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Re: replacement top for 1997 miata

by "Christopher Muto" <muto@[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Apr 2, 2008 at 09:02 AM

ps.  i see that duettomotors.com is still in business despite a comment 
above.  they certainly have a good reputation in the top business.  but 
notice the animated top show on their web site.  it is of the one piece
top 
style that does not look like na/nb stock.  also note that the top sits 
higher than stock when in the down position.   i am not sure why this is
the 
case, but recall asking everyone about what their top looks like when down

before i purchased...  mine site below the beltline like stock even though

it has a glass window.  this means i can still use my boot if i want to 
(which doesn't just look good but also prolongs the life of your top).

"Christopher Muto" <muto@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
news:cdCdnVqr0tkVH27anZ2dnUVZ_sWdnZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>i purchased a top from kwiktops.com a couple of years ago and installed
it 
>on my '95.
> it is cloth rather than vinyl and so look much better.  but cloth
requires 
> more maintenance (annual waterproofing).
> it has a glass rear window that does not need to be unzipped to open the

> top.  however you do need to open/close the top a little differently. 
of 
> the three bows(?) the third one that is directly above the rear window
is 
> not attached to the these zipperless tops and a strap is installed
between 
> the second and third bow as well as one between the third bow and the
rain 
> rail.  to open the top you have to open the doors (or windows) and
unhook 
> the latches as usual, then while standing next to the car, you have to 
> reach in and pinch the third bow toward the second before you flip the
top 
> open. and you have to do the reverse when closing the top.  opening the 
> top can also be done while inside the car to but closing it is more 
> difficult.  but the glass window is totally worth it.
>
> oh, one more thing... the style i got looks just like the stock top with

> the window on a separate panel.  there are plenty of zipperless glass
tops 
> (like the expensive and popular one made by robbins) that are a one
piece 
> top with the window integrated in the top.  personally, i don't think
they 
> are as attractive as the two piece tops and they have also been know to 
> have problem with the window separating from the top.  the two piece 
> versions certainly look much more like stock (at least the way stock 
> looked on the na/nb).
>
> "socamb" <socamb@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
>
news:1e15ec8c-1a1f-4ae0-8a3e-9658b5377f58@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> all,
>>
>> I am considering a replacement top for my '97 miata. I want one that
>> has a glass rear window. I want to be able to opent he top without un
>> zipping the rear window.
>>
>> does anyone have any recommendations.
>>
>> also, how much should i expect top pay to have it installed?
>>
>> thanks
>> scott
>
>
 




 14 Posts in Topic:
replacement top for 1997 miata
socamb <socamb@[EMAIL   2008-03-31 17:45:41 
Re: replacement top for 1997 miata
Lanny Chambers <lanny@  2008-04-01 01:54:09 
Re: replacement top for 1997 miata
"Iva" <ivaf@  2008-04-01 18:59:10 
Re: replacement top for 1997 miata
pws <pwshelton@[EMAIL   2008-04-01 18:24:35 
Re: replacement top for 1997 miata
"Christopher Muto&qu  2008-04-02 08:56:38 
Re: replacement top for 1997 miata
"Christopher Muto&qu  2008-04-02 09:02:01 
Re: replacement top for 1997 miata
pws <pwshelton@[EMAIL   2008-04-02 08:52:55 
Re: replacement top for 1997 miata
"Ken Lyons" <  2008-04-04 11:11:47 
Re: replacement top for 1997 miata
XS11E <xs11e@[EMAIL PR  2008-04-04 08:54:27 
Re: replacement top for 1997 miata
"Christopher Muto&qu  2008-04-04 16:02:04 
Re: replacement top for 1997 miata
XS11E <xs11e@[EMAIL PR  2008-04-04 14:34:06 
Re: replacement top for 1997 miata
"Christopher Muto&qu  2008-04-04 23:15:22 
Re: replacement top for 1997 miata
pws <pwshelton@[EMAIL   2008-04-05 16:36:25 
Re: replacement top for 1997 miata
XS11E <xs11e@[EMAIL PR  2008-04-05 15:16:29 

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