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Mazda MX-5 Miata Soft Top Problems

52 messages,  Last post on Aug 06, 2012 at 7:01 AM

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#43 of 52 Re: Soft Top Rear Window Won't Zip [gregdoll] by claires HOST

Apr 19, 2011 (11:12 pm)

Replying to: gregdoll (Apr 19, 2011 8:24 am)
Hi, gregdoll,
 
There are a couple of posts further back in this thread that might help.
 
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#44 of 52 Re: soft top glass back window problem. [ateixeira] by snowallergy

Apr 24, 2011 (12:44 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (May 27, 2009 8:50 am)
'99 and 2000 are also often referred to as NB 1 and 2001-05 would be NB 2.

#45 of 52 Abrasion on canvas top by fast_phil

Aug 18, 2011 (12:03 pm)

Has anyone had "abrasion patches" showing up on the canvas top of their Miata? My 2008 Grand Touring has those "wear" patches on both sides of the top. Each one is located about 12 inches above the rear most upper corner of the side window. The fabric is scuffing with some loose threads showing. It looks like BIG TROUBLE over time. I will say the top remains down about 90 + percent of the time from mid-April to mid-November.

#46 of 52 Re: Abrasion on canvas top [fast_phil] by terceltom

Aug 18, 2011 (12:26 pm)

Replying to: fast_phil (Aug 18, 2011 12:03 pm)
Yeah, I got two small ones on the top of my "91". I have the original top on yet, overall it's in excellent shape, but mine isn't canvas either, it's the original Cabrio Grain Vinyl material.

#47 of 52 Re: Abrasion on canvas top [fast_phil] by neisman

Feb 03, 2012 (1:51 pm)

Replying to: fast_phil (Aug 18, 2011 12:03 pm)
Leaving your top down for longer than a few days is a bad thing. When a top is not up and latched, it shrinks faster than normal.
It also provides a home for vermin and insects which will damage/stain the top.
You should at least put it up if you are not going to use it for a day or so. If you use it with the top down every day, putting it up and latching it overnight a few times a week will help to prolong the life of the top.
 
Karl at aoksales.com

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Mar 14, 2012 (8:33 pm)

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#49 of 52 Re: Abrasion on canvas top [fast_phil] by docot68

Jul 11, 2012 (7:11 pm)

Replying to: fast_phil (Aug 18, 2011 12:03 pm)
Get ready! I have a 2006 Mazda MX5 & I'm already fighting with Mazda for another new top. This will be my third top on the car & the car has less than 27,000 miles on it. The straps on both sides, that attach the soft top to its fame, right above the head rests, rip right off! There must be a defect in these soft tops but it will be a cold day in hell before Mazda does a recall on them. I suggest you get to a Mazda Dealer before your factor warranty is up & have them replace the top. Good luck!

#50 of 52 Re: Abrasion on canvas top [docot68] by terceltom

Jul 11, 2012 (7:21 pm)

Replying to: docot68 (Jul 11, 2012 7:11 pm)
That's too bad! I have a "91 Miata" and still have the original soft top on it; it's in excellent condition. I stole the car in 2011 for a thousand dollars, low miles and great condition. I don't think the previous owner ever took the hard top off.

#51 of 52 Re: Soft Top Rear Window Won't Zip [gregdoll] by kentnorton

Aug 05, 2012 (7:01 am)

Replying to: gregdoll (Apr 19, 2011 8:24 am)
i know this is an old post, but i found Miata dealers using inferior parts; maybe from china. the antenna i bought from them was 1mm smaller. they do not dowhat i ask and they break things. try the better business bureau or the district rep; you probably have it done by now, but i think i will sell rather than put up with inferior dealers; mazda is in financial trouble anyway; ford owns about 25%; which means fix or repair daily;

#52 of 52 Re: Soft Top Rear Window Won't Zip [kentnorton] by ateixeira

Aug 06, 2012 (7:01 am)

Replying to: kentnorton (Aug 05, 2012 7:01 am)
Ford sold most of their shares, FWIW.

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