Can we get some G-String testimonials up in here? [Archive]

IanL

01-05-2012, 12:37 AM

I yanked out my soft top in the late summer and have (happily) run HT-only since. I have no desire to put the softie back in, but imminent rollbar installation and talk of Spring drives has me considering a G-String. I am curious, though, how it performs "at speed".

Revlimiter's excellent review (http://revlimiter.net/blog/2011/06/miata-bikini-top/) gives me lots of confidence that it will do the job, but I am curious to hear from some other users. How is the buffeting, windows up or down? Done any long drives with it? Loving your G-String? Please let me (and everyone else) know!

revlimiter

01-05-2012, 11:26 AM

I've had mine up past 120. No buffeting. The center tube makes it amazingly solid.

I can't wait for spring to reinstall.

RyanxStorey

01-05-2012, 11:32 AM

How much does it cost to get one? I've thought about them before.

phillyb

01-05-2012, 11:34 AM

phatty phat phat kind of made this thread already - http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread.php?223-Ain-t-nuthin-like-a-quot-G-quot-thang-baaabay!

IanL

01-05-2012, 01:28 PM

How much does it cost to get one? I've thought about them before.

Price depends on how much work you want to do yourself, whether you have a rollbar or not, etc. Peep this for pricing on the various options (http://projectgla.com/gstring_na.html).

phatty phat phat kind of made this thread already!

Indeed, but that thread is more "show us your pics"... I was hoping for me "personal experiential anecdotes".

I've had mine up past 120. No buffeting. The center tube makes it amazingly solid.

This is what I wanted to hear. Thanks, Rev!

RyanxStorey

01-05-2012, 01:36 PM

Well I have a roll bar and could acquire a front now for cheap so 300 bucks. Man I need to get on.

Rezist09

01-05-2012, 02:37 PM

Can't wait looking forward for one

Risingsun124

01-05-2012, 07:35 PM

Keep an eye out for an upcoming sale. ;)

RyanxStorey

01-05-2012, 07:50 PM

Oh no, now I am real excited.

Agent☣Orange

01-05-2012, 07:55 PM

Keep an eye out for an upcoming sale. ;)

I'm going to be in serious trouble with collection agencies now. Must have one for my BF double hoop to go with my G side splitters.

IanL

01-06-2012, 12:02 AM

Two words...

Awe. Some.

revlimiter

01-07-2012, 10:51 PM

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<-- I love my G-String THIS much. (I had it added to my custom Sharkatoon.)

Risingsun124

01-08-2012, 11:15 AM

^^^WHAAAAAAAAAT!!! Speechless! Rev, busting out sick as always.

RyanxStorey

01-08-2012, 11:22 AM

Keep an eye out for an upcoming sale. ;)
So when is this happening? I just bought a bow.

JonB

01-09-2012, 02:15 AM

I've had mine on for weeks at a time. For the first couple days you might want to keep an eye and re-tighten the straps as the fabric stretches out. Driving with it on is fantastic. Had it on at 125mph and it was perfectly fine. If you have the windows up and a proper windblocker (like Project G's) while driving when it's cold outside, it still holds the heat inside pretty well. On hot days, it keeps the cabin pretty cool from the combination of shade from the G-String and the open air on 3 sides. I love my G-String. I just wish I had one on my NC (hu-hem, Steve, hahah!).

Risingsun124

01-09-2012, 12:31 PM

Jon Bizzo - Source a front bow and it's a done deal!

Thanks guys for the good words on the G-String. Glad your findings are the same as ours.

diabeetus

01-09-2012, 02:30 PM

dang i need one of these! gah!! i hate being broke all the time
time to start saving. i have a few more months til summer anyway :)

I<3flippyheadlights

01-09-2012, 02:38 PM

If I didn't just have to buy a new top a G-string would be mine. Oh well :(

OCD

01-11-2012, 02:12 PM

I think this is the best purchase I ever made for my miata. I love this thing. I've had mine out on at a circle track, autocross, road course and taken several 1000+ road trips. I use the heck out of this thing. Once mine wears out finally, I'll be buying another!

I need to get some new pics...
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/OCDCivic/Miatas/baeba968.jpg

Schain

01-11-2012, 02:30 PM

Wow that's a great looking NB. The G-String looks good over the purple roll bar lol.

How are these things driving in the rain with the windows up? Seems like parking it in the rain would be a bad idea. If my MSM was garaged I would consider one.

OCD

01-11-2012, 03:51 PM

I couldn't use just the G-String around here, it rains entirely too much. Cali might be a different story though. On days where I know the weather will be great, the hard top comes off but I put it back on at night.

I got caught once in the rain with the G-String on, it wasn't intolerable with the windows up. You still get a tad bit of spray but at least you aren't getting drenched without an option.

As for 'top down' drives in the summer: Nice and protected from sunburn; in the winter: allows the heater to do it's job. It's great environmental protection. :D

shane

01-11-2012, 05:43 PM

Wow that picture is awesome, in cali I think it's great, living in Chicago w/o a garage limits it's power to me.... For now, i want one bad but need to be able to use my softtop after every drive...

RyanxStorey

01-11-2012, 07:14 PM

I lived in chicago for a while and it sucks lol. I had a garage but it was 2 miles away from the little place I lived in.

Risingsun124

01-11-2012, 09:22 PM

Wow that picture is awesome, in cali I think it's great, living in Chicago w/o a garage limits it's power to me.... For now, i want one bad but need to be able to use my softtop after every drive...

Not sure if you are aware, and we have been asked a few times, but you can use the G-String without removing your soft top. It breaks down and fits neatly in the trunk. A protective case is also available. :eagerness: