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Old 05-29-2009, 04:17 AM
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I have my tonneau cover on the car ATM it fits on fine, but its not the best fit in the world looks like it was last minute design?

Is it just me or are they not that good of a fit/design?

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Old 05-29-2009, 04:23 AM
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mine fits nicely - it's a bit nasty shiny plastic until it gets covered in dust and pollen .. then it looks a bit better

not a brillant design, but maybe in a moment of uncharacteristic insight they realised we wouldn't use it anyway... has only been on twice since i bought the car.
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What are these things made of?
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I've tried a couple of times to fit mine and gave up, it was brand new in the bag, I ended up putting it back in the bag. Looks better in my loft than on the car.
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I had mine on when I picked the car up. Since then a family of mice have turned it into a cosy home in my shed so not all bad...
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Its a waste of time IMO
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Stops you putting the roof up quick, PITA to store when you are out and about.
Used it twice in four cars and 6 years!
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It looks like this weekend will be one of those rare times when the tonneau can be used. 3 days of wall to wall sunshine!
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They seem to be good to keep the crap/dust out of the roof mech etc, for when its a long sunny day.
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Originally Posted by Ajs_s2k,May 29 2009, 02:09 PM
They seem to be good to keep the crap/dust out of the roof mech etc, for when its a long sunny day.


If you have a look at the roof workings after a good days hooning without the tonneau they're covered in dust. It also (IMO) makes the car look neater, and no doubt there will be some streamlining effect to be gained

A lot of people moan about how difficult they are to fit, but I find it ok, especially when it's warm as the 'plastic' is more supple.

Having said that I have only used it a handful of times. We just don't get guaranteed prolonged dry weather up here in Cumbria

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