Somebody slashed my f***ing top

I cant believe this sh*t, this is just rediculous. I go to walk the dog this morning & I see a big gaping hole in my top, yell & cuss for a minute, then check whats missing...not my cd player, not my momo knob, not my target sunglasses, not my shoes etc. in the trunk, what did they steal?? About $1.25 in nickels & dimes in the cupholder, THE DOORS WERENT EVEN F**KING LOCKED!!!

I am so f**king pissed right now, I dont want to say too much more since the swear filter would render my post unreadable, so ill cut to the chase...

I need a cheap ass top that isnt crap, a tan one. Im going to search around in a minute, but if anybody can think of anything, let me know.


Edit: heres some pics of the scene just for the hell of it...
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Dude,...real sorry to hear about that!
Moss Motors has various stages of tops some are not that expensive, they start low and go high.
I can however empathize with you... I bought a 01 Jeep Wrangler, if you know about the soft tops on Jeeps they zip out from the outside....needless to say the same thing happened to me.
I came to believe it was kids, they left anything of value and stole a portable $5. cd player.
Who knows why people do this sort of stuff.
I will keep an eye out for a used tan job for ya, at least know that you are not alone...I know it probably does not help the way you feel I was just sick about it.
Just remember there is nothing you did wrong.

Dumbasses...

This is what im rolling in untill I can figure out a solution, hope it dosent rain this week...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...75386739_0.jpg

Yea I didnt do anything wrong. God knows I would have if I caught the little f**kers.

That sux Jigger! :( Whoever would do something like that is an ignorant a-hole!

This is what I was looking for...
http://www.cabrioworld.com/secure/de...D=32&modelID=9

Hmmm...$217. Its not too bad I guess, the top was shot anyway, I wanted a new one but wouldnt buy one to replace it while it still kept me moderately dry. I guess I should be looking for a rain rail now. Anyone know where I could get one of those?? Could I replace the top & do the rain rail later?

Are these tops hard to replace, do you have to remove the whole cage, or does it just slip on??

Oh yea, sorry about all the F-bombs guys, im sure you all understand.

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Originally Posted by Jiggerachi

I guess I should be looking for a rain rail now. Anyone know where I could get one of those?? Could I replace the top & do the rain rail later?

Are these tops hard to replace, do you have to remove the whole cage, or does it just slip on??

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Check out your rail-rain before you decide to buy a new one. Just remove the carpet on the rear-deck and the 3 metal pieces that are bolted under the rear window to inspect it. A new rain rail will cost around $130. If you do need one, do it at the same time you do the top.

I've got a black M2 OEM top still on the frame in our classifieds if you're interested. I've never done a top replacement off of the frame.

Hmmm...ill think about your top, only problem though is it was the black & tan that got me & my wife to buy it, so im thinking I need a tan one, but thanks though.

Man, I wish I could find a POS hard top for a couple hundred bucks that I could repaint or something, but theyre all in perfect condition for a grand...

:evil: This kind of shezat makes me so mad I could spit. What makes someone think doing something like this is OK? Or funny? Or "cool"? I'm sorry to read that you got "hit" Jigger...

But I believe what goes around comes around. Call it karma, or whatever, but I believe this person or persons will get what's coming to them. The only downside is you/we probably won't be there when it happens (which, of course, would be poetic justice).

Jig,

Cabrio World sells the rain rails too. I had one of their tan tops on my 92 B&T. It was a very nice top - especially considering the price.

RJ

That does suck! :evil:


I have my old top. I switched to an M2 top so it is in ok shape.

It's also black, plastic rear windows is pretty clear. Rain rail has been repaired but would hold you over.

$50 with frame if ya want it. Easy bolt on quick fix.

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Originally Posted by black roadster

That does suck! :evil:


I have my old top. I switched to an M2 top so it is in ok shape.

It's also black, plastic rear windows is pretty clear. Rain rail has been repaired but would hold you over.

$50 with frame if ya want it. Easy bolt on quick fix.

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Hmmm...that might be an option, ill see what happens & let you know, would you consider selling just the rain rail? Mine is most likely shot & yours might be in better condition.

CM, does the cabrioworld top by any chance come with the window seals?? My top used to leak, so I need new seals, & dont want to pay another $100.

i am sorry jiggerachi,
i can understand how you feel, we moved from the ghetto in bedford to a very nice, Lot more expensive apartment, with gates and security. But that is where someone broke out my window for my cd player.
good luck inding a new top.

That blows... sorry about your top.

It always amazes me that folks just won't try the doors first instead of having to slash through the tops. :evil:

That just sucks! Sorry to hear about it.

Sorry to hear about the top. You might want to check out ebay for tops. They have a lot on there, some with rain rails included for very good prices. I have no experience with fit and finish though.

Just thought I'd throw that option out.

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Originally Posted by Jiggerachi

CM, does the cabrioworld top by any chance come with the window seals?? My top used to leak, so I need new seals, & dont want to pay another $100.

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No... Those are separate items. You can easily adjust the window seals... Pull them out and there are screws on the mounting pieces... loosen them and adjust the position of the mounts. Then simply reinsert the rubber. If the rubber isn't hard & cracked/split then this should fix it.

RJ

If worst comes to worst, you can always borrow my top. It's not the prettiest top nor does it have a rain rail, but it is functional and will cover your head until you can pay for a new one. Let me know what you decide. Mine's just sitting in the garage...

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Originally Posted by Jiggerachi

Hmmm...that might be an option, ill see what happens & let you know, would you consider selling just the rain rail? Mine is most likely shot & yours might be in better condition.

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It's rivited on so I'd prefer to sell together rather than seperately.

Keep in mind, this top is certainly used but would hold you over until you wanted to replace your top. No tears or leaks when I removed it. Top latches not included.

Damn, Jiggerachi - I'm sorry to hear about this. :sad:

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

It always amazes me that folks just won't try the doors first instead of having to slash through the tops. :evil:

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I think some people just delight in causing other people misery - they probably went in through the doors, then slashed the top for the hell of it anyway. :evil:

Jiggerachi - You're welcome to borrow my hard top so that you've got some weather protection until you can get a new soft top installed. It's a little rough on the inside, and it's green, but it does keep the weather out. :mrgreen:

If not, I'd suggest a roll of heavy duty duct tape to "fix" yours until you get a new one - that towel idea doesn't look like it would work well at freeway speeds.

You may want to try A. A. Best Co.. My brother and I have both used them before, and while their website is terrible they have the same stuff that others have for much less.

Just in case it rains, they also have carpet at very reasonable prices.

I feel your pain. Luckily I caught the bastards in the act and they meet Mr.Mossberg shotgun til police came! :rambo: Some meth heads went around the neighborhood ripping off cars and some tool sheds. Friend and I came home around 3 am and I went to move the Miata and there was someone in it ripping the guage cluster out! :shock: No real damage to my car but my friends Vette got $3000 in interior damage!

I have a decent top but is black and needs window.

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

It always amazes me that folks just won't try the doors first instead of having to slash through the tops. :evil:

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Yeah, stupid criminals. A friend had a 911 cabrio and kept having so many problems that he had to start leaving the windows down and put anything valuble in the trunk to a avoid slashed top. :mad:

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Originally Posted by icepenguin66

Yeah, stupid criminals. A friend had a 911 cabrio and kept having so many problems that he had to start leaving the windows down and put anything valuble in the trunk to a avoid slashed top. :mad:

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One of the many reasons I don't have a top...

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

One of the many reasons I don't have a top...

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You don't even have a heater in that car..what in the hell are they gonna steal? :tongue:

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Originally Posted by sammm

You don't even have a heater in that car..what in the hell are they gonna steal? :tongue:

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Yea it would need to at least have the aura of value before you'd need to be concerned!

Is it true people actually throw change into the BUR? :nutkick: :razz:

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Is it true people actually throw change into the BUR? :nutkick: :razz:

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How the hell do you think I pay for gas? :tongue:

Now with the wheels there's a bit more added value!!

Thanks for the offers for the tops guys. I am leaning towards buying a new top from cabrioword, & Jolberry has offered the use of his hard top untill I get this all sorted out.

What do I need to make an NB top fit an NA, anything besides the strikers??


While filing the police report I found a whole slew of good prints along the top of the passenger window & the windshield frame, & a footprint...on the damn trunk :x So I am currently waiting on the fingerprint crew to get here.

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Originally Posted by sammm

You don't even have a heater in that car..what in the hell are they gonna steal? :tongue:

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all of the little light bulbs for the interior lights! that's what those stupid meth heads did to my buddies Vette, ripping the whole interior apart in the process :bash: ...nothing else to steal in it anyways

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Originally Posted by Jiggerachi

What do I need to make an NB top fit an NA, anything besides the strikers??

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Don't even need the strickers as they're the same until very recently, MY04 IIRC.

The top and frame bolts right in and the NB have more durable rubber rain rails instead of the crappy plastic ones of the NA. I love my M2 top. :afro:

Guess I'll throw my old top on flea-Bay.

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Originally Posted by black roadster

Guess I'll throw my old top on flea-Bay.

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If you decide to trash it let me know... I'm looking for the first front spar of the top. Specifically, the piece that mates with the headliner.

Black roadster...I may still take you up on the top. I have been considering the possibilities of this happening again to a brand new top, since school will be out for summer & kids will be getting bored, then I will be in the same boat again, but with a month old top. I am thinking of throwing a cheapo top on there, & maybee getting a hard top for winter, my wife wouldnt mind a black top, so I dont either. Give me a day or 2 to mull it over, ill let you know.

I should have clarified in my previous post, I was asking if an NB hardtop would fit an NA without modifications. What would be necessary for this??

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Black roadster...I may still take you up on the top. I have been considering the possibilities of this happening again to a brand new top, since school will be out for summer & kids will be getting bored, then I will be in the same boat again, but with a month old top. I am thinking of throwing a cheapo top on there, & maybee getting a hard top for winter, my wife wouldnt mind a black top, so I dont either. Give me a day or 2 to mull it over, ill let you know.

I should have clarified in my previous post, I was asking if an NB hardtop would fit an NA without modifications. What would be necessary for this??

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The only differences between hardtops from various years are headliners (first tops didn't have them) and window defrosters (first year or two didn't have them, later tops changed plugs every few years).

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Originally Posted by Titus

The only differences between hardtops from various years are headliners (first tops didn't have them) and window defrosters (first year or two didn't have them, later tops changed plugs every few years).

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Yep what he said I have run the hardtop off my wifes 2002 Miata on my 1992 many times! :afro:
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Originally Posted by Jiggerachi

Black roadster...I may still take you up on the top. I have been considering the possibilities of this happening again to a brand new top, since school will be out for summer & kids will be getting bored, then I will be in the same boat again, but with a month old top. I am thinking of throwing a cheapo top on there, & maybee getting a hard top for winter, my wife wouldnt mind a black top, so I dont either. Give me a day or 2 to mull it over, ill let you know.

I should have clarified in my previous post, I was asking if an NB hardtop would fit an NA without modifications. What would be necessary for this??

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Yeah, it will. From 1990-2005, the hard tops are all interchangeable.

Jiggerachi, if you're concerned about this happening again, I would suggest you contact your insurance agent and discuss what it would cost you to drastically lower your comprehensive coverage deductible. When my Miata became my daily driver, I lowered our comp. deductible from $500 to $100, mostly because of the possibility of having the top slashed or vandalized. It cost me an additional $25 over six months to make the change in the policy, which I figured was a small price to pay.

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Originally Posted by Jiggerachi

Black roadster...I may still take you up on the top. I have been considering the possibilities of this happening again to a brand new top, since school will be out for summer & kids will be getting bored, then I will be in the same boat again, but with a month old top. I am thinking of throwing a cheapo top on there, & maybee getting a hard top for winter, my wife wouldnt mind a black top, so I dont either. Give me a day or 2 to mull it over, ill let you know.

I should have clarified in my previous post, I was asking if an NB hardtop would fit an NA without modifications. What would be necessary for this??

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OK.. I'll hold off on flea-Baying it. Let me know what you decide.

^Yea Ill take it man. Ummm...ill just PM you.

Had the top slashed on my 97, borrowed a friends red and white stripped hard top till my '01 top came in. The NB tops swap real easy, and are so much nicer. Luckly I had an outrageously expensive stereo in the car to cover the difference in the tops. Insurance payed out good on it (state farm with a $250 deductable)

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Originally Posted by BigDmiata

Insurance payed out good on it (state farm with a $250 deductable)

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State Farm kicks ass! Had a little puddle flood problem Thanksgiving :banghead: ....5 days no questions asked I had a nice check that payed for my 1.8 swap! :cheers:

Wohooo, rollin in style now baby...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...76324214_0.jpg

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New "used" top installed! :cheers:

The black top looks good on a B&T Miata. :cool: