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Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Wed, 01 Feb 2017 12:03 +0000
by Paddyman
Hi All,
I bought one of those replacement Soft tops from Prestige Auto. I believe there are companies in the U.K. that specialise in replacing these. Is there anyone in the Cork area that does this or could someone recommend a place to get it done? I am thinking Body Image in Ballincollig as I have heard good things about them. Your man told me he has never done it before but will have a look for me if I want.
Cheers,
Paddy
Re: Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Wed, 01 Feb 2017 12:31 +0000
by 93 Mk1
I'm not sure who does fitting locally in the Cork area but there are a good few online tutorials if you fancied tackling it yourself.
By the way, who are Prestige Auto ? Do they specialize in soft top roofs ?
Re: Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Wed, 01 Feb 2017 1:40 +0000
by Paddyman
Had both hips replaced recently so wouldn't be able for it.
This is a link to their site:
http://www.prestigeautotrim.com/uk/mazda-mx5.html
Re: Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Wed, 01 Feb 2017 6:29 +0000
by MX5Spares
Expensive at 369 pounds plus vat at 20% for the mohair with glass roof .Plus delivery approx 60euro .We have same thing only cheaper !!
Re: Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Wed, 01 Feb 2017 7:18 +0000
by Paddyman
Can't remember which one I bought but it wasn't a mohair for £370 that's for sure. Thought I got something vinyl for around the €150 / 200 mark. Have to go up in the attic and see what it is. I thought it seemed reasonable at the time, but I was heavily medicated.
Do you have a website?
Re: Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Tue, 14 Feb 2017 2:35 +0000
by Paddyman
Anyone know someplace I could get this done?
Your man in Ballincollig is not willing to do it so it looks like I will have to travel for this. I suppose anywhere within reason of Cork is what I am looking for. Ideally South Tipp but more realistically it's probably gonna be Dublin.
Re: Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Tue, 14 Feb 2017 6:04 +0000
by Steve
I've popped a message to someone in Cork who used to do them. Will let you know if he comes back to me.
Re: Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Tue, 14 Feb 2017 7:48 +0000
by 93 Mk1
Was that Finbarr Hennessy that you contacted Steve ? If so, he has passed away.
Re: Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Tue, 14 Feb 2017 7:51 +0000
by Fergus
Thanks for the PM Steve
I'm in Cork, Douglas to be exact. Did you get replacement 'Hood Tension Cables' ? Always worth replacing them at the same time.
Mazda:
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/hood-tension- ... -2808.htmlAftermarket:
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/hood-tension- ... p-451.html
Re: Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Wed, 15 Feb 2017 1:15 +0000
by Paddyman
Fergus,
Never even knew they existed. Am completely new to the Mx5.
Will send you a message with my number.
Oh and thanks Steve.
Re: Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Thu, 16 Feb 2017 2:17 +0000
by Fergus
Just saw this right now, I'll PM you back.
Re: Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Wed, 03 Jul 2019 5:02 +0000
by BRG1992
Wondering does anyone have a video on how to do this - I've looked online but they are not great - I'm half way through doing it but stuck on the "B pillar" clamp removal - cant find it.......... £$%^&*^%$%^&%$%££%^
Appreciate any video or links that might help.
Re: Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Wed, 03 Jul 2019 5:54 +0000
by Pops
Re: Replacing Soft Top on MK1
Posted:
Sun, 07 Jul 2019 7:21 +0000
by Steve
Look up at it from underneath, there is a screw hidden in the depths of the soft rubber bit