one of them.

 

This guy drives so well.

 

Just ordered new rotors & pads front / rear.

I know how to take the caliper off & remove the pads. I'm thinking the rotors should come off with the help of a hammer or rubber mallet.

Other than that, anything I should look out for in particular? Any additional tools other than your typical sockets, etc?

Brake fluid was replaced about 25,000 miles ago, so I'm good there.

 

Nothing special to worry about. Tighten your axle nuts if you haven't already done so.

 

If you don't have a caliper piston retractor, you'll need one of those. You can use a C clamp but the retractor makes it infinitely easier.

 

Wow...excellent driver.

RS, thanks, man... love the color too.

Sam, what dumbazz would say that?!?!

 

1) Either drill out the retaining screws or lube em up and get a manual impact hammer to back them out.

2) You cannot use a c clamp or traditional piston retractor on the rear of our cars. You'll need to buy a special tool that allows you to turn it back into the caliper. I had no issues using a metal file sideways in the groove to turn it though.

 

Apparently, this s2k was hit from the side by a Sonata going 60mph on the freeway. The driver survived with couple broken bones.

Honda makes some high quality cars, Bride makes some high quality seats.

Be careful other there guys!

 

Oh, the RPF1s survived pretty well too. Enkei builds some high quality wheels.

 

I bought a tool on Amazon for like $20 to do the twist thing while retracting at the same time. I needed it for the VW back in the day.

This reminds me that I need to do brakes on the wife's Accord soon...

 

I used to give it a couple of whacks with the blunt side of a chisel and a sledge...then hit it with my makita impact and it would work. Silver S was from up North though and that stripped...had to drill out the retainers.


Jin, thanks, man...we try and stay safe!

 

Wow, that S2000.

Honestly though, S2000s are pretty sturdy chassis wise ... but if that Sonata would have hit the S2000 another foot to the right .. I think the driver would have been less lucky.