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Vitara SWB Replacement Soft Top Options ... ???

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Vitara SWB Replacement Soft Top Options ... ???

Post by RoldIT »

Guys,

Before I go and blow $500-$600 on a new soft top for the missus' new fun mobile (92 Vit SWB), what are my options for replacing the already trashed one?

Should I buy local made and if so do you have any brand names and/or suppliers I can contact, preferrably in Melb?

Are the ebay import jobbies good quality and/or worth the wait and money?

Google has not been my friend today as I have not found much info in Aus on prices or availablity ... :cry:

Any and all help appreciated ... :armsup:
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Post by lay80n »

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Try emailing Maria and see if she can help you. From what the people involved with this buy seem to think she did a pretty good job on their orders.

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Post by RoldIT »

Thanks dude, I've sent Maria an e-mail but I have a feeling they only make these for Sierras, I can't see any reference to Vit's in that thread.

Any other idea's anyone?

I'd really would hate to have to import one to save money as at this stage, aussie-made prices are a joke (not including Maria's prices of course)
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Post by unfinished »

i'm looking for the same
cheapest i have found is aus made and local for $525
the ebay ones are aus made i think and come in 2 varieties
one that last 5yrs and the other 10 yrs
the one i have at the moment is a bestop and its trashed
i have found on amazon.com they have them from us$200 and i can't imagine shipping would be over $100
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Post by RoldIT »

unfinished wrote:i'm looking for the same
cheapest i have found is aus made and local for $525
the ebay ones are aus made i think and come in 2 varieties
one that last 5yrs and the other 10 yrs
the one i have at the moment is a bestop and its trashed
i have found on amazon.com they have them from us$200 and i can't imagine shipping would be over $100
How have you found the bestop branded ones? How long did it last, etc?

I am currently waiting on shipping costs from a mob in the US for a Bestop Replace-a-top.
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Post by SiKiD_01 »

numerous sierra's up here have the fast back style soft top like i have on my vitara.

no good if you still want to cart people around in the back, but if its only a 2 seater, then it shouldn't be too much problem. of course, storage will be a little less in the back, but i have had no problems.

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and i think maria is looking at making soft tops for vitara's like she has done the sierras.
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Post by bazooked »

buggy time............
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Post by RoldIT »

Cheers.

I've already received an e-mail from Maria, she was already looking into Vit tops before I contacted her but at this stage, she is not sure when they will be available and the one I need to replace is fairly urgent.

Although I don't mind the fastback option, it's the missus car and she wants a full soft top so in this case, what she says, goes ... :D
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Post by offroad_always »

just before i bought mine the previous owner put on a bestop replace - a - top and it has been fine he said he payed about $500 for it.
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Post by RoldIT »

Yeah, I've been hearing a few good thing about the Bestops.

Just need the US mob to e-mail me a shipping price and we're ready to roll I think.
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Post by Maria »

I should probably shouldn't be doing this but we are here to help each other. I know of two places that sale soft tops in QLD, Brisbane.

DALEY'S 07 3717 3900

NOLAN: www.nolans.com.au 07 3808 1888 not sure if they do Suzuki

And I do not know if they are made in Australia.

I know one day I will have all the soft tops for the different Suzuki but is going to take me time as I need to borrow the car to make the temple.

Hope this helps. Good luck!
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Post by RoldIT »

Thanks Maria, I appreciate your help. :armsup:

Once you have a full line of product available, you definately have my future business.
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Post by unfinished »

my bestop branded one is very trashed
not sure how old it is but all the stitching breaks with the slightest bit of pressure and the vinyl is cracked i'd rather a canvas top over a vinyl top anyday
a place in sydney imports bestops but want over $600 for them so i'll prob just get the local made one as i need one asap
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Post by RoldIT »

Thanks for everyone's help.

I've ordered a Bestop Replace-a-top from the US @ ~AU$420 inc shipping.


http://www.jeep4x4center.com/bestop/rep ... -51362.htm
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