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Car Forum / Mazda / Mazda Miata / March 2008Soft top Question
Starting to get some cracks on the side of the top, where it folds down. Was wondering if there was some kind of glue or silicon that would work to seal/batch it up. I do not want to replace the top at this point but don't want it to get worse. thanks. > Starting to get some cracks on the side of the top, where it folds > down. Was wondering if there was some kind of glue or silicon that > would work to seal/batch it up. I do not want to replace the top at > this point but don't want it to get worse. thanks. Curious, what year is it??? And do you normally treat it at least once or twice, or more a year with anything??? I use Armour All. Now don't start, I have heard many negatives, but have used it for nearly 30 yrs. on many things, and swear by the product. > Curious, what year is it??? 2008. Sorry, couldn't resist ;-) Eric > > Curious, what year is it??? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Eric Wise guy>>>LOL. I MEANT THE CAR :-). Thje car is 1990, the top was put on in 1999. Use Armour All at least a couple of time a year, real thick coat. >> > Curious, what year is it??? >> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >I MEANT THE CAR :-). > Thje car is 1990, the top was put on in 1999. Use Armour All at least > a couple of time a year, real thick coat. I think you are looking at a new top. This one replaced a 9 year old top and is now almost that old. Duct tape is your best bet, though not pretty. Cripes! I just realized it's been 5 years since we put the "new" top on our '90.  SignatureKen Lyons '97 Brilliant Black/'90 Classic Red Inside the Beltway [Remove the first two digits to reply] Time flies when you're drivin' fun! Chris 99BBB > Cripes! I just realized it's been 5 years since we put the "new" top on > our '90. > Cripes! I just realized it's been 5 years since we put the "new" top on our > '90. My original 1994 top was fine when I last saw it in May. Been under the boot since then. I'm sure it helps that it lives in a garage. The window no longer unzips, the Velcro is history, and I've reglued the bow sleeves twice, but no rot or cracking. As little as I use it, there's no reason to replace it just 'cause it's old. Maybe tan tops last longer... SignatureLanny Chambers St. Louis, MO '94C >> Cripes! I just realized it's been 5 years since we put the "new" top on >> our [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > there's no reason to replace it just 'cause it's old. Maybe tan tops > last longer... My 1991, original top just now is beginning to sprout mildew on the inside. It's been a wet winter and the car's been standing on the road and it's clearly taken its toll. From what has just been said here, though, 17 years for the roof seems to be pretty good going... Eric >> Cripes! I just realized it's been 5 years since we put the "new" top on >> our '90. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > there's no reason to replace it just 'cause it's old. Maybe tan tops > last longer... Maybe. They should remain a lot less hot in the sun. Of course, white tops are ideal in that respect, but I am pretty sure the most dramatic advantage of white would not apply for tops. Leon SignatureLeon :) Bess :) Bozo .) Leon, do you mean that the top would be slower than the car if was not white ? Bruce Bing '03 LS > Leon, do you mean that the top would be slower than the car if was not > white ? No. Speed is irrelevant since the top should be down anyway. The problem with a white top is that it does not cut down on cleaning necessity like a white car does. Leon ;) SignatureLeon :) Bess :) Bozo .) OH, that's right. FL. I forgot, you don't drive with the top up. :-) Bruce Bing '03 LS (Washington) > OH, that's right. FL. I forgot, you don't drive with the top up. :-) Actually, we do. But there are no photons around during those, fortunately relatively short, periods. :) Leon SignatureLeon :) Bess :) Bozo .) >.... I am pretty sure the most dramatic >advantage of white would not apply for tops. And that would be, let's see, .... unattractiveness to thieves? Or immediate availability off the dealer lot, since no one else wants one? 8;) -- Larry (Henry Ford had it right...) > > Cripes! I just realized it's been 5 years since we put the "new" top on our > > '90. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > St. Louis, MO > '94C Mine is a 2000 and always garaged at home, ALWAYS. But generally, about how much can one expect to pay when having a new one installed?? > Mine is a 2000 and always garaged at home, ALWAYS. But generally, > about how much can one expect to pay when having a new one installed?? The costs on Miata top installations vary greatly. I have seen as low as $150.00 and as high as $500.00 for labor. $250.00 to $300.00 is a reasonable rate, it has been a a few years since I have seen that low $150.00 figure, and $500.00 is pure robbery. Add the cost of the top you choose plus shipping to the expected $200.00 to $300.00 in labor. Whether there are taxes and/or duties to add as well depend on your location, of course. You could call Trussville Mazda for the price on a new OEM top if you are in the U.S., but it will probably go up in price by the time you need to replace your top. The factory top will be more expensive than some after market offerings, so that is another decision to be made that will affect the final price. Shop around for a shop when the time comes. It is also worth finding the nearest Miata club to your area and asking for recommendations. Pat > yo_mama...@yahoo.com wrote: > > Mine is a 2000 and always garaged at home, ALWAYS. But generally, [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Pat I assume using the dealer, at the time, would be NUTs??? :-). > I assume using the dealer, at the time, would be NUTs??? :-). When isn't it? Pat, as always, has good advice. SignatureKen Lyons '97 Brilliant Black/'90 Classic Red Inside the Beltway [Remove the first two digits to reply] > When isn't it? Pat, as always, has good advice. Well, except for that motorcycle thing. ;-) Thanks Ken, Pat
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