88 RT4WD Ragtop build
AndrewEF5
Band Wagon
Hey all! I made a build thread over a year ago when I got my car but I never really updated it. I've done a lot since then so I figured I would make a new post with less junk and some quality stuff.
Before I got it
He kept his own wheels, sadly.
Got some new (temporary) wheels.
And some stickers from Prennro of course.
Installed a wink mirror/5 panel. It's amazing, I have almost no blind spots.
Eventually an unfortunately large pile of grave that I had no way of avoiding brought the first lip to an unfortunate end, it was replaced by this ebay special.
I was eventually able to replace those drags with some Enkei 92s
After years of wanting this specific steering wheel, I finally had the money and a car to put it on.
Some more shots
That lip was just too low and it didn't fit perfect so it didn't last too long. I also purchased a roof rack and threw my full size spare up there.
I added some LED off-roading lights and window visors to complete the look and it sat like this for a while.
Got tired of the rack and sold it off (for more than I paid. Do people not google things before they buy them?)
Also I got a new lip that is a bit shorter than the old one but I still like the style. My tint had a lot of issues and I got sick of it so I pulled it all out with the intent of replacing it. So far I definitely prefer it without the tint so I am staying clear for the near future.
Last weekend (2/20/2016) I cut out the roof and installed a Legacy Sunroof sliding ragtop. I love it! hasn't leaked yet although i've put a cover over it during the heavy storms that have come. It's quieter than the OEM rails were and I haven't noticed any decrease in rigidity at all. The install took about 14 hours with 3 people.
Had to do some interesting positioning for some of the cut.
This was terrifying.
Here's the finished product:
Before I got it
He kept his own wheels, sadly.
Got some new (temporary) wheels.
And some stickers from Prennro of course.
Installed a wink mirror/5 panel. It's amazing, I have almost no blind spots.
Eventually an unfortunately large pile of grave that I had no way of avoiding brought the first lip to an unfortunate end, it was replaced by this ebay special.
I was eventually able to replace those drags with some Enkei 92s
After years of wanting this specific steering wheel, I finally had the money and a car to put it on.
Some more shots
That lip was just too low and it didn't fit perfect so it didn't last too long. I also purchased a roof rack and threw my full size spare up there.
I added some LED off-roading lights and window visors to complete the look and it sat like this for a while.
Got tired of the rack and sold it off (for more than I paid. Do people not google things before they buy them?)
Also I got a new lip that is a bit shorter than the old one but I still like the style. My tint had a lot of issues and I got sick of it so I pulled it all out with the intent of replacing it. So far I definitely prefer it without the tint so I am staying clear for the near future.
Last weekend (2/20/2016) I cut out the roof and installed a Legacy Sunroof sliding ragtop. I love it! hasn't leaked yet although i've put a cover over it during the heavy storms that have come. It's quieter than the OEM rails were and I haven't noticed any decrease in rigidity at all. The install took about 14 hours with 3 people.
Had to do some interesting positioning for some of the cut.
This was terrifying.
Here's the finished product:
Comments
Looks good!
Yeah I'll get some when I can, I never have it closed though!
15x8 +25 and 195/50/15
I will most definitely get it together in the next few days, I have to collaborate pics from my buddies.
Pic with the top closed.
The company has already done the write up for you.
here are the instructions.
http://www.sunroofsource.com/content/2014JAN04LEGACY-40x40InstallationGuide-WEB.pdf