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Post by trikkisixx on Mar 16, 2017 13:48:01 GMT
So since I binned off my soft top, I run a hardtop exclusively. Unfortunately for me it's a crummy TWR hardtop and the fitting is poor, it rattles the living daylights out of it's self and at one point, it nearly made a bid for freedom when (at high speed), one of the front latches let go. Ducktape across the top of the screen/roof sorted the last one.
I'm considering losing the interior latches in favour of some solid brackets bolted in their place. I'm thinking literally some 2/3mm steel and some bolts just so it's properly solid and I get rid of the rattles, I did 130 miles yesterday and it nearly drove me insane.
Is there a downside to this that I haven't thought of? I don't intend to ever run without a roof but it would only be a case of undoing some bolts if I did.
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Post by Rickster on Mar 16, 2017 14:16:22 GMT
I think you can buy permanent fix brackets made for the job, (i think they are JASS). Only downside I can see is:- WTF its a convertible - why - its the best bit!!!   |
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Post by trikkisixx on Mar 16, 2017 14:20:16 GMT
I think you can buy permanent fix brackets made for the job, (i think they are JASS). Only downside I can see is:- WTF its a convertible - why - its the best bit!!! lol I didn't buy it coz it was a convertible, infact I hate soft tops (I have too much hair!), if they released the coupe/fastback version I would have one of those! I'll check out the JASS stuff, could be a goer! Although I've read aftermarket brackets tend to be for OEM Mazda roofs and the fixings are different on the TWR one as it's crap. EDIT: As suspected, the JASS brackets are for the OEM roof only  |
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Post by Rickster on Mar 16, 2017 14:53:49 GMT
Looks like a bit of fabrication then, shouldnt be too difficult
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Post by trikkisixx on Mar 16, 2017 14:58:26 GMT
Looks like a bit of fabrication then, shouldnt be too difficult Couple of bars and jobs a goodun'. It's reassuring that you can actually buy stuff to do exactly what I want to do, I often find I think of something, start to do it, then realise there's something material I hadn't thought of that scuppers my whole plan. Damn my youthful exuberance. |
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Post by AndyMk2 on Mar 16, 2017 16:25:00 GMT
I had mine bolted to the car for ages, there's no downside.
If you run a hardtop in the spec miata series in the usa i think it has to be bolted for safety, they have specially made brackets which is what i used, not sure if you can still get them but they were made by Rennenmetal.
I think Jass may do something similar.
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Post by AndyMk2 on Mar 16, 2017 16:26:15 GMT
Sorry should have read the whole thread š
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Post by trikkisixx on Mar 16, 2017 21:29:35 GMT
Sorry should have read the whole thread š Haha no probs! Yeah I'm gonna make something I think, should help with wind noise too. |
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Post by FFS Corders on Mar 16, 2017 22:53:19 GMT
Just needs something similar to the JASS brackets - cut some thick metal to the right shape and drill it in the right places to fit your TWR |
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Post by minty on Mar 16, 2017 23:20:46 GMT
Fit jass brackets for 8 months of the year and run with no roof for 4 you big whimpy girly girl |
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Post by trikkisixx on Mar 17, 2017 9:26:08 GMT
Just needs something similar to the JASS brackets - cut some thick metal to the right shape and drill it in the right places to fit your TWR Yeah, got some nice thick sheet steel at home so will fab something up. Fit jass brackets for 8 months of the year and run with no roof for 4 you big whimpy girly girl Haha! I can't fit the JASS brackets, they don't fit my crappy roof! Although JASS reckon I might be able to use their side brackets for the front as well as the sides but they couldn't confirm. I'll just cut out some homebrew brackets and bolt the suckers on. I don't want to run no roof, my long whimpy girly girl hair will go all over the place!  lol |
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Post by trikkisixx on Mar 17, 2017 16:11:59 GMT
For reference for anyone who reads this going forward, if you have an early TWR hardtop you are able to use the JASS side brackets on the front and sides of your hard top. So, buy two sets of side brackets for about Ā£50 and you can bolt your crappy TWR hardtop down and stop the wind noise and leaks! You're welcome.
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Post by tgbshelby on Mar 17, 2017 16:25:22 GMT
Should have just used double sided tape!
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Post by trikkisixx on Mar 17, 2017 16:38:40 GMT
Should have just used double sided tape! Can't tell if serious or not? lol I was after something more permanent so will get the JASS brackets ordered next week once payday comes around |
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Post by Rickster on Mar 17, 2017 16:44:40 GMT
Should have just used double sided tape! Or gaffa tape!! or buy a hat for his girly hair!! Lol |
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