Buying Spyder Top

[DearestNameless]

I'm looking to replace my top and I was wondering what kit I should buy. I think both kits are about the same but the CTG comes with glue, staples, and instructions over the eBay top. But it is also like $85 more after shiping. I can get glue and staples much cheaper but then again are the tops different. They both say Haartz Stayfast. If anyone has any input on these tops or maybe some other I should check out please let me know. I plan on using the guide below and maybe the one (if included) with the top. Thanks.

Eclipse Spyder Convertible Top KIT 1995 95 96 97 98 99 | eBay

1996-99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Convertible Tops and Convertible Top Parts

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-exterior-interior/265914-spyder-top-install.html

 

[DearestNameless]

I'm hoping to order it ASAP so any input would help.

 

[zedicus]

yeeesh, look in your yellowpages for upholstery. i bet you can find a local place to do a custom top and install it for half of that kit.

 

[805DSM]

yeeesh, look in your yellowpages for upholstery. i bet you can find a local place to do a custom top and install it for half of that kit.

That idea is Easily over 1grand

 

[zedicus]

should not be. the places here make that kit look way overpriced and they will make the top and install it.

 

[DearestNameless]

should not be. the places here make that kit look way overpriced and they will make the top and install it.

The few I called were all 1.2-1.5k. So I don't think this is the route to go.

 

[S Bizzy]

What kit did you end up going with and how did it turn out? I am in your same position right now.

 

[Love4boost]

I got my top on ebay as well, fit and looked great, but they didnt come with the rubber seals on the sides so mine still leaks

 

[97gst_spyder]

The top will last longer than the seals. As per Mitsu in the Tampa area. Seals will start going out about 2-4 years after install, the top can last from 5-20 years.

My seals are shot but the original top is fine after 15 years.

The best tops to buy on ebay are the Stayfast, and have the chalk lines on it for install. They are around $450-$500.