Dreaded Miata Window
06-12-2001, 12:06 AM
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Dreaded Miata Window
After the dealership installed a new back window for me they managed to scratch it all up at the same time, so I went back to have my 3rd put on. Each time something seems to go wrong... now my window is clean and new with no creases, but looks like a god damn Miata back window.
Now when I say that... I mean... everytime I see a Miata the window is very 'baggy' and non fitting. Mine doesnt look like the plastic has been stretched out all the way, and if you look at the car from the rear you can see 5 reflections of the sun off of it.
If anyone else has this same problem, please post any related info that could help. Thanks.
Now when I say that... I mean... everytime I see a Miata the window is very 'baggy' and non fitting. Mine doesnt look like the plastic has been stretched out all the way, and if you look at the car from the rear you can see 5 reflections of the sun off of it.
If anyone else has this same problem, please post any related info that could help. Thanks.
06-12-2001, 12:26 AM
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I think the reason that the Miata window looks so baggy is because you can zip it out of the window hole. My friend owns a Miata and he zips his window partially out before he drops his top. That way, the window never gets creased.
As for tightening up your window, I'm not sure how you would do that. I know that RHES2K had his window replaced, and he told me that the window partially zips out, but the entire bottom part of the window, that's connected to the chassis doesn't come out and must be replaced. I would think the only real way to tighten it up would be to tighten the bottom part of the window.
As for tightening up your window, I'm not sure how you would do that. I know that RHES2K had his window replaced, and he told me that the window partially zips out, but the entire bottom part of the window, that's connected to the chassis doesn't come out and must be replaced. I would think the only real way to tighten it up would be to tighten the bottom part of the window.
06-12-2001, 06:56 AM
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Originally posted by MarkS2K
I think the reason that the Miata window looks so baggy is because you can zip it out of the window hole. My friend owns a Miata and he zips his window partially out before he drops his top. That way, the window never gets creased.
As for tightening up your window, I'm not sure how you would do that. I know that RHES2K had his window replaced, and he told me that the window partially zips out, but the entire bottom part of the window, that's connected to the chassis doesn't come out and must be replaced. I would think the only real way to tighten it up would be to tighten the bottom part of the window.
I think the reason that the Miata window looks so baggy is because you can zip it out of the window hole. My friend owns a Miata and he zips his window partially out before he drops his top. That way, the window never gets creased.
As for tightening up your window, I'm not sure how you would do that. I know that RHES2K had his window replaced, and he told me that the window partially zips out, but the entire bottom part of the window, that's connected to the chassis doesn't come out and must be replaced. I would think the only real way to tighten it up would be to tighten the bottom part of the window.
06-18-2001, 12:02 AM
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Damn Ben that is pretty saggy. Maybe you should pour some hot water over it to get rid of those creases. You could also try leaving it out in the hot sun or using a blow dryer.
06-18-2001, 12:46 AM
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Yeah I plan on taking it back, but this was theird 2nd replacement attempt, with the 1st one going sour as well. I also just had them replace my clutch, flywheel, etc, under warranty, which I had already passed. So I wanted to make sure everything was done and squared away before bringing it up again.
I know what I will be doing in a few hours.
I know what I will be doing in a few hours.
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