Reply With QuoteOriginally Posted by Mark52
Yes it will hold.
Might be more rattles, less rigidity or more wind noise but it will hold.
Hardtop Side Latch Question
Seems like I remember a discussion in the past about not really needing the side latches for the Miata hardtop. Can anybody enlighten me? Will the windshield header latches and the frankenstein bolts at the back secure it adequately?
What's left of a '96 Miata with stock clutch.
My car exceeds my driving ability. That's the only possible explanation.
Snug as a bug in a rug!
I drove about 1500 miles without side-latches without a problem, but I added them because I felt a little extra piece of mind was worth $20.
Anyone now if the disintegrating Hardtop incident at Hallett was latch related?
Maybe I'll figure out a way to zip-tie it on
What's left of a '96 Miata with stock clutch.
My car exceeds my driving ability. That's the only possible explanation.
I've been running back and forth to events with just the front latches. It hasn't been a problem.
Thomas
V-to-the-Dub
Thanks, guys. I can now confirm that the side latches are not absolutely necessary.
What's left of a '96 Miata with stock clutch.
My car exceeds my driving ability. That's the only possible explanation.
Trimming weight?Thanks, guys. I can now confirm that the side latches are not absolutely necessary.
Maybe 4 wheels aren't so bad after all... wickett.org
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Yup, on the car, that is.
What's left of a '96 Miata with stock clutch.
My car exceeds my driving ability. That's the only possible explanation.
Did you take the soft top out?!?!
Thomas
V-to-the-Dub
Not yet. It's on my TO DO list for this winter. (Gotta have SOMETHING to do in the off season!)
What's left of a '96 Miata with stock clutch.
My car exceeds my driving ability. That's the only possible explanation.
COPYCAT!!! No more weight loss for your car! You need ballast b/c of that engine.Not yet. It's on my TO DO list for this winter. (Gotta have SOMETHING to do in the off season!)
Seriously though, the top comes out no problem. It should only take around 30 minutes.
Thomas
V-to-the-Dub
It takes that long just to get all those 10mm nuts off under the lip!
Gotta take all the trim and carpet out. Not all of our cars are stripped out race cars.
Thomas
V-to-the-Dub
I have to do SOMETHING to make up for my lack of driving talent!!!
What's left of a '96 Miata with stock clutch.
My car exceeds my driving ability. That's the only possible explanation.
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