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That stuff is indeed amazing. Good job. I use it quite a bit myself. You could clean it up some with a razor blade but the bead probably adds some strength. As much as some might intimate, it is not really a common problem with OEM or the later replacement tops and is often caused by forcing the top down with the bows not collapsed together. This problem was corrected in later NB tops by installing a stronger spring forcing the bows together.

QUOTE - "I just ordered a new top and rain rail..." ____________________________________________ Also check the drain holes. With the top down they are located on each side under the top frame near the rear shock towers.

Hopefully this info will show for snug top owners here is the information Eberhard.com it is the 750 series draw latch the snug tops latch system is also welded on so I am pretty sure it is a big pain I don't know if anyone tried replacing it, but buying a whole latch just to replace the hook part would be a bet pricey - from previous searches seems like these latches are quite pricey at around 20 dollar a piece (correct me if i am...

... as I said, I'm in Michigan now; top never came down in Cali... I got some bad sunburns... And I purchased it already; see pics above. Just waiting for mounting equipment so I can take it home. Thanks for all the advice!

This thread might help... http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=356736 I just connected my NA hardtop onto my NB.

Quote: Originally Posted by MY90 I had a lot of squeaking until I added Stein frame rails. Now it is 90%+ quieter. The early NAs have a flexi chassis and can stand to be improved. The added frame rails did it for me. i want the FM frame rails.... but i also want money with which to buy them... guess i'm just a wanting kinda guy Thanks for the info though, it helps to know that frame rails really help that much, and how even the hardtop...

Quote: Originally Posted by divinity found a website selling Robbins much cheaper http://www.convertibletops.com/foreign/miata they have Robbins 2917 Zipperless Top with heater defogger glass window with rain rail for $430.00 I think that's an awsome deal. Hmmmm Convertibletops.com is the "Johnson dealer" my Miata friend bought his Robbins zipperless, deck seamed, glass top from two years ago. Recently (Nov, 2009) he...

Quote: Originally Posted by boondoggie it's likely in your rocker panels. Look under your rockers (the part of the car under the door) along the seam for little drain holes, they're likely clogged with debris, clear them out with a screwdriver or something. +1

Quote: Originally Posted by john.m You don't *need* to unzip them... many of us don't. When the windows are new(er), they are more flexible and bend easily. Same is true when it is warm out. Was it colder than usual when yours cracked? Many people engage in risky behavior and get away with it; that doesn't necessarily make it the smart thing to do. In this case the smart thing to do is to unzip, anything else, including the use...