Group Buy (gauging interest): Spec Miata Brackets for Hard Top
08-06-2009, 04:10 PM
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Group Buy (gauging interest): Spec Miata Brackets for Hard Top
Gauging interest for a group buy for Spec Miata brackets for hard top. Everything will be shipped to me and I'll ship the stuff out to save us a couple of dollars. I'm guessing ~$7 for shipping.
I'll be doing this for security reasons, after Hustler got his HT stolen. Then I'll use some weird shaped bolts to keep it intact.
Supposedly it stiffens the chassis quite a bit too.
No GB price (front and sides powdercoated w/ no hardware): $61.39 shipped to CA
GP price (front and sides powdercoated w/ no hardware): ~$47 shipped.
GP price (just sides powdercoated w/ no hardware): ~$27 shipped.
Price obviously will increase accordingly if hardware is needed. Look below.
PDF: http://www.rennenmetal.com/manuals/1335.pdf
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* 1/8" A36 Steel
* Meets SCCA, Nasa and most other sanctioning body specifications
* computer guided plasma cut
* Mounts to existing hardtop bracket locations using existing hardware or optional hex hardware kit (standard hex head)
* Raw steel finish or optional powdercoat
* Installation takes about 30 minutes or less
Quoted from Rennenmetal:
Spec Miata hardtop bracket set in black powdercoat $40/set
Add $5 for hex hardware kit (bolts, flat washers and lock washers)
OR
If someone is just interested in the sides for theft protection or rollbar clearance:
Side only brackets in black powedercoat $20/set
Add $2.50 for hex hardware kit (bolts, flat washers and lock washers)
I'll be doing this for security reasons, after Hustler got his HT stolen. Then I'll use some weird shaped bolts to keep it intact.
Supposedly it stiffens the chassis quite a bit too.
No GB price (front and sides powdercoated w/ no hardware): $61.39 shipped to CA
GP price (front and sides powdercoated w/ no hardware): ~$47 shipped.
GP price (just sides powdercoated w/ no hardware): ~$27 shipped.
Price obviously will increase accordingly if hardware is needed. Look below.
PDF: http://www.rennenmetal.com/manuals/1335.pdf
Rennenmetal.com
* 1/8" A36 Steel
* Meets SCCA, Nasa and most other sanctioning body specifications
* computer guided plasma cut
* Mounts to existing hardtop bracket locations using existing hardware or optional hex hardware kit (standard hex head)
* Raw steel finish or optional powdercoat
* Installation takes about 30 minutes or less
Quoted from Rennenmetal:
Spec Miata hardtop bracket set in black powdercoat $40/set
Add $5 for hex hardware kit (bolts, flat washers and lock washers)
OR
If someone is just interested in the sides for theft protection or rollbar clearance:
Side only brackets in black powedercoat $20/set
Add $2.50 for hex hardware kit (bolts, flat washers and lock washers)
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08-06-2009, 04:29 PM
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Just a note: I've had these for ages and to properly align _my_ hardtop with the top of the windshield I had to bring out some washer stacks. Otherwise the hard top was above the top of the windshield and would make all sorts of noises while driving.
Other than that, great product. Their tow hooks are great too.
Other than that, great product. Their tow hooks are great too.
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08-06-2009, 07:48 PM
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Gauging interest for a group buy for Spec Miata brackets for hard top. Everything will be shipped to me and I'll ship the stuff out to save us a couple of dollars. I'm guessing ~$7 for shipping.
I'll be doing this for security reasons, after Hustler got his HT stolen. Then I'll use some weird shaped bolts to keep it intact.
Supposedly it stiffens the chassis quite a bit too.
No GB price (front and sides powdercoated w/ no hardware): $61.39 shipped to CA
GP price (front and sides powdercoated w/ no hardware): ~$47 shipped.
GP price (just sides powdercoated w/ no hardware): ~$27 shipped.
Price obviously will increase accordingly if hardware is needed. Look below.
PDF: http://www.rennenmetal.com/manuals/1335.pdf
Rennenmetal.com
* 1/8" A36 Steel
* Meets SCCA, Nasa and most other sanctioning body specifications
* computer guided plasma cut
* Mounts to existing hardtop bracket locations using existing hardware or optional hex hardware kit (standard hex head)
* Raw steel finish or optional powdercoat
* Installation takes about 30 minutes or less
Quoted from Rennenmetal:
Spec Miata hardtop bracket set in black powdercoat $40/set
Add $5 for hex hardware kit (bolts, flat washers and lock washers)
OR
If someone is just interested in the sides for theft protection or rollbar clearance:
Side only brackets in black powedercoat $20/set
Add $2.50 for hex hardware kit (bolts, flat washers and lock washers)
I'll be doing this for security reasons, after Hustler got his HT stolen. Then I'll use some weird shaped bolts to keep it intact.
Supposedly it stiffens the chassis quite a bit too.
No GB price (front and sides powdercoated w/ no hardware): $61.39 shipped to CA
GP price (front and sides powdercoated w/ no hardware): ~$47 shipped.
GP price (just sides powdercoated w/ no hardware): ~$27 shipped.
Price obviously will increase accordingly if hardware is needed. Look below.
PDF: http://www.rennenmetal.com/manuals/1335.pdf
Rennenmetal.com
* 1/8" A36 Steel
* Meets SCCA, Nasa and most other sanctioning body specifications
* computer guided plasma cut
* Mounts to existing hardtop bracket locations using existing hardware or optional hex hardware kit (standard hex head)
* Raw steel finish or optional powdercoat
* Installation takes about 30 minutes or less
Quoted from Rennenmetal:
Spec Miata hardtop bracket set in black powdercoat $40/set
Add $5 for hex hardware kit (bolts, flat washers and lock washers)
OR
If someone is just interested in the sides for theft protection or rollbar clearance:
Side only brackets in black powedercoat $20/set
Add $2.50 for hex hardware kit (bolts, flat washers and lock washers)
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08-06-2009, 08:57 PM
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No washers needed for spec miatas with no plastic interior panels. They are designed primarily for racing cars. Many guys are running them on the street, but I have found the only guys that need any spacers are those whose tops have sprung out on the bottoms due to storing the top improperly on the ground when not on the car.
I had one customer in Canada who told me that I was wrong, until he compared his hardtop to another and saw first hand that they can get sprung out. DLee
I had one customer in Canada who told me that I was wrong, until he compared his hardtop to another and saw first hand that they can get sprung out. DLee
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08-08-2009, 12:05 AM
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i bought these right before this group buy thread started... fail
They do stiffen up my car quite a bit, and it does make it harder for thieves to take the hardtop. I'm looking for other types of bolts to use to make it even more difficult for thieves.
They do stiffen up my car quite a bit, and it does make it harder for thieves to take the hardtop. I'm looking for other types of bolts to use to make it even more difficult for thieves.
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08-14-2009, 04:00 AM
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1) Did you notice any chassis stiffening w/ these spec miata brackets?
2) Did you install the side brackets w/ the interior panels still present? Or is it stripped?
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