Roof panel transportation when boot is full??
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I realise this has been round before as a thread 
but has anyone successfully devised a means of carrying the roof panel on the boot lid when fully laden? I do not want to scratch anything and I would prefer not to drill any holes.
Just back from the Le Mans Classic and on both legs in Northern France I found myself wishing for a fully soft top which would fold away when the sun comes out.
but has anyone successfully devised a means of carrying the roof panel on the boot lid when fully laden? I do not want to scratch anything and I would prefer not to drill any holes.Just back from the Le Mans Classic and on both legs in Northern France I found myself wishing for a fully soft top which would fold away when the sun comes out.
Don said:
Oh...there was a Company doing a split two part roof at one time...the two halves fitted behind the two seats...you just keep your existing roof in the bag at home...Google should find 'em.
I think that never really got off the ground as an item available to the general public although I think someone on here is doing one for the Griff (which'll obviously fit the Chim as well).A quick search of the Griff forum might winkle it out.
fenderbender said:
Don, thanks. It was impractical to take everything out of the boot and repack with the panel. I should have explained that weather was mixture of sun and heavy showers. I know that the rain affects you less the fatser you drive with thre roof down, but there are limits...!! 
Been there, done that and got the T shirt on an Irish touring holiday. The wife and I became incredibly expert at leaping out of the car, unpacking all the bags, and putting the roof on whilst repacking the bags and diving back into the car just before the heavens really opened!We got it down to about twenty seconds. Never been quite so expert at co-operating since.
People would point and shout out "You've done that before!" etc etcWell when you are getting soaked you have a real incentive...
When I first had the chim I went away with the Mrs for a weekend of camping fun. The only thing we had was an 8 man tent so we stuffed that along with all our camping stuff and clothes into the boot. I recall laying the roof flat on top of all the stuff. But I've never had the boot full since so never had to repeat this magical feat and have since been told by others that its just not possible.
And I cant remember how I did it now.
This isnt helping is it.
And I cant remember how I did it now.
This isnt helping is it.
Edited by bigdods on Monday 14th July 15:47
Thats what I had to do! Hence this post!! http://www.prwood.webeden.co.uk/#/splitroof/452433...
Still in development when phoned a month or two back, didn't feel it would be out next week, as they had trouble with leaks (as good as original then).
Colour coding was mentioned and I suggested even Carbon Fibre Targas or a copy CF pattern as on the inside of existing and real ones I think on the T350C Targa?
Could always fit the spare wheel in the cabin behind the seats I suppose for the trip stopping blow-out and to save the ultimate space just leave the wife at home.
RetropTVR
Still in development when phoned a month or two back, didn't feel it would be out next week, as they had trouble with leaks (as good as original then).
Colour coding was mentioned and I suggested even Carbon Fibre Targas or a copy CF pattern as on the inside of existing and real ones I think on the T350C Targa?
Could always fit the spare wheel in the cabin behind the seats I suppose for the trip stopping blow-out and to save the ultimate space just leave the wife at home.
RetropTVR
Edited by retroptvr on Tuesday 15th July 03:09
Edited by retroptvr on Tuesday 15th July 03:12
retroptvr said:
http://www.prwood.webeden.co.uk/#/splitroof/452433...
Still in development when phoned a month or two back, didn't feel it would be out next week, as they had trouble with leaks (as good as original then).
Colour coding was mentioned and I suggested even Carbon Fibre Targas or a copy CF pattern as on the inside of existing and real ones I think on the T350C Targa?
Could always fit the spare wheel in the cabin behind the seats I suppose for the trip stopping blow-out and to save the ultimate space just leave the wife at home.
RetropTVR
I think that looks really good. I'd like one trimmed to match my existing roof. I might email and get a projected price...Still in development when phoned a month or two back, didn't feel it would be out next week, as they had trouble with leaks (as good as original then).
Colour coding was mentioned and I suggested even Carbon Fibre Targas or a copy CF pattern as on the inside of existing and real ones I think on the T350C Targa?
Could always fit the spare wheel in the cabin behind the seats I suppose for the trip stopping blow-out and to save the ultimate space just leave the wife at home.
RetropTVR
Littletidnock said:
What about a good old fashioned boot rack, that would look nice!
If you turned and angled the roof section the correct way it could act as a spoiler.
I thought about this but wonder if the rear view would be even more compromised. In any case my chim gets light at the front at silly speeds; I've never feklt the need for more downforce at the back!!If you turned and angled the roof section the correct way it could act as a spoiler.
Don said:
retroptvr said:
I think that looks really good. I'd like one trimmed to match my existing roof. I might email and get a projected price...Gassing Station | Chimaera | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff