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Old 06-15-2011, 02:28 AM
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Can these ultralite carbonfiber hardtop/skins be purchased? if so where?
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Old 06-15-2011, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JR4WDTRBO
Non OEM latches (in general) are just harder to get adjusted right. I rock a snugtop, quality is pretty good on mine. Latches aren't bad. They would be adequate if they had the centering nipple ( ) on there to help you get it lined up right and to keep it from shifting (which isn't a problem if you get it on right.) With some tops you can retrofit OEM latches (I have some laying around I am going to try and fit), some you can't.

For an added safety measure, I have safety wired the side latches closed & safety wired the top to the car. (I don't take the top off much in the summer, and it makes it a bitch to steel lol )
pictures of said saftewired latch please.
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Old 06-15-2011, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by kaisersoze
Can these ultralite carbonfiber hardtop/skins be purchased? if so where?
thanks
Ask Sav, he is a "dealer"
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Old 06-17-2011, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Pitlab77
pictures of said saftewired latch please.
I will be finishing my safety wire job this weekend (just got some better cap screws). I'll snap some pics after its done. I did a pretty good job the first time, but if I am posting pics I want to set a good example and do it the right way. lol
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Originally Posted by JR4WDTRBO
I will be finishing my safety wire job this weekend (just got some better cap screws). I'll snap some pics after its done. I did a pretty good job the first time, but if I am posting pics I want to set a good example and do it the right way. lol
Did it turn out good?
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Originally Posted by Braineack
where's the video of the HT flying off the miata the instant it rolls over?
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Wow, that's impressive. I must hide that vid, my wife could see it...
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Love some of the comments on that vid
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Old 09-03-2011, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bellwilliam
Ask Sav, he is a "dealer"
Also interested but I doubt they could be shipped if its what I think it is.
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