Tonneau for soft top when hard top is installed

Andy Wana · Postby **Andy Wana** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:40 pm

Like the topic suggested, will the factory soft top tonneau cover fit whilst the hardtop is being used on the Miata?

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:56 pm

I don't think so... You won't need it though, the hardtop will protect the soft top from the sun.

Boags

Andy Wana · Postby **Andy Wana** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:03 pm

Boags'MX5 wrote:I don't think so... You won't need it though, the hardtop will protect the soft top from the sun.

Boags

Fair enough

Any way to hide the soft top though? Alternatives?
Just a personal choice sort of thing, wanting to keep my interior clean looking

GP · Postby GP » Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:39 pm

I've been chasing something as well as the rear window is so big It offers no sun protection for the softtop

Casey · Postby **Casey** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:35 pm

Yes you do want to protect the folded softop from sun damage.

The factory torneau does the job well, you just don't clip in the very ends to make room for the hardtop's \"B pillar\" clips. Tuck them under the torneau and out of the way.

The hardtop has padded brackets which push down on the softop clips to stop them rattling. These will leave a temporary impression on the torneau cover - should stretch out next time its in the sun without the hartop on.

NMX516 · Postby **NMX516** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:47 pm

I have mine on with the hardtop installed. Just that it doesn't fit around the back edge near the bodywork, or on the sides. Is certainly enough to completely cover the inside of the soft top and prevent sun damage though. Looks quite good if all tucked away neatly too.

Will take some pics this w'end if anyone is interested, as I happen to have it like this at the moment...

Andy Wana · Postby **Andy Wana** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:14 pm

NMX516 wrote:I have mine on with the hardtop installed. Just that it doesn't fit around the back edge near the bodywork, or on the sides. Is certainly enough to completely cover the inside of the soft top and prevent sun damage though. Looks quite good if all tucked away neatly too.

Will take some pics this w'end if anyone is interested, as I happen to have it like this at the moment...

Pictures would be greatly appreciated!

Garry · Postby **Garry** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 8:00 pm

I use a black towel. I couldn't get the tonneau to look neat when I tried.

RaYmO · Postby **RaYmO** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:53 pm

Ive got a soft top cover for when the top is down...

It does clean up the interior, but when you take the hard top off you will also need to take off the tonneau cover cos the wind will blow it right into the back of your head (its happened before!)

Will try to get some pics out shortly

NMX516 · Postby **NMX516** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:06 am

Ok, pics below. Is difficult to see how it fits around the sides and even at the back too, but it basically just stays out of the way! The third pic probably shows where the side of the cover sits the best of these pics.

Andy Wana · Postby **Andy Wana** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:21 pm

Thanks for the pics NMX516. Much appreciated.
The tonneau cover doesn't look all that neat in my NA8, but I suppose it'll do the job.
It would be nice if I can get hold of an aftermarket tonneau cover though.