{"product_id":"hardtop-brackets-front","title":"MX5 NA\/NB Hardtop Brackets, Front - Jass Performance","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*** Jass Performance ***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFront hard top brackets for securing your Mazda OEM hard top. They offer tight fix of the hard top to the car body, reducing body twist and giving you a coupe-like feeling. No more chattering, wind noises and cracks in the windshield.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaser cut from 4 mm steel, pre-bend, and powder coated, they will directly fit with or without interior trim. No cutting or adapting needed! Strong metal-to-metal connection between the hardtop and the car chassis \/does not lie on plastic trims! \/.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigned to hold the interior trims together, similar to the Mazda brackets.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs added value, they will save more than 2kg weight vs. the stock latches (for the full set).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note, this is the front set only, for a full set please order the side ones as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fitting kit is not included, the OEM bolts can be reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuick installation notes:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs all hardtops at this age vary in shape, the Jass brackets will settle to the hardtop after first installation. It is recommended to follow the following installation procedure for best result:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- install the brackets on the hardtop first (3 bolts) loose\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- center the brackets at the frames with the 2 larger bolts\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- tighten the 3 hardtop bolts\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- push the hardtop in position using one of these techniques:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea) second person pushes the hardtop to the front for the front ones and down for the rear ones\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eb) the C-clamp method (see the picture attached)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ec) using the OEM clamp on the one front side, while tightening the other. This method needs definite reinstallation after the brackets are settled however.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- fix tight the one large bolt, then the next and back to the first, until they are both tight\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- do this for all brackets\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey will settle into this position quite fast (20-30km). If wind noise is present - reinstall again the front ones at their new front most position (the rears should be removed to allow adjustment further to the font).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery important notes to exclude further possible noises before the hardtop brackets installation:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- before the hardtop installation, make sure, the legs, centering over the frankenstein bolts have their full rubber insulation underneath. Damaged or missing insulation causes knocking noises at the rear.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- before the installation, please make sure the rubber hardtop seal at the rear is greased with some silicon to prevent rubbing noises to the chassis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"104","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53818994852206,"sku":"5301_2.13A","price":120.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/9857\/3678\/files\/5ae86d97-8885-43e9-bf97-72e48ab8d469.jpg?v=1782794055","url":"https:\/\/miataparts.com.au\/products\/hardtop-brackets-front","provider":"Miata Parts AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}