Miata Mailing List: June 1994, Message #66
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   From: hazmat@motor.arl.army.mil
Subject: Soft top replacement
   Date: Mon, 6 Jun 1994 14:10:51 -0400



>Has anyone had any experience of replacing the soft top on their Miata?

>Are there any recommendations for dealerships, or other Miata parts
>places where I should get a good/better price on one?

>How easy/difficult is it to remove the old one and install the new?

Due to an unfortunate vandalism incident, I have had the misfortune of having 
mine replaced.  My original top was slashed 2 weeks after I got my Miata.  The 
Insurance company reccomended company put on a non-stock top, an 'Electron' 
top.  Supposedly has a lifetime warrantee.  So far, I have had 4 different tops
on my car.  The top-shop guys really dislike the miata, supposedly a difficult 
installation job.  The electron tops appear to be poor quality.  I have had 
glue joints pull apart, and seams start looking badreal soon.  The one on my 
miata now has been on since January.

You should see if the installers have any skill with miatas.  The difficult 
part seems to be getting the rear window taut and wrinkle free, and getting the
top to lay correctly over the rear spreader bar.


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