Split Roof - Griff

[roseytvr]

I have finally managed to secure a second targa roof for the Griff (thanks lestershaw see you bright and early tomorrow). Chris52 did an excellent post on his roof split but before I follow this I would be interested in some piccs or details of how others have done theirs - S&D etc.

Anybody got anything they would like to share?? I will keep you updated on progress.

[Oggs]

Del 203 has done one and posted pics on here.

[roseytvr]

Yeah but unfortunately the search facility is toast...
Question is lip or no lip??

[Big Al.]

Always worth checking the individual forum FAQ's when search is down.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Barreti]

No lip. Its not worth the agravation.
You could fit some H section like Moosehunter did.

I found mine used to only have a few drips come through in the worst rain.
For parking overnight I have a leven roof cover though.

[clive f]

did this on my old griff, the best mod to do as well.

to stop the odd drip coming through the joint I used a strip of 3mm thick sticky back rubber from ban q, and then fitted a couple of latches as used on the S series roofs, this pulls the 2 halves tightly together , and no leaks whatsoever.

[5.0ltr]

Nigel, Tavan on here, has had his Griff roof done by S and D, very nice job. Email via profile if u want as he is infrequent here, I believe.

[swanny71]

Some pics of mine done at S&D in 2008 - neat job, no leaks but not cheap.







I asked for the extra clips to be fitted inside - not sure if they are really needed but they pinch the two halves of the roof together to ensure a good seal

[angry jock]

I chopped mine using the Moosehunter method with the aid of a few beers. Don't have a lip on mine but do keep meaning to get some over centre catches put on. Have never had an issue with leaks and have put a seal on both sides.
Best modification I have done on the car!!

[bomb]

Why not forget the split roof all together, and invest in a folding 'Surrey Roof' instead.

I have bought one and its great. Fits superbly, is fully waterproof, but best of all it folds down to a sensible size for touring.

[swanny71]

bomb said:

Why not forget the split roof all together, and invest in a folding 'Surrey Roof' instead.

I have bought one and its great. Fits superbly, is fully waterproof, but best of all it folds down to a sensible size for touring.

If I was doing it now I'd definately go with a Surrey roof instead - wasn't avaliable when I did mine

[bomb]

Your pics show an incredibly neat and tidy job. The fit looks excellent.

I saw a proto-type from S&D and it was very much at the trial and error stage. It took them a long time to iron out some of the design issues.

[MPoxon]

Surrey Roof is good and I would highly recommend it. The only issue is that if you are tall then you head touches the strut.... not an issue for me but have had a few tall passengers comment on it.

[bomb]

I'm six foot and its not been any trouble for me, but that said, the roof isn't on very much !

When we go touring its only used if its chucking it down, and for overnight in the car park.

[Tavan]

I have same split roof as Swanny and it has to be one of the best non-performance mods I've done to my Griff. Can drive with one or both roof pieces in place. They take up little space in the boot, either vertically against the fuel tank or flat on top of luggage. No more empyting the boot to put the roof on when caught by a rain shower. Never had a leak in three years and thousands of miles.

[roseytvr]

Wonderful guys thanks - going to go without the lip but need to work out the best stuff to butt up both sections with and decide if I am goingto use catches to pull them together.

[Steve in Stoke]

Anyone interested in a split roof but is not brave with the hack saw should speak to Richard Thorpe (RT Sheffield) - he had fibreglass moulds for a split roof that is much lighter than a cut single panel. I picked up the 2 halves, and had them trimmed up for about £200.
They are "heavy shower" proof more than fully watertight, but I use it as an addition rather than a replacement. I leave the single piece at home, and go out with just the two halves in the boot, and they are much easier to get on and off quickly.

Great piece of kit, but RT only build them in batches.

Edited by Steve in Stoke on Monday 13th February 19:23

[chris52]

roseytvr said:

Wonderful guys thanks - going to go without the lip but need to work out the best stuff to butt up both sections with and decide if I am goingto use catches to pull them together.

A catch is not really needed as you can just push them together once located and when the rear is snapped up they hold very tight and dont move. the lip though is more important if only to keep the centre level plus it also aids when fitting and removing the roof. The lip is a pretty easy job though all you need is a flat peice of plastic about an inch and a half wide, mould it to the contours of your roof using a heat gun and stick it down with 25kg double sided tape I then used some normal foam double sided tape on the exposed area and removed the top layer of adhesive with some tar and glue remover.here are some pictures of the results









Chris

Edited by chris52 on Tuesday 27th March 20:57