Sierra Auto Tops Convertible Top Replacement for Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000-2005, Stayfast Canvas, Black

Could see daylight through the original 2003 roof and was getting water inside. Time for a new one. Install completed on 5/10/22... so far, so good. Good fit and quality with no leaks. Good instructions. Took longer than expected (approx 14 hours... I'm meticulous). Most challenging parts of install: - removing the rear bow from the roof trunk. Tough to maneuver in and out. Ended up scratching one of the rear windows. Might have been easier to raise rear windows when removing/replacing (didn't think about it). - cementing the front of the top to the frame. Placement must be just right to get a tight fit when closed, but unable to close until contact cement is dry. Contract cement was slow to dry, so ended up fitting and refitting to get placement just right. Kept top open slightly to dry and used every clamp I had (8) plus my wife's potato chip bag clips to ensure the roof bonded properly. It worked. Overall, very happy. Will update review if it changes.

I headed the warnings and took my time and I am very pleased with the outcome. Top is better quality than the original. I did reuse the cowl molding for the rear windows. Once the top was stapled to the back and installed I was concerned that the top was too tight.....Well I parked her outside in the sun to relax it some and low a behold I would give it a exact fit and now closes easily. One thing I did learn on this top when Staplin the top I used Stainless Steel staples and a upholstery air gun I had. The top has a notch that matches up with the center and a notch in the tacking rail. I still used a tape measure for sewing to measure form side to middle form both sides. When executing step 69 and 70 in the drawing make sure you pull the the sleeves up over the rail and then wrap back under the rail not the other way around. This lines up the seam on the back bow perfectly. Also by the tension cables they will be needed.