I should’ve done this on day ONE! PRHT Roof Controller for NC Miata
I can’t believe I’ve lived without this for so long! The NC Miata with Power Retractible Hard Top (PRHT) and ND Miata RF (Retractible Fastback) can use a roof controller to modify the way the roof operates. It’s SO easy! My only regret… waiting 4 years to get one.
Big shout to Manny for the masterful camera work and assist.
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You took a right hand turn in a left turn only lane and then filed the controller intro in a handicap parking lot.
@FlywheelFilms
27 күн бұрын
The parking spot is actually no longer a handicap spot. Also the intro was entirely (and clearly) a joke. To be clear.
@RyanDeLaHaye
3 күн бұрын
@@FlywheelFilmsSo the road was closed by the police? That other vehicle (not the subaru seen next to the handicapped space) was yours as well? Plus as long as the handicapped sign is up that is a handicapped space. It even has the extra space next to it and ramp for sidewalk. To Be Clear.
@jordanandersen3676
2 күн бұрын
@@RyanDeLaHayeyou’re fun at parties aren’t yuh
Literally just did this a few weeks ago, best single upgrade to the NC you could ever possibly do. It's so good!
Did it, too... and I'm 82. 😉 Like for you, took about 10 minutes. Easy... peasy. 🤭 Highly recommended... M 😁
That Manny fellow sure is handsome. Wow
This is a game changer. I live in the UK so I have to put it up and down VERY frequently. Have been caught out in a couple rainstorms before. Thank you sir
Ordered one halfway through this video.
I installed the module from MX5Things and it was so buggy that I sent it back. Sometimes it would work and then sometimes it would not work. I would have to pull over and restart the Miata a few times to reset it. Even after reprogramming a few times no such luck. When I asked for a replacement. the guy said that he had no idea how to correct it even with another one. Sooo, I bit the bullet and bought a Smart Top module which cost more than twice as much but guess what! It works with no bugs! Most of you will end up getting the original one like me after you get tired of dealing with the bugs. Yes it was like $369.00 but still worth it!
@saltychop9315
Ай бұрын
I was looking for a comment on this. Same happened to me when I purchased it. It started bugging out, flashing the PRHT light and not working. I was left with the top down even after restarting multiple times and had to take it out to be able to close it. It seems the wiring on this device is causing the problem, so I'm in the process of getting a replacement. If a new unit works, I'll leave it at that, but if I'm not lucky, I'll have to do the same and get the Smart Top. We'll see.
@scottoworn
Ай бұрын
@@saltychop9315 ...Good luck. Like I said, the person at MX5Things said he had no way to fix the problems so no replacement was given. Mine was also flashing the light. No problems with the FlyingMiata one.
@saltychop9315
Ай бұрын
@@scottoworn that some bullshit, if he sold you a defective item, the least he could do is take it back and send a new one, but whatever, at least you got the Smart Top. I purchased the module through FM, so they’re doing the warranty replacement for me, but as it’s out of stock, I’m stuck waiting… hopefully the second one will work, if not, I’ll ask for a refund and I’ll have to suck it up and buy the expensive one instead.
@scottoworn
Ай бұрын
@@saltychop9315 ...He gave me a refund with no problems. A good company. Good-win Racing had the Smart Top.
i've installed mine this week also. simple yet so satisfying to be able to roll and open/close your top!!!
Looking to get a NC soon and this looks to be a perfect starting point for the usable modifications.
Best mod for the NC. Have it since 12 months. But disconnecting this white Mazda plug is a real pain in them a.... and the hardest part of the mod😅
I put one on my NC3 last year. I love the mod.
Yup. Should have installed this 100k miles ago! 😎👍
In my ND (similar mechanism to NC) I can go top up at 60 mph and top down at 50 mph on fwy. Top down is harder at higher speeds, too much wind creates a umbrella and the roof will be stuck until you slow down to 50ish). Nice being able to go top up/down if rain starts pouring.
Strangely I did mine a fortnight ago. Totally life changing.
@Jordan_Schiefer
Ай бұрын
You had me at Fortnite
You now have a super car facility e g Ferrari, McClaren, Audi R 8 on your M X 5.
omg not only the wait time but you took a right from the left turn lane after the light turned red hahahahhahahaahah this is exactly what its like when I try to do the roof at a traffic light. There are a number of little controller mods I need to get for my RF but this is #1 for sure.
@MannyMX5
Ай бұрын
When we recorded the video I thought I messed up the shot because you could hear my snickering in the background😂 Luckily he edited out my giggles
My previous Lexus IS hardtop convertible took 20 seconds and had to under 5mph as well.
I use the one-touch SmartTop up to 60km/h, the only downside is trying to flick the latch back to clear the Cybul rollbar
Would really like to know where I can get that center of the steering wheel sticker you have. It looks great.
Careful you don't hit a bump in the road while the top is operating. This could cause it to kink and jam.
Have had my car for just over two years and i got this within the first 6 months. was the more expensive version but its awesome
Great video! I installed the Smarttop version, best mod I did. Where did you get the red horn motif?
The swag is sooo good! Also I can’t believe you didn’t have this until now! But hell yeah for ghosty.
sick mod! what phone mount is that? been looking for one similar.
Can't believe you didn't have this. It's an amazing flex pulling up to or away from a stop. Sure your car is faster.... But can you do this?
this has been sold out for months... where did you get it ??
Tempted to get this for my PRHT but I alwas want to do full DIY if I can... Did you happen to get any close up photos of the harness/unit itself?
@Exige333
Ай бұрын
This is the easiest plug and play. Instructions on the website
nice, welcome to 15 years ago.
Use this carefully, i have one and i ended up spamming the top (due to how awesome this trick was) and i broke some gear still currently tryna fix it
@Exige333
Ай бұрын
I'm using this for 3 years now . What exactly have you done breaking your roof with this module ?
@Leo-rt5dt
Ай бұрын
@@Exige333 nothing other than its intended purpose
@Leo-rt5dt
Ай бұрын
@@Exige333 then again my NC is from 2011 so i assume the hard top just got old
I installed mine last week and it's super nice but it is a little finicky like the system won't respond without hitting the close button then the open button. Anyone else have any issues like that?
I recently got my PRHT about a week ago and installed it on my NC3. Everything was running great without any issues, but today I encountered a problem: the roof wont respond, the check engine light came on, and both the roof and gear indicators were blinking. (Still dont understand how can it related to engine check & gearbox, bcoz when it happened the gearbox shifting was so harsh, easily noticeable different from normal condition) I ended up removing the PRHT and everything went back to normal. I tried reinstalling it, but the same issue keeps happening. Has anyone experienced the same problem?
Did you disconnect the battery to install?
@MannyMX5
Ай бұрын
Nope
PRHT owners would drive around with a half retracted roof all day if they could
@FlywheelFilms
Ай бұрын
You can borrow mine anytime. 😘
@ColoredinLight
Ай бұрын
@@smiles564 sorry, what?
wow, a qr code, haha, us flip phone users are screwed!
Never doing this on my CX-5
Ya didn’t show the video of driving at 30mph and opening it???
Cool new EV Fiat in the garage👍
Only just found this and typical, still sold out lol
Imagine having to wait for your roof to go up and down, also all weather is top down weather
its sold out again. god damn i need that bad
Manny, fix the ears on your softtop ...
Still out of stock. Also, hie thee to a Harbor Freight and buy yourself a little magnetic parts tray - you'll wonder how you did without one for so long.
There is no best single upgrade just bad, good, surprising and necessary. Me I rate this as a solid good mod nice to have but I can live with out it…..unless I saw it going cheap second hand I’m not going out of my way. Just seen the price £140 that’s a ripoff defo a second hand thing for me.😂…… I take it back smarttop are charging £350 and it’s the same thing.
Being sold out is not fun.
You started the video with an illegal right turn from a left turn lane. Learn to drive. Then make car videos.
@Jordan_Schiefer
Ай бұрын
Did you not get the joke? It’s literally part of the gag haha.