NA Soft Top Latching Tab

zephyrus17 · Postby **zephyrus17** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:06 pm

Apologies for not knowing what the exact name for the part is. On the day I installed the roll bar, I closed the roof a bit too fast, and let the roof fall onto the mounting tabs above the windshield. The round black plastic that protruded from the roof smashed onto the body and just shattered. Normally, it goes into the concave 'seat' next to the soft-top latch. I'm looking to replace that part. Anyone know what that part's called, or what I'm talking about? :oops:

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:14 pm

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Soft-top-cat ... 257292a0d4

No idea what the seller's like, never used them.

I'd suggest instead noting down the part number on the bag shown in the pic, and heading to the local Mazda dealership parts desk.
Also remember to bring the non-broken one with you as an example.

It shouldn't be too expensive.

zephyrus17 · Postby **zephyrus17** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:23 pm

Oh, so that's what it's called! Thank's so much! :beer:

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:25 pm

I didn't know what it was called either, I just remember a while back it came up while I was searching for softop catches.

Earlybird · Postby **Earlybird** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:01 pm

I've often wondered if those bits are still available.

Neither of the NA's I've owned have those plastic caps (all broken off) and I've never bothered trying to chase up new ones as my roof still seals perfectly and doesn't rattle in that area.

Seeing they are readily available though and cheap perhaps I should grab some.

zephyrus17 · Postby **zephyrus17** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:48 pm

Right after I broke it, the roof started rattling like hell when I went out to 'test the roll bar'

KevGoat · Postby **KevGoat** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:41 pm

hks_kansei wrote:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Soft-top-catch-caps-Mazda-MX5-mk1-mk2-Eunos-1989-2005-MX-5-fix-hood-leaks-/160836002004?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AMX-5&hash=item257292a0d4

No idea what the seller's like, never used them.

I'd suggest instead noting down the part number on the bag shown in the pic, and heading to the local Mazda dealership parts desk.
Also remember to bring the non-broken one with you as an example.

It shouldn't be too expensive.

That seller is Autolink (England). I have purchased heaps of stuff from them directly from their own website http://www.autolinkmx5.com/mazda-mx-5-parts-8-c.asp and from them via ebay. Very reliable and good prices as well.

Could also check out MX5Parts in England for any parts: http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/