Little fc vert.

does anyone know where I can get a convertible top for my fc3s for cheap. ebay one goes for 400 but doesn't look legit. I'm also located in florida.

JJ42072

http://www.convertibletopguys.com/co...-92-Mazda-RX-7, I purchased a cloth top for $609.00
Vinyl is about the $400 but the quality is good.

Little fc vert.

what's better cloth or vinyl?

JJ42072

CLOTH looks better to me...it's more luxurious...

Sgtbaker

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Cloth always smells like a wet tent after it rains in my opinion and like canvas when it's dry. I like the non smelliness of vinyl. We drive sports cars if you want luxury buy a jaguar or something.

magus2222

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i have canvas on my vert, looks amazing, and does not smell, you just have to be sure to use the vert top conditioner that bmw and mercedes uses, its that easy. just remember, maintain it, like leather seats..

Lloyd

Sgtbaker

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hmmmmm can I see some pictures magus? You have piqued my interest.

magus2222

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http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-c...html heres all
the materials, different chemicals, and a description of what i am talking about
and here is my car


Lloyd

Little fc vert.

how long have you had that canvas top on?

magus2222

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a couple months, canvas will treat you so well if you make sure to clean it and maintain it, like a rotary lol, or leather...

Lloyd

littlebit421

IMO go with vinyl, I had my top redone around the begining of the year and got my top from robbins. they are pretty good and offer a oem material, their vinyl and a cloth, just some options. I think I paid around 500 or 600 for the top cant remember and it was the robbins vinyl material and it looks great. Also I just did the rear section I didnt need the targa done.

Little fc vert.

The thing about vinyl is it fades and I know this because my brother has a silvia vert, so I might as well go cloth.

magus2222

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either way, you have to maintain it like leather, which most people dont...........sadly

Lloyd

littlebit421

He is right, basically no matter what top you get you have to maintain it.


Again imo rx7's were ment to have vinyl tops, also cloth tops fade too, if you put anything in the sun its gonna fade. Ive only seen one rx7 with a cloth top and to me It didnt look right. I say if you want a cloth top buy a miata.

Not trying to offend anyone opinions are like a$$ holes. Anyway good luck on your decision.

turbodrx7

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Where is Fl are you?

-Austin

magus2222

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eh, yes and no. look at any year bmw or porsche, they have always used canvas, never vinyl. vinyl is so cheap and ugly, and always shiny.
its like everything, you have to maintain it. ive seen leather from 80s cars looking better than new leather, its just a matter of treating it, conditioning it, and maintaining it

Lloyd

littlebit421

Thats a good point but, thats bmw and porsche. The only thing about bmw is I saw green top onetime and it was ugly, dont know if it was original or not. I try to be a purist so if it came with it (vinyl) put it back. That being said and getting off subject also contridicting myself, I wish they made a hardtop for the verts. Like a cf one or something

Little fc vert.

Lake city

Sgtbaker

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Call me simple but I like the vinyl.

zhins50

ive been through a couple tops over the years, and I always find the best look and price is a nice quality stock one off craigslist

AGURDI590

My Cloth top is awesome and I sprayed an excellent water repellant on it to keep it from fading. the spray treatment has lasted over 4 months in Florida outside weather and still beads water like it was put on yesterday. got mine done in WPB florida and it was not cheap ..but its watertight and quieter than the vinly top by far. Also adds a high quality look when up.

Little fc vert.

I ended up ordering the canvas top from convertible top guys and it just came in today but the rear part doesn't have a rear window opening. Did you guys also have this problem?

Rob XX 7

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i like to be able to just wipe the top clean, most of the time it just dries on its own.
I think a cloth top would aggravate me with dust

Goldfinger

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You or your installer will have to transfer the window to the new top using the old one as a template. I have the canvas top from the Convertible Top Guys on my 90 Vert and have loved it. Mine is two years old and still looks new. Keeping the water repellant on it and cleaning periodically is key. IMO the canvas top gives the car a little more higher end look. But, to each his own.

Little fc vert.

Thanks man, they never sent me the contact cement or the prying tool it said it would bring.