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Old 01-21-2007, 05:35 AM   #1
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Old 01-26-2007, 04:47 PM   #2
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Replaced Plastic Rear Window

I ended up getting the plastic window on my top replaced instead of a whole new top. It was expensive at 650.00 but that is at least a thousand dollars cheaper than it would have been to replace the top. After seeing what a good plastic rear window looks like I am glad I went this route.

I can get into the engine easily, and wow is it clear. It looks much bigger (it is not) because it is so transparent. I had gotten used to the cloudy area on my original window going down the center of the fold and around the edges which made the window look smaller, dim and difficult to see out of well. Its really something to be able to see clearly through a large, clear plastic rear window for the first time, recommended.

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Old 01-26-2007, 05:06 PM   #3
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Good for you! I am glad you are happy.

Question for you:
Are you still a member of the "Top Chop" club or does the new window fold correctly and is it a better or thicker grade of plastic?

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Old 01-27-2007, 03:11 AM   #4
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I'm curious too....

My plastic window cracked in two places on me a few days ago. *$(#)*&!!!!!

My car's PO didn't take very good care of it. Had the hazy strip down the middle... lots of swirls and a few kinks.

Called one shop locally, he said $485 to replace the plastic window. Waiting on a reply from another shop. I'm going to inquire about a new top with a glass window, as I think both shops offer it. If $485 is a significant savings, I may try to get another couple years out of my current top.
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