Leven stainless roof catches

[Colin Blues2]

Does anyone have pictures of the Leven stainless steel catches in place on their roof?

Colin

[max-thrust]

Colin Blues2 said:

Does anyone have pictures of the Leven stainless steel catches in place on their roof? Colin

I expect Mike (V8Smith) has if you ask him nicely.
He has all the Leven bits fitted.

I'm not jealous.....

[WonkyGibbon]

Colin Blues2 said:

Does anyone have pictures of the Leven stainless steel catches in place on their roof? Colin

I've got some fitted - I'll try to remember to take a pic tomorrow and send it you.

WG

[Podie]

I always said that when my plastic ones broke I'd replace them with the Leven ones... two years down the line I still have the plastic ones...

[bridgdav]

Podie said:

I always said that when my plastic ones broke I'd replace them with the Leven ones... two years down the line I still have the plastic ones...

But have they broken yet...?

[Podie]

bridgdav said:

Podie said: I always said that when my plastic ones broke I'd replace them with the Leven ones... two years down the line I still have the plastic ones... But have they broken yet...?

er... no...

[Colin Blues2]

Podie said:

I always said that when my plastic ones broke I'd replace them with the Leven ones... two years down the line I still have the plastic ones...

Me too, but I'm re-covering the targa panels so now is a good time to do it I think. Trouble is £40 seems a lot of money.

Colin

[Podie]

Colin Blues2 said:

Podie said: I always said that when my plastic ones broke I'd replace them with the Leven ones... two years down the line I still have the plastic ones... Me too, but I'm re-covering the targa panels so now is a good time to do it I think. Trouble is £40 seems a lot of money. Colin

It's not when you see them. Very well made, and fully adjustable, so you can ensure the roof is a perfect fit. Why not give Leven a call, or drop them a line..?

[WildfireS3]

I've got them. Much better made than the Plastic ones, if a little small.

[WonkyGibbon]

Pictures below :





btw: I seem to remember someone saying that RS (electrical components) might do something very similar and a lot cheaper - but I never bothered to look for them.

Cheers,

WG

PS: Plastic catches ? Shite !

[S3 richy]

i fitted some about a month ago,they look ok but you need to strip the black paint from the keeps to match, not done mine yet, too much rain etc.

[Hoover33]

Sorry... personally don't like the shiny look on my S, all black interior with red piping.

Broke one of my catches at S Club when then rain came down.

Just bought 2 new placci ones from RS for £20 inc vat and delivery.

Sorry boys I aint a magpie attracted to shiny silver things

[WonkyGibbon]

Hoover33 said:

Sorry... personally don't like the shiny look on my S, all black interior with red piping. Sorry boys I aint a magpie attracted to shiny silver things

Similar thing for me actually - red and black interior - but I got fed up with the plastic ones being flimsy and looking awful. Could paint the leven ones black of course ...

[Colin Blues2]

Thanks WG - they don't look as neat as the original ones (that's no reflection on you WG just the fact that you can see the screw heads etc) but there is the praticality of them not breaking.

Hoover - Agree with you on the shiny bits thing somehow it's a bit out of character for the car.

Each to their own.

Think I'll stick with the original ones for now.

[max-thrust]

Yep, the black placky ones do look neat IMHO and everything is concealed. Mine seem to be adjusted fairly well and pull up tightly but I always feel that they could crack as I close them, perhaps they are too tight.

I'd rather hit my head on a plastic one in an accident too.

For those looking to change to the metal ones, I noticed them for sale at kit car shows and they were certainly cheaper than £40.