96 Top Replacement Charges

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Originally Posted by titanescape

Also, should I invest in new tension cables?

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It seems to be a common problem and we had to rig up one of mine to make it work. I would suggest getting them.

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Originally Posted by onething

Tell the kid it is his choice: put on a new top with my help or hire Stevan and pay me back.

My Daddy always says if you borrow something, return it in better shape. He'll be borrowing your Miata.

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Now I like that idea!

if the tension cables are bad i have a set off a frame im about to junk. theyre not pretty but they work.

btw get the 3m 80110 glue that robbins reccommends its worth the $12. havent tried any other stuff but when i took the old top off to send back to robbins i was worried about tearing the canvas before that stuff let go.

Wait for some warmer weather if you DIY....will make things much easier.

Yes, a pop rivet gun is required. $7 - http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...1#.UO2a3W88CSo

I didn't use glue and reused the tension cables.

I was a "really good kid" in HS, and I drove the snot outta my parents 1990 Supercharged T-bird. Be careful!