MK1 Convertible
MK1 Convertible
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scorcher

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4,099 posts

257 months

Monday 21st November 2005
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Currently running a 500 Griff.....question is....is the MK1 convertible a full convertible (like the Griff )or just a semi convertible?Anybody post some pictures of their car semi covertibled and fully dropped?or post some links? I'm presuming the roof panel comes off and I've read that the back window comes out or something but are you left with the rear window frame in place.?( Sorry..everyone in somerset seems to be running "old school" stuff.)Is it a reasonably easy task to remove the top?( easy relative to TVR )
Does the convertible come in "S" flavour and what are the main differences between "S" and a "standard?!?!" 4ltr.Any particular year take any significant steps forward and/or any to avoid.(yes i know about potential s6 probs)Was looking at Tamoras but missus don't like them and knowing that there is a 4ltr version means I "must" have one of those
Thanks in advance
Scorcher

2 Smokin Barrels

31,776 posts

258 months

Monday 21st November 2005
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Mkl is a targa top, with removable rear screen.

2 Smokin Barrels

31,776 posts

258 months

Monday 21st November 2005
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2 Smokin Barrels

31,776 posts

258 months

Monday 21st November 2005
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Top easy to remove, as is screen.

Unlike Griff, the top stores horizontally, and I found really naffs up the use of the boot.

With regard to style differences, the S has a rear spoiler, and (IIRC) the indicators aren't inside the cabin.

Read the various data about the engine.

scorcher

Original Poster:

4,099 posts

257 months

Monday 21st November 2005
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Thanks for that....Do you find you get much( yeah i know its hard to define ) wind noise?
IE the griff I find is quite a bit noisier with the back window up/rear of hood pushed up than what it is fully down.Is this the same ( ie rear window in /removed )with the tuscan?

2 Smokin Barrels

31,776 posts

258 months

Monday 21st November 2005
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scorcher said:
Thanks for that....Do you find you get much( yeah i know its hard to define ) wind noise?
IE the griff I find is quite a bit noisier with the back window up/rear of hood pushed up than what it is fully down.Is this the same ( ie rear window in /removed )with the tuscan?


At speed, you're better with the screen out.