350i Targa panel.

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Peeps.

Just wondered if anyone has a spare 350i Targa roof panel that i could borrow for a couple of weeks please.


Thanks


Ziga

[mrzigazaga]

May of found one...Or two...Or possibly three..

Still not counting me chickens just yet...


Cheers


Ziga

[hrepo]

Four.

[jon haines]

Go on Zig spill the beans, what do you want one for?

[mrzigazaga]

jon haines said:

Go on Zig spill the beans, what do you want one for?

Hi Jon.

Simply to replace mine as i had a bit of an accident...

[KKson]

mrzigazaga said:

Hi Jon.

Simply to replace mine as i had a bit of an accident...

OOps.......

[wedgeman]

You got one sorted yet Mark?

[mrzigazaga]

wedgeman said:

You got one sorted yet Mark?

Hi mate


I have located a couple but whether they fit is a different matter...Finger..Legs..Eyes and toes crossed...

[mk1fan]

mrzigazaga said:

i had a bit of an accident...

That happens when you reach a certain age

[mrzigazaga]

mk1fan said:

mrzigazaga said:

i had a bit of an accident...

That happens when you reach a certain age

I know...20 years ago i could of contained it in a fag packet...

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Peeps

Well the good news is the spare roof a kind fellow Wedger sent me fits..Just need to re-trim it and sort out the lugs...


Happy days...

Thank you Mr Jones...


Ziga

[Wedg1e]

Looks to be the same shape as mine Zig... sides are wider at the front.

[KKson]

And don't lose it again. Very careless of you.

[mrzigazaga]

Wedg1e said:

Looks to be the same shape as mine Zig... sides are wider at the front.

Yes you are correct Ian...The panel is slightly different and it wouldn't fit a later S2 350i... Mines 87 but it would not fit a 89..It also looks flatter, Mine seemed to have a slight curve in the actual head area..At least it gives me two options..The first will allow me to inspect the damage of the original panel to see if it is salvageable and two if the original panel is un-salvageable then it means i have one that fits but might have to have a hair cut...

Cheers

KKson said:

And don't lose it again. Very careless of you.

Sure thing boss...Im designing a retaining strap that you sit on to avoid such mishaps in the future..Although i need some serious experimenting with weight versus lift x force...It could be fun but not fun to watch from the air..
.Especially if you forget the packed lunch...

[JumboBeef]

KKson said:

And don't lose it again. Very careless of you.

The best way not to lose it is to keep it in the boot at all times

[mrzigazaga]

JumboBeef said:

The best way not to lose it is to keep it in the boot at all times

Very true sir but when its completely hammering it down no matter how fast you go you will not escape...I had a very important meeting so did not want to arrive looking like a drowned rat..Yes it shows dedication but also reveals insanity

[mrzigazaga]

Hi

Just wondering if any of you know how long the lugs are on the Targa panel..Including whats bonded in.

Im tempted to use some alloy flat bar..And might have a go at what fellow Wedger Adam H did to his as they look the dogs doodads...

Cheers


Ziga

[mk1fan]

Stainless steel would be better. I've got the sized stuff saved on evilbay but the length is a different matter. I was going to buy a length of bar and trim to suit. Adding some slits to allow the bonding to grip well.

[mrzigazaga]

mk1fan said:

Stainless steel would be better. I've got the sized stuff saved on evilbay but the length is a different matter. I was going to buy a length of bar and trim to suit. Adding some slits to allow the bonding to grip well.

Hi mate


SS could be better as you say....

Why is the length a different matter?...Is there minimum order of 1000 yards...

[mk1fan]

Length of the tang you need to cut - as you asked. Joe (v8s4isme) replaced his before the roof conversion. I think it was him. But that was on an S. As to whether TVR choose to do different lengths of tang per model I do not know. That said, they obly project so far in to the 'keep' and once drilled out of the targa panel that depth will be obvious.

You buy a metre of the stuff quite readily of evilbay.