Both my tension cable's are broken.

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Both my tension cable's are broken.

Postby green_comet » Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:16 pm

Hey everyone,

I was just snooping around my softtop today checking everything out, as it has developed little tears on both side above the windows.. Upon closer inspection i have noticed that both my tension cable's are snapped... :?

Does anyone know where i can get replacements? any idea what would cause this??

Im looking at getting a new top installed, anyone recommend a top?? I have been looking at the ones on ebay.. this one actually..

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mazda-MX5-MX-5-Eunos-Glass-Window-Mohair-Soft-Top_W0QQitemZ190045566462QQihZ009QQcategoryZ55437QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

does anyone have any experience with them? whats the fit like, and do they come with new cables..

sorry for all the question's, :D

cheers
Ryan

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Postby Juffa » Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:02 pm

Hi Ryan,

I have a Robbins cloth soft top from the US of A. It didn't come with the tension cables. I reused my old ones. I'm having wear problems on my new roof, don't know if is caused by my install job, or a prob with the roof though.

If you go for one of these roofs, and you need new cables, then ask Dick at the MX-5 factory or MX5mania.

J
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Postby meanmx » Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:42 pm

Hey Ryan,
I brought and installed the exact same roof about 2 months ago. The roof is great and fits well but you have to reuse the tension cables. Anymore questions just let us know.

Ben


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