Miata Soft Top Removal / Step by Step / NA and NB

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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2025

Комментарии • 103

  • @lKingRichardl
    @lKingRichardl 5 лет назад +247

    I love auto Miatas. They're perfectly useful as parts cars to help keep all the manual NA and NBs on the road :D

    • @RedlineAutoParts
      @RedlineAutoParts  5 лет назад +26

      Lol, not going to disagree with you on that one!

    • @ShuffleMasta
      @ShuffleMasta 4 года назад +4

      You beat me to the comment...

    • @kylew4301
      @kylew4301 4 года назад +2

      Wants wrong with the auto?

    • @ShuffleMasta
      @ShuffleMasta 4 года назад +20

      @@kylew4301 It takes away what makes the Miata truly great! Having full control over how much or how little power and torque you give through a particular corner is crucial.

    • @clapped1.629
      @clapped1.629 3 года назад +11

      @@kylew4301 it’s gay

  • @Racingboom
    @Racingboom 3 года назад +9

    Finally got a hardtop and couldn’t figure out how to get my trashed soft top out of the car.
    Your guys company name looked insanely familiar and I remembered I bought a black NA trunk lid off of you guys like last month. Now you’ve helped me out twice. Thanks bois!

  • @MrStevenkent
    @MrStevenkent 5 лет назад +24

    Great great video clip! At 71 years of age, I’ve NEVER done this before, but the video was SO good!! Thank you😄😄😄😄😄😄

  • @georgiosmichas5861
    @georgiosmichas5861 2 года назад +13

    THE BEST removal video in the entire internet. Thanks for the detail and tips sir! Now I can save couple of hundreds and do it my self.

  • @emmehall4092
    @emmehall4092 3 года назад +15

    Thank you so much for this! I love that you started with the tools needed and then gave alternate options for a few things. I thought this would take me forever but it was a really quick job!

  • @SundancePeakRanch
    @SundancePeakRanch 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you! Hail took out my miata’s soft top and I don’t have the money to lay for someone to swap it! Lifesavers!

  • @undeada-man1920
    @undeada-man1920 3 года назад +2

    Just bought my Miata yesterday, this video makes it seem pretty simple! Now I just have to figure out which top to get lol

  • @scottr3141
    @scottr3141 Год назад +1

    Nice video , great camera work in such a small place to work.

  • @FriedTurkey
    @FriedTurkey 5 лет назад +6

    Thank you.
    Was stuck on the rain rail part, wasn't sure whether I could just tear that thing out and then I found your vid.

  • @mydrimballantyne4032
    @mydrimballantyne4032 Год назад +2

    Far better than some that just play loud annoying music and no actual DESCRIPTION ON HOW TO ACHIEVE THIS well done for a good description. Thanks

  • @jongough3224
    @jongough3224 Год назад +2

    Great video! saved me a bunch of time and no needless damage. Here in rainy England, a working hood is a must have!
    thankyou 👍

  • @wibuwe
    @wibuwe 2 года назад +4

    I've heard these are a pain to remove but after watching this - I think I'll go ahead and do it myself. Thank you!

  • @azurescen
    @azurescen 4 года назад +9

    Thank you, made the job easy as.
    Peeling back the panel works really well if you have a rollbar /cage that prevents you from removing the panel.

  • @Epiphonech
    @Epiphonech Год назад +1

    Great tutorial, thanks for sharing!
    On NB1 99 I found two more wires on the driver side, when I was lifting the softtop. The wires seemed like a ground to the frame and kind of a spring button (sensor) - may be a part of theft protection system left. Window heater connectors were already done.

  • @arthamilton
    @arthamilton 2 года назад +1

    You’re a very good presenter - thanks! The information is well organized and put forward clearly.

  • @mikemcdermott4869
    @mikemcdermott4869 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for this - was a big help, though one thing missing - there;s two T4 bolts either side for holding on the hard top that aren't included/mentioned here - maybe they don't use hard tops in sunnier climbs, but Scotland does have it's share of cold and wet weather - still immensley helpful though. thanks

  • @eduardocorona3221
    @eduardocorona3221 4 года назад +4

    Thanks , great video I’m looking to replace my soft top in a week or two and this helped

  • @karencrook8375
    @karencrook8375 4 года назад +4

    Thanks so much! This is the best removal video. Your instructions made it super easy! Thanks so much

  • @kevinmccarthy2059
    @kevinmccarthy2059 4 года назад

    Very clear instructions, Just gotta wait for a British summer now...I don't have a workshop like you lucky lads..Thankyou so much

  • @KenUngaro
    @KenUngaro 3 года назад +1

    GREAT job!! Love the simplicity of the explanation. Definitely subscribing

  • @easyeric601
    @easyeric601 4 года назад +1

    By far the best video I've found for doing this. Thanks Guys!!

  • @AsapTone
    @AsapTone 9 месяцев назад

    I’m removing my soft top completely since I finally got a hardtop, the only thing I should put back is the inside rain rails and those metal brackets ?

  • @blue04mx53
    @blue04mx53 4 года назад +2

    I'm installing a rollbar, and I was thinking it would be easier if I took the top off first. But, I don't think I will after watching this.
    I'm worried I'd never get it back on and not leaking.
    Thanks for posting...

    • @RedlineAutoParts
      @RedlineAutoParts  4 года назад +3

      As much as the soft top is in the way of the rollbar install, it's definitely better to just leave it in place. I personally hate installing softtops on cars with rollbars, it's even more in the way.

    • @blue04mx53
      @blue04mx53 4 года назад

      @@RedlineAutoParts Thanks, I got the Rollbar installed ! I even got the tonneau cover to fit around it !

  • @PeteJarvis
    @PeteJarvis 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent video how do you get the new soft top on the old frame

  • @shaneroberts8668
    @shaneroberts8668 3 года назад +1

    Changed my top in a Parkin lot watching this video lol thansk

  • @TheAy7531
    @TheAy7531 4 года назад +2

    best video on this by far. And I'v watched a lot of them.

  • @jamespickering9961
    @jamespickering9961 Год назад

    Excellent video with all the useful tips. Thank you!

  • @QuigzDrifts
    @QuigzDrifts 3 года назад +1

    Appreciate you greatly!! Perfectly detailed and paced video

  • @johnbecker8037
    @johnbecker8037 Месяц назад

    Made deleting the soft top a breeze on my NA thanks boys🤘🏽

  • @jatoca
    @jatoca Год назад

    Very quick thorough and to the point.
    Curious how long it would take for a complete removal and replacement of top and rain rail (average time for home mechanic, not someone who’s done it a bunch already)…?
    Also,
    Besides cleaning drains, is there Anything else you would suggest doing or changing why you have top off? Are new door seals normally needed? Thank you!!!

  • @lStorm_Trooper
    @lStorm_Trooper 4 года назад +1

    Very good video going to changing my roof today thank you

  • @calspeed1
    @calspeed1 4 года назад

    Excellant video. The job looks easy but decided that its too much to do at the track for a trackday. Thanks for a heads up!

  • @t2na_
    @t2na_ 3 года назад

    Thanks. This video saved me a lot of money.

  • @505197
    @505197 4 года назад

    Thanks for the information. I just found a good NB top at pull a part for $109 and I wanted to know how to remove it. My Miata is red with a black top, an NA. The NB is a tan color, and ought to be a lot cooler, plus I'll be able to use in inside mirror. I need to get my butt over there but I have a car in the shop that must go today.

  • @RobertBranch-FL
    @RobertBranch-FL 4 года назад +1

    Awesome tutorial, you saved me hours of frustration!

  • @Menon9767
    @Menon9767 10 месяцев назад

    Do the clips break when removing them? And if not, how can you avoid breaking them

  • @omarduran8446
    @omarduran8446 5 лет назад +1

    Great video, do you have one that shows how to reinstall the top but with a new aftermarket?

    • @RedlineAutoParts
      @RedlineAutoParts  5 лет назад

      Thanks! Not yet, we've contemplated doing one, maybe when we put a new top on our 95M Restomod project.

  • @cherylboggs7960
    @cherylboggs7960 2 года назад +1

    here we go!

  • @94GT5MT
    @94GT5MT 5 лет назад +2

    Great video! Looks hot as an oven there man!

  • @champagne98
    @champagne98 4 года назад

    Very helpful guys. Good commentary and good camera..clear and precise.

  • @theweelerwalshie
    @theweelerwalshie 2 года назад

    Great tutorial guys thanks for the heads up ❤

  • @Straatrakker
    @Straatrakker 2 года назад

    Would it be ok for me if I leave the soft top down and put a hard top on for the winter season. Does this damage the soft top if it stays down for a couple months?

    • @estebanrodriguez7276
      @estebanrodriguez7276 2 года назад +1

      Yes it would! If it's a top with a plastic window, as long as it is folded down evenly it'll be perfectly fine. I would just wait till a warm day to try to bring the top back up since the plastic windows get very brittle in the cold. If it's a glass window top then no concerns.

    • @Straatrakker
      @Straatrakker 2 года назад

      @@estebanrodriguez7276 Thank you so much!

  • @kevinpembrook2225
    @kevinpembrook2225 3 года назад +1

    Nice vid. How much do you charge to replace tops?

    • @RedlineAutoParts
      @RedlineAutoParts  3 года назад

      Thanks! We don't do any service work here unfortunately.

  • @reallyoldskeptic
    @reallyoldskeptic 2 года назад +1

    Thanks, man!!!

  • @andrewgroff8663
    @andrewgroff8663 4 месяца назад

    Where do you live and do you do this as a business? I have led lights install and new top. Time is not my friend lol😂 let me know have money no time thx. You did and amazing job keep up the good work.

  • @alx4526
    @alx4526 11 месяцев назад

    Holy shit that was a challenge, good luck to the next guy 👍

  • @rssimracing5057
    @rssimracing5057 2 месяца назад

    Perfect! Thank y'all

  • @drpiv
    @drpiv Год назад

    Great video. Well done.

  • @DogbeNoble
    @DogbeNoble 3 месяца назад

    Please how much is the top cover

  • @felomator9224
    @felomator9224 4 года назад +3

    Tip from me for removing the inner rails (what he does at around minute 5): if you don't have a tool for removing the clips, you can just yank the carpet around them. Just give them a firm and fast tug. For me, 1 clip broke and 2 went through the carpet, but the carpet didn't get damaged and these clips basically cost nothing. Also it is totally safe to sit on your center console, at least if you are under like 200pounds. Makes it very easy to do that step

    • @croweclan
      @croweclan 4 года назад +2

      A fork will also do the job :)

  • @G4Master96
    @G4Master96 5 лет назад

    If you're installing a hardtop do you need the stoptop in at all or would you be fine getting rid of it

    • @RedlineAutoParts
      @RedlineAutoParts  5 лет назад

      You'd be fine completely removing the soft top assembly.

    • @PedalMafiaM
      @PedalMafiaM 2 года назад

      @@RedlineAutoParts do I need to reinstall the rain rail or can I leave the whole assembly out?

    • @RedlineAutoParts
      @RedlineAutoParts  2 года назад +1

      @@PedalMafiaM If you're completely removing the softtop then you wouldn't need the rain rail anymore. They oem hardtop will seal against the car and keep any water out.

    • @PedalMafiaM
      @PedalMafiaM 2 года назад

      @@RedlineAutoParts awesome that's what I thought and hoped for! I only plan to run hardtop, so the rain rail is just dead weight lol

  • @HotboiDawson
    @HotboiDawson 3 года назад

    Wish there was a specific Install video as well as the removal part

  • @jakehenson2251
    @jakehenson2251 4 года назад +1

    Thank you, very helpful👏👏

  • @kurtbrown6876
    @kurtbrown6876 4 года назад +1

    Thanks so much! you make a really clean diy

  • @lucascampbell6548
    @lucascampbell6548 3 года назад

    I know No One is probably going to see this because the video is a few years old but for my miata whenever I close the soft top the frame of the soft top doesn’t Bend all of the way right above the The windows it doesn’t go flat and there’s a small gap between the windshield and the top even though the clamps are adjusted. Does anyone know what the problem is

  • @curtisrogers1354
    @curtisrogers1354 5 лет назад

    I have a 1990 Miata was wondering if a gearbox from a different car would Bolt up or would I have to build brackets and all so can the big bulky airbox be replaced for something smaller

    • @RedlineAutoParts
      @RedlineAutoParts  5 лет назад

      On the 1990-1993 1.6 cars it gets a little tricky to replace the airbox because of the size and shape of the air flow meter. Some companies sell adapters so that you can mount a cone filter to the air flow meter and eliminate the air box, but at that point it's just sucking in hot air so it's going to suffer from a performance perspective. Of those intakes available, the Racing Beat one would be the better option.

  • @dirtyjoe3794
    @dirtyjoe3794 2 года назад

    Miata's are easy to work on, it's like Lego

  • @DessertUnicorn
    @DessertUnicorn 2 года назад +1

    i was just rippin the damn thing off lol

  • @solid_spec
    @solid_spec 3 года назад +1

    man, this would be hard to do with a roll bar in -__-

  • @BuddhaOfDarkness
    @BuddhaOfDarkness 5 лет назад +2

    Ace!

  • @JohneyWalker69
    @JohneyWalker69 2 года назад

    bro was speed running this shit lmfaoooooo

  • @bobbyrice
    @bobbyrice 4 года назад

    Okay...now what?!

  • @robertfugere6602
    @robertfugere6602 3 года назад

    En français svp

  • @bradleyashworth2397
    @bradleyashworth2397 4 года назад

    10:42

  • @alexanderpark2672
    @alexanderpark2672 2 года назад

    This is for an NB not an NA. NA owners click away dont waste your time

    • @MastaSquidge
      @MastaSquidge Год назад +1

      It's damn near the same though.

    • @TomMusick
      @TomMusick 4 месяца назад

      NA & NB hard & soft tops are interchangeable