Miata Mailing List: February 1995, Message #24
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   From: rachel <5704P%NAVPGS.BITNET@cmsa.Berkeley.EDU>
Subject: strenght of soft top?
   Date: Wed, 1 Feb 1995 11:09:31 -0500

i have no idea what maine winters are like. sounds as if leaving the car
outside for more than a few days (foot or so of snow?!) would be foolish.
(yeah, like i parked here somewhere. guess i just wait 'til spring.)
and as far as weight on the top goes, does 50 to 60 pounds sound correct?

tia,
rachel
blue 90 (by default)

On Tue, 31 Jan 1995 12:41:53 -0500 you said:
>>does anyone know how much weight the soft top can take?
>
>I assume you are referring to the snow load in Maine.... I had mine outside in
>WI for two winters with as much as a foot (or so) of snow on the cars for a
>day or two. I've also had the occasional cat romping around on the top and
>have set my belongings (grad student bookbags, etc) on the top for short
>periods of time. To date there has been no damage to the top. I was more
>concerned when driving in freezing rain or on wet roads in freezing temps. I
>have had ice buildup on the top (until the interior temp gets hot enough to
>melt the ice) without any problems.
>-alex-