Adjustable roof catches
09-21-2010, 10:52 PM
#22
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I'd guess the crosshead screw has a taper on the face of it, so it won't hold in place very well. Allen bolts are flat on the face and give a better hold. You can also exert more force on an Allen bolt than a Phillips screw.
11-13-2010, 10:30 AM
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Finally got round to doing this today, the difference is unbelievable! I reckon I'll not need to turn up the volume past 10 now! 
Hopefully it might magically sort out the other problem of water falling on the passenger side!
I was anticipating all sorts of hassle to loosen the screws but a simple screwdriver sorted it no problem!
I also used a drill bit and slowly moved sideways with it to open up the holes, took a bit longer than whoever did it in 20mins but didn't have a dremel.
Overall very simple mod to do and I've got a bag full of the M6 x 20mm bolts left over so if anyone wants some just PM me and donate a quid to a charity or something!
Thanks Shopman for figuring this out!
Hopefully it might magically sort out the other problem of water falling on the passenger side!I was anticipating all sorts of hassle to loosen the screws but a simple screwdriver sorted it no problem!
I also used a drill bit and slowly moved sideways with it to open up the holes, took a bit longer than whoever did it in 20mins but didn't have a dremel.
Overall very simple mod to do and I've got a bag full of the M6 x 20mm bolts left over so if anyone wants some just PM me and donate a quid to a charity or something!
Thanks Shopman for figuring this out!
11-14-2010, 01:49 AM
#24
yes one of the original screws is a CSK so will not locate properly in a slot.
Be careful of the suggested "cheese" head screws as they are prone to have the female hex for the allen key rounded out. Its a smaller size key for the same thread size.
Also note you can get a "file bit" to fit in an ordinary drill if you don't have a Dremel.
I just whacked a 6mm dril through next to the original hole and then filled it out to a slot with a 1/4" rat tail file. But I do this sort of thing all the time so do be careful. I had no trouble getting flat washers with shake proof washer under the head of the bolt's i used which were ordinary Hex heads
Be careful of the suggested "cheese" head screws as they are prone to have the female hex for the allen key rounded out. Its a smaller size key for the same thread size.
Also note you can get a "file bit" to fit in an ordinary drill if you don't have a Dremel.
I just whacked a 6mm dril through next to the original hole and then filled it out to a slot with a 1/4" rat tail file. But I do this sort of thing all the time so do be careful. I had no trouble getting flat washers with shake proof washer under the head of the bolt's i used which were ordinary Hex heads
04-12-2011, 10:42 AM
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