South Florida->Tips & Pointers needed... Attempting to replace my tops fabric myself!
04-23-2009, 07:05 AM
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DONE!!!!!!!!!->Tips & Pointers needed... Attempting to replace my tops fabric myself!
Whats up guys... I'm going to attempt to replace my convertible top cloth myself... I already ordered the top and it should be here Friday or Saturday... If you guys have run across any write ups on how to do this please let me know. I have not found anything but have talked to a few upholstery shops and the two of the main top replacement manufactures ( Robbins & EZ ON) Both of their technical support staff said its doable by an mechanically inclined person. They said a professional can knock it out in 3 and a half to 4 hours so it should take me 7 to 8 hours.. If I go through with it then I will take maddddddd pics to create a write-up. If anyone is in South Florida please let me know if you want to help out...
UPDATE 1:
Soft Top Cloth Replacement has been COMPLETED!!!!!! Finished Product Pics... remember the top has to sit in the sun for 4 to 5 days to let it stretch out.... DIY will be coming soon... its gonna be like a 50 page PDF file.....
CLICK THE IMAGES for DETAILED SHOTS:
UPDATE 2: Link to The 1st DIY-350Z Roadster - Top Replacement Guide thread
UPDATE 1:
Soft Top Cloth Replacement has been COMPLETED!!!!!! Finished Product Pics... remember the top has to sit in the sun for 4 to 5 days to let it stretch out.... DIY will be coming soon... its gonna be like a 50 page PDF file.....
CLICK THE IMAGES for DETAILED SHOTS:
UPDATE 2: Link to The 1st DIY-350Z Roadster - Top Replacement Guide thread
Last edited by ZRsaad; 05-17-2009 at 07:56 AM. Reason: Top Replacement has been completed!!
04-26-2009, 02:27 PM
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done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! only 4 and a half hours!!!!!! not bad for a first time install!!!... I will be posting a DIY when i get a chance.... its not as bad as everyone made it out to be!
05-11-2009, 04:42 PM
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Question, was the top you installed OEM (Nissan) or where did you get it. I'm replacing mine and have found two different resellers selling online. How would you rate the quality of the one you got? I'm trying to decide if I should go with the original fabric or switch to a real canvas top.
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I got mine from EZ ON... there was a guy selling it on craigslist for $250 shipped... and it was brand new.. thats the only reason i even attempted to install it my sell... There are three main aftermarket companies that sell the tops...
Best and Easiest to install with the best fit is GAHH, then Robbins, lastly EZ ON.. This is based on my research by calling many many different local upholstery shops.... and they all said i cannot do it... thats BS though.... if you call Robbins and EZ ON and talk to their technical deptartment they say if you are somewhat mechanically inclined then you can do it...
1. GAHH (www.gahh.com)
2. Robbins (www.robbinsautotopco.com)
3. EZ ON (www.ezonauto.com)
Best and Easiest to install with the best fit is GAHH, then Robbins, lastly EZ ON.. This is based on my research by calling many many different local upholstery shops.... and they all said i cannot do it... thats BS though.... if you call Robbins and EZ ON and talk to their technical deptartment they say if you are somewhat mechanically inclined then you can do it...
1. GAHH (www.gahh.com)
2. Robbins (www.robbinsautotopco.com)
3. EZ ON (www.ezonauto.com)
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I got quoted from $350 to $700 for labor.... average was around $450... and paid half for the top... so I saved about $700... but if you pay retail for the top then you'll save about $400 to $500 depending on where you get quoted from.... if your a perfectionist then i said pay the money to get it installed so you can nit pick... my top has been down everyday unless its raining since October '09....
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I got quoted from $350 to $700 for labor.... average was around $450... and paid half for the top... so I saved about $700... but if you pay retail for the top then you'll save about $400 to $500 depending on where you get quoted from.... if your a perfectionist then i said pay the money to get it installed so you can nit pick... my top has been down everyday unless its raining since October '09....
05-23-2009, 05:54 PM
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Well I did mine today, a little more work than I expected but not too bad. I started at 9 took a break from noon till 2 and done by 4. It came out better than I expected it would, I had to re-do some rivets on the number 5 bow. I can see why I was quoted 385 for a shop to install.
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Well I did mine today, a little more work than I expected but not too bad. I started at 9 took a break from noon till 2 and done by 4. It came out better than I expected it would, I had to re-do some rivets on the number 5 bow. I can see why I was quoted 385 for a shop to install.
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