rodan Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Scored a hat for mine this week. It's an aftermarket top (Snugtop), so the fit isn't perfect, and it needs paint, but the price was right... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/DSC_1097_zps6vvhvdie.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/DSC_1100_zpsfwdga1me.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Awesome I'd love to have a hard top but not for the cost. I need exhaust and better coils first. Yours will look kickass once you get it painted! Will you go red or black? 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Yeah, prices on hard tops are just nuts. I really only wanted it for track use, and was thinking seriously about the Treasure Coast top, but I'll have less $$ in this, even after paint. Hardest part will be working out new rubber for the door and rear windows since Snugtop doesn't make them anymore. Planning to go red, and probably going to DIY. I did the passenger door when I first got the car, as it had a dinner plate sized dent. I scored a straight door from the JY, took it down to metal and sprayed it in the garage. Top should be pretty easy by comparison. Just needs a little putty on a couple of chipped spots, primer and color. Before: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/Olddoor1.jpg After: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/RodanAZ/Miata/NewDoor1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 I think you should go for black and also paint the mirrors and windshield frame black. Would make for a great contrast and go nicely with your fender stripes and hood louvers! 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I do think both look good... decisions, decisions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GipsySpec.B Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 the black top would match your NC in the background there too. +1 for black top and mirrors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Corbeau Evolution X seat, Nardi Deep corn 350mm, Bell works 75mm hub and had NRG quick release http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww331/TonyHamre/Miata%2090/IMAG1381_1.jpg http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww331/TonyHamre/Miata%2090/IMAG1382.jpg Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Nice! How hard was it to get that seat in there? On rails or floor mounted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 It's on Corbeau rails stock mount location. It was a bit difficult since I had to find out for myself how to install it. I have a write up on it on miata.net. Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Link to the writeup? How does it fit in the car? My driver's seat has collapsed foam on the door side so it feels like I'm leaning to the left all the time lol 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=540420 His install starts a little later in the thread... Looks like it took a bit of effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Wow that turned into a hell of a project. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Yeah, seats in a Miata are pretty much a PITA no matter what you choose. Except the Marrad seats, which are seriously over priced. http://www.arizenracingsports.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MLX1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Wow that turned into a hell of a project. You might be getting the two red cars confused. I didn't have to cut into the transmission tunnel to install my seat. Just drilled 2 holes on the rail and install. Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Yeah, seats in a Miata are pretty much a PITA no matter what you choose. Except the Marrad seats, which are seriously over priced. http://www.arizenracingsports.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MLX1 I don't think it's that crazy of a price, sure the slide is expensive but for complete bolt in with a drop in seating position it's okay. You might be getting the two red cars confused. I didn't have to cut into the transmission tunnel to install my seat. Just drilled 2 holes on the rail and install. Oh lol I was confused. How's the seat travel? 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Seat travel is good now with the extenders. Seat is all the way back and can be moved forward if needed. Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I don't think it's that crazy of a price, sure the slide is expensive but for complete bolt in with a drop in seating position it's okay. It's a molded fiberglass seat with quality equivalent to what's coming out of China for ~$250-300/pair (like the Bride reps). I've seen them in person, and they're comfortable, but not worth $500/seat. If they were ~$800/pair with the sliders I would probably already own a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZZMAN Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I think each one has it's highs and lows, mostly highs. You won't see pop up headlights anymore as federal pedestrian standards won't allow for it anymore. Those square pop up lights could do some real damage to someone walking on the street. BTW --- I can't believe how hard it was to get the correct clutch for my 06 SpecB... Three (3)... yes three web site screwed it up sent me a clutch that fit an I don't know what... Finally went over to my local Subaru dealer and got another stock clutch... Flywheel looks good just a bit of glaze with that came off with brake cleaner and fine bit sand paper. I wanted something better for my stage 2 set-up but I'm just tired and need the car back on the road come bad weather time. The NA goes in for a new top as the 23 year old one is no longer h20 tight... I was going to do it myself but it looks a bit complicated for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 The NA goes in for a new top as the 23 year old one is no longer h20 tight... I was going to do it myself but it looks a bit complicated for me. Sometimes it isn't the top but the weather stripping. It becomes less responsive and allows movement and lack of pressure on the window letting rain and water in. Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZZMAN Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 There is that and the rear window is all cracked and yellow. 23 years was a pretty good run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I guess I forget how old these things are sometimes. They hold remarkably well. Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZZMAN Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I guess I forget how old these things are sometimes. They hold remarkably well. I'll post some pictures when it's done next week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 I did mine on my old 90 Miata. It is not difficult, but it is time consuming and fiddly. Just take your time and be careful with all the hardware. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZZMAN Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I did mine on my old 90 Miata. It is not difficult, but it is time consuming and fiddly. Just take your time and be careful with all the hardware. It looks time consuming and with four kids and coaching football time is valuable... However... My 2000 needs a new top too, that's my winter garage project. And it will get my boys in front of some tools after football is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted September 3, 2015 I Donated Share Posted September 3, 2015 It looks time consuming and with four kids and coaching football time is valuable... However... My 2000 needs a new top too, that's my winter garage project. And it will get my boys in front of some tools after football is done. s2000 top was easy! I did mine in about 6.5 hours with a friend, counting an hour break for lunch/beer. There are a couple awesome write-ups on s2ki, definitely recommend doing it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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