Boot vs Glass rear window

That's an after market glass window. Don't know how tight the boot will be. I don't think glass windows came stock until the M2's.

On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:50:01 GMT, JV wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

M1 had plastic, M2 99+ had glass.

OEM boot fits fine after a small bit of stretching for the Robbins top with glass window.

There are many who don't like the look when the boot is on, but I don't really notice. Even if I didn't like the look, I would rather have the visibility and durability over the plastic.

Plastic rear windows were standard up to '97. The glass window started in '99.

I don't know about that. What I'd do if I were you is pull up next to another Miata and see how the folded roof height compares. I'm pretty sure mine is an aftermarket top (w/plastic window), but I don't have a boot either. I'd love to find one in white if possible. The closest I've seen to that is a three piece hard tonneau cover that could be painted (it was from Flyin' Miata, I think).

-- Tonyrama Crystal White '93 A

I'd just borrow one from a fellow Miata owner and try it on. Loren

No.

Yes.

No. It is true for some tops, such as the Robbins top. But it is not true for my BSP glass window upgrade. Also, I have been told in this forum that some tops with glass windows other than Robbins lie at stock height.

Loren's makes sense to me. If the stock boot does not fit, get the bigger one from Robbins.

Leon

I dont know if this had changed, but I just replaced my wifes robbins three window top, with the Robbins no zip glass, and the original boot works fine, (may have already been stretched??) I do remember them saying that in the past, but I When I was working on the warranty replacement of the three window, they said the boot would work fine. I returned the three window and upgraded to the no zip glass. BEAUTIFUL top. I cant wait until I get my car painted, and I will be buying one for myself!

Mike

: : I dont know if this had changed, but I just replaced my wifes robbins three : window top, with the Robbins no zip glass, and the original boot works fine, : (may have already been stretched??) I do remember them saying that in the : past, but I When I was working on the warranty replacement of the three : window, they said the boot would work fine. I returned the three window and : upgraded to the no zip glass. BEAUTIFUL top. I cant wait until I get my : car painted, and I will be buying one for myself! : : >

: : Mike : :

I just replaced the OEM top with the Robbins zipper glass top and the OEM boot works on my '94. Actually, because it's more snug now, it stays on better at highway speeds.

OK. :)

Hum.

You are right. I did know that the stock boot is very snug above the Robbins top, but you can get it on. Don't know why I said otherwise; I guess I was mentally answering "fits well."

Leon

Here I go talking to myself :).

Just wanted to thank everyone for the comments and suggestions. I think I *will* get a boot. One further quick question tho...How do I tell if I have an OEM top? I found markings on the aftermarket window but have been unable to find *any* markings/numbers/etc on the top.

Thanks again

JV