For the days when you don't want to be totally exposed. Get help here for the top.
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Installing your Top pad
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Briano1234 »
Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:20 pm
Installing a top pad kit.
You have received your top pad kit, but there are no instructions.
You kit should be 4 parts.
Under layment
Matting...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:39 pm
Top strap lengths....
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Eralov »
Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:52 pm
I bought a 1980 rabbit Convertible l that the previous owner had cut the top off, along with the straps and cables. Is there any information on the...
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Last post by Eralov
Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:12 pm
Top Boot Strap upgrade.
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Briano1234 »
Mon Oct 17, 2016 4:13 pm
Today, while I was driving topless down the interstate @ 80mph.... The Straps that hold the boot cover on to the parcel shelf cam loose.
I had...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Oct 17, 2016 4:13 pm
New (to Me) Roof
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MrPapageorgio »
Thu Jul 21, 2016 7:15 am
Bought a complete roof, frame and all... One new rear cable later and.....
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Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:24 pm
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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:50 am
New Rear Cable I endorse.
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Briano1234 »
Mon Jun 10, 2013 4:25 pm
As of late I have had 1 report, and one first person encounter of this cable.
It wasn't pretty. The cable was too long. When you took all the slack...
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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:52 am
Cheaper Rear Cable.
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Briano1234 »
Sun Jun 19, 2016 12:13 pm
During my Current Top replacement I just snapped my rear cable, Dang it. The price jump from 50 to 70 dollars for my preferred cable was too much.
I...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:09 am
Creating your own Side Cables
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Briano1234 »
Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:43 am
Go to the Hardware store and buy the following:
8 foot 1/16 SS or Galvanized Steel Cable.
8 foot 1/16 ID UV resistant Vinyl or Silicone tubing.
4...
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:46 am
Top not closing all the way.
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jbdrumr »
Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:15 pm
So I'm having an issue with the top not closing all the way. I've looked around for ways to adjust everything and still I'm still not able to get it...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:30 am
Rain Gutters for your top.
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Briano1234 »
Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:57 pm
Here is a repeat of how to make a set of rain gutters for your car.
I can't find my original.... So any way here it goes.
These aren't a issue if...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:57 pm
Wind Noise and your top.
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Briano1234 »
Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:41 am
If your top is giving you wind noise when it is closed at speed, there is a fix. The issue is that if your top's leading edge isn't laying flat to...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:41 am
Found an upgrade for foam padding
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Briano1234 »
Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:54 pm
Today I stumbled on a 1 inch foam, that is called BOAT FOAM.
it was 48X72 inches which is the general width that you need.
It is supposedly more UV...
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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:54 pm
That pesky rear cable.
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Briano1234 »
Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:47 pm
Over the last few tops, I have found that the rear cable that I endorse is a tad longer than needed and you can't get it tight enough.
I have had to...
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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:47 pm
A sad top story
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Briano1234 »
Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:26 pm
Tale of a sad little top.
Here is the top as I saw it.
The top is latched, yep it is sitting about 1/2 inch from locked down....
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Last post by 84Vert
Mon Aug 03, 2015 1:15 pm
Cloth Top Rear Cable Lubricant.
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Briano1234 »
Wed May 13, 2015 10:48 pm
A hint for you because I occasionally am a nice guy.
Don't use any type of petroleum Lubricant on a Cloth top or cable, leave that for the vinyl...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed May 13, 2015 10:48 pm
Not all Frames are the Same.
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Briano1234 »
Sun May 10, 2015 8:51 am
I suspect that the earlier frames 79-84.5 have a different Side cable connection.
Where as the newer style of frame front attachment point is:...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sun May 10, 2015 8:51 am
Installing your Rear Window.
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Briano1234 »
Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:43 pm
Replacing your rear window in a Cabriolet top.
Tools
Tape Measure
Mason Twine
2 flat blade screwdrivers.
Small flat blade (jewelers)
Diagonal...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:43 pm
top struts
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jimmy3fingers »
Thu May 29, 2014 4:56 pm
89 cabby has no struts at all, so i'm lost on ordering parts and what size and how they fit. How many are needed and what size ? I see briano posted...
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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:49 am
Convertible top fitment
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Mikeb52 »
Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:56 pm
Hi all, glad to be a member.
I have an 88 cabby and a 90 Corrado G60 to keep me busy.
I just replaced the top on the cabby after following Briano...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Jan 05, 2014 8:48 pm
Best Site For Replacement Top
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weeees5 »
Sat Aug 10, 2013 1:08 am
I have been looking at web sites for a replacement top, but want to know if anyone knows of a good reliable site to order from? I am looking for a...
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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:33 am
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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Jul 14, 2013 4:13 pm
Seal at the windshield
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weeees5 »
Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:05 am
I'm trying to find out where and how much a replacement seal is, where the roof meets the windshield. I'm about to buy a 1987 rabbit cabriolet and he...
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Fri Jul 12, 2013 3:51 pm
Installing your headliner
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Briano1234 »
Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:22 pm
Installing a Cabriolet Headliner.
To remove the head liner there are a few things that you need to know up front.
DO NOT CUT ANYTHING LOOSE.
Most of...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:22 pm
Rear Window Help needed!
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kieferwabbit »
Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:43 am
Hi guys,
I just installed a new top on my 1980, but I did not have the benefit of removing the old one to tell me how everything should look. The...
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Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:24 pm
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Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:25 pm
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Last post by cabbygal
Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:08 pm
using top as a vent
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bfrey003 »
Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:21 am
I was just curious if anyone else uses the convertible top as a air scoop vent. I found that if i pull down the driver latch but keep the j-hook in...
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Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:15 am
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Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:10 pm
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Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:57 pm
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:58 pm
Top padding measurements
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Briano1234 »
Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:49 pm
Well I ordered a new padding kit for a top I am replacing for tears.
Since it is a day or 2 prior to getting the top I decided to
lay it out and...
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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:49 pm
rear top cable problem
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eric4321 »
Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:38 pm
Ok so I decided to replace the top on my 93. I have read the write ups and all was going well until now. I am having trouble geting the rear of the...
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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:52 am
Another Drippy Knee Fix
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Briano1234 »
Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:20 pm
I have found one last place for the Drippy Knee.
It was so Obvious that I didn't catch it until now.
Lets start at the basic.
Step 1
Is your Rain...
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Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:20 pm
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Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:48 pm
Oiling your Hinge Points
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Briano1234 »
Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:47 am
If you ask yourself how long has it been since I last oiled my tops hinge points,
then it has been too long, Just another friendly reminder....
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:47 am
Where is my top Leaking?
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Briano1234 »
Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:40 am
Where is my Car and Top Leaking from?
Here are a few of the areas that I have found where the water leaks most occur
Water in your car or drippy...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:40 am
Check your Nuts.
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Briano1234 »
Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:38 am
I hate to have you all do this, but if you have ordered a new rear cable from Cabrioworld or TMI, then you need to check your nuts.
It seems like...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:38 am
Replacement Top Struts
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Briano1234 »
Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:36 am
Ran across this on the tex.
So I ordered a set.
Cheaper replacement struts for your top,
strut - 9416K337 110lb force required
eyelet - 9416K84...
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Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:36 am
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Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:33 am
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