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70Sixter · 10-12-2009, 12:14 PM

If the DIY is not on this site, it is on RennTech. Trick is to use a plastic bag (like for dog poop) to avoid dropping pieces into impossible places.

I love my hardtop, it changes the feel of the car and (IMO) looks great.

And make sure you buy a storage rack for it. Roller or wall mount. I like my wall mount cuz it takes up no floor space.

The top can deform if not stowed properly.

Do be very careful mounting or removing the top. Those spikes that fit into the spinlocks are deadly sharp and quite able to scratch the paint.

And +1 for either Sun for mailorders.

10-12-2009, 12:14 PM	#4
70Sixter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Surf City, NC Posts: 1,079	If the DIY is not on this site, it is on RennTech. Trick is to use a plastic bag (like for dog poop) to avoid dropping pieces into impossible places. I love my hardtop, it changes the feel of the car and (IMO) looks great. And make sure you buy a storage rack for it. Roller or wall mount. I like my wall mount cuz it takes up no floor space. The top can deform if not stowed properly. Do be very careful mounting or removing the top. Those spikes that fit into the spinlocks are deadly sharp and quite able to scratch the paint. And +1 for either Sun for mailorders. __________________ Mike 04 Boxster S - Basalt/Savanna, 6sp, Carrera lites, hardtop 70 914-6 - Black over tan, original/stock PCA since 1970