How to store the targa panel in boot?

[retroptvr]

Anybody have any ideas on how to store the roof panel on top of the boots contents as opposed to it being normally vertical against the fuel tank.

I remember reading somewhere that this was indeed only possible on late model Chimaeras as the boot opens to more or less 90 degrees to allow this. Is this the case or is there a special technique with older models?

Out of interest, who bothers transporting a spare wheel, or is it just tyre weld foam you carry?

Edited by retroptvr on Tuesday 29th May 10:37

[Ribol]

retroptvr said:

Anybody have any ideas on how to store the roof panel on top of the boots contents as opposed to it being normally vertical against the fuel tank.

I remember reading somewhere that this was indeed only possible on late model Chimaeras as the boot opens to more or less 90 degrees to allow this. Is this the case or is there a special technique with older models?

Out of interest, who bothers transporting a spare wheel, or is it just tyre weld foam you carry?

I have an "X" reg which is quite late but can't see how it would fit? Put it this way, if it does fit I have been doing it the wrong way for years(possible)

I carry a 50mph flat wheel and two shaving foam things. Had little success with the can in the past, hence the wheel.

[snorky]

I always carry the wheel - if the tyre gets a tear in it at least you will be able to get to a tyre place ( if only slowly )

[JonathanT]

retroptvr said:

Anybody have any ideas on how to store the roof panel on top of the boots contents as opposed to it being normally vertical against the fuel tank.

I thought this was only for Tuscans?

[Ubernoober]

Bought a spare off fleabay - not that I don't trust tyreweld, but I prefer a spare.

S'pose I ought to put a jack in as well!

[RichB]

JonathanT said:

retroptvr said:

Anybody have any ideas on how to store the roof panel on top of the boots contents as opposed to it being normally vertical against the fuel tank.

I thought this was only for Tuscans?

Tuscans and wedges...

[peebee]

RichB said:

JonathanT said:

retroptvr said:

Anybody have any ideas on how to store the roof panel on top of the boots contents as opposed to it being normally vertical against the fuel tank.

I thought this was only for Tuscans?

Tuscans and wedges...

Well you say that but in another thread (Camping gear and roof down) bigdods says:

bigdods said:

I managed to fit an 8 man tent , clothes for a long weekend plus assorted camping bits in the boot, then managed to lay the roof horizontal on top of everything rahter than the normal vertical :-)

and richy759 says:

richy759 said:

I managed to get all my stuff in with some room to spare. This meant the roof could go on top of the stuff in the boot...
Rich

Must pop out to the garage and check for myself!

[RichB]

peebee said:

RichB said:

JonathanT said:

retroptvr said:

Anybody have any ideas on how to store the roof panel on top of the boots contents as opposed to it being normally vertical against the fuel tank.

I thought this was only for Tuscans?

Tuscans and wedges...

Well you say that but in another thread (Camping gear and roof down) bigdods says:

bigdods said:

I managed to fit an 8 man tent , clothes for a long weekend plus assorted camping bits in the boot, then managed to lay the roof horizontal on top of everything rahter than the normal vertical :-)

and richy759 says:

richy759 said:

I managed to get all my stuff in with some room to spare. This meant the roof could go on top of the stuff in the boot...
Rich

Must pop out to the garage and check for myself!

If this is true it's news to me but then I own a Griff so I never even think about what to pack it's just as little as possible

[JonRB]

News to me, and I've had my Chimaera for over 5 years.

[peebee]

OK, mine's a '98 and I can't get it in there (it's hard enough getting it in vertically without knocking the wings)!

[tricky 100]

I thought the roof was completely soft top. So is the front bit solid like a tuscan and just the rear window section soft ?

[peebee]

tricky 100 said:

I thought the roof was completely soft top. So is the front bit solid like a tuscan and just the rear window section soft ?

Yes, the part from the windscreen back to the 'hoop' above the rear screen is a single piece (of fibreglass I believe - despite the carbon fibre interior finish).

[JonRB]

tricky 100 said:

I thought the roof was completely soft top. So is the front bit solid like a tuscan and just the rear window section soft ?

That's quite ironic. I think you'll find the Tuscan has a roof like the Chimaera, rather than the other way round.

Although the design dates back to the wedges of the 1980's.

[tvrbob]

I saw BtheP put his in up side down at PF07, i.e. front of roof pointing downward, mohair side to the rear as normal. It is more difficult to get it in and out but when it's in it tucks nicely around the petrol tank leaving loads more usable storage space

[richy759]

peebee said:

OK, mine's a '98 and I can't get it in there (it's hard enough getting it in vertically without knocking the wings)!

Mine is a 98 too.
When I say I put the roof on top of everything, it wasn't like it was horizontal, it was at an angle.
I think the trick is to keep the left side empty, then you just go through the normal procedure of putting the roof in, the bottom will naturally come forward as it rests on the stuff in the boot.

Rich

Edited by richy759 on Tuesday 29th May 12:54

[RichB]

richy759 said:

When I say I put the roof on top of everything, it wasn't like it was horizontal, it was at an angle.

Ah ha! I think you had some Chimaera owners very excited for a while!

Edited by RichB on Tuesday 29th May 12:56

[richy759]

RichB said:

richy759 said:

When I say I put the roof on top of everything, it wasn't like it was horizontal, it was at an angle.

Ah ha! I think you had some Chimaera owners very excited for a while!

Edited by RichB on Tuesday 29th May 12:56

lol, I don't remember saying it was horizontal, it was on top of everything though (at a slight angle )

[bigdods]

richy759 said:

RichB said:

richy759 said:

When I say I put the roof on top of everything, it wasn't like it was horizontal, it was at an angle.

Ah ha! I think you had some Chimaera owners very excited for a while!

Edited by RichB on Tuesday 29th May 12:56

lol, I don't remember saying it was horizontal, it was on top of everything though (at a slight angle )

IIRC thats how I did mine too - but it was very nearly flat a bit of juggling and it will go in on top of the tent nearly horizontal but you do need to leave a space in the n/s of the boot to poke the roof into before juggling it around. It was a year or so back so I dont remember all the details, too much beer.... I just remember it working.

[WazzaL]

When the boot is full and you have the roof off. Tend to find it easier to prey there won't be any rain..

I'll get my coat.. (Excuse to use the smilie)