Miata Mailing List: February 1998, Message #89
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From: 	RSAlder@aol.com

Subject: Re: Soft top

Date: 	Sun, 1 Feb 1998 19:46:07 +0000



In a message dated 1/30/98 05:34:04 PST, ShawJones@aol.com writes:



>  (Multiple recipients of list)

>  

>  I've gotten lazy lately, not unzipping my back window when I put the top

>  down...I do put a large rolled up towel in the folded curve of the window

>  longitudinally(sp?).

>  Exactly what calamity should I expect if I continue this habit?



Shaw,



Most likely nothing.  I made a protector out of a length of water pipe

insulation (3/4" galvanize pipe--type) with a thick towel folded around it

like you would drape a towel over your arm.  The extended "tail" goes on top

of the lower part of the window to protect the upper and lower surfaces from

rubbing together, and the 2" dia. foam keeps the fold in the window from

becoming too sharp.  I have folded the top this way for the last 2 yrs with no

noticeable effects.  The top and window are 8 1/2 yrs old. My top stays folded

except during active rain or when the temp is over 90 F and it's just to hot

for comfort.  That equates with well over 330 days top down per year.



That's my experience, FWIW.  Caveat's,of course, for temperature.



Ralph Alder]

SoCal 90 Red A