S2K Roof repairs or replacement

[MRK-01]

All,

HI I am new to the forum, I am wondering where I would find a roof repair shop in Melbourne good at fixin S2K roofs.

Mine is an 01 which doesnt look like it has been taken care of by the previous owner and has some dodgy repair jobs on it. Need to get it sorted before winter settles in..!!!:eek:

Advice is muchly appreciated.

[crazy_legs]

what's the damage like? pics?

[Ferrari]

I recently changed my roof, on my 01, to a glass robbins top. My OEM roof is 100% perfect on the vinyl has been treated since new with Mothers protectant, and the window is in very good condition, cleaned with Mothers Plastic Cleaner. I will be posting it on ebay, if you want it let me know.

[BRU51N]

theres an s2000 roof forsale on ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Honda-S2000-Complete-Roof_W0QQitemZ110123681478QQihZ001QQcategoryZ10233 7QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[MRK-01]

heres the damage, seems to be on the folding point.

When I bought the car it originally had a bit of noise when on the freeway, I replaced the striker assembly (the braket which connects the roof to the top of the windscreen). The noise is all gone, just creeping through these areas at the corner of the roof.

[MRK-01]

Anyone know of someone who repairs convertible roof's in Melbourne..?

[Zdster]

Anyone know of someone who repairs convertible roof's in Melbourne..?

I have the name of someone that might be able to help. PM me and I will get you his details after work tonight.

[1337droptop]

heres the damage, seems to be on the folding point.

When I bought the car it originally had a bit of noise when on the freeway, I replaced the striker assembly (the braket which connects the roof to the top of the windscreen). The noise is all gone, just creeping through these areas at the corner of the roof.

just wondering where u got the new striker assembly? i get horrible wind noise and need to get my roof fixed but really don't wanna go to the dealership.

[MRK-01]

you can get them from :honda: direct. I just went to the spares department and had the salesperson look the part up and order.
I think the part number is the same for left and right, so you need to order 2..:D

I got the parts from :honda: in two days, took about 20 min to replace, only 2 bolts on each striker assy. You have to remove the interior moulding which the interior light is connected to get it off, obviously put the roof down too:p

Price from :honda: without any discount was about $170-190

I did see hardtopguy.com sells them also, but the delivery times would be quite a bit longer. They were US $49 each i think.

I must say it was quite suprising how much difference this had on the road noise. Before I had my radio(standard) distorting so I could hear it and now its crystal..!!:cool:

[1337droptop]

awesome thanks for the info, i'll have to get onto it when i get my car back from the garage. Hope it fixes the problem as i didn't wanna have to replace all the rubber seals.

[.::F[L]Y::.]

might wanna look into gettin a Robbins top with glass window

[crazy_legs]

try using some black silicon to cover it up, though not the best look, but sure will keep water from coming in.

[WhiteAP1]

Garry blackman do exceptional work. Find them in the yellow pages

[MRK-01]

thanks heaps, is a Robbins top available locally in oz..? What are they worth..?

[WhiteAP1]

Im pretty sure u'll have to order it over the net ,about $1000 including shipping IIRC.

[1337droptop]

i think i'm gonna go with a Robbins also, well, after i get some wheels. Their page quotes 10hrs install! is that realistic? i work away and when i return home i'm generally time poor.

[MRK-01]

does anyone have a link to the site for ordering the robbins top..?

[Ferrari]

I ordered through ebay, via topsonline.

I got the roof for $807 AUD due to the great exchange rate. I did the install myself, took around 13 hours, but there where breaks, plus I didnt rush the install.
It is a major project, and if your not mechanically skilled dont touch it. Labour would cost you around $60-70 p/h most places would take around 10 hours to do it, do factor that in.

[Ferrari]

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=484089
Here is a link to my conversion pics.

[MRK-01]

Read your thread and saw great pics on s2ki..!! Looks great..!! Are the instructions provided of any use at all..?? This looks like a much better choice thna buying a second hand one..and glass window, did you get a defroster kit for that..?

[MRK-01]

What model is better..? HV Denim or Stayfast Canvass..? is there a difference for OZ climates..?

[Ferrari]

Instructions are worthless, I went Stayfast, its not worth the extra cost IMO.

[MRK-01]

yeah robbins top will be put on order soon.

all together delivery and glass window (non demistor) is $875 in Aussie dollars. Then will cost a pizza and beers with mates around to swap it out..!!:D :D

Was it difficult to get the interior out/back in..? Or is it straight forward replacement..?

[Ferrari]

Its not the easiset of jobs, so id only do it, if your mechanically inclined and have the time to have the car off the road for atleast 1-2 days.

[MRK-01]

true, not something you should rush through doing.....so will take my time...not rushin this, just wouldnt mind finding info on best way to remove old roof, then reverse engineer it from that....

[MRK-01]

All found out info from topsonline. they have two different roof types...below is from their customer service people...

the HV Denim is the same exact material used on Honda from factory, the stayfast canvas is more cotton base and feels little more like cloth material, it's the same material used on BMW, Mercedes & Corvette tops.


I will be going for the stayfast canvass type, will show pics when i get it done. few weeks away from doing it tho

[1337droptop]

well some kind soul decided my plastic window looked better with a nice 10cm slash through the middle of it so i'll be joining you in a few weeks when i get sum $$$.

Convinced the old man to help with the install as he's pretty good with this type of thing. not looking forward to flying spanners when something goes wrong though :P

[crazy_legs]

Doesn't your insurance cover you, for that type of damage?

[1337droptop]

sure but i'm thinking the excess is too high to bother

[MRK-01]

from what i have found, if you do the replacment yourself, it will be just under $1000. The two different fabrics topsonline offer are about $50 dollars different.

The stayfast type is the more expensive one. I am waiting on a response from them on the difference in weight and this fabric could possibly be thicker and rub against the frame of the car when you put the roof down....not wanting that with a new roof...

I will be ordering mine within the week, will advise if there are any differnces in the two fabric weoghts etc etc....

Anyone with experience wanna assist..?

[1337droptop]

from what i have found, if you do the replacment yourself, it will be just under $1000. The two different fabrics topsonline offer are about $50 dollars different.

The stayfast type is the more expensive one. I am waiting on a response from them on the difference in weight and this fabric could possibly be thicker and rub against the frame of the car when you put the roof down....not wanting that with a new roof...

I will be ordering mine within the week, will advise if there are any differnces in the two fabric weoghts etc etc....

Anyone with experience wanna assist..?


look forward to hearing the outcome

[Ferrari]

Replacement roof for sale:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290125021716

[040501912]

1000 to fix? get hartop! (copy)

[MRK-01]

hartop..??

does anyone know what honda hardtops are worth..?

[040501912]

i guees bring from china :p they make lots of copy hahahha

[1337droptop]

hard tops are big bucks. about 3k iirc. the bel garage 2sk had a mugen carbon fibre top that cost 8k

[MRK-01]

just ordered it yesterday, will see how long it takes to get here and think about pulling the old one off....if/when i could be bothered....

[1337droptop]

what roof did u end up buying?

[MRK-01]

ordered
1 Honda $ 599.00 1 Top with window
2000-2001 Honda S-2000 Top & NON Defroster Glass Window
Black Stayfast Canvas

======= TOTALS and TAX ======
Grand Total: 839.68
Total Tax: 0.00
Total Shipping : 240.68

This is in Aussie dollars. Havent received it yet.

[MRK-01]

Finally had the roof delivered. took two weeks.....Now I have to find a weekend free to swap it out..!!

Does anyone know if you need to give the new roof a layer of protectant..? If so what is the best people are using..???

Also, if anyone in melbourne got experience with this please pm me with any hints/tips...possibly help out when i am getting the old one off...

[ROLLED]

I'm thinking about getting the roof really soon too, probably order it within the next week or two, KingAir on S2ki has changed his roof, but he had it professionally installed...I have no idea of anyone who can do it themselves in Melb sorry.

[datzlr]

does anyone know who does this professional installs in sydney?

[MRSPCS]

whered you order it from dude?

[MRK-01]

Go to topsonline.com they got them there, US based but deliver anywhere.

A contact in Mebourne to get the roof done is a guy called Gary Blackman in Burnley/Richmond. Does all leather, interior, convertible repairs etc..etc...expensive but worth it.

[MRK-01]

done the first half, got the old roof off..!! Now i gotta see if i can get the new one on just as easy..!!

Hopefully i dont have to remove the roll bars, as it all looks intrconnected, gotta remove the center then the cd stacker......

Will see how i go and advise.

[MRK-01]

Nup.....Roll bars CD, the whole shooting match had to come out....:thumbdwn:

The robbins top does not have the same cutout as the OEM one. Also not enough rivets. Part two is on the way....

[MaskedAP1]

can we have some pics?

[ROLLED]

Nup.....Roll bars CD, the whole shooting match had to come out....:thumbdwn:

The robbins top does not have the same cutout as the OEM one. Also not enough rivets. Part two is on the way....

sounds like things are coming along well, let me know if you need some help, because I'd love to see first hand what's involved as well!

[ludecrs]

This is going to be one of my next steps.... Get in and take advantage of the current $USD exchange rate.

[MRK-01]

Was more work than i first thought. I did most of it on my own, needed assistance when doing the rivets and getting rear section of the roof onto the frame. Once this was done i didnt need to worry about damaging the glass, etc, etc....
More rivets were required, along with washers when riveting into the rear section where the roof connects to the rain rail...

The fabric is much better along with the glass rear is great, but now i am considering tinting it as headlights are damn bright..:cool::cool:

the instructions i received are useless, so make sure you download the full service manual for inforation and backup...

Sori, i only have pics of the roof off.

[Jerfield]

I just ordered mine last week.
how long does it take to arrive in oz?

[MRK-01]

Once you get the confirmation email, reply back to them to advise when it is being shipped and tracking number. Shouldnt take any more then a week from the tax invoice date

[ludecrs]

I just ordered mine last week.
how long does it take to arrive in oz?

7-10 working days usually for anything from the US by air.

[Jerfield]

I got it the same day i posted the question
hahahahaha:D
Installed it on the weekend, so happy with the upgrade

[sugz]

^^ it was a pain in the arse of a job lol
but it was worth it

[zero33]

Is anyone in sydney about to make another purchase? Cause I would be interested in 2 tops..

i'm off the road for the next 2 months so i think that should be more then ample time to change the top right???

Also which is the best place to order it?

[.::F[L]Y::.]

MRK-01: would you happen to have the link to dl the service manual or the info u followed to install the roof?

thanks

[civicvtir]

hi all, i had my 2002 glass roof smashed by some unknown drunks last weekend. the roof still folds down. Anyone know a repairer in Sydney to replace the glass or will I have to order a whole new roof ?? cheers

[aka_NSX]

try contact Dragons2k from S2Ki coz he just got one replace and I think he ordered from ppl in US for around $900 the whole roof and Glass as well

[crazy_legs]

have a look on the service manual, theres something there on just replacing the rear window

[dragons2k]

www.topsonline.com -->> i spend $890 USD for stayfast canvas with defroster glass thats include shipping via UPS which in my case took 4 working days to arrive!!! VERY QUICK. just installed it on the weekend by Mad828.. looking GREAT!!!

PS: get the canvas, look nicer!!!

[BlueBeast]

Y::.;1161437']might wanna look into gettin a Robbins top with glass window

What's the cost of that?

[ludecrs]

My 06 AP2 OEM glass roof should be here tomorrow.

$550AU.

Can you say what a bargain! :D

[BlueBeast]

My 06 AP2 OEM glass roof should be here tomorrow.

$550AU.

Can you say what a bargain! :D

It would be nice to know how you go with fitting that. A few pictures of the process of fitting would also be appreciated. Cheers.

[ludecrs]

It'll be a while before I get around to it. One weekend in the future I presume.

It's sitting down the post office as we speak. Have to get it Thursday.


Here's a detailed link from S2ki for installation:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=1&t=448840