Time for a new top. Asking a few questions.

[willatr]

I'm thinking of replacing my top with another plastic window top - do you know if the low temp brittleness is an issue from new - or just worsens with age. In other words if I replace with another plastic window am I at risk for breaks from day one ?

[Topless]

Originally Posted by willatr

I'm thinking of replacing my top with another plastic window top - do you know if the low temp brittleness is an issue from new - or just worsens with age. In other words if I replace with another plastic window am I at risk for breaks from day one ?

Yes. The plastic window is always at risk below 40F and gets more brittle with age.

[opus69]

Originally Posted by Topless

Yes. The plastic window is always at risk below 40F and gets more brittle with age.

My plastic window on a 2002S cracked at a temp just below 60. Glass replacement has not been a problem even in the 40's.

[eli cash]

Originally Posted by opus69

My plastic window on a 2002S cracked at a temp just below 60. Glass replacement has not been a problem even in the 40's.

Same. Although mine was not cared for properly when I purchased so I knew I would be replacing it for safety and aesthetic reasons. It had to be around 60F when it cracked.

[ARModen]

My rear window is coming unstitched, and it has the beginning of crack in it. Now I'm trying to decide on a hard top/zeintop, replacing the plastic window, or replacing the whole top with one that has a glass window. I had two questions.

1. Does the hard top or a Zeintop require removal of the soft top or is that just left in it's normal folded position when the top is on? I'm thinking of putting the hard top on, and removing the soft top and repairing it at my leisure this winter.

2. Does the 4 bow frame have a larger window than the 3 bow, and will it fit on a 2000 S? Technically that might be 3 questions.

[tommy583]

The hard top goes on over the soft top in the down position. The four bow frame top has a larger window. Not sure about the Zeintop.