Miata Mailing List: October 1995, Message #101
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   From: jppandes@ix.netcom.com (Jeanne P Pandes )
Subject: Re: zebra tonneau
   Date: Wed, 4 Oct 1995 01:29:09 -0400

> The reason for the black bit is to cut down on reflections on the 
> windshield when you drive with the passenger's side closed, I'll be.
> The flat surface of the tonneau would cause much worse reflections
> than the curved dash.  Thus, a weird black bit.

     > Keith Tanner and Baby, who's getting that black tonneau :-)

Well, there you go.  I suppose my effort of "searching for an 
explanation of functionality ..." held some water [STS].

I wrote:

> My only explanation for this black vinyl area is that it is somehow
> intended to reduce some reflection (?) over the dash area for the 
> driver when intact.  (You know, how football players will 'wear'
> black 'tar' under their eyes ...).  "Is this stretching it, ...
> searching for an explanation of functionality?"

Thanks, Keith.  I can sleep tonight.  Oh, and by the way, hope you 
enjoy the black tonneau !!  The installation kit is on the way !!

*jeanne p
 92 Blk/Tan Spl Ed
 jppandes@ix.netcom.com
   sporting my own Miata.net stickers :-)

p.s. thanks to the others that responded directly to my e-mail.