More Bad Luck: Roof Cut Open, Stereo Stolen

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02-23-2007, 12:45 PM
Walter

More Bad Luck: Roof Cut Open, Stereo Stolen

After the Dallas PD did an excellent job in doing absolutely nothing to help with the anonymous dent left on my driver's side door, I've run into something even worse: someone used a steak knife to cut open the roof of my car, climbed through it, and stole the JVC headunit as well as all my spare change.

Since the stereo was a hand-me-down from a loathed ex-girlfriend, I'm not too upset about it. But new roofs I've seen are really pricy - and mine has a glass window and defroster in it.

Since my car's already looking ghetto enough with a huge dent in the side, broken armrest (also from the burglary) and a hole where the stereo used to be, using duct tape to "repair" my roof seems like the only likely solution for me right now.

Does anyone know of a better way to repair a roof without getting a new one?
02-23-2007, 12:47 PM
Treibenschnell

That stinks...
02-23-2007, 12:52 PM
Black_devil_miata

you can get another piece of leather and some 3M interier glue from a autoparts store. Just glue that piece of leather over the rip. That may work depending on how big said rip is. Or you could always call around to auto upholstery shops and see how much they would charge you to recover it. I would think that would be a cheaper solution to purchasing a whole new top.
02-23-2007, 12:53 PM
sammm

That does stink...depending on how bad (long, ragged) the cut is, you may be able to patch it up with Goop. I used it on one of my old tops and it worked great.

http://www.mosaic-tile-design.com/images/goop.jpg
02-23-2007, 01:00 PM
apex2apex

I am sorry to hear that. :( Same thing happened to me couple of months ago.

I hope the cut is not too serious and can be patched up.
02-23-2007, 01:08 PM
Nexus Flux

That sucks man.

On a side note, when I started reading the title "More Bad Luck...", I was expecting it to be posted by Adam. Then I saw "..Roof Cut Open.." and thought "Wheew, the RSX has made it through another day"

*Edit* Now that I think about it, it is pretty early in the day. ;)
02-23-2007, 01:17 PM
Tim the Teacher

You could try a few iron-on patches (interior) from Michael's
02-23-2007, 01:17 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walter

After the Dallas PD did an excellent job in doing absolutely nothing to help with the anonymous dent left on my driver's side door, I've run into something even worse: someone used a steak knife to cut open the roof of my car, climbed through it, and stole the JVC headunit as well as all my spare change.

This happen in the same parking lot as your dent..... :(
02-23-2007, 01:34 PM
MiataMike

Wow, that does suck. It always reminds me of what my dad said about having a convertable. Never Ever Lock the Door. If they want in they can easily get in. So, don't keep anything in there worth stealing to even tempt them. And if they just want to look then ehh, thats why its unlocked. (Me of course PSH, the Hell with that I'm gonna lock my door) BTW you might want to check your insurance, since its not a moving violation you might be able to make a claim without having your insurance going up. (If you have full coverage)
02-23-2007, 02:26 PM
Adam Payrot

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nexus Flux

That sucks man.

On a side note, when I started reading the title "More Bad Luck...", I was expecting it to be posted by Adam. Then I saw "..Roof Cut Open.." and thought "Wheew, the RSX has made it through another day"

*Edit* Now that I think about it, it is pretty early in the day. ;)

I haven't had my car for over a week...

Back on topic.... you can get a piece of vinyl that is slightly larger than the slashed section, and glue it from the inside. Then, glue the top from the outside to the patch (hoping that makes sense). It should get you by for a while, and keep you dry.
02-23-2007, 03:45 PM
Nexus Flux

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Payrot

I haven't had my car for over a week...

Well you didn't have your car when the overrev happened either. I'm just ::StirTheP .

Now back to your reguarlly scheduled program..
02-23-2007, 04:37 PM
Ike

I know it's a bit of a drive, but maybe he'll meet you part way...

http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/283018817.html
02-23-2007, 09:34 PM
Supermiataman

oh to OP, I have a buddy that took a black soft top off his 2001. no tears or the sort. its located in Midland, TX. its on the frame still, but you'd need a new rain rail (we kinda tore the ends when removing it)
02-24-2007, 02:38 PM
icepenguin66

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ike

I know it's a bit of a drive, but maybe he'll meet you part way...

http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/283018817.html

That does look like a great deal, too bad its a tan top or I'd make the 2-3 hour drive!
02-24-2007, 04:32 PM
Sharpie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supermiataman

oh to OP, I have a buddy that took a black soft top off his 2001. no tears or the sort. its located in Midland, TX. its on the frame still, but you'd need a new rain rail (we kinda tore the ends when removing it)

How much?
02-24-2007, 05:24 PM
cone-cerned

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ike

I know it's a bit of a drive, but maybe he'll meet you part way...

http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/283018817.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by icepenguin66

That does look like a great deal, too bad its a tan top or I'd make the 2-3 hour drive!

I just called and got no answer. I hope his area code is 512.
02-24-2007, 08:01 PM
Supermiataman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharpie

How much?

300.00
02-25-2007, 05:09 PM
icepenguin66

Quote:

Originally Posted by cone-cerned

I just called and got no answer. I hope his area code is 512.

Yah, that's an Austin area code. Try again I guess.

*That black 2001 top is mine everyone so back off! :D
02-26-2007, 07:49 AM
black roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by icepenguin66

*That black 2001 top is mine everyone so back off! :D

Actually, I believe you're third in line.

1. Walter
2. Sharpie
3. You

:punchout:
02-26-2007, 04:57 PM
icepenguin66

Quote:

Originally Posted by black roadster

Actually, I believe you're third in line.

1. Walter
2. Sharpie
3. You

:punchout:

Naw, Sharpie was just asking for the price I believe and the first guy said too much. So its mine ya hear!::Horse::
02-26-2007, 05:12 PM
Supermiataman

Quote:

Originally Posted by icepenguin66

Naw, Sharpie was just asking for the price I believe and the first guy said too much. So its mine ya hear!::Horse::

yup. Wish I had the cash I'd just buy it, to have a spare. (might be neat to have a blk and a tan top, switch em out to confuse ppl.) But I'm what you'd call poor, so that won't be happening.
02-27-2007, 06:54 PM
Walter

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_devil_miata

you can get another piece of leather and some 3M interier glue from a autoparts store. Just glue that piece of leather over the rip. That may work depending on how big said rip is. Or you could always call around to auto upholstery shops and see how much they would charge you to recover it. I would think that would be a cheaper solution to purchasing a whole new top.

Thanks so much for everyone's help. After calling Pep Boys, Autozone and O'Reilly, no one carried any strips of leather or vinyl. Autozone had a seat repair kit, but I was a bit uneasy about sealing space-age Miata roof up myself. I called an upholstery shop here in Arlington. Initially the guys estimated $1200 and tried to replace the whole thing, but after further negotiations, they agreed to sew a patch on that will keep the rain out for $75. They said they'll even use the same material the top's made of! Now to get that dent fixed...

Quote:

Originally Posted by black roadster

Actually, I believe you're third in line.

1. Walter
2. Sharpie
3. You

You guys can have it; a tan roof with my car's interior would look silly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS Racing

This happen in the same parking lot as your dent.....

How did you guess? Technically it was the "non-economy" lot right next to it. Needless to say I won't be parking at 1901 Main St anymore. Instead there's a garage caddy corner to it that costs less... provided I get my parking validated in the school's office.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Payrot

I haven't had my car for over a week..

There's something weird here. We're both students living in Arlington who were born in May of '83 and have had recent bad luck with our cars.
02-27-2007, 07:56 PM
icepenguin66

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walter

You guys can have it; a tan roof with my car's interior would look silly.

The tan top was the link to the guy in Austin, the other one for sale is the black one that is soon to be mine now!::Banana::

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walter

There's something weird here. We're both students living in Arlington who were born in May of '83 and have had recent bad luck with our cars.

Yep, you both are in Arlington! I'm not too familiar with Arlington other than UTA but I felt a little worried on the drive to campus and have read plenty of stories. I'd always be on the lookout! ::2Guns::