tell me about the window roll thing
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From: Benicia
Just got my 2001 silver/black last week and loving it! Only have put the top down once and I already see a possible scratch :-( . I see some mention of a window roll thing made out of pipe insulation. Can someone elaborate on that and also Plexus, 3m, McGuire products for the window, where to get, etc? Also, what are you all using to wax the car? Mine hasn't even seen water yet. How long and how should I break in the engine? Ive been keeping it under 4500 rpms so far but that is getting REALLY hard to do. Any ideas? I have had mine back to El Cerrito Honda (SFO area)for dimple on the lt rear quarter panel which they fixed no prob. Great dealership...super people both in svc and sales department. For anyone looking, I recommend them (talk to Mehdi..real gentleman). This car is a kick! Everywhere I go it turns heads (and I know its not me!). Thanks for the advice.
..Ross
2001 s2000 #1466 silver/black
1999 honda accord 4dr 6 cyl
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..Ross
2001 s2000 #1466 silver/black
1999 honda accord 4dr 6 cyl
1998 Kawasaki ZX-9R (0-60 in less than 3 sec)
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Ross,
A bunch of us have some kind of rolled tube that we stick in the window when we lower it. Mine happens to be made from a cardboard "fabric tube" (I got it from my local Hancock's Fabrics) with headliner material wrapped around it. Others have bought a Miata noodle - I think they're available on some of the Miata enthusiasts sites. and still others have just bought a children's float noodle from their local Wal-Mart (might be hard to find in winter).
It doesn't really matter which way you go, but you do want to get something to stick in the back of the window across the plastic to: 1 - straighten out the crease that sometimes occurs and 2 - keep the window from rubbing on itself.
This is a little bit of a pain because you have to get out after partially lowering (or raising) the top and put the noodle in the window, but it does save the thing from a lot of scratches. I hope this answers your question.
P.S. You do want to put something inside the car in the top well too, in order to keep from scratching the inside of the window. A lot of the guys and gals have bought a Muz mat for that purpose, but you can use a soft cloth of any kind. Again, I used headliner material and it seems to work well.
A bunch of us have some kind of rolled tube that we stick in the window when we lower it. Mine happens to be made from a cardboard "fabric tube" (I got it from my local Hancock's Fabrics) with headliner material wrapped around it. Others have bought a Miata noodle - I think they're available on some of the Miata enthusiasts sites. and still others have just bought a children's float noodle from their local Wal-Mart (might be hard to find in winter).
It doesn't really matter which way you go, but you do want to get something to stick in the back of the window across the plastic to: 1 - straighten out the crease that sometimes occurs and 2 - keep the window from rubbing on itself.
This is a little bit of a pain because you have to get out after partially lowering (or raising) the top and put the noodle in the window, but it does save the thing from a lot of scratches. I hope this answers your question.
P.S. You do want to put something inside the car in the top well too, in order to keep from scratching the inside of the window. A lot of the guys and gals have bought a Muz mat for that purpose, but you can use a soft cloth of any kind. Again, I used headliner material and it seems to work well.
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Originally posted by Honda Gal@s2ki:
http://www.s2000fans.com/faqs/faq_rearwindowwell.php
This is very similar to previous post.
http://www.s2000fans.com/faqs/faq_rearwindowwell.php
This is very similar to previous post.
It is so great to own a vehicle that draws so much enthusiasm. Great website too...thanks.
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I know mine seems to be a contrairian approach; however, it works. I use a soft terrycloth towel to protect the outside of the rear window instead of a tube. Before lowering the top I tuck the edges of the towel under where the top overlaps the plastic window on three sides (top + either side). This protects the window upon lowering from scratches and creasing, and makes it convenient to temporarily raise the top for security when you go into a restaurant or store. I've got 13K miles on my stook and the back window looks great. I met Stefan today and he showed me his Muz matt for the rear well; I think I'll get in on the next group buy.
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also, as was posted on this board a month ago or so, bmw makes a rear window protector that attaches to the top before you put it down. photos of the device on our car are somewhere on this site. check with your local bmw dealer...
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I use the MuzMat to protect the inside of the plastic window and I use Ivs2k's towel idea to protect the outside of the plastic window. Actually now I've been rolling a white bath towel to mimic a tube and tucking it in when the top is part way down to get more room on the sides to tuck.
You can order Plexus from:
www.properautocare.com I did.
http://www.properautocare.com/plexus.html
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[This message has been edited by Barry WY Silver/Black '01 (edited December 09, 2000).]
You can order Plexus from:
www.properautocare.com I did.
http://www.properautocare.com/plexus.html
Barry
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[This message has been edited by Barry WY Silver/Black '01 (edited December 09, 2000).]
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