How hard is it to replace a Miata soft top?

How hard is it to replace a Miata soft top?

I did mine in about 8 hours. Nothing too difficult, just time consuming, needed to buy a pop rivet gun. There are two schools of thought; one, replace the roof with the frame attached to the car or remove the frame and replace the top with the frame on the floor.

How do I remove my Miata soft top?

Miata Soft Top Removal

1. Looks really clean without any soft top poking up.
2. Do yourself a favor and remove the driver’s seat before anything else.
3. Remove the carpet buttons in the back.
4. Peel back the carpet and remove the 3-piece metal rail.
5. Next, pull the soft top away from the body.

How do you put the top down on a Miata?

How To Lower the Mazda Miata Convertible Top

1. Put Your Mazda Miata in Park and Turn the Engine Off.
2. Press the Lock Release Button Forward.
3. Pull Back the Top Latch Lever.
4. Hold the Convertible Top on the Front Edge and Pull Toward the Rear.
5. Press the Rear Glass Lightly While Folding the Top Back.

What kind of convertible top does a Mazda Miata have?

Mazda Miata One-Piece Convertible Top: For Mazda Miata convertibles made after 2006, we offer a one-piece top as original. This Mazda Miata convertible top is the original design Miata convertible top for the late model Mazda Miata. These premium tops come with a glass window with a defroster.

Where are Mazda MX5 convertible top replacements made?

Our Mazda MX5 roofs and Mazda Miata convertible top replacements are manufactured in Southern California. The patterns are created by an experienced craftsman and the Mazda convertible tops are manufactured in a modern factory from original quality raw materials to ensure the best fit, original look, feel and highest quality construction.

Can you replace the window on a Miata convertible?

Replacing the window in your convertible top might seem like a good idea at the time but there is more to the process than meets the eye. The replacement window comes with a full replacement zipper – both halves. Your old convertible top must be removed from your Miata for the replacement zipper to be sewn to your old top.

When did the Mazda convertible top come out?

This Miata convertible top is available for Miata cars produced from 1989 to 1997 and from 1999 to 2005. For our selection of Mazda Miata two-piece convertible tops, click on the appropriate Mazda Miata convertible top link at the right.

Can a Mazda MX-5 convertible top be replaced?

However, with a Mazda Miata soft top from Auto Tops Direct, you can affordably return your convertible to like-new condition. All of our MX-5 tops are available in durable, attractive Cabrio Vinyl, Trilogy Acoustic Vinyl as well as Stayfast Canvas, which offers a more classic look. If your Miata requires soft top repair, replace it with a new one!

What kind of top do I get for my Miata convertible?

However, with a Mazda Miata soft top from Auto Tops Direct, you can affordably return your convertible to like-new condition. All of our MX-5 tops are available in durable, attractive Cabrio Vinyl, Trilogy Acoustic Vinyl as well as Stayfast Canvas, which offers a more classic look.

Can you return a Mazda Miata soft top?

No matter how carefully you care for your Mazda Miata convertible top, after a number of years, it will begin to look worn and weathered. However, with a Mazda Miata soft top from Auto Tops Direct, you can affordably return your convertible to like-new condition.

When did the Mazda MX-5 soft top come out?

From talking to people, these instructions should work for any Mazda MX-5 Miata from 1990-1997 with the factory convertable top, but both of the cars I worked on were 1990 US Models. Materials and Tools The first time I changed my top it was kind of unplanned, and for various reasons I chose to order a top from J.C. Whitney.