So what are you guys/girls using to keep the rear window from getting distorted when the top is down?

Thanks,

Lance

 

I'm using a "miata tube". Essentially, it is a flannel wrapped, padded tube that you put on the outside of the window when openning the top. It works well at preventing creases from forming in the plastic window.

It's not the most convenient thing in the world, but it's worth it to me.

 

I am using a piece of a Noodle (long, foam, floating pool toys) wrapped in flannel. It is soft and flexible and works really well. Best of all, the total cost was about $3.

 

Get a Noodle, cut it down so that it fits in the trunk well, and cover it in 100% cotton cloth! Works great! The first one I made was too wide and made wrinkles in the window, so be sure not to over do it.

sb

 

I was driving around in Manhattan with a home made Miata tube. I put the top up at the traffic light. Only after driving for two blocks did I realize I forgot to put the tube away. I circled back, but was not able to find it. Then I noticed it somehow stayed on top of the trunk! I don't use it much now. One of the strengths of the S2000 top is how easy and quick it is to take up and down.

 

I haven't tried the much-touted Miata Roll. I use a simple terrycloth towel to
protect/preserve the outside of the rear window. I lay the towel across the window
and then tuck it under the top where it overlaps the window on three sides (top +
either side). This protects the top from scratching, minimizes creases and protects
the window from the pressure of the top frame bar when it presses against the rear
window upon lowering. The towel, combined with the Muz Mat, has kept my rear
window looking as good as new (after 18 mo. & 16K miles).

 

Muz Mat and Miata Tube. Tube is a pain but it works great.
The Muz Mat is a must have.

 

Too much trouble, I use nothing

 

Have not had any trouble with the window. I do not use anything. When I picked up the window was a bit wavey, but good old sunshine took care of that.

 

I'm cheap. I usse a piece of foam pipe insulation with a towell tucked into the split. It makes it's own tail. Protects well and if I loose it so what.