Saab 9-3, 2004-ON
Convertible Top and Convertible Top Parts
- Quality: Made to Saab specs, 100% fit guarantee.
- Original Configuration: One piece top.
- Original Factory Material: German canvas.
- Original Window: You will reuse your original window.
- Original Colors: Black and Blue
- Alternate Materials: Sonnendeck Canvas & Haartz stayfast canvas.
- Shop with confidence: 5 year manufacturer warranty.
Original Configuration: Top only with accoustical pad, cloth binding and drip guards.
Rear Glass Window: You will re-use your original glass window when installing the top.
Can I Install This Top Myself ?
We have a profusely illustrated 40 page manual with step by step directions. You can purchase this manual separately; it is offered free with our top packages. The top requires no sewing, a couple of pop rivets (which can be replaced with sheet metal screws)and four staples which can be applied with a hand stapler. There is quite a lot of manipulating, hardware removal and installation, and contact cement work. The transfer of the rear window will be easier with a helper. We believe that a patient handy person can install this top using our manual.
Fabrics:
Haartz Stayfast Canvas has a canvas outer layer and a preshrunk cotton inner layer. The two are bonded with and separated by a butyl rubber core. It is this core that makes the fabric last a very long time, with both better static and dynamic wear ratings than vinyl toppings. Haartz Stayfast is the American substitute for the German canvases used in Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, some models of Mustang and Lebaron and others. Canvas is widely regarded as "richer looking" than vinyl. It is a little harder to clean. The inside of the top is pre-shrunk cotton. The inner lining is usually black. If you do not see a canvas top listed for your car, please inquire and we will provide a quotation for it.
Sonnendeck Canvas (also called 'Twillfast') is an American made canvas, true double texture topping like the Haartz Stayfast. Many purists who own Mercedes and other German cars want to see the particular German weave (that is called "dobby weave") when they look up inside the car. Haartz Stayfast canvas has a plain (unwoven) inner lining. So for Porsche, Mercedes and BMW owners who will spend a little more in order to see that "dobby" weave we offer a fabric called Sonnendeck (in addition to the original German Sonnenland or Happich canvas. The wear rating of Sonnendeck is also greater than for Haartz, by perhaps 10%. This is due to the slightly heavier inner lining and subtle bonding specification differences.
German Sonnenland Canvas is the original German made canvas used in many Mercedes, Porsche, BMW and other convertibles. It's general construction is very similar to the other two canvases. It is hard to tell the surfaces apart among the three. But the manufacturing specifications make this the longest lasting top. There is an approximate twenty percent greater wear rating for Sonnenland than for Haartz Stayfast. Some of this is due to the abrasion resistance of the exterior canvas. This is a factor in certain tops where the framework design tends to produce friction between the top's surface and the car's hardware. (It is a well known 'trade secret' that the Haartz Division of Glen Raven Mills purchased the Sonnenland factory.)
Headliner: Grey/Taupe with foam back.
Raggtopp Cleaner and Protectant:
The Raggtopp Protectant is designed to add shielding coats to the surface of the fabric.
We suggest that you consider the Raggtopp cleaner if you are not going to be able to perform frequent traditional washings. The cleaner is designed to remove stubborn stains without harming the
surface and does have a deeper cleaning capability than store bought detergents. Clear usage directions are on each can.
Parts in this category (Saab 9-3) fit cars for years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
We a now pleased to offer hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic motor pumps, and
hydraulic hose sets for many different convertibles, they will be listed on your cars page if available.
Also, checkout our newly added roof rail weatherstripping seals, front header weatherstripping
seals, door weatherstripping seals, trunk weatherstripping seals. Look for extra savings on
weatherstripping seals kits.
We are continuing to grow our convertible related products: These include convertible top
latches, tonneau covers, relays, switches, rear tacking rails (trimsticks), seat covers, car covers,
and carpeting.
Email questions to: support@mtmfg.com
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