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What is this broken wire in my soft top NB Series 2
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:27 pm
by CoachOz
Today I was poking around trying to find a rattle in the roof. I didn't find the rattle but I noticed on each side towards the rear a small spring with a thin wire attached to it leading into the soft top. Does anyone know what this is?
Re: What is this broken wire in my soft top NB Series 2
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:00 pm
by Mr_Q
Re: What is this broken wire in my soft top NB Series 2
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:09 pm
by CoachOz
Nope, smaller spring, thinner and flexible wire about 30 cms before the break. Looks like it should go all the way around as similar wire on driver's side is loose
Re: What is this broken wire in my soft top NB Series 2
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:50 pm
by CoachOz
Ok I've identified it as the tension cable - but how do I replace it?
Re: What is this broken wire in my soft top NB Series 2
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:02 pm
by manga_blue
Buying it is the first step. UK's MX5Parts is the default global supplier and they're very, very good at it.
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... cts_id/451As for everything else, the fitting instructions are on miata.net, as in
http://www.google.com.au/#sclient=psy&h ... 20&bih=965
Re: What is this broken wire in my soft top NB Series 2
Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 11:00 pm
by CoachOz
Thanks for all your help. I've ordered the part from the UK at half the price (including postage) compared to MX5 Mania and downloaded the instructions. Will need to put aside a few hours to install the cable.