Removing an Exiges' roof?
Discussion
Okay, still going round in circles and come to the conclusion that I actually like to look of the Exige more than the Elise, front splitter, hard top etc (not so sure about the rear spoiler though). But, having always has a convertible as a second car for the past 10+ years I like the idea of pulling the roof off for a few months in the summer.
I've seen exisges with the roof removed. Is this something that can be done with specific variants or is it common to all?
I've seen exisges with the roof removed. Is this something that can be done with specific variants or is it common to all?
Presume we are talking s2 exige here.
The NA cars can all have the roof removed; the air scoop is purely cosmetic. There is talk of this having potential insurance issues as the car is sold as a hardtop and the 04&05 manual says roof off is only for access to interior and shouldnt be driven. However, the 06 manual says it can be driven with roof off and im not aware of any design differences.
The supercharged cars use the air scoop on the roof for the intercooler so in theory could suffer power loss as the intercooler cant gather air so efficiently.
HTH
Simon
The NA cars can all have the roof removed; the air scoop is purely cosmetic. There is talk of this having potential insurance issues as the car is sold as a hardtop and the 04&05 manual says roof off is only for access to interior and shouldnt be driven. However, the 06 manual says it can be driven with roof off and im not aware of any design differences.
The supercharged cars use the air scoop on the roof for the intercooler so in theory could suffer power loss as the intercooler cant gather air so efficiently.
HTH
Simon
Janitor said:
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speedyellow said:
I'm South240R on Exiges.com.....
Yeah, not a fan of roofless Exiges.... except for one in Bournemouth, but that has more to do with the driver!
Yeah, not a fan of roofless Exiges.... except for one in Bournemouth, but that has more to do with the driver!
that wouldnt happen to be a yellow one would it?
NOPE!
Surely the expression should be topless, not roofless, in the case of the Bmth based Exige. (I know I lower the tone)
I like the look of the Exige with the roof off 
Should I ever need a new rear clam on my 111R, I am seriously thinking of haviong the Exige version to replace it. Yes I know the attachment point are different, but it has been done so is possible.
Other advantage of having the Exige rear clam is that it provides more room for a Supercharger later, should I ever have the money/inclination to do it.
(Obviously by the time I ever have the money for such a thing the Engine will be so old that a conversion to whatever has replaced the current Honda/Audo options would be a better idea
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Should I ever need a new rear clam on my 111R, I am seriously thinking of haviong the Exige version to replace it. Yes I know the attachment point are different, but it has been done so is possible.
Other advantage of having the Exige rear clam is that it provides more room for a Supercharger later, should I ever have the money/inclination to do it.
(Obviously by the time I ever have the money for such a thing the Engine will be so old that a conversion to whatever has replaced the current Honda/Audo options would be a better idea
)My roof has been off and i love it! IIRC its a size 40 torque screw, 10 minutes and its off! I also have a soft top conversion which is the same roof as the 111r and all you need to do is cut two small holes for the crossbar supports. Best of both worlds and well worth it! All IMHO cheers Ed
IIRC its a size 40 torque screw, 10 minutes and its off! I also have a soft top conversion which is the same roof as the 111r and all you need to do is cut two small holes for the crossbar supports. Best of both worlds and well worth it! All IMHO cheers Ed So this is why my ears are burning! :haha:
I've taken the roof off a couple of times. It's great to have the fresh air, but it's a bit of a faff and you have to make sure you don't get caught out by the british weather! It's nice to know it is at least possible.
I've actually seen a magnetic blue exige in Poole (the one that was in w'overs showroom for ages) which has now got a black soft top fitted to it - It didn't look toooo bad actually, probably because of the dark colour it wasn't so glaringly contrasting. I think it ruins the look of the exige though.
:haha: I've taken the roof off a couple of times. It's great to have the fresh air, but it's a bit of a faff and you have to make sure you don't get caught out by the british weather! It's nice to know it is at least possible.
I've actually seen a magnetic blue exige in Poole (the one that was in w'overs showroom for ages) which has now got a black soft top fitted to it - It didn't look toooo bad actually, probably because of the dark colour it wasn't so glaringly contrasting. I think it ruins the look of the exige though.
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