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Old 02-20-2013, 06:41 AM   #1
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Very clever solution!

However, I have a manual top on my Miata and I have to say that its a bit of a PITA to use. The powered top of the Boxster is simply too convienent for me to go to manual operation - especially with the one-touch Robotop and the speed and parking brake interlocks disabled. I can put the top up/down with one press of the button at any time or speed.
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Old 02-20-2013, 06:46 AM   #2
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i find i have to get out of the car regardless in order to properly fold the rear window ?!?
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Old 02-20-2013, 06:47 AM   #3
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i find i have to get out of the car regardless in order to properly fold the rear window ?!?
When the time comes for a new top, upgrade to the glass window. No more chop!
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Old 02-20-2013, 07:13 AM   #4
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I can put the top up/down with one press of the button at any time or speed.
While I have to admit that is a really cool feature and you won't get any argument from me on that...it was just things on mine went wonky in what I believe is an age related issue of equipment.

To answer the question on the dash light...for now I used a small circle of self adhesive opaque insulating sealer (electrical tape) to cover the light till I pull my gauge cluster and make it permanent.

As for any specific write up, in the end all I did was disconnect the v-levers and push rods for each side, pull the drive cables for each side and pull the fuse for the convertible open switch. I left the transmissions and electrical motor in place as there was no reason to pull them.

Using the template that came with the draw latch, I measured out a location on the car that would allow for aesthetically pleasing spacing AND the ability to place a support washer on the back side of the aluminum pop rivet that holds the draw latch in place. using 3" wide painters tape I covered the clam shell and trunk and marked where I would drill the holes, then attached both latches.

I think the total time to do this was about an hour with the hardest part being the spacing for the latches.

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