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Malibu Q
03-05-2014, 06:10 AM
A thread to post up soft tops. Ones you've fitted, ones you've seen, ones you've dreamt about.
I'll start with Mahura Motors offerings

Maruha’s original hood MX-5 Miata

Maruha’s original hood offers shades of colors you cannot find in between genuine hoods, good quality of material, side rain rail (SRR) used in the case of NC and a unique design.
Our hoods are being produced especially for Miata/MX-5 at a factory that also produces genuine hoods.


Type-A: acrylic window for NA + vinyl fabric (seamless)
The vinyl material comes in 6 different colors. In the case of black there are two types: STD black (G1) and Upgrade black (G2). The other colors are all upgrade (G2) colors.
The durability of these two types doesn’t differ much, however in the case of G1 material the main point is cost saving.
The acrylic windows are all set up with zipper.
The rooftop is seamless on both sides.
The global design is very neat.
The top is set up with side rain rail (SRR) used for NC.
Type-A G1 vinyl Black-Black, ¥58,000
Type-A G2-vinyl Black-Black, Grey-Black, Navy Blue, White-Black, Tan-Black, Beige-Black, ¥65,000

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Type-B: acrylic window for NA + fabric (with seam)
The high quality fabric comes in 7 different colors.
In the case of Mazda there is no setup using fabric for NA. It is Maruha’s unique idea.
Note that the price changes depending on the color.
The whole acrylic window is set up with zipper.
The rooftop on both sides is with seam.
Basically it is a design based on Mazda’s original hood.
The top side is set up with side rain rail (SRR) used for NC.
The acrylic window is used in the case of Porsche too, that’s why its quality is very high.
The acrylic window (screen) can be opened and closed by a zipper (the same as in the case of the genuine one).
Type-B G1-cloth Black-Black, ¥86,000
Type-B G2-cloth Navy Blue-Black, Beige-Black, Brown-Black, Green-Black, Red-Black, Grey-Black, ¥95,000
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Type-C: glass window for NA/NB + vinyl fabric (seamless)
The vinyl material comes in 6 different colors.
In the case of black there are two types: STD black (G1) and Upgrade black (G2).
The other colors are all upgrade (G2) colors.
The durability of these two types doesn’t differ much, however in the case of G1 material the main point is cost saving.
The glass windows are all set up with heating coil.
For securing durability and safety there is no zipper set up at the glass windows.
The rooftop on both sides is seamless.
The global design is very neat.
The top side is set up with side rain rail (SRR) used for NC.
Type-C G1-vinyl Black-Black, ¥65,000
Type-C G2-vinyl Black-Black, Grey-Black, Navy Blue-Black, White-Black, Tan-Black, Beige-Black, ¥70,000

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Type-D: glass window for NA/NB + vinyl fabric (with seam)

The vinyl material comes in 6 different colors.
In the case of black there are two types: STD black (G1) and Upgrade black (G2).
The other colors are all upgrade (G2) colors.
The durability of these two types doesn’t differ much, however in the case of G1 material the main point is cost saving.
For securing durability and safety there is no zipper set up at the glass windows.
The rooftop on both sides is with seam.
Basically it is a design based on Mazda’s original hood.
The sides are set up with side rain rail (SRR) used for NC.
Type-D No Color & Price listed

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Type-E: glass window for NA/NB + fabric (with seam)
The high quality fabric comes in 7 different colors.
Basically the backside of the fabric is black, but there is a beige type too, so altogether you can choose out of 9 color patterns.
Note that the price changes depending on the color.
The glass windows are all set up with heating coil.
For securing durability and safety there is no zipper set up at the glass windows.
The rooftop on both sides is with seam.
Basically it is a design based on Mazda’s original hood.
The side is set up with side rain rail (SRR) used for NC.
Type-E G1-cloth Black-Black, ¥98,000
Type-E G2-cloth Navy Blue-Black, Beige-Black, Brown-Black, Navy Blue-Beige, Beige-Beige, ¥106,700
Type-E G3-cloth Green-Black, Red-Black, Grey-Black, ¥106,700
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Color shades

The material and the color shades cannot be introduced easily only through web pictures.

To facilitate your choice, we compared pairs of colors.

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The glass window
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The glass window setting for NA differs from the genuine one – it is a high quality product.

To secure durability and safety we don’t set up a zipper to the glass windows.
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The glass windows are all set up with heating coil.

Backside of the fabric
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The backside of the fabric is an important element too.
For example, the back is generally black. However, there is a possibility of beige too.
The whole backside of the material is high quality herringbone pattern.
In the three-layer structure the middle layer has a rubber which doesn’t allow the rain to pass through.
We use high quality fabric, that is being used by such companies as BMW, Mercedes, VW etc.


Maruha Motors Co., Ltd.
http://www.maruhamotors.co.jp

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Malibu Q
03-05-2014, 06:12 AM
Mahura Motors GT Hood for Mx-5 ( NA & NB )

The main characteristic of Miata/MX-5’s hood is its easy opening. The contrast between the top and the body is the point that

interests most of the users and it can be very appealing.


Most of the Mazda genuine hoods are made of vinyl and their color is black. It is a safe choice, matches any body color and this

color doesn’t fade out easily. It is a simple color, but let’s admit, it is not quite interesting.


Maruha has started the production of its original hoods in 2010.
For further information on the original hood click here (http://www.maruhamotors.co.jp/miata/parts/horomaruha.html)

This time we would like to introduce our new idea – Maruha’s original GT hood with stripes.
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When designing this hood we were keeping in mind sportiness. We wanted to give the hood an atmosphere of sport and race.<br/>
In between sports cars, especially the CLASSIC MINI has been famous for its Union Jack style roof. Lately, we were interested in

fashionable designs like those of BMW Mini, Fit Abarath 500 etc.
We started thinking of a way to import this kind of fashion into the world of Miata/MX-5 hoods. After discussions with the hood

makers’ engineers we started designing our GT hood.

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Depending on the material of the hood the prices change.


Quality of the material

Maruha’s original hood has many points that can be emphasized. The first is the material. The material we use is the same as that

of high quality European cars like BMW, AUDI, MERCEDES, PORSCHE etc.
Compared to Mazda’s genuine product, the cloth is thicker and its quality is better.

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CAD processing

The stripe is inserted by a very time-consuming procedure.
Everything starts with CAD processing.
The main factors are cloth allowance, seam allowance etc. with rigidity and cost.


Inserting a stripe into the hood – this might seem to be very easy, but there are many important things to note.
First of all, we gave priority to the insertion of the stripe.

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If we set up the stripe on top of the cloth, that part will become thicker. This means that when we open the hood, it doesn’t

fold nicely. Furthermore, with a double cloth the silhouette doesn’t become sharp and the whole design falls apart.<br/>
Note how precise the line is at the front and under the window.

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If the stripe wasn’t fixed, there would be a gap in between the front header weatherstrip and the hood.

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As you can see, when inserting the stripe, we have to clear lots of problems, as that of the silhouette, the folding at opening,

the adherence with the weatherstrip, the cost etc.


Inserting the stripe

The stripe is inserted by a cut-in method. The base material and the cut-in stripe have the same height and the thickness is the

same too.
It is properly fixed from the inside by taping and you don’t have to worry about rain entering inside.

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You can see how minute the design is.

The stripe with vinyl

The stripe in the case of vinyl is being inserted in the same way as in the case of cloth.

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The stripe with cloth

The cloth’s stripe’s production method is very troublesome and it takes a lot of time.
You can choose out of luxurious, high quality and different colors, which you cannot get in the case of other cars.

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For example: the red one. There are different shades of red, but in the case of red used for our hood it is a dark color. To this

red cloth we add a grey stripe.

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What do you think?
A hood with a sporty color has been born.
Our GT hood’s concept is the contrast between the hood’s and stripe’s color and the emphasis on sportiness.

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Malibu Q
03-05-2014, 06:13 AM
Line-up

There are 2 types of stripes:


10cm wide center stripe ×2
5cm wide offset pinstripe ×2

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Type-A (for NA; acrylic window/zipper/vinyl)


BLACK + WHITE center stripe
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BLACK + GREY center stripe
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BLUE + GREY center stripe
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TAN + GREY center stripe
TAN + WHITE center stripe
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Type-B (for NA; acrylic window/zipper/cloth)

BLACK + GREY center stripe
BLUE + GREY center stripe
BROWN + GREY center stripe


Type-D (for NA/NB; glass window/heating coil/vinyl

BLACK + WHITE center stripe
BLACK + GREY center stripe
BLUE + GREY center stripe
TAN + GREY center stripe



Type-E (for NA/NB; acrylic window/zipper/cloth)

BLACK + GREY center stripe
BLUE + GREY center stripe
BROWN + GREY center stripe
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GREEN + GREY center stripe
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RED + GREY center stripe
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BLUE + GREY offset pinstripe
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BROWN + GREY offset pinstripe<br/>
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GREY + RED/GREEN offset pinstripe <br/>
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GREY + RED/BLUE offset pinstripe <br/>
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GREY + BLACK/RED/BEIGE offset pinstripe


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WASABI
03-05-2014, 08:55 AM
Malibu, you have knocked this one out of the park!!!!!! So much information. Thanks for posting this.

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My favorite.

Malibu Q
03-06-2014, 09:57 PM
Nakamae Cross Top Breaks
They have a much lighter look than stock. I like, but ¥ 208.950
The following is Google Translate from the Nakamae website

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Nakamae 1197 NA cross top breaks
The NA cross top rear screen
Big , I have to open
Rearward visibility became very well
From the window if able to run at full throttle screen
The soft to flow from the top and wind
Very wind envelops you
Enjoying a pleasant drive
You can
Selling price
1197 NA cross top breaks
¥ 208.950
1 formula ¥ 50.000 recombinant wage
5 -color variation
Black
Burgundy
Navy
Brown
Beige
Back side is all black
Material
Hood body USA Cross cloth hood
Rear screen
Rega light film
The stock of the product is not
It is the making of orders
For rear screen wide
Ryabyu is visually
I can see a wide low
Store the hood open the fastener
Lower the rear screen
I will store the hood body
This is the same as the NA standard storage method
Full open course now
Things , to fully open the rear screen
Lower also door glass on both sides
In the semi-open roof of only
Enjoy
Semi-open top of the cross breaks
Fully in the breeze
Please enjoy
May 30 2013 Date of renovation

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Large rear screen draws a beautiful curve and surface as hard top glass
I tightens Riyabyu
Impression from the back looks wide very low

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You can fully open the screen by a fastener , also plays the role of ventilation If you open the part
Plays

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Since the rear hood cover does not drop dripping down when I opened the screen , open the rear when open the screen
I will show the clean silhouette of cross top

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And boiled rain was equipped on the left and right sides of the hood must run around the hood rainwater
The front scuff plates front of the lower flows into the A-pillar protect rubber
Will flow down
Behind will continue to flow to drain rain rail line in the belt

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Left image is the rear you see on standard NA hood
Central image is a view of the top cross breaks
Right image retain to not fanned by the wind when you fully open the Sella over screen
It is the belt hook , the installation is one-touch removal of resin buckle

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Dandy
03-06-2014, 10:53 PM
I just had a cloth top (hood) delivered from this company: http://www.prestigeautotrim.com/ I liked the hand rolled binding option which you can order with a contrasting color binding:
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The tops can be made of aftermarket vinyl, OEM vinyl, or premium cloth materials in various colors:
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I just figure, "who knows how to build a quality convertible top better than the Brits?" I have watched enough Top Gear to know that they get plenty of rain but definitely like to drive open air when the weather permits. I'm banking on the quality.