Bestop supertop nx
07-29-2011, 02:05 PM
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Bestop Supertop nx installed!
Well, spent a few hours in the NJ humidity but got it on. Install was pretty much uneventful though takes time. I followed instructions most of the time, and had the advantage of the old 2007 stock top to cheat from when wasn't sure where to run a strap or something.
Well, looks great and definitely runs quieter on the Hway on a test run with all windows on etc.
Quite a few changes, though none huge. One difference is the bar across the front seats to push out the top. I assume can be used without it as well (ie, when flip back the 'moon roof.'
One part was mis-drilled (didn't take too long to figure out) but otherwise everything was there.
For me, this moves from the painful above the door wraparound clip - to a simple top over channel. Nice. Also rear window mechanism/bar is a bit different (simpler). Tight as a drum but some nice hot NJ sun helped get it closed up.
P.S. I was incorrect above - kit DOES NOT come with the rubber windshield header. Pretty much everything else does though.
Couple pics before I zipped in the windows.
Well, looks great and definitely runs quieter on the Hway on a test run with all windows on etc.
Quite a few changes, though none huge. One difference is the bar across the front seats to push out the top. I assume can be used without it as well (ie, when flip back the 'moon roof.'
One part was mis-drilled (didn't take too long to figure out) but otherwise everything was there.
For me, this moves from the painful above the door wraparound clip - to a simple top over channel. Nice. Also rear window mechanism/bar is a bit different (simpler). Tight as a drum but some nice hot NJ sun helped get it closed up.
P.S. I was incorrect above - kit DOES NOT come with the rubber windshield header. Pretty much everything else does though.
Couple pics before I zipped in the windows.
08-03-2011, 04:34 AM
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I installed mine yesterday. Was the mis-drilled part one of the pieces that fit into the rear bow? I had to drill my own hole for one of those, because the pre-drilled hole didn't line up correctly.
08-03-2011, 09:35 AM
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Mine should be delivered tomorrow, might be the first one in the UK, will have done over 4669 miles in the box before it even sees my JK.
Should get chance to fit it on Saturday.
Should get chance to fit it on Saturday.
08-03-2011, 11:30 AM
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Yes! So is not just me. I just assembled all together and then predrilled a new hole. For me was pass side. Note this, Bestop, if you are looking.
Also, my only mistake was not carefully "centering" the fabric before screwing it into the tabs middle and rear. I am a half inch or so "hanging to the right" and will need to adjust when i get my roundtoit.
Also, my only mistake was not carefully "centering" the fabric before screwing it into the tabs middle and rear. I am a half inch or so "hanging to the right" and will need to adjust when i get my roundtoit.
08-14-2011, 10:11 PM
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Suptop NX now on,
Top changes the look completely, no leaks.
Just used the sun rider feature with no problems, easy up and down.
Top billows a bit on the motorway (highway) when doing 70mph (about110kmph) but only to be expected, no noticeable increase in noise over the hardtop, just a little louder background, but no hardtop whistle or creaking.
Overall pleased so far.
Top changes the look completely, no leaks.
Just used the sun rider feature with no problems, easy up and down.
Top billows a bit on the motorway (highway) when doing 70mph (about110kmph) but only to be expected, no noticeable increase in noise over the hardtop, just a little louder background, but no hardtop whistle or creaking.
Overall pleased so far.