Retensioning the roof struts

[HRG]

Any tricks to retensioning the roof struts? While I'm fitting the roof it makes sense to even the tension up. I was thinking of slotting the upper mounting or putting a packing washer under the lower mount on the offending side but wondered if there was a better way before I start. The difference isn't great, but I might as well get it right while I'm fiddling!

[griffter]

You can use packing washers and slots for fine tuning, but the best way to tension the struts is to stitch the hood/rear window accordingly.

[HRG]

Stitch??? Not on your nelly The tension is uneven without the roof fitted so I wanted that right before I started. All done now

[Simon.b]

While fitting the new roof, I used a fan heater to keep the roof/window soft and pulled it as tight as possible while placing it onto the contact adhesive. Quite straight forward, the window and struts are now as tight as a drum.

Soz if that's too late.

Cheers,

Simon.

[HRG]

Mine are phenomenally tight now... Can just about get the struts closed with the roof on if I brace myself against the footwell