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?
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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?
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Originally Posted by Mark52
Yes it will hold.
Might be more rattles, less rigidity or more wind noise but it will hold.
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:rolleyes:
I've been running back and forth to events with just the front latches. It hasn't been a problem.
Thanks, guys. I can now confirm that the side latches are not absolutely necessary. :D :D :D
Trimming weight?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark52
Yup, on the car, that is.Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
Did you take the soft top out?!?!
Not yet. It's on my TO DO list for this winter. (Gotta have SOMETHING to do in the off season!):DQuote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto
COPYCAT!!! No more weight loss for your car! You need ballast b/c of that engine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark52
Seriously though, the top comes out no problem. It should only take around 30 minutes.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMerv
I have to do SOMETHING to make up for my lack of driving talent!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamoto