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So I am buying a 1990 Eunos Roadster soon (if the deal goes through) and currently it has only the soft top. The vinyl itself is in good condition but it needs a new plastic rear window. I'm in brisbane, does anyone know good people to have this done? Or buy the parts to fix it?

Also I would love to have a hard roof for insulation and security so again suggestions on where in brisbane to look/ buy

Lastly being new to mx5's I don't know much so who and where are the reputable mx5 part shops ?

Congratulations on potentially buying your first mx5. You will definitely not be disappointed.

Here are quite a few hardtops available in Brisbane from MX5-Plus. These guys are a forum sponsor and provide excellent customer service.

http://mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=82&t=58518.

Greetings. Welcome to the obsession.

A auto trimmer should be able to replace the rear window. The other option is to get a complete soft top from one of the later model MX-5s (1998-2004) as these have glass rear windows.

With regards to the hardtop. IMHO I wouldn't bother. You are looking at $1000+ for one in good condition and they don't really add that much extra security. The best form of security is to ensure that you don't leave anything of value in the cabin. Lock anything of value in the boot, or if it is small enough, in the glove box.

J.

itrungs wrote:Congratulations on potentially buying your first mx5. You will definitely not be disappointed.

Here are quite a few hardtops available in Brisbane from MX5-Plus. These guys are a forum sponsor and provide excellent customer service.

http://mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=82&t=58518.

Thank you very much this is exactly what i needed!

aka_juffa wrote:Greetings. Welcome to the obsession.

A auto trimmer should be able to replace the rear window. The other option is to get a complete soft top from one of the later model MX-5s (1998-2004) as these have glass rear windows.

With regards to the hardtop. IMHO I wouldn't bother. You are looking at $1000+ for one in good condition and they don't really add that much extra security. The best form of security is to ensure that you don't leave anything of value in the cabin. Lock anything of value in the boot, or if it is small enough, in the glove box.

J.

Which (the plastic or the glass) would be lighter? or is the difference miniscule?

Welcome & hopefully congrats in the near future!

angusis2fast4u wrote:

aka_juffa wrote:Greetings. Welcome to the obsession.

A auto trimmer should be able to replace the rear window. The other option is to get a complete soft top from one of the later model MX-5s (1998-2004) as these have glass rear windows.

With regards to the hardtop. IMHO I wouldn't bother. You are looking at $1000+ for one in good condition and they don't really add that much extra security. The best form of security is to ensure that you don't leave anything of value in the cabin. Lock anything of value in the boot, or if it is small enough, in the glove box.

J.

Which (the plastic or the glass) would be lighter? or is the difference miniscule?

The glass is heavier, how much heavier I cannot say.

If you are handy and want to get up and personal with your new pride and joy then give this a try http://www.miata.net/garage/rear_window/index.html

J.

I got the car! haha and thank you for the help, i wanted to try it DIY style but the parents have thought it's probably best if it goes to a professional so they win this time

I strongly suggest you do not replace the "skin" yourself.
Buy a better-condition second hand complete top, with frame, and your stress organ will thank you for it

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