[Flying56eagle]

Installed the sliding ragtop on Sun, (I will say I got the ideal from seeing it on a members 4 door ride on here, so yes I copied some one, and glad I did) It's a 35"X35" sliding ragtop from streetbeat, $368.00 labor was quoted around $400-$600 Did it myself..

Before you start do have only one..

Then read all the directions before you start
Make your template and MAKE SURE IT IS SQUARE..
Place the template on the inside first and then on the roof CENTER IT And then adjust front to rear as needed, Then tape it down and mark it.

Place the frame on top to make sure it is were you want and NEED it

Then remove your head liner if needed, IN NEWER MODLES I WOULD BECAUSE OF CURTANT SIDE AIRBAGS.

Make sure you unplug all wires

Cover the interior to protect it

And This is VERY IMPORTANT, SIT DOWN CHECK YOUR SELF MAKE SURE THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT AND HAVE ONE MORE

Drill your pilot holes, I used a magnet to help grab the savings

Cut your lines out, and also have someone help at the last cuts to hold top up while cutting

Make sure you check your cut line...

And Finish your cuts

Use a fine file to clean all the edges and your corners

Place your frame back on to make sure it fits , DO NOT FORCE IT. Mark your holes and pre drill them, remove frame and enlarge holes as
needed, use 1/4 bead of really good silicone sealant, And bolt it down checking your work as you go.
Replace your headliner and when you TRIM it MAKE SURE YOU GIVE YOUR SELF 3" OF PLAY for the pinch molding, And be careful of any wires.

All in all it took around 6 to 7 total hours, for someone that has never done this before, not to bad.. and it wasn't to hard to do.. Just Make sure it is what you want..

The interior headliner was tough because the fabric has a fiberglass backing, glued to a 1/8" sheet formed fiberglass panel, so I will have to steam the fabric to take out the creases.

Still have some cleaning and touch up, and need to steam out the creases on the headliner, and will post some pics when all is done and cleaned..

 

[hypnoticracing]

wow deifantely unique.. looks like you took your time and di it right though

 

[1sloho]

wow man. great job. takes some balls to cut a huge hole in ur roof!!

 

[Hitaway]

Looks good, that had to take some guts to cut into your car. I bet the beer helped, lol.

 

[Yocrew]

Wow, first really big move on a new coupe. That's something you can't take back. You have a rep from me sir, and I never give them out.[thumb]

 

[GrndZero]

Not only is that a great idea and looks like it was done very well. You have one awesome garage!

 

[puppetman]

thats very impressive! i like it alot! and you did it with beer!

 

[Rafal]

meen if I would try do to something like that I would have a convertible, nice JOB very clean to

 

[fhh02a]

as they say...no guts, no glory....

well sir you have guts and glory...... cause there is no way in hell that I would do that

 

[slipster17]

awesome Ron, simply awesome. Can't wait to see this at one of the meets over the summer.

To be entirely honest, when you talked about doing this at Tunerwars, I didn't think you would actually follow through with it! lol.

 

[FociZX4ST]

Nice job...need pic of the whole car please!

 

[SVTflyer03]

NICE work man. That is fo sho reall cool. Talk about a sun roof. Awesome.

 

[stilix]

dam man you got balls doing that but it came out really good

 

[Flying56eagle]

Wow, first really big move on a new coupe. That's something you can't take back. You have a rep from me sir, and I never give them out.[thumb]

Thank you, [headbang]

Not only is that a great idea and looks like it was done very well. You have one awesome garage!

Thanks but it does need to be cleaned.[slap]

thats very impressive! i like it alot! and you did it with beer!

Helped ease the pain[confused][cheers]

as they say...no guts, no glory....[woot] Your right

well sir you have guts and glory...... cause there is no way in hell that I would do that

[limp][hatchet]

awesome Ron, simply awesome. Can't wait to see this at one of the meets over the summer. see you at sonic in morgantown, hope to have the tilt hood done by then..

see you at sonic in morgantown, hope to have the tilt hood
To be entirely honest, when you talked about doing this at Tunerwars, I didn't think you would actually follow through with it! lol.

Nice job...need pic of the whole car please!

check my gallery,

dam man you got balls doing that but it came out really good

Thank you guys for the comments..

 

[Flying56eagle]

It is raining light today, and so far no leaks, siting or driving [woot]

 

[captcurt_18]

That hole is huge! I'm jealous! I would consider doing it to my ride, but in montana I only have like two months of summer, then ten of winter, so I would be cold a lot haha

 

[zinsavage123]

wow most people wouldnt have the balls to tempt that [cheers] to you brother.

 

[jmiller_1974]

Nice to see Jo's(ImCuteIThink) car has inspired You. Looks great! This would make only 2 Foci I have seen with a ragtop.

 

[warneej]

That is AMAZING. As a resident "stop thinking about it and just effing do it" guru I commend you for taking this giant leap and not doing a shitty half-ass job but a proper one including a write-up! Looks great too! If both my fo's didn't have sun roofs I'd consider this as well.
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[Master-Baits]

That color combo is sexy! must be great rolling around like that