Post by Candyman on Oct 17, 2010 0:18:52 GMT -8
Hey their Everyone,
To me, I think one of the cooler looking Mods I have been wanting to do to my PT is a Power Sliding Ragtop. This is essentially much like a moonroof but instead of glass it is made of an ultra thick vinyl material much like a convertible top, and instead of just having an opening directly over your head to enjoy the sun, a Ragtop pretty much opens a good majority of the entire roof.
I haven't done one on a PT as of yet, but have done a few Volkswagen's, and a couple of Mini Trucks as well.
As far as the Top itself is concerned, the Webasto Hollandia 400 DeLuxe' roof will fit. Here is a Link to the Roof for a bit more info.
Webasto roof systems products: folding roof Hollandia 400 - www.open-air-feeling.de
The total cost for something like this including parts and labor should be somewhere around the range of $1900.00 - $2100.00 to install, should take 2-3 days to do the work, and will require a certain amount of maintenance and upkeep every year to keep everything properly adjusted, and lubricated as well as check the belts that open and close the roof and so forth. If you were to have someone do the Service on it then you would be looking somewhere around $60.00 - $75.00 or more depending on shop rates, and about an hours labor. Here is a PDF of how to perform the Service on the Webasto 400.
www.allbrit.de/downloads/BULLETINS/AeroTop2_Service.pdf
Size wise, the Wabasto 400 fabric size is 44 1/2” x 32 3/4” and opening is 24 1/2” x 25 1/8” in case you would like to lok around and see what else might be available, but to be honest, out of all the Ragtops I have ever heard of or seen on PT's, this is the only brand I have ever seen used, and never heard a single complaint on any issues, or leaks, or anything which in my book says quite a bit.
The install is pretty straight forward as a whole even though it is always nerve racking anytime you start cutting up a perfectly good car! :eek: I would however unless you are experience in paint and body, and have the necessary tools, equipment, and know how, I would leave this install up to a professional.
Anyways, as always, If you need any more info or anything, please let me know, and I am always more than happy to try to help wherever I can.
Go easy, and I'll catch ya later.
Candyman
To me, I think one of the cooler looking Mods I have been wanting to do to my PT is a Power Sliding Ragtop. This is essentially much like a moonroof but instead of glass it is made of an ultra thick vinyl material much like a convertible top, and instead of just having an opening directly over your head to enjoy the sun, a Ragtop pretty much opens a good majority of the entire roof.
I haven't done one on a PT as of yet, but have done a few Volkswagen's, and a couple of Mini Trucks as well.
As far as the Top itself is concerned, the Webasto Hollandia 400 DeLuxe' roof will fit. Here is a Link to the Roof for a bit more info.
Webasto roof systems products: folding roof Hollandia 400 - www.open-air-feeling.de
The total cost for something like this including parts and labor should be somewhere around the range of $1900.00 - $2100.00 to install, should take 2-3 days to do the work, and will require a certain amount of maintenance and upkeep every year to keep everything properly adjusted, and lubricated as well as check the belts that open and close the roof and so forth. If you were to have someone do the Service on it then you would be looking somewhere around $60.00 - $75.00 or more depending on shop rates, and about an hours labor. Here is a PDF of how to perform the Service on the Webasto 400.
www.allbrit.de/downloads/BULLETINS/AeroTop2_Service.pdf
Size wise, the Wabasto 400 fabric size is 44 1/2” x 32 3/4” and opening is 24 1/2” x 25 1/8” in case you would like to lok around and see what else might be available, but to be honest, out of all the Ragtops I have ever heard of or seen on PT's, this is the only brand I have ever seen used, and never heard a single complaint on any issues, or leaks, or anything which in my book says quite a bit.
The install is pretty straight forward as a whole even though it is always nerve racking anytime you start cutting up a perfectly good car! :eek: I would however unless you are experience in paint and body, and have the necessary tools, equipment, and know how, I would leave this install up to a professional.
Anyways, as always, If you need any more info or anything, please let me know, and I am always more than happy to try to help wherever I can.
Go easy, and I'll catch ya later.
Candyman
