3/9/2024 0 Comments Mr2 spyder hardtop with scoop![]() ![]() The are instructions to use spray contact cement (for the flaps on the sides that are covered by weather seals) and double sided tape (for the head liner) any recommendation on brand and where to buy?ģ. Should I put the front on first then attach the rear?Ģ. As I am ready to install the front corners, I am pulling as hard as I can but I cant put the front two corners over the frame (this despite having the frame folded - ergo there is supposed to be slack). How do you get the front to fit on the frame?! Instructions in the included manual generally have you installing the cover back to front. Also - advise on how to wrap the rear quarter panel flap (the hidden stuff with all the velcro) onto the frame? The most obvious thing to do is marry up the long velcro on it with the pillar 4 velcro - the only issue I have is, where do all the other velcro squares on the flap go? I don't see any other velcro to attach it to.Īpologies for posting the questions first - but I thought I'd present a complete thread to show how I've done the installation (with the community's help of course ).ġ. Any advice on how to clip on the headliner on pillar 2 (2nd pillar/frame from the front)? Can I just wedge the channel open and hammer it closed?ĥ. ![]() There is some black/tar/gooey/weatherstrip gunk that seems to have been used as an adhesive - do I need to replace the stuff? Some got either wiped off or came off with the old top, if I need to replace the gunk, what's it called and where can I buy it? For reference, if you've replaced the door window mechanism on a Toyota - it looks similar to the black stuff that keeps the plastic barrier in place (plastic cover that is sandwiched between the metal door and the inside trim/door panel.Ĥ. The are instructions to use spray contact cement (for the flaps on the sides that are covered by weather seals) and double-sided tape (for the headliner) any recommendations on the brand and where to buy them?ģ. Should I put the front on first and then attach the rear?Ģ. As I am ready to install the front corners, I am pulling as hard as I can but I can't put the front two corners over the frame (this despite having the frame folded - ergo there is supposed to be slack). I don't want to say it's better - I am just hoping it will not leak the first time I put it through a car wash (this going to be my leak test - unless anyone else has a better idea).ġ. It's supposed to be made of black stay-fast cloth - it definitely feels more cloth-like than the original - which feels more plasticky than cloth-like. In return, I will post my step-by-step experience in removing the soft top with pictures!įor reference - I have an '01 Spyder and I bought an ezon soft top off eBay. If they're reading this thread, I am hoping they could answer a few questions for me. ![]() I've been told there have been a few who have but did not see any of their posts that related to their actual experience. MSRP is tentatively $5-7000 USD to keep supply low.I tried searching the site but I have not come across a thread with actual instructions to replace/install an MR2 Spyder soft top. There is a possibility this item may never go into production. Rear decklid folds open to allow for storage in old soft top area (proposed).Rear buttresses will be removable to allow the trunklid to open.Flying buttress design allows smooth airflow despite the pantera roofline.Resuses the seals and rear glass from the soft top to allow rear defrost.Designed to be a targa top, will attempt to make it split in half to be storable.This will go towards final purchase price if desired, but does not guarantee that this item will go into production. The preorder cost of $50 is used to as a serious show of support and interest in the item. ![]() The duckbill, wing, hood vents, and eyelids are optional to getting access to this part. Tentatively, this hard top will only be available to customers who have ordered at least the front bumper, side skirts, rear spats and diffuser. ![]()
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