Time for a new rear window - and recommendations for the Phoenix area?

[Ebell914]

I know many of you have questioned the sanity of the PO of my car by paying $800 to replace the window on my car, but I am telling you - it looks factory original - stitching is perfect and lays perfectly - plus it is still the original factory canvas - which I am willing to bet is better than the Gahh replacement...

I would highly recommend you find a competent shop to go this route since you said your canvas is in really good shape. I am quite glad the PO did on mine.

And, as far as shops go, I would be very picky with selection. I went with a cheaper option shop when I had the top replaced on my Miata back in 1997 - and it was still $700 for a vinyl top! Well, the 'cheaper' option turned out to be a bad idea. Top never did fit right and putting it up was a ******************** (remember - that puppy was manual)...I was always depressed with the results and pretty much used my hard top for the rest of the time I had the car (another 8 years!!!) I just think the convertible top is just one of those areas that may be worth spending a little extra for.

Good luck, which ever option you choose!!

[Porsche9]

Ebel914,

The GAHH top comes highly recommended by several installers (several would only install this brand). I also spoke with several folks that have had GAHH tops installed on a variety of cars and all where pleased with the results. The particular top I have chosen appears to be of better quality and sound installation then the factory. We'll see once it's install. At that point I'll report back.

Anyone one on this forum have issues with their new top and if so what brand was it.