Fixing Ears

Here's a video tutorial on how to fix the ears on the MR2's soft top based on the spyderchat post by outofthebox.
Link to keytechniques reinforced strap: www.keytechniques.net/Topstrap...
for more help, please visit spyderchat.com/ !

[@petertelinde130]

I live on the small island of Curacao, and I just bought a MRS yesterday. 2003 Japanese right hand drive, 6 speed manual. These cars are very rare on the island, maybe 4 in total. This is great video, please make more. You got a new subscriber.

[@MorbidPuppy]

Keep these videos up man! They are super helpful

[@ednadevil3330]

Very helpful Thankyou! Bought my MR2 in September (uk) and have only today removed hardtop to inspect soft top as we are having an unusually warm February in England. This video is great as the straps aren’t attached on mine at all so thanks again 👍🏼

[@Jarblake]

The strap on my MR2 was inside the top, not connectected or routed through the correct tunnel. I was able to route it properly and resolved my ears! Great video.

[@NeillWylie]

Great vid man. Helps us mk3 owners keep on top of stuff.

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

someone watching my MR2 review on youtube (crap review btw) kindly pointed out that mine had spyder ears and to search for the remedy, found yours, great job thanks!

[@johnthorner2255]

Dude, you are an absolute legend! 👍

[@jem2583]

Thanks for making this video. I didn't know about this untill I've seen yours

[@mistymountainflop]

dude great video i had no idea this was fixable. subscribed!

[@ErikSeastead]

Thanks! It wasn't exactly the same on my replacement top but I was able to figure it out after watching this!

[@peerlesscop3240]

Thanks. I just got the car, the strap was with it but not installed. I did it today! Thanks again.

[@jgw7195]

I learned something new! Going the fix this on my MR2 now.

[@LLbrker]

Thanks I just picked up spyder on June 1st and I went and checked mine and they were just dangling there , fed it through and now it’s good

[@MatthewVanceMusic]

Glad to find a tutorial on it need to do this soon

[@Jaasmr860]

Thank you! I never even knew it was supposed to do this automatically. I've spent 11 years forcing all the extra material down into the space between the top and the trunk. Mine doesnt have a long strap but there are stretchy cords that attach to the top. Once I moved the piece of strap with the snaps out of the way it closed perfectly.

[@Braxtonhawkins]

I don’t think any spider on the road had the top property installed until videos like this 😂

[@markthegrea]

Nice work! Wish I had this a few years ago...!

[@yarduengo]

I can’t find replacement for it. Does anyone knows the length of this strap, so I can make my own. Thank you

[@shanebeaudrot777]

Nice observation buddy. Good information.

[@LA6UOA]

Thank you! I have "ears" on mine. Will go out and see if the belt is attached like it should, as soon as the rain stops.

[@johnk6737]

Man I did not know all this time that’s what was wrong with my roof! Thanks bud.

[@rowe481]

That sorted an irritating little problem - many thanks!

[@martinruiz2675]

Please keep making mr2 videos

[@johnnasta]

Thanks. Mine came with the strap uninstalled and one of the buttons pre-crushed. Now I have to see if I can repair or replace the button. I have always pushed the ears in manually, which means you have to walk around the car. Not the end of the world but it would be nice to make it work properly.

[@krukov100]

Awesome video. Oddly enough to mine has the strap and still has ears

[@pawelgrucha4596]

Hi I did this just today on my car. Perfect tip... but unfortunately my soft top is soo stiff that I am unable to lower it fully. Anyone knows how to soften up the material? Except heat?

[@martijnkosters9024]

Cool trick, Wouldn't have found out if this didn't pop up in my recommendations. 5 minute job. No long term effects on the top folding differently I hope?

[@skaterdude123ify]

Has anyone got a link for where I can get cheap hands?

[@CUJOtheMASTER]

thanks for this video!!

[@sualknekkof]

Thank you, . Just wondered were this ears 😅came from!

[@sfanch]

Very helpful! Are these straps still available?

[@chrisgagliastre2671]

would this make it not extend far enough to latch

[@HenriquePedroRocha]

great vídeo. good job. i already try do this but softtop is stiff and to fold it with no ears it seams the soft top will crack with so much force i have to do to fold it. so remove the thing any way and Stay with ears ;)

[@ES350gitgapped]

I got my MR2 from a dude who kinda riced it so it's got a CAI, header-back exhaust that rasps, strut bars, missing the frunk plastics, it's somehow lowered but the suspension looks stock so I'm afraid to jack it up and see cut springs, and finally permanent ears because the top ripped in several places but especially the stitching where the ears form. It's too late!

[@joshwaaam]

Did this to mine however the straps with the yellow stickers tend to get caught forward in the moving parts when I then lift the roof again any one else having a similar problem?

[@tonyfreegard2232]

Thank you so much. I always wondered what those straps were about. I mean Toyota don't just fit things for no reason, so just tucked them up out of the way and scratched my head in confusion. As to the ears (great terminology)(better than those bits that stick out at either side) part of the equation, never put the two components together, just studiously stuffed them under manually. Can't wait till tomorrow to go out and play. I live in Melbourne, Australia and my Spyder is garaged 95% of the time, and she usally only comes out in fine weather, so the roof is down most of the time, but knowing how to put the top down properly is a bonus, especially when trying to look cool parking in Lygon Street on Saturday night (look it up, we have a great night life scene here). Now I need to work on the hard part, how to personally look cool, and not some creepy old bloke. Any advice?

[@themr2n00b4]

I hope it's not coming too late! owning a spyder in Australia is already uniquely cool. to make yourself cool a good pair of sunglasses and good clothes go a long way. If that fails, wave money around.

[@petertelinde130]

I can't seem to find the link to the website you mention for MR2 owners, keytechnique or something, could you share that site for parts for the MR Spyder again? Thanks allot

[@Rampage00769]

I flipping thought that was the way it was supposed to be, UGH! Fixing as soon as it warms up. Thanks

[@leejiaginn]

Gd info, unfortunately no more update.

[@filu89]

You gotta be fucking kidding me..... :O Did I live for 5 years with this shit not knowing it has an easy fix :v?