What do you need to know about Robbins convertible tops?
Our experience in the design, improvement, development, and manufacturing of convertible tops, glass and plastic windows, tonneau covers and related products is unmatched in the industry. Robbins takes great pride in its ability to produce exacting patterns.
How long has Robbins auto top been in business?
SINCE 1943 Robbins Auto Top has been a leading automotive aftermarket manufacturer. Our experience in the design, improvement, development, and manufacturing of convertible tops, glass and plastic windows, tonneau covers and related products is unmatched in the industry. Robbins takes great pride in its ability to produce exacting patterns.
What should I do if I need a new top for my convertible?
If your convertible needs a new top, you can do one of three things: (1) pay a shop up to $1,500 to install a top; (2) use the sagging old top as a pattern to try to make a new one and pray; (3) go the smart way and get a ready-cut kit to install yourself.
Is it bad to lower convertible top with plastic window?
For those that don’t know, it’s very bad to raise and lower the convertible top with a plastic rear window when it’s cold outside (below 50 ° F or so). The plastic gets very brittle and will crack right in half. That’s pretty much what happened with this owner.
What to know before installing a convertible top?
Different manuals and manufactdurers use different names for similar parts. We recommend obtaining as much information as possible before attempting this job.
What kind of top does a Cabrio convertible use?
This is the original topping for Porsche Boxster and Cabrio convertible tops. 59 inches (150 cm) wide, made in Germany. British Bison Vinyl is the most popular British roadster convertible top material.
For those that don’t know, it’s very bad to raise and lower the convertible top with a plastic rear window when it’s cold outside (below 50 ° F or so). The plastic gets very brittle and will crack right in half. That’s pretty much what happened with this owner.
Can a convertible top be installed on a Honda S2000?
>>Join the conversation about removing and installing a convertible top for your S2000 right here in the forum. Remove the plastic plugs that hold the rear tray in and parts of the rear roll bar trim.