Miata Mailing List: September 1993, Message #81
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Subject: Zipper problem/tip
   Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1993 14:09:46 -0400


I'm having problems with my top - the zipper teeth are coming undone, and
twice now the teeth have separated behind the zipper.  It was a small spot so
I was able to take some thread and sew the small spot and fix the separation
of teeth.  This morning on the way to work however it happened again - I'm
quite surprised since I'm very careful with it.

Anyone have any experiences / suggestions ?  Should I take it to the dealer
or local top shop ?? Any info would be aprreciated.  Thanks.

TIP: In the past I had latched the top before zipping the window which places
     more strain on the rear window.  I've found that putting the top up
     WITHOUT latching, then zipping (less tension) first, and latching last
     makes it much easier.

Curt A. Mideiros
University of California @ Santa Barbara
Computer Center - 2316 Girvetz Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
   Phone: (805) 893-8601
  Bitnet: 9531mide@ucsbvm.bitnet
Internet: 9531mide@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu