Targa hood technique
Discussion
I believe the targa panelled hood is universal to all the recent open TVRs.... and I have a question, how do you erect yours? (no sniggering at the back!)
The favoured techniques seem to be either,
a) Slot the targa panels into the windscreen end and bring the hood section up to meet them.
or
b) Slot the targa panels into the hood section whilst it's down and raise the whole thing together.
Both seem to require a degree of precarious targa-panel balancing unless you have a helper. Any other suggestions?
The favoured techniques seem to be either,
a) Slot the targa panels into the windscreen end and bring the hood section up to meet them.
or
b) Slot the targa panels into the hood section whilst it's down and raise the whole thing together.
Both seem to require a degree of precarious targa-panel balancing unless you have a helper. Any other suggestions?
Option 'A' with at least one side window up so that the roof has some support. This also helps align the rear section with the targa
I also tap the roof above both A pillars once the rear section is up because my lid needs a little encouragement to sit fully home in the windscreen slot.
I also tap the roof above both A pillars once the rear section is up because my lid needs a little encouragement to sit fully home in the windscreen slot.
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
dougc said:
Carefully slide panels into storage bags.
Leave in the garage.
You leave your car in the garage? What a shame Leave in the garage.
Anyway - if it starts to rain on the maiden voyage on Saturday it sounds like I'm best off going with the first option?
dougc said:
Have you bought one then?
Yep. Well, done a deal - collecting it on Saturday.http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2893208560102...
The thread is partly due to idle curiosity, but I also have an image of setting off with the hood down only to find the heavens open 10 minutes later!
Back to counting the hours...
Chris71 said:
dougc said:
Have you bought one then?
Yep. Well, done a deal - collecting it on Saturday.http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2893208560102...
The thread is partly due to idle curiosity, but I also have an image of setting off with the hood down only to find the heavens open 10 minutes later!
Back to counting the hours...
The fun I used to have with the Targa panels in my S.
Whichever method you use to fit the panels always make sure the side windows are lowered a couple of inches to stop causing any damage to the seals on the back section.
97octane said:
Never mind the S, what is that yellow thing?????
That was my Sylva Leader - sold it last month.Ironically it was so good I immediately wanted a TVR... the noise, the performance and the exposure to the elements were all so addictive, but with no weather protection or security at all, a boneshaking ride and the need to wear a helmet (or ski goggles) to see above about 50mph I only got to take it out about once a fortnight.
The idea behind getting a TVR was something that would still feel relatively 'full on' whilst out for a hoon, but with a little more usability so it wouldn't spend so much time sat in the garage. When I first asked around about some sort of tiv a few people thought I had the wrong idea asking about their practicality - in contrast to that, the S should be not only luxurious, but spacious, practical and economical.
(went like a rocket and sounded gorgeous though)
They have a roof! I guess there will be different views, but I find option B the better one.
Just make sure you support the larger panel as you raise it. Can be a good idea to have the dorrs open, and/or windows open.
Also, when the roof is down, a rolled up towel can help prevent the vinyl rear window panel from damage.
Chris71 said:
I believe the targa panelled hood is universal to all the recent open TVRs....
More or less... unlike later TVRs, the S has two panels with a join in the middle. I think most other models have a single removable roof section.petclub said:
They have a roof! I guess there will be different views, but I find option B the better one.
Just make sure you support the larger panel as you raise it. Can be a good idea to have the dorrs open, and/or windows open.
Also, when the roof is down, a rolled up towel can help prevent the vinyl rear window panel from damage.
Your option B is less precarious than you would imagine, apart from in really high winds. Due to the way the two panels match up, the whole shebang more or less supports itself while you raise it. Mine also needs a bit of encouragement to seat the lugs above the windscreen.
Chris71 said:
dougc said:
Have you bought one then?
Yep. Well, done a deal - collecting it on Saturday.http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2893208560102...
The thread is partly due to idle curiosity, but I also have an image of setting off with the hood down only to find the heavens open 10 minutes later!
Back to counting the hours...
Nice one! Welcome to the club 2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
Chris71 said:
Just seen your profile - you must have covered more miles in TVRs than just about anyone else. Is that 6 different Chimeras I saw on your car list?
Yep, six innit! Could say I'm addicted!
Chris71 said:
I believe the targa panelled hood is universal to all the recent open TVRs.... and I have a question, how do you erect yours? (no sniggering at the back!)
The favoured techniques seem to be either,
a) Slot the targa panels into the windscreen end and bring the hood section up to meet them.
I use a) with either both doors open or the windows down. Push the targa panel into the windscreen slot then pull up the rear section lining up the targa panel and then lock out. Easily the fastest way of doing it and done from a stop out of boot and back inside in a sudden downpour in about 25seconds. The favoured techniques seem to be either,
a) Slot the targa panels into the windscreen end and bring the hood section up to meet them.
I also find it easiest without any help.
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