And the honda s2000 was definitely made for fun.
Replacement of elastic bands on roof of honda s2000.
This is a factory original two piece style that has been design with deck seams and overlapping quarter panels just like the original 2002 through 2009 honda s2000.
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It happened to mine around the 10 year mark and the culprit in my case were worn out elastic straps.
The following is a complete walk through.
The honda s2000 soft top replacement is available in black or blue twill grain vinyl from haartz the same factory provider of the original honda top.
When the oem elastic straps wear out the top does not retract correctly jamming the top material between the support bars.
There were two options for him at this point buy a honda oem replacement for 800 or so or get a robbins replacement top with a glass rear window for a lot less.
2002 2009 honda s2000 convertible top 2 piece factory original style stayfast cloth glass window.
Join the new conversation about replacing your convertible top with a robbins top right here in the s2ki forum.
Remove roof switch and vent panels.
Made with original style die cut plastic retainers includes 2 new replacement elastic straps between 2 3 bows.
This not only prevents complete lowering of the top but some customers have reported it caused the top to tear.
Have you noticed the latches of your soft top have started to rub against the top.
All the seams are heat sealed.
Now my top lowers itself all the way and the latches are no longer applying stress to the top.
Plus it s a honda so it has all sorts of un sports car characteristics like atomic clock level reliability and an interior in which actual normal.
Remove the rubber stripping around the trim.
As your honda s2k gets older the top can start wearing out.
Weatherstrip center pillar outer part number.
With a thoroughly stuck chassis a high revving engine powerful brakes and slick styling this car is ready for the weekend whenever you are.
Close the top halfway so you can have better access to the nuts.
Thankfully modifry makes a replacement that fits over the existing straps.
I offered to do the install at a discounted price since this was going to help me out as well.