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