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    Hard Top

    Well with all the snow and rain were having in Scotland at the moment more of us are turning to our hard tops for some extra warmth . But as you know just when you have it fitted the sun decides to come out .
    Typical uk weather.


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    Since I had my top painted to match the car, over a yr ago, I think it has only come off the car a handful of times most of them being so I could work on the interior of the car and have more space. I think I have only taken it off for 2 drives and those were both because my wife wanted the top down.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markcher View Post
    Well with all the snow and rain were having in Scotland at the moment more of us are turning to our hard tops for some extra warmth . But as you know just when you have it fitted the sun decides to come out .
    Typical uk weather.

    Where about in Scotland ? My wife is from Gala so we visit her family quite often.

    Quote Originally Posted by miata5620 View Post
    Since I had my top painted to match the car, over a yr ago, I think it has only come off the car a handful of times most of them being so I could work on the interior of the car and have more space. I think I have only taken it off for 2 drives and those were both because my wife wanted the top down.
    I can relate, I prefer to leave my hard top on.

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    Hi near Glasgow , give me a shout when your coming over and we can have a meet up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bovaco View Post
    I can relate, I prefer to leave my hard top on.
    Yeah I think the car looks nicer with the top on and while driving with the top down/ off is nice I really only car to do it if the weather really nice.

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    Here in Florida I see no reason for a hardtop. We have some days that is does get cold but in a day or two the temps are back up there and its time to drop the top again. I am always baffled when one of our local members purchases a hardtop and removes the ragtop on installation. I enjoy the top down so much. I guess that not everyone does.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dropped top View Post
    Here in Florida I see no reason for a hardtop. We have some days that is does get cold but in a day or two the temps are back up there and its time to drop the top again. I am always baffled when one of our local members purchases a hardtop and removes the ragtop on installation. I enjoy the top down so much. I guess that not everyone does.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dropped top View Post
    I see no reason for a hardtop.
    Well I used to think that myself and always said I would never pay the $750-$1200 price tag to get one but then I got my hardtop for FREE and feel in love with it on the car especially once my friend painted it for me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by miata5620 View Post
    Well I used to think that myself and always said I would never pay the $750-$1200 price tag to get one but then I got my hardtop for FREE and feel in love with it on the car especially once my friend painted it for me.
    i need to find myself a deal like that...

    it's 15 degrees this morning w/ snow on the ground and i've got my oem drafty soft top on the 94 haha
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    definitely need a hardtop here in seattle.

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    put the hardtop on at thanksgiving, take it off the end of march. sure civilizes the little unit when it's on.

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    I won't get rid of mine, but I H8 my hardtop. Can't wait for the weather to cooperate, and to have a garage so that I can remove it. I wan't my Miata back!
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    I've decided that i really don't like convertibles. Can't wait to find a hardtop.
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    Miatas are better with a HT.

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    I think if I owned one, it would go on for car shows or events where I have to dress it up. Miatas really do look great with a hard top, but it just doesn't seem practical. (for florida at least) I love the heat and I don't mind getting a tan when I drive. In fact I'm working out not for a beach body, but for a dropped top body
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