Replacing softtop

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Replacing softtop

Postby Edgarrr » Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:51 am

Hey all i am new to the forums i have a na6. I have been wanting to replace my soft top as my current one leaks in heavy rain and looks very warn out. I Have bought a replacement soft top and was planning to replace myself but it has turned out to be a bit to difficult for me. So i wanted to know if anyone has suggestions to were i could get it done around the sydney area as i live in hornsby, or is anyone in the forums willing to do this privately and if so for how much ? Thx for your time.

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Re: Replacing softtop

Postby Dweezle » Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:55 am

MX5 Mania are near you.
I am sure they can do it.
Not sure on what they would charge you though.

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Re: Replacing softtop

Postby Edgarrr » Thu Feb 28, 2013 12:53 pm

Yea i know of them but im trying to find out if i can get it done any cheaper else were but i will most likely end up going to them because i'm sure they will at least do a good job.

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Re: Replacing softtop

Postby Edgarrr » Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:37 pm

After looking aroudn the forum i have seen that it has taken some people 8 hours to do the job so i suppose 450 is a prety good price an less there is anyone that can do it privately ? I will just go to mx5 mania thx for your time.

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Re: Replacing softtop

Postby itrungs » Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:56 pm

Did you buy a replacement soft-top with or without the frame?

If it came with the frame, then it's a very easy install.

Without the frame, you're looking at a few hours.

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Re: Replacing softtop

Postby Edgarrr » Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:36 pm

Without frame =/

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Re: Replacing softtop

Postby aka_juffa » Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:35 pm

Before you hand over your hard earned money have you seen this MX-5 resource. It contains some good information on fitting the soft top youself.

http://www.miata.net/garage/garagetops.html

I would offer to help....if you were in Victoria.

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