S2000 - Roof Replacement - DIY?

[StefanVXR8]

Hey guys,

A friend of mine has an S2000 and needs to replace the roof. He's been quoted $2,850AUD (circa 1,400 GBP) here in Perth, WA where we live.

The roof on it's own is a about 600 pounds.

Question is, would you attempt to DIY it or not? Looked at a couple of videos online and it does seem relatively complex but not totally out of scope.

Any experience, recommendations or potential gotcha's if doing it yourself?

Stef

[Jaska]

First of all ouch, I think dealerships do a fitted roof for ~£1,000, but theres a few well known third party companies [i.e. they fabricate their own roof completely out of non-Honda supplied material] that charge as low as £300 fitted...

If he's not bothered about it being Honda-supplied, maybe have a look in your neighbourhood for a similar third party upholstery company?

S2Ki is the place to go for DYI info though, bound to be plenty on there who have done similar. Only thing I know for sure is that you loop extra material around certain sections that are known to rip/wear easily [the bars above your head, and the sections at the base of the side windows] to more future-proof your roof.

[R1 Indy]

Ouch, I paid £280 fitted for a new roof, including fitting a glass screen.

Jack Smith Who is in South Wales. who did a great job for the price.


However May be a "little" far for you to travel!

I wouldn't like to try this DIY, all looked rather complex!

[StefanVXR8]

Haha, yeah, bit of a hike! That was an amazing price.

Thanks for the replies. I think he's decided DIY is out of the question.

Stef

[Bibbs]

Just seen this. I did my old S2000.

Swapped out the plastic roof (when the window split) to a glass one.

Did this after the engine swap (when the first engine went pop).

Was a 3/4 hour job. Would have been easier, but i had a 4 point cage in it that made life hard work.

[StefanVXR8]

Hey Bibbs!

Must have a catchup soon, been a while!

My mate unfortunately had his car broken in to somewhere in the Northern Suburbs recently whilst football coaching.

Fortunately they slashed the roof to get in so he's getting a new one with a glass window under his insurance, at the expense of a stolen iPhone and sunglasses!

Stef

[Bibbs]

StefanVXR8 said:

Hey Bibbs!

Must have a catchup soon, been a while!

My mate unfortunately had his car broken in to somewhere in the Northern Suburbs recently whilst football coaching.

Fortunately they slashed the roof to get in so he's getting a new one with a glass window under his insurance, at the expense of a stolen iPhone and sunglasses!

Stef

Well, that's good/bad news.

Dero up for a beer soon.