Electric roof

[Gixer]

Hey guys I have just got in from fitting my new electric roof. I got fed up with unbolting and bolting up the roof all the time. Now I just push a button and off it comes. Much easier!

[C5RagTop]

Boy that sounds Bling, Bling. Did you manage to hide the servos - when we spoke you said something about mounting them externally.

[vetteheadracer]

Is this along the lines of the blue washer jets or are you serious?

[anonymous-user]

I've seen two systems for this. An expensive one which folds the hard top into the trunk like the Merc SL and a cheaper one that is four explosive bolts which, when the button is pressed above 50mph, blow the roof clear.

[redzr1]

hi there brett
i have got to see this

[Gixer]

C5RagTop said:

Boy that sounds Bling, Bling. Did you manage to hide the servos - when we spoke you said something about mounting them externally.

I've not managed to hide the servos yet Richard. The electric wheel chair motor you gave me worked a treat though. More than enough torque to lift and swing the roof. I bought some MDF at Wickes earlier today and have a few ideas on how to cover the servo arms. Once I have that made up I should just need a lick of red paint to 'blend' them in and it will look like a real pro job.

We can then work on your electric roof

[c4koh]

Yep - I need to see pictures of this as well...

It's not April the 1st, but I honestly can't see how the rig-up of a C4 coupe would allow an electric roof to the hardtop...

So, pix please???

[ZR1forFun]

It's all right folks, I know it's a hoax. You see I'm an aerodynamicist and I've calculated the torque required to open the roof at 180 MPH and its a lot more than a weedy old wheel chair motor can provide.

Bet you thought you had us fooled Brett