Anyone replaced their top themselves?

[lotus_exile]

I am replacing mine. Any tips would be greatly appreciated, especially in regards to the wires (fixing points and path) Thanks

quote="lotusgirlmarie"]Yep.... Unfortunately I've replaced mine twice due to an arse who knifed my top afew months back.[/quote]

[lotus_exile]

Yep.... Unfortunately I've replaced mine twice due to an arse who knifed my top afew months back.

Can you tell me the route for feeding the tension wires? The exisiting wires are broken at the crimp and have been tucked back inside. My existing hood is shot and will have to be replaced! I believe that the wires are fed through the hood fabric, but I am not sure where to enter and exit. Also any tips on ensuring that the tension is correct, adhesives etc would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

John

[mikesimmo]

Yep.... Unfortunately I've replaced mine twice due to an arse who knifed my top afew months back.

Hi, i have just bought an Elan with very leaky/poor roof and worn door & falling pillar seals.
I notice on your posting you were unlucky and have replaced your roof a couple of times.
Could you recommend or point me in the direction of a supplier for a roof and seals please.
Regards
mikesimmo

[Rose Royce]

Yep.... Unfortunately I've replaced mine twice due to an arse who knifed my top afew months back.

I need to replace my top. I have been looking at the tops on the Cabrio World site. Does anyone have any experience with this company's products...any advice would be welcome. Fitting is another thing, but I'll have to worry about that when the time comes. I read the notes from Kev about removal and fitting of the hood canopy, and it looks very complicated.