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Old December 17th 05, 09:35 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Default rear window tips or tricks?

so i picked up the 91 brg miata just a little while ago (#2598) and it
needs to be cleaned up a little bit... i was wondering if anyone had
any suggestions for cleaning up the plastic rear window and perhaps
bringing back a bit of clarity to the plastic.

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Old December 18th 05, 03:49 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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http://www.lvmoc.net/gallery/view_al...lbum107&page=1

Run through the slideshow to see how the Governor brings one of these
windows back to life.

You'll be amazed.

> wrote in message
oups.com...
> so i picked up the 91 brg miata just a little while ago (#2598) and it
> needs to be cleaned up a little bit... i was wondering if anyone had
> any suggestions for cleaning up the plastic rear window and perhaps
> bringing back a bit of clarity to the plastic.
>



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Old December 18th 05, 06:01 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Default rear window tips or tricks?

on an added note... i've never seen a top like this before
http://home.comcast.net/~prime8monkey/top.jpg
anyone else know anything about it or is this some sort of custom?

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Old December 18th 05, 06:07 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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"lloyd_dobbler_1" > wrote in
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> on an added note... i've never seen a top like this before
> http://home.comcast.net/~prime8monkey/top.jpg
> anyone else know anything about it or is this some sort of custom?


It's a 3 window top available from anyone who handles Robbins.

http://www.miatamania.com/Shop/ViewP...eIndexID=33457



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Old December 18th 05, 05:23 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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On Sat, 17 Dec 2005 22:07:27 -0700, XS11E > wrote:

>> on an added note... i've never seen a top like this before
>> http://home.comcast.net/~prime8monkey/top.jpg
>> anyone else know anything about it or is this some sort of custom?

>
>It's a 3 window top available from anyone who handles Robbins.
>
>http://www.miatamania.com/Shop/ViewP...eIndexID=33457


Yup. Same as the three-window top on the old Fiat 124 Spider.

-- Larry

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Old December 19th 05, 12:05 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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-- Just be aware the arms of the top rub against the additional window
panels when you lower the top. -- Strong potential for vertical
scratches from normal use...

- L


On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 11:23:06 -0500, pltrgyst
> wrote:

>On Sat, 17 Dec 2005 22:07:27 -0700, XS11E > wrote:
>
>>> on an added note... i've never seen a top like this before
>>> http://home.comcast.net/~prime8monkey/top.jpg
>>> anyone else know anything about it or is this some sort of custom?

>>
>>It's a 3 window top available from anyone who handles Robbins.
>>
>>http://www.miatamania.com/Shop/ViewP...eIndexID=33457

>
>Yup. Same as the three-window top on the old Fiat 124 Spider.
>
>-- Larry


'97 STO, "Chouki"

// Change TEJAS to TX to reply via eMail //
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Old December 19th 05, 07:03 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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it does appear to add considerable visability, I'd love to hear first or
second hand experience with the 3 window.

Chris
99BBB

"L Bader" > wrote in message
...
>
> -- Just be aware the arms of the top rub against the additional window
> panels when you lower the top. -- Strong potential for vertical
> scratches from normal use...
>
> - L
>
>
> On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 11:23:06 -0500, pltrgyst
> > wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 17 Dec 2005 22:07:27 -0700, XS11E > wrote:
>>
>>>> on an added note... i've never seen a top like this before
>>>> http://home.comcast.net/~prime8monkey/top.jpg
>>>> anyone else know anything about it or is this some sort of custom?
>>>
>>>It's a 3 window top available from anyone who handles Robbins.
>>>
>>>http://www.miatamania.com/Shop/ViewP...eIndexID=33457

>>
>>Yup. Same as the three-window top on the old Fiat 124 Spider.
>>
>>-- Larry

>
> '97 STO, "Chouki"
>
> // Change TEJAS to TX to reply via eMail //



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Old December 19th 05, 11:35 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Chris D'Agnolo wrote:
> it does appear to add considerable visability, I'd love to hear first or
> second hand experience with the 3 window.
>
> Chris
> 99BBB


The reviews on miata.net are generally very bad for this top, at least
the 3-window one made by Robbins. Here is a link to them.

http://tinyurl.com/7c5hk

Pat
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Old December 20th 05, 01:20 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Default rear window tips or tricks?

well, with only two days driving the car i have to say i like it so
far. it actually has more visibility than my CRX did... as far as
quality goes i don't know how long the top's been on the car but other
than needing a good cleaning it's in pretty good shape, it's nice and
tight with no holes, leaks or serious scratches on the side windows.

i'll have to see how it holds up over the summer with the top going up
and down more often before i can really give any sort of informed
review.

 




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