My hood window split

[A210AMG]

^ Apparently it was to stop it getting a line where it folds..

To be fair a plastic screen on an SL.... not sure which is the lesser car.. the Mk2 MX5 had heated glass

 

[Doodle]

It's also 10 years newer, the roof is manually operated, doesn't have to worry about hiding itself away, and it didn't come with a standard hardtop for winter

Ironically we did convert our Mk1 to a heated glass screen when the original plastic died, but it made the roof a fair bit more faffy to operate.

 

[A210AMG]

Fair enough but I thought a Mk2 Mx5 was the same year aprrox? anyway they are at differnet ends of the price (or were)

I guess a new MX5 is aorund £25K now with electric hard top and a new SL around £75K ?


At the end of the day if its lasted this long its done well and not 'too' pricey to fix.

 

[wemorgan]

My Mk1 MX5 had a plastic roof which was zipped in on 3 sides. Before the roof was folded down the zip was undone so that it did not fold when the roof was folded down. A simple solution to the problem I thought.

 

[Dieselman]

I remember being told to put a piece of foam ontop as you lower it...but un likley to do that every time...

Not sure why you'd want/bother with a piece of foam though...perhaps something required by the lesser makes?

^ Apparently it was to stop it getting a line where it folds..

A friend always used a rolled up towel. Seemed to work as it makes the radius of the bend much larger.

 

[BTB 500]

Yup as mentioned the windows have lasted 16 years so not too bad really. They are still completely clear too (never been treated with Hindsight or anything) - murky plastic windows seem quite common on older convertibles.

Of course the R129 is an 80s car ... the hood wasn't modified during its lifespan (AFAIK).

 

[BTB 500]

Got the car back from d:class ... excellent job, as expected

David said the hood itself and all the other roof components were in perfect condition, which was good to know! I also had the under-bonnet insulation replaced while it was there since that was starting to perish in places.

 

[GregE240]

So Bill, was it just 3 new windows, or a complete rear section?

I only ask because mine needs a new rear section, and £395 sounds like a steal!

 

[BTB 500]

They just replaced the 3 plastic windows - the hood itself was in good condition.

 

[GregE240]

OK, thanks mate. Only ask because I will need a new rear section on mine (just put it back on the road after just over a year SORN, God, its good to be back in an SL)

 

[Tiff]

My Mk1 MX5 had a plastic roof which was zipped in on 3 sides. Before the roof was folded down the zip was undone so that it did not fold when the roof was folded down. A simple solution to the problem I thought.

Same as the MGF, but no one ever unzips the window before folding. A real faff, specially if you have a windstop. My rear window was a real mess when I got mine, but luckily got a near new hood of an MGTF from a customer who called me out because his wouldn't start... free hood and a cup of coffee, biscuits too.

I now have a window section going spare and an old Singer sewing machine. Watch the chaos "unfold"