FYI........great tops!
>From: ROVER827@aol.com
>To: tr8@mercury.lcs.mit.edu
>Subject: [Wedge] Xlnt Source for Convertible Tops
>Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 17:48:14 EST
>
>wedgies:
>
>There was some recent discussions about convertible tops -- who makes the
>best, etc.
>
>I've been in the somewhat unique position of having put on three in the
>last
>year for my various cars.
>
>Today I installed a canvas top from AA best (http://aabestco.com/). The
>cost
>was $339.
>
>This is far and away the best top yet. It fits the car like a glove. Not
>only
>that but the black Canvas really gives the TR a richer, more Mercedes like
>look. The plastic windows are the thickest I've ever seen. Going down the
>road,
>there are no air leaks. The windows seal perfectly against the top.
>
>Last year, I put on a Mohair top from Rimmers for around $350. It didn't
>fit well and I struggled mightily to get it to look good. I still can't get
>the
>waviness out of the back window, and probably never will.
>
>Also, last year, I tried a Robbins top from British Parts Northwest for
>around $280.
>This top is a piece junk. It doesn't fit. I'm never buying another Robbins
>top.
>
>The way I see it, the AA Best Canvas top is the best buy and the best fit.
>
>That's my two cents worth.
>
>Richard Truett
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