Ever seen a glass top roof?

[AlanP1964]

I think it's a pretty cool idea -- if not for everyone's taste -- and I guess I don't understand all the haters.

OK, there are many folks on this forum who are die-hard “Convertibleist” (like my new word?) and will drive top down in any weather. But there are many other Miata owners who like their hardtop in mid-summer and/or the dead of winter. To that second group of owners, this top could be useful and fun. Kind of a top down view and "feel", but dry in the rain, even at stop lights. Or maybe toasty warm when it's 20degrees outside. OK, so in the summer it might get hot -- well, how is that any different than driving top down in the summer? You still have to (1) where a hat if you are... ah,er,um… "folicly challenged" like me, and (2) have the air-conditioning on to provide a least some cooling to your feet.

I’ll grant you it’s not for everyone, but I’d guess that folks who like their hardtops, might find this one… interesting. Of course, I have no idea how much it costs, so that could definitely limit its appeal.
One last thing: Did anyone notice the eMail address on that site? Blah,blah,blah “Mark52”… that isn’t our Mark52, is it?

I like it. Unless I missed something, I assume it is removable just the same as a regular hard top. So, why not have it and use it just the same as you would a normal hard top? I like driving with the top down and do so as much as possible but I know there are days/times of the year when the hard top is going to be on the car and I will just do without the convertible-ability. It would be cool to have that top down feel without the top down like you are talking about.

[trickyrix]

I agree that it would make the car into a sauna on warm & sunny days, but I think it would be pretty damn cool on a rainy day.

[Sharpie]

that's what I was thinking Rick. As a passenger to look up and watch water patterns as you turn and stuff.....

[Treibenschnell]

Nice color car but the owner can't park for shit...

[MoonieGT]

Super light top to be more slippery through the air for track days? I suppose you could make it work with non-hard top compatible roll bars while you're at it...

And I guess you could paint either the inside or outside for those of you worried about the greenhouse effect...

[OZMDD]

Well, he doesn't respond to emails so far, so pointless to wonder, I guess.

[CHeavin_2006]

hmmm...

[luis]

As a bonus, you can grow tomatoes in the passenger seat!

or hydro ... lol

[jrj512]

I don't think so. If it is, he has been very quiet about it.

I always knew he was hiding something. I figured it was either this or prison time.

[POS Racing]

I always knew he was hiding something. I figured it was either this or prison time.

Rumor has it he shot a man in Reno, Just to watch him die......

[Deviate]

Nice color car but the owner can't park for shit...

Nobody in that shopping center can park worth a damn. Especially since they opened up the apartments.


The concept is cool, I suppose, but I don't know that I could ever bring myself to buy one. Hell, I still don't have much of a desire for a regular hard top...

[brandonmpace]

Just saw this car go past my work in Bedford near Forest Ridge. It looks cooler in person.