Phil,
The felts go all the way around the frame which helps keep them from
rattling.
Having the front pane secured in place helps keep the rain out.
Having it loose allows for fresh air from in front of you rather than
beside your ear but it may slide open in bad weather.
Just my 2 cents.
Bob Kitterer
1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Sprite Mk III (Trevor, in boxes)
2000 Miata Special Edition
On Nov 15, 2006, at 6:14 PM, Phil Nase wrote:
> I have my side curtains apart and ready to reassemble. I made new
> panes
> from Lexan and I have the correct felt.
>
> Is it better to keep the front pane fixed as stock or should it be
> modified
> to allow the front to open rearwards?
>
> Does the felt get fitted to the lower channel only or should it
> wrap the
> entire inside? Mine were so deteriorated I can't tell. What's a
> good glue
> to hold it in place?
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