Miata Mailing List: September 1993, Message #152
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   From: fischman@nynexst.com (Gary Fischman)
Subject: Re: Hard Tops
   Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1993 11:38:20 -0400

> Does anyone have any advice on hardtops? 
> 	I bought a black 93C back in April and now winter is fast approaching...
> The car I bought originally had one but I had them take it off, so I probably 
> still have whatever mounting hardware is necessary. What are the disadvantages 
> to not having one during the winter (besides the obvious COLD) ?
> 	Are there any other things I should think about for winterizing my
> Miata?
> 
> 						Thanks,
> 							Andy

The primary disadvantage is that you might have a tougher time scraping snow
and ice off your rear window.  The hardtop makes it alot easier, especially
if you have the rear window defogger - which the '93 should be wired for.
*Not* having one isn't *that* much colder since there really aren't too many
cubic feet that need to be heated.  However, the advantages of the hardtop 
are:
	1) Far better rear visibility than the soft top.
	2) Much quieter ride.
	3) Slightly stiffer body. Better handling.
	4) A little warmer since there's really no cracks for air to get in.
	5) Its like getting a new car twice a year.  The look is totally
	   different.

	...Gary
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