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mgaut said:My panel cover started life as a towel (and still looks just like a towel in fact!).
no mention of what I assume is a panel cover I've found in my boot.
Assume I use it to protect between the 2 panels ?
I know that the S's came with roof bags (a pair IIRC) originally, but I've never seen any so I can't describe them I'm afraid.
RichardR said:
no mention of what I assume is a panel cover I've found in my boot.
Assume I use it to protect between the 2 panels ?
My panel cover started life as a towel (and still looks just like a towel in fact!).
I know that the S's came with roof bags (a pair IIRC) originally, but I've never seen any so I can't describe them I'm afraid.
They'll black vinyl and a pain in the arse to get onto the roof! ... I'll take some photos sometime...
There were originally two storage bags, of different sizes (the left side of the roof is longer than the right).
I have two [frankiehowerd] No missus don't titter [/frankiehowerd] both fortunately the larger size so they're still usable.
And you're right, they are a swine to fit - but ok once you get the knack (and accept that nobody can see how crap a job you've made of it anyway)
I have two [frankiehowerd] No missus don't titter [/frankiehowerd] both fortunately the larger size so they're still usable.
And you're right, they are a swine to fit - but ok once you get the knack (and accept that nobody can see how crap a job you've made of it anyway)
My roof bags are not to hard to fit. They look to be factory and have a pocket on one side that one edge slides into and elastic bands that attach the other corners.
Always make sure that you fold the roof clips in before stowage, or you can break the things off. I personally prefer to stow the flat bit of the panels at the bottom and have the curved bit over the tank. I also removed the crappy space saver spare and got some tyreweld, this gives much more space.
Z
Always make sure that you fold the roof clips in before stowage, or you can break the things off. I personally prefer to stow the flat bit of the panels at the bottom and have the curved bit over the tank. I also removed the crappy space saver spare and got some tyreweld, this gives much more space.
Z
Hoover33 said:
Never thaught of tyre weld ... obvious really... my mates lotus does not have a spare just a can of tyre weld....
Doubles the amount of space in the boot...
I put my spare wheel back in actually... friend of mine was advised that the only reason he surivived the shunt was that the spare wheel took the force...
One thing against the can of tyre weld though. It will only deal with small punctures and not large holes. If you have a blow out, as can happen, or someone sticks a knife through your tyre then you're going to be stuck waiting for the tyre fitter to turn up. If this is in the middle of the night I think I would rather carry the space saver. Just my opinion 
Hoover33 said:
Wonders how to fit cricket gear for 2 in for 4day cricket tour of West country ...with spare and roof in boot????? ......not possible.... roof will have to be on I think
Remove spare wheel. Roof in boot.
Stuff on parcel shelf.. passenger footwell... in boot.. suqishy coffin has to be packed / unpacked on a regular basis..
Been there, done that.
Ok I guess it was to late the other night and my post didn’t get on. I have those stupid covers with the elastic corners as well. I also have cream coloured interior. I like the protection for the outside but the dirt and scuff marks on the cream and the edges turning back on the inside are no good.
I’m getting sets of bags made up of Black Supported vinyl with a flap with a Velcro closer. I’m making them the same size so I’m not guessing which panel goes in which bag. I’m also making a cover for the cockpit when the panels are out and you park at a golf course, to keep the dust out of the car. The bags won’t be cheap but they are cheaper than new panels.
Dave
I’m getting sets of bags made up of Black Supported vinyl with a flap with a Velcro closer. I’m making them the same size so I’m not guessing which panel goes in which bag. I’m also making a cover for the cockpit when the panels are out and you park at a golf course, to keep the dust out of the car. The bags won’t be cheap but they are cheaper than new panels.
Dave
mgaut said:
Hopefully a nice easy one:
please can somebody explain the "correct/preferred" method of stowing the roof panels in the boot.
I've already broken one roof stay.
cheers
Mike
I removed the bolt holding the spare wheel in place and rolled the spare to the left slightly. The two panels should then fit in the boot easily, one on top of the other. Just put the end of each panel down into the well of the boot first. However, I dont know yet if there is any problem with leaving the spare unsecured!
My S3 came with the original boot storage bags, I would be happy to let you have the measurements if you know anyone who is a bit handy with a sewing machine and some vinyl cloth that would make them up for you, dont think it would take long or require too much skill, let me know if this would help
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