Jass Performance Hardtop Brackets Front For Mazda MX-5 NA NB

Jass Performance Hardtop Brackets For Mazda MX-5 NA NB
With Jass hardtop brackets you can securely and permanently mount the OEM hardtop. This can reduce body flex, wind noise and squeaking and gives a coupe-like feel.

Laser cut from 4mm steel, pre-bent and powder coated, Jass designed these as a direct fit with or without the interior trim. These brackets create a strong metal-on-metal connection between the hardtop and the chassis.

By omitting the OEM clamps, you can also save as much as 2KG in weight. If you install a hardtop, you can remove your softtop to further reduce weight and create more cabin space, ideal for track and race cars.

Features
Permanently installable hardtop
Reduces chassis flex, wind noise and squeaking
Laser cut from 4mm steel
Black powder coating
Uses OEM bolts
Sold in pairs
Please note: these are only the front brackets, side brackets are sold separately (see below).

Installation notes

Jass recommends the following installation procedure for best results

Loosely mount the brackets to the hardtop (3 bolts).
Center the brackets on the frames with the 2 larger bolts
Tighten the 3 hardtop bolts
Push the hardtop into place using one of the following techniques: a) A second person pushes the hardtop forward for the front brackets and down for the rear bracket.
b) Use one of the OEM clamps while tightening the bracket on the other side. You may need to adjust the brackets slightly after a short break-in period using this method.

Tighten all bracket bolts.
The hardtop will reach its final position fairly quickly, usually around 20-30 km. If there is wind noise, you may need to remount the front brackets. If you do this, you will need to remove the rear ones to allow for further adjustment.
Some important things to consider before installing the hardtop - Make sure the rear supports, which are attached to the Frankenstein bolts, have the rubber insulation on the bottom. Damaged or missing insulation can cause knocking noises at the back.
- Before installation, you should grease the hardtop seal with a silicone grease. This significantly reduces the chance of the seal squeaking.