It was a matter of time...

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11-14-2007, 09:19 PM
TurboDuane

It was a matter of time...

My son's had the '97 for a month now, and this was bound to happen. He dropped the top today, and the window split:(

So I'm pretty sure what he's going to want for Christmas. Since the car's got a HardDog roll bar, and we never un-zip the window, because its so difficult to do around the bar, I'm thinking about this one. I like the price, and the clean lines. Has anyone had any experiance with this model?
11-14-2007, 09:20 PM
CosmosMpower

Phew, when I saw the title I thought he ran it into the ditch in a dorifto maneuver in attempt to impress the girls. ;)
11-14-2007, 09:50 PM
TurboDuane

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Phew, when I saw the title I thought he ran it into the ditch in a dorifto maneuver in attempt to impress the girls. ;)

Yea, I thought that might cross someones mind ;)
11-14-2007, 10:03 PM
Majik

I figured over boost and blown motor.
11-14-2007, 10:45 PM
sammm

Is a glass rear window not an option? If you never unzip it I'd go that route.
11-14-2007, 10:58 PM
channelmaniac

Unless you replaced it in the past couple of years you should get the one that comes with the rain rail.

RJ
11-15-2007, 09:04 AM
TurboDuane

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majik

I figured over boost and blown motor.

He's at 8psi but so hungry for more ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammm

Is a glass rear window not an option? If you never unzip it I'd go that route.

I'm pretty sure the roll bar will be an issue with the glass window, otherwise I'd definitely go that route.

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Originally Posted by channelmaniac

Unless you replaced it in the past couple of years you should get the one that comes with the rain rail.

RJ

This will be the 2nd time I've replaced a Miata top (previous was on my '90 model). Even If I don't need a rain rail, I'm getting a top with it. This job sucks enough, particularly at the rear where the rain rail goes, to even contemplate complicating the install by having to mount a rain rail too, that would just be crazy.
11-16-2007, 02:40 PM
onething

Did you install an HD that is not glass friendly? I thought you could put a glass top on NA's with no problemo?
11-16-2007, 03:43 PM
altiain

Vinyl windows suck. I'd be looking for a used NB top, personally.
11-16-2007, 05:20 PM
TurboDuane

Quote:

Originally Posted by onething

Did you install an HD that is not glass friendly? I thought you could put a glass top on NA's with no problemo?

It's my understanding this bar isn't compatable with a glass window. The bar came with the car, so I'm not sure the exact model number, although I probably have documentation on it, I'll see if I can find it this weekend. Its the single crossbar Harddog bar.
11-16-2007, 05:32 PM
Magma

If it has the harness bar welded near the bottom then a glass window is out, the m2 bars had harness tabs so that the glass window can still fit.
11-18-2007, 02:25 PM
Black_devil_miata

Another easy option would be to give HD a call and ask them if your bar will work with a glass window top.
11-26-2007, 01:02 AM
icepenguin66

Quote:

Originally Posted by altiain

Vinyl windows suck. I'd be looking for a used NB top, personally.

Damn, I wish! Unless I just don't know where to look I cannot find a good used NB top.
11-26-2007, 11:06 AM
Black_devil_miata

Give Mazda/Nissian Heaven a call, they might have a few
12-06-2007, 05:27 PM
prontophil

Why not just replace the plastic window?

I have a '91 and I had Ray's replace just the rear window since my top was still in great condition. It was $250.00 turn key and he did a great job.
12-06-2007, 09:59 PM
TurboDuane

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Originally Posted by prontophil

I have a '91 and I had Ray's replace just the rear window since my top was still in great condition. It was $250.00 turn key and he did a great job.

Who's Ray?
12-06-2007, 10:03 PM
channelmaniac

Ray at Avery Air Conditioning?

I hear him slurring his words on his commercial every morning on KRLD.
12-06-2007, 10:08 PM
MadMonkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by channelmaniac

Ray at Avery Air Conditioning?

I hear him slurring his words on his commercial every morning on KRLD.

"Try us you may wish you had!" ::Banana::

I hear him on KLIF all the time.
12-07-2007, 02:12 PM
TurboDuane

Quote:

Originally Posted by channelmaniac

Ray at Avery Air Conditioning?

I hear him slurring his words on his commercial every morning on KRLD.

Sorry, I don't mean to be thick, but Whats an HVAC place have in common with putting a rear Window on my soft top???

TD
12-10-2007, 11:29 AM
prontophil

Ray's Trim & Tips

Sorry, I went out of town before I could post the vital info;
Ray's Trim & Convertible Tops
11310 Plano Road
Dallas, TX 75243
214-343-2622
They replaced the window only in my '91 top and gave me the option (which I took) of the entire panel of plastic which gives a little better visability and I think, looks better.