advice: westfield soft top

[twisted2fit]

hi,

i dont know if anybody has any pointers. i have a westfield seiw with a rac roll bar. unfortunately the soft top wont fit. does anybody know anywhere in aberdeen i could get it modified? not planning to use the soft top much but itd be nice to have the option:)

[neil]

Your best option is the half hood - http://parts-shop.westfield-sportscars. ... duct_id=50

[Chucks]

As Neil says a half hood is a good option, much quicker to put on. I've never used the full hood yet on the 7.

Not aware of any trimmers locally but one of the Jock7s guys had a boot bag knocked up by Montrose Rope & Sail, maybe worth giving them a call to see if they can adjust your existing hood?

[twisted2fit]

cheers guys:)
so how does one tour in a lotus 7 replica if it rains? any tips? im always worried it will get soaked inside

[rossybee]

Let it get wet.

No carpets and cf/grp seats, what's the worry?

[twisted2fit]

so am i better of removing the carpets and changing the seats?? or buying a half roof ?

[rossybee]

Or a tonneau.

[Chucks]

If you're getting wet, you're not driving fast enough.

Lighter showers will just blow over your head if you keep a bit of speed up. Half hood for when it's a bit heavier. Tonneau or a shower cap when parked up overnight if you like. I wouldn't bother ripping out your seats & carpets straight away, try it for a while & see how you get on, even if it gets a bit wet it'll dry out quick enough.

[jason]

As others have said, when you're moving it's fine (though with a windscreen the inside - non-wipered side - of the screen can get rain on it due to turbulence/rotors when driving)… I actually preferred an aeroscreen and helmet in heavy rain.

It's the stopping in heavy rain when misery visits the un-roofed occupants (junctions, urban roads, traffic lights, etc).

Half hoods are excellent - many, many folk happy with them. Though I never had one - found the normal roof almost as fast to put on and obviously a more effective weather seal for overnight stops etc. (2 x 3000+ mile Alps camping blats).

[Chucks]

(though with a windscreen the inside - non-wipered side - of the screen can get rain on it due to turbulence/rotors when driving)…

Coating of Rainex on the inside of the screen & a chamois to give it an occasional dicht keeps it clear enough.

[rossybee]

dicht

I'd agree ref full hood - once experienced, it's almost as easy to fit.

Access and egress however, are a completely different matter

[twisted2fit]

cheers guys:)
will give the full hood a try:)

[rossybee]

Limber up or you'll do yourself a mischief

[renmure]

Access and egress however, are a completely different matter

Flashback of practicing getting the Caterham hood up in the garage and being on my hands and knees whilst crawling head first to get out. Very undignified and fortunately I never had to do it in anger

[rossybee]

Access and egress however, are a completely different matter

Flashback of practicing getting the Caterham hood up in the garage and being on my hands and knees whilst crawling head first to get out. Very undignified and fortunately I never had to do it in anger

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