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Postby Gangis » Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:37 am

Remember what my car looked like?
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After a grueling month dealing with a DIY convertible top install, I'm proud to present to you the fruits of my labors.

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Postby Netforcer » Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:43 am

wow, looks really good... it'll look better if you tint your windows
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Postby Gangis » Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:45 am

Netforcer wrote:wow, looks really good... it'll look better if you tint your windows


Definitely my plan. I have to replace the passenger side rear window first, though. Long story...
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Postby woa_its_j3ff » Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:59 am

tint windows, and get black intereior. .. personally I think it'd look great. but if you want to remain along the 'luxury' line,. dont get the black headlights/corners.
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Postby CamryOnBronze » Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:28 am

looking good bro! very nice!
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Postby LatinUSMC » Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:50 am

New dress??? i was expecting Side-skirts and lip kit.. :-? ..you mean a new Wig/Toupee...:lol:

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i honestly didnt think you could pull it off..judging by your other skeleton pics
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Postby ASG14 » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:15 am

Looks good man!
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Postby SleeperSolara » Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:51 am

Looks good man. 8)
Black looks better than tthat tan top.
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Postby hskrsolara » Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:40 am

great work! like stated above, the tint will really set it off...I would go with 20%, then throw on some black 18's w/ polished lips (and lower of course) and you are set!
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Postby Ruski » Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:57 am

Wow , very nice . Did yo udo a write up as well ??
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Postby Gangis » Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:10 pm

Thanks, everyone. Especially LatinUSMC for your vote of confidence. :D

I REALLY do want a tint, but I have a problem. Look here. During the installation of the new convertible top, I inadvertently gouged the rear passenger side window when moving the bottom support bar to staple the new top onto it. I went to Toyota and they said the window will need to be replaced. The window was factory shaded (it has a very slight tint) and obviously I can't afford that. Also... I dropped a couple of screws in there and couldn't find a way to open it up to retrieve the screws, so how the hell am I gonna install a new window? :/
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Postby Ruski » Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:13 pm

you remove the rear paneling and you can get to the window and the screws. the window is held on by glue and two clips , if i can remeber one is on the corner, towards the rear
Nvm that ^ our windows are diff , im sure yo ucan get to it be still removing the rear panels
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Postby Gangis » Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:17 pm

woa_its_j3ff wrote:tint windows, and get black intereior. .. personally I think it'd look great. but if you want to remain along the 'luxury' line,. dont get the black headlights/corners.


I don't think I'm gonna get a black interior. Too much work, plus I tend to prefer the ivory interior. :)

hsksolara wrote:great work! like stated above, the tint will really set it off...I would go with 20%, then throw on some black 18's w/ polished lips (and lower of course) and you are set!


I actually thought about getting a new set of wheels eventually. However I'm not sure if I should lower it. Let's just say I'm not that great at parking. :oops: Well, I'll keep considering it. First I have to find a job - this convertible top replacement was necessary and went straight to my credit card because it had started to rain inside my car, heh. I did save $1400 by doing it myself, however. Total cost of materials was $245, not counting the new electric stapler that my dad bought for me to use.
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Postby Gangis » Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:18 pm

Ruski wrote:you remove the rear paneling and you can get to the window and the screws. the window is held on by glue and two clips , if i can remeber one is on the corner, towards the rear
Nvm that ^ our windows are diff , im sure yo ucan get to it be still removing the rear panels


Any ideas on how to remove the paneling? I've never actually taken a body panel off a car before! :)
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Postby Ruski » Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:20 pm

yea .. Try this http://solaraguy.com/viewtopic.php?t=29372
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