Spyder Replacing 2g Convertible Frame

[xCombzyx302]

Hey Im new to the forum and was looking for some help. Im currently driving a 2g spyder and need help finding a how to for removing the frame of a convertable. I need to take out the whole roof frame. One bar going across the top of the car (right where your head is) has broken off of the bars running parralel to the car on both sides. The whole frame is pretty much junk and the fabric is torn and beat up from the previous owner. If you can link me a how to or post with help i would appriciate it much.

Ryan

 

[97gst_spyder]

Its a PITA.... Do you have a spare roof assy?

 

[Orange Car]

If you find a frame I would just have the fabric professionally installed; more work than it is worth to do it yourself.

 

[DSMK1NG]

just did mine i will make a youtube video to tell you how

 

[Komobabo]

just did mine i will make a youtube video to tell you how

Sorry to revive and old thread, did you ever make the video? I bought my 2g DSM a few weeks ago and my frame also need replacing.

 

[jinscho]

Sorry to revive and old thread, did you ever make the video? I bought my 2g DSM a few weeks ago and my frame also need replacing.

It's not as difficult as the people above make it out to be. Time consuming, yes. If you can handle a ratchet and screwdriver, the rest of it is fairly simple.

This is for a 3G.. but it's VERY similar to the 2G top removal https://www.club3g.com/forum/maintenance/187874-how-change-convertible-top-headliner.html

 

[Komobabo]

But where could I get a replacement frame? I contacted M&T and EZ-ON and both said they only sell the headliner and top sail only, not the frame itself.

 

[Doubleot]

Checkout Miller Import Parts, just bought a whole assembly from him and will be starting to install it today.

 

[DSM Dav]

Same Issue here, except I have a bar broken over the rear driver side window. Its a support bar that I believe broke because I usually manually drop the top from that side

 

[Komobabo]

Same Issue here, except I have a bar broken over the rear driver side window. Its a support bar that I believe broke because I usually manually drop the top from that side

So... I just went for broke and managed to get a very good quality top from a friend who changed all his mechanical stuff to a hardtop (I wanted that same route but no dice as all the ones I found were 420a and I have 4G63t) I got it and installed it by myself in 2.5 hours, it's not difficult but also not easy. If you don't got any experience, DO EVEN THINK about it. If you've got patience and a friend preferible you'll be able to locate the grand total of 8 screws holding the top onto the car...

 

[jinscho]

So... I just went for broke and managed to get a very good quality top from a friend who changed all his mechanical stuff to a hardtop (I wanted that same route but no dice as all the ones I found were 420a and I have 4G63t) I got it and installed it by myself in 2.5 hours, it's not difficult but also not easy. If you don't got any experience, DO EVEN THINK about it. If you've got patience and a friend preferible you'll be able to locate the grand total of 8 screws holding the top onto the car...

it’s a bit more involved than just “8 screws”, I put together a fairly comprehensive tech article a few months back: https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/convertible-top-replacement.528063/

 

[Komobabo]

it’s a bit more involved than just “8 screws”, I put together a fairly comprehensive tech article a few months back: https://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/convertible-top-replacement.528063/

Yes, well.... I replaced my entire roof. As the new frame has the liner and sail already in place and good condition (baring one of the small arms) so for me, it was removing the screws, platica pins and reversing for the new one. Of course I'm over simplifying....

 

[DSM Dav]

Sorry to revive and old thread, did you ever make the video? I bought my 2g DSM a few weeks ago and my frame also need replacing.

I need a revision also my friend

 

[Komobabo]

I need a revision also my friend

I ended up going for broke and just doing it myself as I went along and it's not that bad tbh. Not something I'm eager to do again, but definitely not the worst job I've ever done on my car. (A/c compressor replacement.... 8 hours )

 

[daughtersspyder]

This has all been very helpful. The previous owner took a bolt out of the frame rail assembly, and I had no luck in finding a replacement...just bought a couple of frame rails off eBay and am waiting for the parts to be shipped. Thank you everyone for sharing!

 

[CallmEjC27]

just did mine i will make a youtube video to tell you how

Hi, checking on this as well. Did you happen to make this video?

Many thanks!