Yep, looks like a really clean simple design. Maybe I can trade him a shelf for one? Mr. BZ
On Jun 6, 2008, at 10:56 AM, James Ballen wrote: > There's a guy on The Samba who has developed a kit with all the > needed parts to install lifting shocks on your poptop. He seems to > have done a good amount of trial and error and research before > settling on the kit(s) he offers now. > > There's a regular duty kit for tops with no racks/boxes/kayaks > etc., and a heavy duty kit for tops that do have some stuff up there. > > People have reported being able to lift the top with as little as > two fingers! Closing the top is supposed to be a bit of a pull > down, but nothing difficult. > > I haven't purchased a kit yet, but have been pondering it. > I believe he charges $85 for the kit, which doesn't seem > unreasonable to me to get all the pieces that actually work! > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2847737#2847737 |
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