Hoods again

[David Goodwin]

A much discussed topic and I think we are about to buy a Surrey top from Roger at Cambria Cirrus. However just doing a last trip round the options for a split roof and I am wondering if anyone has tried doing the split left to right.

So two long thin panels rather than two square ones. It strikes me that would be an easier design, using the same groove fitting as the original for the middle joint and the same clamping action from the rear struts.

I haven't seen any mention over years of posts, but I wonder why not? Any views?

David

[citizen smith]

Hello David,

The was a chap selling the split on e-bay a few years ago, but they needed finishing off ie. Trimming with roof covering and seals, If memory serves me well the price for the bare roof was about £500. So what would the total cost be plus the trimming against the cost of the Cirrus.

Cirrus wins.

[PabloGee]

As a 3D designer, I just can't see the benefit of splitting the roof that way.
I would be nervous of the second join staying under tension, and not wanting to push upwards, especially if jolted by a bump in the road.
Then you would also have two slightly cumbersome pieces that wouldn't nestle within each other, and just be an alternative PITA shape in the boot.

Very happy to be proven wrong of course!

[The Three D Mucketeer]

PabloGee said:

As a 3D designer, I just can't see the benefit of splitting the roof that way.
I would be nervous of the second join staying under tension, and not wanting to push upwards, especially if jolted by a bump in the road.
Then you would also have two slightly cumbersome pieces that wouldn't nestle within each other, and just be an alternative PITA shape in the boot.

Very happy to be proven wrong of course!

Are there many 2D designers ? sorry
PS I don't count artists,graphics or web designers , I'm assuming something useful

Seriously of course S&D did the front to back split roof that was clamped normally , I can just imagine the left/right split going pling on the motorway with both sections , but one section just wouldn't work and look pretty stupid IMHO.

Edited by The Three D Mucketeer on Sunday 12th April 17:42

[David Goodwin]

Yes - I hadn't thought of the risk of it just popping upwards under the tension, which would mean the two parts would probably have to be hinged together. All getting unwieldy again. Had to be a reason.

We will go ahead with the canvas one.

[mk1fan]

Don't forget to do the 'mods' which help the roof fit the TVR variances better.

[David Goodwin]

Will do - I have printed them out from earlier posts.
Thanks.