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#13 of 114 by ateixeira Apr 03, 2002 (8:23 am)
Mods?   * Advanced Timing to 14 degrees * front strut tower brace (RActive) * lower chassis brace (home-made) * removed tow hooks front and back * removed sun visors (useless) * added door sill guards, plastic * lifted front of seat track about 1/2"   Not a long list, but I wanted to keep it stock, invest as little as possible.   -juice
#14 of 114 by ateixeira Apr 03, 2002 (10:12 am)
Forgot a couple:   * E-codes headlights with Hella H4+30 bulbs * Highway Blaster horn   -juice
#15 of 114 Ragtop durability question by engprof Sep 28, 2002 (5:16 am)
Thinking about buying a '97 Miata. How long do the tops last? Will I probably be looking at replacing one that is five years old?
#16 of 114 Ragtop durability by kymike Sep 30, 2002 (7:42 am)
It all depends on how the top was amintained, was it kept down (and out of the elements) for most of its life, etc. The tops in general seem to last for a good period of time if well maintained. The plastic rear windows will age and get foggy, but again, properly maintained (cleaned and polished regularly) or kept out of the elements, will last for a while as well.   These little cars are almost bulletproof. You will certainly enjoy your new car!
#17 of 114 Lighter ragtops vs. black ones by engprof Sep 30, 2002 (8:29 am)
Thanks, kymike. What about lighter tops as opposed to black ones? Are they harder to keep looking good?
#18 of 114 ragtops by kymike Sep 30, 2002 (9:41 am)
I currently have a black top. My previous Miata had a tan top. The tan top must be cleaned more often as it shows dirt much easier than the black. If you are one who keeps up with exterior maintenance on a regular basis, you probably won't have much problem keeping it clean.   I am a big proponent of using a cockpit cover to keep dirt, sunlight, etc. out of the cockpit when the car is parked. The cover sold by Crazy Red even fits when the top is up. This is cheap insurance to keep your top looking good. They are not waterproof, so you need to keep an eye on the weather or park indoors if you don't have the top up under the cover.
#19 of 114 ragtops by mainsail2 Dec 02, 2002 (10:21 am)
An upholstry shop just told me to avoid installing a replacement top on my 1992 that has a glass rear window. He says the glass is heavy and must absolutely be unzipped when putting the top up and down. If you have a 1999 or newer Miata, you can replace the original top with a top that has a smaller glass window that goes up and down with the top, hence more convenience. Is all this true?
#20 of 114 Air horns by mainsail2 Dec 08, 2002 (4:12 pm)
I wanted to have a cool sounding air horn installed on my Miata. Any suggestions out there? Electric or compressed air? Dual tone, triple, etc.? It's a tough purchase unless you've had a chance to hear the specific one you're shopping.
#21 of 114 Car Cover by theosmom Dec 15, 2002 (5:30 pm)
I do not have the luxury of a garage. Now that winter is here, I want to protect my new baby ('99 Miata). Where can I find a car cover at a good price?

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