Find a set of used Miata side latches (they are the same except for a small cosmetic difference). Fix your latches (it is possible, just not for the faint of heart), orģ. What Can I do?Ī: They actually can and do wear out. Q: My side latches no longer stay latched.

Both of us are good guys that I would not hesitate to purchase from, if I must say so myself. In the commercial sales section, you'll find listings from myself and Nigel a.k.a. it's bulky, and very costly should you drop it.Ī: There are often used ones available from the usual places (classifieds, craigslist, ebay). Q: How long does it take to install/remove the hardtop once the fittings are in place?Ī: Seconds. You have to loosen 4 bolts and tighten 10, then cut plastic on a pre-scored line. I can say my second or third install took 20 minutes outdoors in a torrential downpour (not recommended). Q: How long will it take me to install the hardtop fittings?Ī: I can't answer that. The defogger wire is (potentially) another part you can order through a US dealer, but they may grumble about it and charge you more in shipping than the part cost (ask me how I know).Ī: Hey, I won't be tricked into using this FAQ as a cheap advertisement.

I have no idea what Toyota was thinking when they did this. Q: Is the defroster wire the same as the softtop?Ī: No, it has a different fitting. However, it looks like aftermarket glass is available. EDIT - this may have changed in the past 6 months. Notably, you can get replacement rear glass in the USA/Canada. Only a few of these parts are orderable through North American Toyota dealers, though. Every piece, including the composite top itself, is still available through Toyota Japan. Q: Are replacement parts available for hardtops?Ī: Yes. The UK did not get Super White, Green Mica, or Paradise Blue Spyders ('Roadsters'), for example.

However, not all stock colors were sold in every market. Q: What colors did the OEM hardtops come in?Ī: AFAIK, Toyota offered hardtops in every stock color. Q: If I install the hardtop fittings, will they interfere with the operation of the softtop?Ī: No, the softtop works just fine with the hardtop fittings installed. Q: Do I have to remove the soft top to install a hard top?Ī: No, you fold the softtop into the normal 'open' or down position, the hardtop installs right over. I get a lot of the same questions over and over, so I thought I'd post them up with answers.

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