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del 203
12,727 posts
118 months
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I can fit both sections on top of a full boot 
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FlipFlopGriff
4,879 posts
116 months
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del 203 said: I can fit both sections on top of a full boot And cut the wrong roof panel.  FFG
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del 203
12,727 posts
118 months
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FlipFlopGriff said: And cut the wrong roof panel. FFG 
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Ant17
2 posts
13 months
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I paid £200 from TVR Dean in Ashington but it was from one that had been crashed and had a damaged corner so needed bit of bodging. Easy enough with a fibreglass kit from Halfords.
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SSPPGG
Original Poster
1,101 posts
71 months
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After a trip to le mans over the weekend, I am VERY glad i did the split roof.
We would never have gotten so much kit in the boot with the stock roof, and due to the inclement weather, the roof was on and off a few times, and easily fitted in the boot over the packed luggage. I found the 2 halves fitted snugly on top of each other with the outer edges tucked just below the boot opening lip.
As mine are in need of a trim, I didnt bother too much with any protection, but a suitable bag will fit too
Didnt even bother with any seal between the 2 halves, but I will fit some at some point. after a pretty torrential downpour, ended up with 2 or 3 drips in the car,
I dont think I will fit any clips either, as I think it will be fine as is.
a definate recommendation for this mod from me!
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DonkeyApple
11,990 posts
38 months
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SSPPGG said: After a trip to le mans over the weekend, I am VERY glad i did the split roof.
We would never have gotten so much kit in the boot with the stock roof, and due to the inclement weather, the roof was on and off a few times, and easily fitted in the boot over the packed luggage. I found the 2 halves fitted snugly on top of each other with the outer edges tucked just below the boot opening lip.
As mine are in need of a trim, I didnt bother too much with any protection, but a suitable bag will fit too
Didnt even bother with any seal between the 2 halves, but I will fit some at some point. after a pretty torrential downpour, ended up with 2 or 3 drips in the car,
I dont think I will fit any clips either, as I think it will be fine as is.
a definate recommendation for this mod from me! In the queue for the Chunnel yesterday afternoon I saw someone taking off one of the Surry Roofs. It looked very simple and well made. I certainly hadn't noticed it wasn't a normal roof.
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SSPPGG
Original Poster
1,101 posts
71 months
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DonkeyApple said: SSPPGG said: After a trip to le mans over the weekend, I am VERY glad i did the split roof.
We would never have gotten so much kit in the boot with the stock roof, and due to the inclement weather, the roof was on and off a few times, and easily fitted in the boot over the packed luggage. I found the 2 halves fitted snugly on top of each other with the outer edges tucked just below the boot opening lip.
As mine are in need of a trim, I didnt bother too much with any protection, but a suitable bag will fit too
Didnt even bother with any seal between the 2 halves, but I will fit some at some point. after a pretty torrential downpour, ended up with 2 or 3 drips in the car,
I dont think I will fit any clips either, as I think it will be fine as is.
a definate recommendation for this mod from me! In the queue for the Chunnel yesterday afternoon I saw someone taking off one of the Surry Roofs. It looked very simple and well made. I certainly hadn't noticed it wasn't a normal roof. I was undecided on a surrey roof. a great concept.....but £600 (with a bag and postage) vs half hour with a saw.......(and mine needs a recover anyway) but it wasn't just the cost...... I like that the shape of mine with the roof split is unaltered, and the surreys I have seen at the growl all , just from the shape, were identifiable as surrey roofs. nowt wrong with that, but i'm very happy with the split.
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ChimpofDarkness
3,229 posts
48 months
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SSPPGG said: I was undecided on a surrey roof. a great concept.....but £600 (with a bag and postage) vs half hour with a saw.......(and mine needs a recover anyway)
but it wasn't just the cost...... I like that the shape of mine with the roof split is unaltered, and the surreys I have seen at the growl all , just from the shape, were identifiable as surrey roofs.
nowt wrong with that, but i'm very happy with the split. Just back from Le Mans myself, & while the Chim swallowed up the mass of tents, sleeping bags & other camping junk extremely well (as always). There was absolutely no chance of any roof off action for me   I did try and squeeze it in the Aston but my mate caught me and wasn't very happy  Pass me that saw 
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SSPPGG
Original Poster
1,101 posts
71 months
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does the chim roof normally sit on top of the luggage, or does that too have to sit infront of the fuel tank?
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del 203
12,727 posts
118 months
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SSPPGG said: does the chim roof normally sit on top of the luggage, or does that too have to sit infront of the fuel tank? Normally sits as shown in the above pic
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Podie
38,370 posts
144 months
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del 203 said: SSPPGG said: does the chim roof normally sit on top of the luggage, or does that too have to sit infront of the fuel tank? Normally sits as shown in the above pic  It sits in front of the tank, as per the Griff. When we had one of each, it was easier to put both roofs in the Chim.
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SSPPGG
Original Poster
1,101 posts
71 months
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del 203 said: SSPPGG said: does the chim roof normally sit on top of the luggage, or does that too have to sit infront of the fuel tank? Normally sits as shown in the above pic perhaps I should rephrase for those with a sarcastic persuasion....... when removed for the experience of open air motoring.....how does the chim roof store...... is that better??
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FlipFlopGriff
4,879 posts
116 months
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Flat against the tank as opssoed to the 45 degree angle of the Griff. Still have to take most of the crap out the boot to get it out though.
They could have got a surrey roof in there under the coats etc.
As Del has said this is the normal Chimp attire, so just making excuses.
FFG
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SSPPGG
Original Poster
1,101 posts
71 months
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FlipFlopGriff said: Flat against the tank as opssoed to the 45 degree angle of the Griff. Still have to take most of the crap out the boot to get it out though.
They could have got a surrey roof in there under the coats etc.
As Del has said this is the normal Chimp attire, so just making excuses.
FFG thing is..i had a chim....but don't really remember how the roof was stored.... couldn't have lifted the roof off much!
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bomb
1,858 posts
153 months
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 My Surrey Roof nicely packed on top of a full boot, whilst touring in Italy. Easy to take out if needed.
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