Torn Roof
I think i have found the reason why some roofs tear, regardless of age.
It's because of this!!! :mad: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4/DSC00368.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4/DSC00369.jpg The guide is not showing on this pic but if you can see the plastic sticking out from the outside then the roof will tear!! :eek3: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4/DSC00370.jpg The plastic guides that keep the roof away from the folding mech sometimes are distorted. This means when the roof is put up the roof material can go inboard of the guide rather than outboard of it. This causes the join to be put under tension causing the rip in the first place. Its happened on my 06 on the passenger side but not on the drivers. I pushed the guide inboard to make the moulding stay a little further inboard so the roof slides over it properly when coming up. you have to put a bit of pressure on it but make sure you don't break it. :D Has this been said before? Sorry if i'm repeating something that has already been discussed. :D This is my tear anyway. I don't really want to have the roof replaced yet but i will be keeping my eye on it!! :) http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...4/DSC00371.jpg |
Cheers for the tip. Mine's wearing there - I'll have a look at this tonight.
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Originally Posted by Bassoctopus,May 25 2007, 12:42 PM
Cheers for the tip. Mine's wearing there - I'll have a look at this tonight.
Coulthard for a win this weekend? |
Well Coulthard's certainly been doing your hard work justice over the past few races. Long may it continue :)
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the long strap has pulled away from the bottom of the hood just behind that area.it keeps tension on the side of the hood when up.is there a fix for it anyone....
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This thread has been discussed on a recent topic so i thought i'd bring it to the top. :D
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Thanks for the tip :thumbup:
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So you just pinch it together untill it bends a bit? It doesn't return to back where it was on it's own?
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This is a great tip, used it myself to great effect :)
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Originally Posted by MIP,Jan 17 2008, 12:12 PM
So you just pinch it together untill it bends a bit? It doesn't return to back where it was on it's own?
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