In my 91 NA, there's an enormous, noticeable difference with the hardtop on vs the hardtop off. Without the hardtop, the Miata shudders and shakes over every single bump in the road. I can feel it in my hands through the the steering wheel and in my ass through the seat. With the headlights popped up, you can see them shaking as you drive.
Unfortunately, the base Sport trim is only available with a soft top, but you can opt for a power-retractable hardtop with Club and Grand Touring models. Mazda calls the hardtop version the MX-5 Miata RF (retractable fastback).
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Miata RF or Soft-Top - How To Choose. We explain the differences between the Mazda Miata soft-top and the retractable fastback hardtop version. Here is how to know which is right for
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