Rear screen - alternative shape?
Discussion
Time for a new rear roof section, old one not bad but a bit faded (tried Renovo colour restorer - no different).
Am seriously considering going for the rectangular rear window rather than the standard 'wrap around' shape. Main reason for this being that these seem to allow the roof to fold a little lower, less creasing of the plastic etc. Mine has a Sportmotive roll bar so with the roof down as far as it'll go, the rearview mirror is like looking through a letterbox. Not a major issue, but if I'm replacing the roof anyway, seems like an opportunity to improve the situation
So... have seen these fitted to a few Chims, anyone got a pic of a Griff with one? Also interested in whether or not general rear visibility is affected with a smaller window area.
Am seriously considering going for the rectangular rear window rather than the standard 'wrap around' shape. Main reason for this being that these seem to allow the roof to fold a little lower, less creasing of the plastic etc. Mine has a Sportmotive roll bar so with the roof down as far as it'll go, the rearview mirror is like looking through a letterbox. Not a major issue, but if I'm replacing the roof anyway, seems like an opportunity to improve the situation
So... have seen these fitted to a few Chims, anyone got a pic of a Griff with one? Also interested in whether or not general rear visibility is affected with a smaller window area.
Don't go for a rectangular one as (IMHO) they don't look good. The roof of a Chim and Griff is the same so take a look at mine. It's slightly smaller (but not many people would notice) but it does drop slightly lower meaning that the rear view mirror is useful when the roof is down rather than just seeing the roof!!!
Good luck.
Good luck.
Edited by A900ss on Friday 28th March 19:32
TJS10 said:
I recently had a new hood and targa covered in dark blue and opted for a "square" window panel. No impact on rear vision and I actually prefer the look. The hood struts are still visible. The hood does fold lower which is useful for rear vision.
Thanks - must admit I don't mind the look of the alternative panel and most of the time its being driven the roof is down anyway 
Good to know rear visibility isn't affected. Any chance of a pic?
My one is in dire need of a new rear window. The roof sections are still ok, but very faded. I had plans of having a new rear screen stitched in and then applying RENOVO on the cloth sections, but I have spoke to 2 local trimmers and both have told me that a new window can't be fitted as there machines couldn't hold the roof and stitch at the same time !
So I would have to have a new roof @ £600 plus !
Skint at the mo, so a new roofs a no go. Anyone know if a new rear screen can be fitted and who in the Sth East can do it ?
So I would have to have a new roof @ £600 plus !
Skint at the mo, so a new roofs a no go. Anyone know if a new rear screen can be fitted and who in the Sth East can do it ?
neutral 3 said:
My one is in dire need of a new rear window. The roof sections are still ok, but very faded. I had plans of having a new rear screen stitched in and then applying RENOVO on the cloth sections, but I have spoke to 2 local trimmers and both have told me that a new window can't be fitted as there machines couldn't hold the roof and stitch at the same time !
So I would have to have a new roof @ £600 plus !
Skint at the mo, so a new roofs a no go. Anyone know if a new rear screen can be fitted and who in the Sth East can do it ?
I'm sure a bloke advertises fitting the rear screen on Ebay. If I remember rightly it's about £150So I would have to have a new roof @ £600 plus !
Skint at the mo, so a new roofs a no go. Anyone know if a new rear screen can be fitted and who in the Sth East can do it ?
Doc Toad said:
So... have seen these fitted to a few Chims, anyone got a pic of a Griff with one? Also interested in whether or not general rear visibility is affected with a smaller window area.
Well it just so happens that I have the smaller window area on my griff..... And after owning my previous Griff with a standard rear window....I have to say, this is a big improvement
Ok you do lose a little periferal view, but it makes little difference when parking etc.... I really like it, and it certainly allows the roof to fold down a little further..
Quinny said:
Well it just so happens that I have the smaller window area on my griff..... And after owning my previous Griff with a standard rear window....I have to say, this is a big improvement
Ok you do lose a little periferal view, but it makes little difference when parking etc.... I really like it, and it certainly allows the roof to fold down a little further..
SteveSPG said:
that was as wide as the screen would go without starting to go round the curve of the roof and creasing. it folds a lot easier and doesn't do that creasing thing on the sides of the screens.
Yep.... Its a big improvement.Ash absolutely loved his drive home by the way
... There's not many I'd trust with it, but it was great to hear it from the car behind
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