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The Workshop => Appearance Related => Topic started by: Zonda_ on September 14, 2013, 17:12

Title: Hardtop fitting kit.
Post by: Zonda_ on September 14, 2013, 17:12
I've just discovered my car has one fitted   s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  only had it 2 years and never knew what it was! The only parts missing are the chrome brackets that replace the covers behind the rear window. I'm in 2 minds whether to buy some of the brackets, then a hardtop obviously, or sell the fitting kit? What is the kit worth?
Title: Re: Hardtop fitting kit.
Post by: StuC on September 14, 2013, 17:19
The brackets and fixings new will set you back about £80 new. I had the same thing when I got my banana. I already had a hardtop from the previous car though.
You could probably sell the trims and side brackets for £150-£200.
Title: Re: Hardtop fitting kit.
Post by: Zonda_ on September 14, 2013, 17:24
What trims do you mean? I'm unsure exactly what the kit comprises of?
Title: Re: Hardtop fitting kit.
Post by: StuC on September 14, 2013, 17:56
(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i444/scrappycoco4/driveplay08sept2012002.jpg)

The interior trim panels are where those side bracket are sticking up through on your car.

I can sort you out a cheaper/same quality hardtop demist cable. That'll save you a tenner!  s;-) ;-) s;-)
Title: Re: Hardtop fitting kit.
Post by: Zonda_ on September 14, 2013, 18:10
Hardtop demist cable is already there.
Title: Re: Hardtop fitting kit.
Post by: AndrewMason on September 14, 2013, 18:25
If want to be really fussy, then there some little vinyl fabric covers that go over the 2 off metal uprights/B-post clamp points. I discovered these plus the trim bits in a little bag in the tool bag with the jack etc.
Title: Re: Hardtop fitting kit.
Post by: Zonda_ on September 14, 2013, 18:28
Yep, the vinyl covers are in situ too! Everything except the chrome parts.
Title: Re: Hardtop fitting kit.
Post by: StuC on September 15, 2013, 11:11
Have you got space to store a hardtop for the summer?
Title: Re: Hardtop fitting kit.
Post by: Zonda_ on September 15, 2013, 12:39
No.
Title: Re: Hardtop fitting kit.
Post by: StuC on September 15, 2013, 15:00
2 options as I see it then.

1. Sell what you have as an incomplete set.
2. Buy the extra parts and make the kit more sellable.

Just my musings though!  s8) 8) s8)