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I was originally looking at a 10AE, but an S5 verty popped up in my radar. Thing is mint, 100K on body and motor and has a brand new back part of the roof.
Question - if the whole top was replaced, can one make a vert completely leak-free?
I ask as I live in Vancouver, Canada, which is similar in weather to Seattle = alot of not-so-heavy rain, rarely snows. I'm thinking of this as a DD.
Anyone with verts as a DD who don't live in Miami or LA?
I'd love to have a 10AE, but my heart will always be with the S5 series. Plus, being a vert, I can potentially become monogamous
Question - if the whole top was replaced, can one make a vert completely leak-free?
I ask as I live in Vancouver, Canada, which is similar in weather to Seattle = alot of not-so-heavy rain, rarely snows. I'm thinking of this as a DD.
Anyone with verts as a DD who don't live in Miami or LA?
I'd love to have a 10AE, but my heart will always be with the S5 series. Plus, being a vert, I can potentially become monogamous
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Yes you can make it leak proof. I replaced the top, all the rubber and it was actually worse than before I spent the money. Had to make minor (pain staking) adjustments to glass and doors. It was all trial and error.
Good luck with yours.
Good luck with yours.
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so its not the roof itself, but the seals/seal to glass rather that makes verts "leaky".
I know a guy who drives his S2000 24/7....literally, even in snow. I'm aiming to do the same with this 7 if I get it. I can't let this one get away without a fight. being that it's black, shades of Miami Vice comes to mind.....minus the Ferrari Daytona...lol.
Anyone fooled around with making a hardtop for verts?
I know a guy who drives his S2000 24/7....literally, even in snow. I'm aiming to do the same with this 7 if I get it. I can't let this one get away without a fight. being that it's black, shades of Miami Vice comes to mind.....minus the Ferrari Daytona...lol.
Anyone fooled around with making a hardtop for verts?
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uuum... ive got a 90 S5 with 111k miles. original top doesnt leak a bit. ive never replaced the top or any ruber. although i am considering geting a new top it just isnt pretty to look at i want it to be new. my point is that it doesnt leak for me.
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The only leaking problem I've ever had
Is when the water "gutters" along the A-pillars (especially at the top) aren't positioned right or are damaged. Easy fix (usually just a bit of re-alignment) and no leaking since.
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