s2k_Nut

Hi,
I just recently noticed this tear in my roof, it was replaced less than 2 years ago for brand new ... however as you can see from the image this small tear has appeared, simply ... is there anything I can do to repair it or do you think it will not get any worse?

Any ideas as to what caused it to tear also?

Thanks for any help

chrispayze

I'd see if you can access the back of it and reinforce the tear to stop it going anywhere. You might even manage to pull the two halves back together to a certain extent.

The Loon

If you have the cash might be worth considering a Monsoon hood

Lion@heart

I have tears in exactly the same places on both sides of mine, i just hope it doesn't get any worse but probably will

Nezzy

Likewise. Mine has been like that since I bought it about 3-4months ago and it hasn't got any worse.... Yet. I assume its just a part of the roof that takes a lot of the flex when putting it up and down.

S2K Tuning

I went to see Gary at The Hood Guys in Birmingham, as I have the same problem, who said this is a weak spot on the hood. Mainly caused by the frame design. He advised that a mohair hood is more resilient to this issue. I'll starting to save up !!

amdaman

I have this issue too, it's such a pain.

Anyway I took it to a specialist and he said the design on the S2000 hood is rubbish (but said it was a nice car ) and he can do a full repair for £250 which includes;

A reinforced patch on both sides where the weak spots are
Some reinforcement above the window where the seam is (he knew all the weak spots)
Finally a patch on the inside where the frame rubs the hood.

It's a full days work so not bad for £250. His lockup was full of convertible Porches too that were having work done, it looked like a professional setup

peters2000

How much did you pay for your hood 2 years ago? I'm thinkin of gettin a hood an frame from a crashed car as the oem hood is tougher than the copys

loftust

A full day's work to apply a few patches? Seems a little OTT to me, but I'm prepared to be proven wrong I personally think that the only long term way to 'solve' your problem is a new hood

peters2000 - Where did you learn that OEM hoods are 'tougher' than 'copies'...a breakers yard/eBay seller?

amdaman

A lot of the work is taking it off the frame he said. Either way a full days work I'd expect it to be more than £250. I'll let you know when I get it done but it won't be until nearer summer.

Edit: if you consider 2 years 'long term' then yes a new hood is ok but personally I wouldn't want to pay £600 for a new hood + fitting every couple of years.