Removing Tuscan Roof, Question?

[big lee]

just wondering the correct way to remove the roof and refit, also storage of the roof and window?
(eg, front or removed 1st? and which goes in the boot 1st?)

cheers,



Lee.

Also, what is the correct start up procedure, how much time should you leave the car to warm up etc before driving?

(that was supposed to say Tuscan in the topic title incase noone fgured it out!)

Edited by big lee on Tuesday 10th April 22:42

[Big Al.]

big lee said:

That was supposed to say Tuscan in the topic title incase noone fgured it out!

Sorted!

OK Release roof! to remove, rear out first front out last...

to refit, front in first rear in last, relock roof.

Rear into boot first, locate pip into front slot.

TAKE YOUR TIME!

Edited by Big Al. on Tuesday 10th April 22:59

[Mustang Baz]

big lee said:

Also, what is the correct start up procedure, how much time should you leave the car to warm up etc before driving?

Lee - plenty written on this; see recent topic -

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=369065&r=5096815&hm=38660#5096815

[big lee]

Thanks guys, thats just what i wanted.

Does the rear screen go on top of the the roof when in the boot?
The car I'm getting doesn't have a bag for the screen!

[lady topaz]

My advice would be to get a screen bag. The screens scratch easily. Whilst I have seen screen on top of roof panel I tend to put mine more or less upright beneath the panel.

Di

[Mustang Baz]

lady topaz said:

My advice would be to get a screen bag.

Absolutely agree - not only will the screen get potentially scratched, but I would not really be comfortable with the screen sitting and rubbing on the roof itself. Not sure where you source one though....

[lady topaz]

Lee. Two questions. 1st, why no bag? Have you specifically asked the seller? They all come with one and its not the sort of thing easily lost. I would imagine that if you trawl through "Sprint" or classifieds for breakers you may well find one.
2nd.. Has it come with a warning triangle velcroed to inside of boot lid?? If yes then make sure you put a towel or something on the panel when in the boot. These triangle have been known to come adrift and spend every corner sliding along the roof, with all the ensuing scratches this causes.

Di

[Fume troll]

I'm confused, my rear screen goes into the boot first, the roof goes in above it but is quite far above and couldn't touch the screen. I don't have a screen bag either...

Cheers,

Tom.

[lady topaz]

Thats what I was saying. Mine always goes in 1st but some people lay it across the panel, presumably to gain more space and of course this could scratch both.

Another missing bag mystery. Where are they all going ????

[Fume troll]

lady topaz said:

Thats what I was saying. Mine always goes in 1st but some people lay it across the panel, presumably to gain more space and of course this could scratch both.

Another missing bag mystery. Where are they all going ????

Ahhh, I see. Aye, it does restrict the space somewhat, I wouldn't be happy putting it on top though!

Cheers,

Tom.

[andyoleary]

Di is right, screen under the roof panel for me too - better to be safe than sorry. If I recall correctly, the ownders book suggests to put the screen (in its bag...) on top of the roof panel....

Andy

[custardkid]

Make a bag for the roof pannel and hay presto no more scratches
(mine used to rub in the recess under the rear window)

Custard

[Big Al.]

lady topaz said:

Lee. Two questions. 1st, why no bag? Have you specifically asked the seller? They all come with one and its not the sort of thing easily lost. I would imagine that if you trawl through "Sprint" or classifieds for breakers you may well find one.
2nd.. Has it come with a warning triangle velcroed to inside of boot lid?? If yes then make sure you put a towel or something on the panel when in the boot. These triangle have been known to come adrift and spend every corner sliding along the roof, with all the ensuing scratches this causes.

Di

On Oliday are we?

[T66ORA]

lady topaz said:

Another missing bag mystery. Where are they all going ????

Yep another bagless Tuscan here as well, i sourced a Chim roof bag from one of the lads who never ever used it Cheeky sod asked for it back when he saw my car advertised

[big lee]

i asked the seller, he said he didn't know they had one, as it didn't have one when he bought it!

[mickrw]

When the boot is full it's useful to be able to lay the screen (in bag) over the roof. My OH made up an elasticated cover out of felt which we put over the roof and then lay the screen on the top. Makes sure we don't gain any marks on the roof, works very well.

Mick

[billynomates]

mickrw said:

When the boot is full it's useful to be able to lay the screen (in bag) over the roof. My OH made up an elasticated cover out of felt which we put over the roof and then lay the screen on the top. Makes sure we don't gain any marks on the roof, works very well.

Mick

Blimey he's still alive

Matey

Still in the old country?

[mickrw]

Hello Phil! Yep still alive and here in sunny Bstk

Been busy with work and kids, but now the suns out Let me know when it's the next Surrey run and we'll try to make it over, as you don't go that quick and we could probably just about keep up!

[billynomates]

mickrw said:

Hello Phil! Yep still alive and here in sunny Bstk

Been busy with work and kids, but now the suns out Let me know when it's the next Surrey run and we'll try to make it over, as you don't go that quick and we could probably just about keep up!

Hey good to hear from you Mick.. though a little re one of your comments

Next hoon is here

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?p=1&f=13&t=374518&h=0

Be good to see you again....Its not a Pie on the Beach who's got the T-shirt type joby and no you can't

bring granny