Roof Panels - Boot Storage Options?
Discussion
I know we all drive around with the roof off/top down, but where and how do you store your two roof panels?
Originally they came with storage bags and you could put them in the boot, I want to put mine in the boot but do not want to damage them, so what top tips do people have please?
I thought I read somewhere IKEA sold something suitable??
Thanks,
Andrew.
Originally they came with storage bags and you could put them in the boot, I want to put mine in the boot but do not want to damage them, so what top tips do people have please?
I thought I read somewhere IKEA sold something suitable??
Thanks,
Andrew.
Tarmac Tickler said:
I thought I read somewhere IKEA sold something suitable?
Not from Ikea but I've heard these are quite good ... 
phillpot said:
Not from Ikea but I've heard these are quite good ...
yep im co-signing them, they are the business! (p.s haven't forgot about the badges mike, looks like ill be requesting a roof bag for the other model too
)phillpot said:
Not from Ikea but I've heard these are quite good ...
Just the job, any left? (probably the pink ones).Should I jump on that original post and ask?
Thanks...
Tarmac Tickler said:
Just the job, any left?
Hand made to order Sir, Black vinyl with your choice of logo colour.Say the word and I'll set the wheels in motion, £48 pair but I was originally mis-quoted on the postage, £2.85 doesn't unfortunately cover it will have to be £5 unless we can meet up somewhere? Chatsworth 2nd October
Edited by phillpot on Wednesday 31st August 15:41
phillpot said:
Hand made to order Sir, Black vinyl with your choice of logo colour.
Say the word and I'll set the wheels in motion, £48 pair but I was originally mis-quoted on the postage, £2.85 doesn't unfortunately cover it will have to be £5 unless we can meet up somewhere? Chatsworth 2nd October
Great, can I order a pair then please, happy with the £5 P&P too, if you can send me payment details etc.Say the word and I'll set the wheels in motion, £48 pair but I was originally mis-quoted on the postage, £2.85 doesn't unfortunately cover it will have to be £5 unless we can meet up somewhere? Chatsworth 2nd October
Edited by phillpot on Wednesday 31st August 15:41
As for logo colour? was Silver available? or Dark Green maybe.
Thanks,
Andrew.
There is another way!!!
(Still worth having the bags though)
Quite a few of us have now changed the boot arrangements to provide for the roof panels to be stored from inside the car. The biggest advantage is that it allows much easier use of the boot space for packing luggage. Especially if you are travelling 2 up getting luggage and panels in the boot, especially if it rains, is a right pain.
PH S owner Alan461 came up with a brilliant plan (it has become known as Alans Roof Stowage Enclosure...ARSE!) which has been developed in various ways by owners.
Several of the cars on the last Eurotour had this mod and swear by it. It has certainly been an enormous step forward for my partner and I, we were really struggling with the old arrangements but it has made an amazing difference to ease of use of the car since. One of the very best mods I have made.
This is one of the threads concerned, http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=3&a...
I must download photographs of the slight development I made, and note down the necessary dimensions.
(Still worth having the bags though)
Quite a few of us have now changed the boot arrangements to provide for the roof panels to be stored from inside the car. The biggest advantage is that it allows much easier use of the boot space for packing luggage. Especially if you are travelling 2 up getting luggage and panels in the boot, especially if it rains, is a right pain.
PH S owner Alan461 came up with a brilliant plan (it has become known as Alans Roof Stowage Enclosure...ARSE!) which has been developed in various ways by owners.
Several of the cars on the last Eurotour had this mod and swear by it. It has certainly been an enormous step forward for my partner and I, we were really struggling with the old arrangements but it has made an amazing difference to ease of use of the car since. One of the very best mods I have made.
This is one of the threads concerned, http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=3&a...
I must download photographs of the slight development I made, and note down the necessary dimensions.
More recent
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=160...
If it is right for J-LLO it must be right!!!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=160...
If it is right for J-LLO it must be right!!!
greymrj said:
There is another way!!!
(Still worth having the bags though)
Quite a few of us have now changed the boot arrangements to provide for the roof panels to be stored from inside the car. The biggest advantage is that it allows much easier use of the boot space for packing luggage. Especially if you are travelling 2 up getting luggage and panels in the boot, especially if it rains, is a right pain.
PH S owner Alan461 came up with a brilliant plan (it has become known as Alans Roof Stowage Enclosure...ARSE!) which has been developed in various ways by owners.
Several of the cars on the last Eurotour had this mod and swear by it. It has certainly been an enormous step forward for my partner and I, we were really struggling with the old arrangements but it has made an amazing difference to ease of use of the car since. One of the very best mods I have made.
This is one of the threads concerned, http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=3&a...
I must download photographs of the slight development I made, and note down the necessary dimensions.
Thanks for that, although not so keen on hacking my S apart, might be the bit that's holding it all together (Still worth having the bags though)
Quite a few of us have now changed the boot arrangements to provide for the roof panels to be stored from inside the car. The biggest advantage is that it allows much easier use of the boot space for packing luggage. Especially if you are travelling 2 up getting luggage and panels in the boot, especially if it rains, is a right pain.
PH S owner Alan461 came up with a brilliant plan (it has become known as Alans Roof Stowage Enclosure...ARSE!) which has been developed in various ways by owners.
Several of the cars on the last Eurotour had this mod and swear by it. It has certainly been an enormous step forward for my partner and I, we were really struggling with the old arrangements but it has made an amazing difference to ease of use of the car since. One of the very best mods I have made.
This is one of the threads concerned, http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=3&a...
I must download photographs of the slight development I made, and note down the necessary dimensions.
You would think some room could be found under the bonnet.
I must say the MG I just sold had a clever roof design.......it just all folded back as one, and took up less room than what remains on my S
Tarmac Tickler said:
Thanks for that, although not so keen on hacking my S apart, might be the bit that's holding it all together
You would think some room could be found under the bonnet.
I must say the MG I just sold had a clever roof design.......it just all folded back as one, and took up less room than what remains on my S
ahhhh well you need to check out 'man with the folding roof' v8s4me on here, done himself a folding roof like you mentioned, looks great on his v8s.You would think some room could be found under the bonnet.
I must say the MG I just sold had a clever roof design.......it just all folded back as one, and took up less room than what remains on my S
Tarmac Tickler said:
Don't suppose a matching space saver spare wheel option is available too is it?
One of these? £25 and the fiver postage should cover this as well, I think.
My sister is the wizz on the sewing machine, shouldn't take too long but will confirm once I've spoken to her.
Can sort out payment, address's etc. once they're made
ETA Chris is most inconsiderately on holiday till Monday! they should be made by weekend 10/11 so in post to you Monday 12
Edited by phillpot on Wednesday 31st August 20:07
this targa panel storage solution is brilliant! i am definitely doing this to mine! i usually only take the roof of it i am confident it will stay dry and just stick the panels in the hall just inside the front door of the house before setting off as it is such a pain trying to get them in the boot! love it!
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