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Postby AJ » Sat Nov 26, 2005 6:39 pm

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Postby fd3s » Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:19 pm

my gf NA zipper just broke - i think i rather not have the zipper with the glass - but if you get plastic its a different story
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Postby Mick93 » Sun Dec 04, 2005 9:42 am

If you just pulled the zipper head off you can get a new one from mazda
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Postby Boags » Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:41 pm

Hi guys,

Anyone that ordered one of these robbins soft tops - approx how much did they charge for shipping, and is it just the top, or frame included? My frame is very stiff, and latches need replacing aswell, so i need the whole kit!

Thanks in advance,

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Postby Philip Lee » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:22 pm

u only get the vinyl or cloth bit. frame not included.

frame is so heavy, u don't want to pay shipping for it.
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Postby Boags » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:31 pm

hmmm, buggar, where do i get a frame from??
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Postby Philip Lee » Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:36 pm

good question. i'm thinking of replacing mine with cloth too and i'll need a frame...
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Postby JBT » Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:25 pm

Try MX5 Plus in Brisbane http://www.mx5plus.com.au/ or MX5 Mania down south.
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Postby Juffa » Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:35 pm

Philip Lee wrote:good question. i'm thinking of replacing mine with cloth too and i'll need a frame...


You don't need to replace the NA frame to put a cloth soft top on. The major difference is the window. To fit a glass window soft top you need to modify the frame by adding some straps that ensure the NA frame will support the heavier glass window correctly and fold down correctly as well. Therefore if you order a cloth (or vinyl) soft top with a glass window ensure that you order one for a NA frame which should inlclude the necessary parts and instructions.

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Postby Philip Lee » Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:39 pm

thanks Juffa for your comments, it is spot on.

I guess i need to explain my situation. i already replaced mine with a complete NB unit (vinyl, glass window and NB frame). there is nothing wrong with mine but i like the look and quality of cloth. i know someone is interested with my top but i'll have to sell with the frame and hence i will need a frame (NA or NB) if i sell....

maybe i should spend 40 odd grand for a cloth top and get a NC for free. :lol:
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