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PostPosted: Thu May 23, 2013 12:54 am    Post subject: Aftermarket Ragtop Reply with quote

I located a good looking repop ragtop from a company in Brazil. Does anyone have first hand experience with this top?

http://www.ragtop.com.br/

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PostPosted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A friend is running this on his Mk2 Jetta Coupe, it has taken some work and lots of retensioning but hes got it installed to his liking, he only has issues in a major downpour with it leaking a bit.
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PostPosted: Fri May 24, 2013 5:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have one of the original britax kits in my 63.It was in the car when I bought it.I am in want of the vinyl parts now but I want the rag part in hartz cloth either black or tan. As far as the kit goes,it is really as close to original looking as you can get when closed.It is nicely finished on the inside too.Mine does not have the deflector.It slides easy and the handle locks it into position so if you for some reason only want it opened half way you can lock it there.The only leaking I have ever had was at driving speed in a real heavy rain. Not enough to worry about as it very seldom sees rain.I did contact these guys and they were quick with a reply to my questions as to my want.I have pics of it in my gallery.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ffastr6 did you ever purchase a top from these guys? Looks to be better quality than streetbeats. I'm curious now.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Curious as well... any idea what this costs? I'm assuming they'll sell you everything to install it into a hardtop car, correct?
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Since we're talking sunroofs here, although aftermarket I wanted to ask if anyone had an opinion of what should be a fair price for an original ragtop clip. I use to see them in the 7 to 800 dollar range. Would you pay 1500 for a complete one without rust. To me it seems high but there aren't many opportunities to purchase one in my region. That site in the link doesn't give prices. Does anyone know what these are going for?
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm going to try and get a hold of them next week, I'll post up the info that I get.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 7:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'm going to try and get a hold of them next week, I'll post up the info that I get.


I submitted a contact us form on their site, hopefully they can do english... I'll post if I get a reply
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I always thought the old Britax sunroofs were a pretty good product and I was sorry to see they went out of business. This company says that these are the Britax reproduced, and they look like the Britax, never had one personally.
Ive seen the Britax on bugs, they are decent.
No comparison to the other aftermarket ones; Streetbeat.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 1:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I asked this using the contact email form on their site:
I have a 1967 beetle hardtop. How much does the kit cost in US Dollars? Does it include everything to install a ragtop into a car that does not have one? thank you.

My response was this:

Helo
Price 899.00 for complete kit and 99.00 for ship
Paypal add4%. Ok
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So you're looking at a grand but that's all I know.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 1:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

...I was not expecting $1000usd Confused Sad
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 1:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Doesn't seem unreasonable if the quality is good. problem is, what are you going to do if it shows up and is crap? I wouldn't touch it without domestic support.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any body I have talked to over the years always say an original is the best, aftermarket kits suck.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 1:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

$1,000 is scary even with Paypal buyers protection.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 2:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

someone should figure out how to fit a new one, find a way to bend the frame to the VW contour Smile

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 2:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.sunroofsource.com/vw-beetle-1953-1976-type-1-2-fold-sliding-ragtop/
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think thats the new model of the streetbeats, the fiberglass insert can be installed from underneath for a better look.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:59 am    Post subject: Re: Aftermarket Ragtop Reply with quote

I just took a chance and ordered a kit from them fingers crossed it makes it in 1 piece from Brazil all the way up to Nw Washington
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:03 am    Post subject: Re: Aftermarket Ragtop Reply with quote

Subbed. Curious to see how this plays out, someone had to take the risk!
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:20 am    Post subject: Re: Aftermarket Ragtop Reply with quote

I’m subscribed
Really would like to see how this goes
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