First upgrade...new top w/ glass window?

[Marc Gelefsky]

Originally Posted by Wintermute

Hmm...good points. I guess I was just annoyed at the fact that my neighbor has a new Miata with a glass window, and I wish Porsche had just done that from the get go. Bleh. Oh well.

Yeah, it really is a pain that everytime I put the top down I have to stop, get out and make sure the rear window folds OK... grrr

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky

Yeah, it really is a pain that everytime I put the top down I have to stop, get out and make sure the rear window folds OK... grrr

I've noticed that the window folds correctly by itself if it's been warmed up a little by sitting outside.

[Wintermute]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

I've noticed that the window folds correctly by itself if it's been warmed up a little by sitting outside.

Yeah I've never had a problem with it folding properly here in Arizona I just like the look of the glass and the ability to have a defroster for when I visit my parents up north.

I think my upgrade path will probably be:

1. New tailights and clear lenses for everything. That's pretty inexpensive and will really help the look methinks.
2. Rear speakers.
3. 18" Carrera wheels (and new tires; might as well, eh?)
4. GT3 or GT2 bumper and side skirts
5. Litronics

I'll just play it by ear with the top. It's fine for now, so I can spend my money on somthing more useful.

[fab]

For those that have gone from plastic to glass, is it worth it for just that reason? Should I stick with black or maybe go with something different? This is the best pic I have of the interior (as you can see it's tan):

When you ready to purchase a top, for a color I've seen blue on blue with the light interior color. Looks real sharp....

[Brucelee]

Glass window is the deal.

Recommended.

[insite]

get wheels. if you're like me, your top will be down most of the time anyway. wait until the plastic cracks (it will) before you get the new top.

as for tail lights, i replaced the tails with the '03 style clear lights (eventually i'll do the headlamps). i rather like the orange on your car though; it's a nice contrast with the blue.

[Perfectlap]

funny I never do the the rear window chop and I have no crease at all.

Let it do it by itself correctly, leave it down for a long while if you can. I think after time it just remembers where to fold on its own.

As for replacing the top, you never need to replace the top with some care.
Raggtopp on the canvas. rinse it weekly with a stiff stream of water and blot it dry, that'll keep the spray on protectant from coming off.

For the window use Plexus regularly (spray onto the towel not the window to keep the Plexus off of the canvas). I also use Plexus on the windscreen and headlights and tails.
Every few weeks (if driven daily) use Renovo polish to remove hairline scratches and bring back clarity.

and of course the softop cover from Ebay when you are parked outdoors can make your top last well you may never need to replace it.

As far as plastic window in general I've seen them on Ferraris.
So don't feel bad. The Miata design guys are just really smart.