C5 Convertible question
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Kannapolis NC
I didn't say they had a horrible looking top. I said "with the top down". I have no idea how an NC Miata top stores, so I can't say. If it has a hard boot that covers the top that lowers while you are "in the driver's seat" as you stated, then I take it back. I also said I liked the Miatas so don't take it so personally if I like the C5 top better.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Arkansas
My cover is nice & tight and doesn't flop around.
I have to agree that the C5 convert top is the best design yet. Simple to operate and NO scratches on the deck lid. And I still have Zero Water Leaks, more than I can say for my C$4.
I installed a new top on my C4 convert, one with a glass window & light brown instead of the HOT black. One has to be careful when operating the C4 convert top, going up or down. Mine is getting a bit tight and tough to latch. And I did manage to scratch the deck lid - I'll pull it off and repaint it.
Hope you get it fixed.
I have to agree that the C5 convert top is the best design yet. Simple to operate and NO scratches on the deck lid. And I still have Zero Water Leaks, more than I can say for my C$4.
I installed a new top on my C4 convert, one with a glass window & light brown instead of the HOT black. One has to be careful when operating the C4 convert top, going up or down. Mine is getting a bit tight and tough to latch. And I did manage to scratch the deck lid - I'll pull it off and repaint it.
Hope you get it fixed.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Rural Iowa
Well, I must have gotten a lemon for a top, as mine also has the large bulges (air scoops) just to the rear of the side windows and is anything but water tight. Maybe time for a new top, but i drive it so rarely top-up, it might not be worth the bother.
Went out for a nice fall drive today and the reclining mechanism on the seat recline popped under acceleration again, so time to pull the seat and try to come up with a Plan C, for a repair. I swear the same GM employee designed both.
Jim
Went out for a nice fall drive today and the reclining mechanism on the seat recline popped under acceleration again, so time to pull the seat and try to come up with a Plan C, for a repair. I swear the same GM employee designed both.
Jim
Racer
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 499
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From: Arkansas
Well, I must have gotten a lemon for a top, as mine also has the large bulges (air scoops) just to the rear of the side windows and is anything but water tight. Maybe time for a new top, but i drive it so rarely top-up, it might not be worth the bother.
Went out for a nice fall drive today and the reclining mechanism on the seat recline popped under acceleration again, so time to pull the seat and try to come up with a Plan C, for a repair. I swear the same GM employee designed both.
Jim
Went out for a nice fall drive today and the reclining mechanism on the seat recline popped under acceleration again, so time to pull the seat and try to come up with a Plan C, for a repair. I swear the same GM employee designed both.
Jim
I need to pull my seats this winter and repair the slide bushing or replace them with the C6 seat tracks (I have gathering dust) and be done with it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Reno/Sparks Nevada
I just removed the fabric. I got tired of it flopping around in my rear view mirror. There are some torx screws, if I recall, holding it in. I don't really see it being a problem without it. I don't keep a lot of junk in the trunk that might damage the rear glass.
Art
Art
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Round Rock Texas
My cover is nice & tight and doesn't flop around.
I have to agree that the C5 convert top is the best design yet. Simple to operate and NO scratches on the deck lid. And I still have Zero Water Leaks, more than I can say for my C$4.
I installed a new top on my C4 convert, one with a glass window & light brown instead of the HOT black. One has to be careful when operating the C4 convert top, going up or down. Mine is getting a bit tight and tough to latch. And I did manage to scratch the deck lid - I'll pull it off and repaint it.
Hope you get it fixed.
I have to agree that the C5 convert top is the best design yet. Simple to operate and NO scratches on the deck lid. And I still have Zero Water Leaks, more than I can say for my C$4.
I installed a new top on my C4 convert, one with a glass window & light brown instead of the HOT black. One has to be careful when operating the C4 convert top, going up or down. Mine is getting a bit tight and tough to latch. And I did manage to scratch the deck lid - I'll pull it off and repaint it.
Hope you get it fixed.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 405
Likes: 65
From: Rural Iowa
Jim
Last edited by jd911; Oct 9, 2015 at 04:14 PM.
