alan atkinson Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 So probably the only useful thing I did over the winter was to get the hardtop to fit. Bugger of a job it was too... Trouble is, now its on I rather like it. I fit under it and it's much quieter in there. The sun doesn't beat me to death quite so badly either. Am I alone in preferring my convertible tin-topped, or are there others out there with similar leanings? I'll include one gratuitous shot from its first proper trip out this year, mainly because I'm still chuffed with the way it turned out and there hasn't been much car porn lately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snowric Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Love the way it looks ! Me too hard top in all the time - a faff to take off (but u am looking for some studs to make it easier) but at least driving without the roof feel like a spec occasion ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graze Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Alan Car looks great, very purposeful, and has a terrific "stance" with the roof on You wouldn't happen to have a dimensioned drawing for the nudge/lamp bar old you? Want to get one fabricated or my TR4 Graze Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeTR5 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I like driving with a hardtop for all the reasons you mention. That said, I think my favorite driving (at least in the bright sun) is with the convertible top up, rear window zipped down & side windows rolled down. The feel of a convertible without getting sun beat to death. The top, like the rest of your build, looks stupendous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amclpreston Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) When I had my TR5, the ratio was about 4 winter months with the hard top on, and the other 8 with the soft top and frame. A faff..? Couple of minutes, that's all. Half the point of these cars is to get the top off at every opportunity. Isn't it ? Must say, your car looks really good though. Powder blue is one of my favourites for the 4 and 5 shape. Edited April 25, 2014 by amclpreston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davidw Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I find the hardtop is a boon on long motorway journeys. But for varied driving I'd rather go open. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sugar Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Since 1993 I do it under the hood. It is great looking car with sheet above. Greetings Sugar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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