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Old 10th August 2016, 07:15
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Default Hardtop on a MX250 Convertible

Hi all,
I'm struggling with ordering a convertible or non-c version of the mx-250.
Have you got some pictures of a convertible with a (stock) hardtop mounted for me?
I prefer the lines of a non-convertible but not sure whether my hight of 185 cm is a problem with the roll-cage..

Greetings from Hamburg,
Jan
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Old 10th August 2016, 09:05
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Try this link
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/foru...t=4179&page=15

Its "fatblokes" build and he has retained the original hard top
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Old 10th August 2016, 16:57
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Why not modify a hardtop to have the lines of a gto coupe shape and have the best of both worlds?
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Old 10th August 2016, 19:14
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Anyone ever thought of doing a targa top version??
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Old 10th August 2016, 20:41
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Hi all,
I'm struggling with ordering a convertible or non-c version of the mx-250.
Have you got some pictures of a convertible with a (stock) hardtop mounted for me?
I prefer the lines of a non-convertible but not sure whether my hight of 185 cm is a problem with the roll-cage..

Greetings from Hamburg,
Jan
Hi Jan. I am 6'4" or 192 in euro height and have no problems in the hard top. I have a specific routine for getting in and out, however once I am in there are no problems. My head fits between 2 bars of the strengthening frame and doesn't rub on the roof. Hope this helps.
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Old 11th August 2016, 04:41
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Hi,
modifying the stock Mazda hardtop will exceed my skills- I guess..
@craig306:Thanks for that information, helps me a lot.
Greetings Jan
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Old 13th August 2016, 22:03
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Hi Jan - I went for the hardtop simply for the shape, no problems with my height in the car (5' 10" or 1m 78cm).

I have attempted to bond the roof on but it does move and the paint has cracked so if you do go down this route just be aware. I am now looking for some plastic beading to go on the joins.
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