Eclipse Spyder
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Q: I have a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Which cloth top should I get? With or without acoustical padding?
A: Road noise is always an issue with soft top convertible cars like the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. For the 2006-2011 model years, Mitsubishi introduced a new soft top which, in addition to the heated defroster glass window, featured acoustical padding.
The factory original top with acoustical padding reduces road noise levels by 3 to 4 decibels. That might not seem like very much, but remember that decibels are a logarithmic scale, like the Richter scale. Each 1 decibel is 10 times louder than the one before. So a noise reduction of 3 dB is 30 times quieter than without the acoustical padding.
However, as nice as it is to have a quieter ride, the factory original acoustical padding tops are also somewhat expensive. In order to offer our customers a variety of cost-effective options, we offer a second choice: the same top, but without the acoustical padding. Currently the cost difference between these two tops is about $60.
Both tops are made out of Haartz Stayfast cloth (also known as Canvas & Mohair), and are made by EZ-ON brand auto tops. Whether you choose to buy it with or without the acoustical padding, rest assured you will be getting a top quality professional grade item, featuring quality workmanship and precision tailored craftsmanship.
Read more about the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder top and options on our site here!
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse was a popular compact sports car, which was originally produced from 1989 to 2011. It was originally a sister car, sold under the names Plymouth Laser and Eagle Talon, but subsequent generations shifted it farther away from those shared roots towards a sportier model.
The Eclipse Spyder convertible top became available in the second generation, from 1995-1999. The Spyder featured one of the higher trim levels, in addition to either a 141hp engine (the Eclipse GS Spyder) or a 210hp engine (on the Eclipse GS-T Spyder). The third generation Spyder got a popular boost when it was featured in the movie “2 Fast 2 Furious.”
The final Mitsubishi Eclipse rolled off the assembly line in 2011 and was auctioned off that September for charity. It was created with fan input, through the Mitsubishi Facebook page. (Instead of a convertible top, it featured a sunroof.) The car sold for $35,000, with proceeds going to the Japanese Red Cross to aid victims of the then-recent earthquake and tsunami.
We offer Mitsubishi Eclipse convertible tops for all three generations of Eclipse Spyder: 1995-1999, 2000-2005, and 2006-2011.
Photo credit: Flickr/KlausNahr
In this week’s Q&A article we’ll cover the nitty gritty of ordering the right part for your Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder convertible top. If you are ever unsure about which part you need, please contact us and we will be happy to help!
Question: Is this Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder replacement convertible top listing for the top, the headliner (inside cover), or the whole assembly?
Answer: You will always want to read the item description carefully to make sure you are ordering the correct part for your car. Each car model is a little bit different. For example, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has three parts to the top:
1. The top (which we offer in both cloth and vinyl)
2. A heated defroster glass window.
3. A headliner, or inside cover (made with a foam-backed cloth material)
If your headliner (inside cover) is still in good shape, you can re-use it. There’s no need to buy a headliner unless it needs to be replaced.
If you ever have questions about your part, or if you are unsure about which part you need, please feel free to contact us! You can call us toll-free at 1-888-803-8505 Monday through Friday, from 8AM-6PM Pacific Time. We want to make sure you get the right part for your replacement convertible top!
