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patssle · 03-13-2015, 07:59 AM

I have a tear in my window and am pondering the decision of taking the top off myself and having a new window sewn in or having the shop do it. It's a $750 vs. $150 decision. I've read several of the different how-to's and it looks to be an annoying job - plus I'm hardly crafty when it comes to fabric.

Aside from the adhesive tape - do I really need any new parts as these guides are saying (but for a completely new top) or will utilizing the same top let me use the existing parts (such as the sliders?). What should I buy before I do this project so I'm not stuck with a top I can't put back on?

03-13-2015, 07:59 AM	#1
patssle Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 370	Taking the top off then putting same one back on I have a tear in my window and am pondering the decision of taking the top off myself and having a new window sewn in or having the shop do it. It's a $750 vs. $150 decision. I've read several of the different how-to's and it looks to be an annoying job - plus I'm hardly crafty when it comes to fabric. Aside from the adhesive tape - do I really need any new parts as these guides are saying (but for a completely new top) or will utilizing the same top let me use the existing parts (such as the sliders?). What should I buy before I do this project so I'm not stuck with a top I can't put back on? __________________ DD summer/winter: 2000 Boxster S DD spring/fall: 914-6 w/ 3.0L SC Dual Webers http://imgur.com/a/k0Wtl - My 914-6 Build/Project Story Last edited by patssle; 03-13-2015 at 08:06 AM.