Quick question re hardtop

[biper]

I have been offered a hardtop, off a MK1, I have a MK2. I have seen them advertised on here and Ebay saying 'this top will fit 1/ 2/ 2.5' However this top is off a MK1. It is a bargain so hopefully the answer is yes.
Many thanks for any info and advice.
Barrie

[scrwright]

it will fit

[biper]

Great
Thanks for the reply
Barrie

[tuttle]

The hard top will fit fine. The only difference will be the heated screen connectors are a different shape, not a biggie, though the mk 1 type can be a pain to find.

[MX-5 Lazza]

If it has a heated rear window you might need an adapter to plug it into your wiring harness as Mk1 & Mk2 use different connectors.

ETA: DOH! Beaten to it!

I will add though... do you really need one? I've had MX5s for 13 years and never felt the need for one. I guess if it's cheap enough you could sell it on at a profit.

[_Batty_]

MX-5 Lazza said:

If it has a heated rear window you might need an adapter to plug it into your wiring harness as Mk1 & Mk2 use different connectors.

ETA: DOH! Beaten to it!

I will add though... do you really need one? I've had MX5s for 13 years and never felt the need for one. I guess if it's cheap enough you could sell it on at a profit.

being able to see out the back is a bonus.

[MX-5 Lazza]

Visibility out the back of the soft top isn't exactly bad though, made better by the fact it's only about 18" from your head. My Mrs convertible Mini is a hell of a lot worse for visibility, it's like looking through a letter box!

[skinny]

and it is a little more secure / warm / quiet for the winter when you don't take the top down much anyway. plus it looks nice than the soft top.

[_Batty_]

MX-5 Lazza said:

Visibility out the back of the soft top isn't exactly bad though, made better by the fact it's only about 18" from your head. My Mrs convertible Mini is a hell of a lot worse for visibility, it's like looking through a letter box!

i'd disagree. On the motorway the rear 3/4 view (the most important) is awful with the soft top up.
this added with the reduced road noise, better security and better weatherproofing makes it a nice bonus for long journeys and winter weather.

[biper]

Thanks for the input chaps.
I bought this car to sell on, but in the meantime my missus has had a change of job and looses the Co car.
She loves the MX5 she we have decided to keep it.
It is a 2000 x reg Met Blue 1.6...52k...12months MOT and has 11 months tax.
Gave £1500 for it and the hard top is black at £100.
So all in all a cheap car.
No doubt I will be frequenting these pages more, as well as the TVR forums.
Barrie

Edited by biper on Thursday 16th June 08:09

[Mr MXT]

_Batty_ said:

i'd disagree. On the motorway the rear 3/4 view (the most important) is awful with the soft top up.
this added with the reduced road noise, better security and better weatherproofing makes it a nice bonus for long journeys and winter weather.

I agree Matt. Especially on the points about visibility and reduced road noise!

[Aizle]

Anybody know how much a hardtop weighs? Mk2 if any different.

Need to hang one on a wall with storage bag. Have some hooks in that I want to try the weight on first.

[scrwright]

not weighed one but i'd say 20-25kgs ish, easy 1 man lift

[_Al_]

biper said:

Thanks for the input chaps.
I bought this car to sell on, but in the meantime my missus has had a change of job and looses the Co car.
She loves the MX5 she we have decided to keep it.
It is a 2000 x reg Met Blue 1.6...52k...12months MOT and has 11 months tax.
Gave £1500 for it and the hard top is black at £100.
So all in all a cheap car.
No doubt I will be frequenting these pages more, as well as the TVR forums.
Barrie

Edited by biper on Thursday 16th June 08:09

I'm actually running a dark blue MK2 hard top on my silver Mk1 right now.

Wonder if my blue hard top is the right colour for your car?

[5paul5]

I always unzip my rear window and fold it down if i have the roof up whatever the weather, perfect rear vision.

[missdiane]

Cheap one hardtops were going for about £300-400 plus in the winter

I used mine over winter as roof was leaking, unsecure and just crap, got a new soft top now, really not sure if the hardtop will get used again; will see how it goes

[JonnyFive]

Who has the roof up anyway? Hands up..

Not acceptable

[biper]

_Al_ said:

I'm actually running a dark blue MK2 hard top on my silver Mk1 right now.

Wonder if my blue hard top is the right colour for your car?

I believe the colour of mine is called 'Twilight Blue'
Are hard tops metal or fibre glass.
Barrie

Edited by biper on Wednesday 22 June 07:44

[snotrag]

The hard tops are fibreglass.

[_Al_]

biper said:

I believe the colour of mine is called 'Twilight Blue'
Are hard tops metal or fibre glass.
Barrie

Edited by biper on Wednesday 22 June 07:44

Unfortuately mine was shipped with a new car so there's no separate paperwork telling me what colour it is. My poor MX is now down to 0.7 bar oil pressure so the hard top will probably be looking for a new home soon. If you feel lucky I'm happy to meet up and see if it's right for your motor. Wouldn't want to drive far for obvious reasons!