Miata Mailing List: February 1995, Message #26
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   From: GryPhil@ix.netcom.com (Philip J Brogden)
Subject: Re:  strenght of the soft top?
   Date: Wed, 1 Feb 1995 11:31:49 -0500

It's not the total weight at any given moment that will 
do the damage, it's the weight over an extended period.

The softop is very flexible & stretchable, so it will
recover from just about any weight placed for a short time,
as long as it's not really deformed by sharp edges.

But if that weight sits for a long time, I'd be worried
about it permanently stretching it out.
But the distance between the crossbrace spans is really
pretty close... so I wouldn't think you would need to
worry too much unless there's so much snow you can't make
out the shape of the car.

But then... what do I know?
It's a magnificent sunny 65-70f day here in central Texas.



--Philip
Black & Tan '94c


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