Anyone replaced their own soft top?

[markmalin]

I have a 2000 Boxster 2.7 and the rear window is starting to crack in two small places (1/4" long in both cases). My top is fine otherwise. I'm told $575-800 to have a shop sew in a new window...1100 for a whole new top. That's too much $ for me when I consider I can buy a new top for about $400 and install it myself. I understand it's about a 16 hour job - has anyone successfully done this?

Thanks,
Mark.