Folding Roof the the S Series

[Gerald-TVR]

Had a meet with Roger Morris today to look at the prototype folding hood and I was inpressed. When not erected it will fit very easily in the boot or indeed behind the seats. Fixes in place very securely and looks good. The bracing strut is 'clicked' straight and a sleeve slid over the joint for ridigity and then the whole strut is twisted to lengethed it to brace it in position.

This is the prototype and needs some modifications eg the tangs are too long. The hood uses a single strut to brace it in place, the chim/griff version uses two. There are only five tangs not the 8 with the original panels.

Costs not yet settled, but the chim version is £475 but the S version will be cheaper as it only needs one strut.

Will keep you posted.

[Longers]

Thanks for the update Norman and your efforts in getting this project as far as it is

I am still interested although I am wavering a bit, for 3 reasons
1. Costs - appreciate it's still tbc but it's a big factor for me
2. Those bolts pointing downwards - I know there is a lot of head room in the S but in the event of an accident could the roof land on your head? Yes, it'd hurt with the standard panels, but would be less of an issue than one of those bolts coming down on you. Might not be a problem though if this strut is in the middle of the car.
3. Costs

Cheers,
Longers

[Barkychoc]

What's it like at speed does it flap?
Fine effort by the way - it looks like a goer to me with a bit more development.

[lou4010]

Does look good , very good .
Norman Will you have the prototype with you next week at the west mids S meet.

Be good to have a look and see how it it fits etc.

Thanks Andy

[jimed]

That does look quite promising - I should imagine the bolts will be sorted rather than sticking down as they do on the demo one.
Jim

[Scoobimax]

Looking good. Very interested still, but as others state, cost will be the deciding factor.

[Gerald-TVR]

Longers said:

2. Those bolts pointing downwards - I know there is a lot of head room in the S but in the event of an accident could the roof land on your head? Yes, it'd hurt with the standard panels, but would be less of an issue than one of those bolts coming down on you. Might not be a problem though if this strut is in the middle of the car.

Hi Ian
Yep the strut is in the middle of the car and dont forget this is an unfinished prototype, see the struts on a 'production' chim roof and you will see the difference

[Longers]

Excellent, thanks for that pic Norman, that's much better

[Gerald-TVR]

lou4010 said:

Be good to have a look and see how it it fits etc.

Nope but shouild have a production version for SCH at Cosford

Norman

[Gerald-TVR]

It would be a hughe help to have an indication of possible numbers.

Please let me know if you might be interested, no committment as yet especially as final costs not known.

Norman

[ketvrin]

Am I missing the point here ?

It doesnt look any easier than the original panels to put up or take down.
It doesnt appear to give any extra room when stored
Its probably a "Mod" ref Insurance and its untested...
I cant see it being any more watertight than a well fitting original, nor does it look any better...
Its not cheap.

sorry guys but I like my roof in two states currently

1 - Down
2 - Original

in that order...

each to their own and good luck to you if you go with this... but I just dont get it

K :awaits abuse smiley:

[phillpot]

Lot of money for a bit more boot space ?

guess it depends how much you need a bit more boot space

[Gerald-TVR]

ketvrin said:

Am I missing the point here ? yes

It doesnt look any easier than the original panels to put up or take down. Yes it is, much lighter
It doesnt appear to give any extra room when stored Yes it does, at least a complete suitecase worth, SWMBO will appreciate that!
Its probably a "Mod" ref Insurance and its untested... ?
I cant see it being any more watertight than a well fitting original, nor does it look any better...So why is that a prblem?
Its not cheap.True

sorry guys but I like my roof in two states currently

1 - Down
2 - Original

in that order...

each to their own and good luck to you if you go with this... but I just dont get it so why criticise it then

K :awaits abuse smiley:

At the end of the day its much easier and more flexible than the original. I love the S but have hated the hood so much harder to use etc than other cars I have had in the past MGs/TRs ect

[ketvrin]

Now come on Norman I'm not criticising it, I'm just saying I dont see the point. You dont need to get defensive.
I still dont see a need for it but as I said earlier - good luck to those who do.

K

ps - my missus hates the car that much she doesnt need any room for luggage

[Gerald-TVR]

Thats fine but you did appear to miss the positive benefits offered.

[Johnny P]

count me in as a possible/might be interested and add to the list please

cheers
John

[Barkychoc]

Those struts on the Chim roof don't look very tall person friendly!

[chrischat]

A bit of a weekend blat then no you don't need it, but a prolonged touring holiday with two people that roof is a bloody pain and i end up travelling with roof on just to carry all the luggage and the SHOES. But in the end its down to cost i suppose. Put me down for a maybe Norm.

[Stew Mc]

Definately interested depending on price.
Would be a real advantage on the euro trip, as I fear poor old Jane may get fed up of balancing travel bags on her lap to make room to store the panels.

[Longers]

Stew Mc said:

Definately interested depending on price.
Would be a real advantage on the euro trip, as I fear poor old Jane may get fed up of balancing travel bags on her lap to make room to store the panels.

Don't forget we've go 4 cars with just the driver, no passengers. They'll have plenty of room for "your" extra luggage