Convertible roof colour change

[gookah]

I bought mine from them a couple of years ago. The standard hood didn't have the pockets and I paid an extra £25 to have one made with them in.

holes cost money, thats why polo mints are dearer than extra strong mints.....

 

[roadvoyager1]

Not sure but that's another new reason for relief pockets that I haven't heard

I have also heard these as the single reason

• they are there to help the roof fold
• they have to be fitted to the ones that have a headlining
• they are to allow the pressure to disperse when closing a door
• They stop the wear lines on the roof when it is folded.

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These are mine

• they are fitted so that people can make me worried when I didn't specify them on mine
• they keep your hands warm when pushing the car
• they allow condensation to dry up inside the car
• they take tension off the window helping it to relax
• they relieve you of cash if you insist on them being fitted

My belief is that the most correct one is that 'relief' suggests the pressure from closing the doors.

My roof was from Croydon. I think he does the relief version but I have had no problem with mine in 5 years

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TIS gives reason as to help roof fold.
The guy st Croydon said he hardly ever fitted them and had not seen any problems without them. Your experience seems to support this.
Liked some of the reasons in your write up.

 

[5UG]

Re relief pockets
Thank you for the helpful replies guys.

I don’t want to create false reasons - I just guessed that the reason was wind buffeting!

I had a 1997 2.8 without the pockets, and now have a 3.0 with them.
The 3.0 seems to have less buffeting, but that could be down to the headlining which the 2.8 didn’t have.

If they only cost £25 more than I think I’ll have them fitted.

 

[Keith Lowes]

Got mine booked in with Jack Smith in Swansea in March

Is it £300 total, or is it plus vat?

 

[Ianmc]

Color change can be nice. I have a Boston Green that had a black top that needed replacement and put on a beige top....

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The beige top looks real good Frankie, did you consider a dark green top?

 

[Jjim]

Is it £300 total, or is it plus vat?

£300 total. Getting it fitted in Saturday. Hoping for a good drive, but got to get back for the rugby!!!!

 

[FRANKIE]

The beige top looks real good Frankie, did you consider a dark green top?

Never considered it. Didn't know one existed but I'm happy with the beige. I like the contrast.............Frankie

 

[Varptr]

This is a great thread, thanks everyone. I have a Topaz Blue Z3 and I’m planning a trip to Soft Tops in Croydon for a new hood. Has anyone tried dark blue on this colour car? It is currently black, 21 years old and leaking.
prices have changed since 2018 though!

 

[Mazza]

I have a Topaz 2.8 with a similar black roof that leaks… I was thinking of a new dark blue roof when the time comes.
Should look quite smart !!!

 

[Oddly Godly]

If the black roof on my titanium silver z3 ever needs replacing I would be tempted by the red. I think it suits the silver zeds. My only concern is would I be able to re dye it like I do my black roof.

 

[Zephyr]

I have a Topaz 2.8 with a similar black roof that leaks… I was thinking of a new dark blue roof when the time comes.
Should look quite smart !!!

i can photoshop any colour to your car. Just post a pic…

 

[Mazza]

Think you have made my mind up seeing that picture…. Thanks

 

[Varptr]

Yep, me too, I’ll be calling Soft Tops tomorrow.
Thanks from me too.

 

[Malcolm]

If the black roof on my titanium silver z3 ever needs replacing I would be tempted by the red. I think it suits the silver zeds. My only concern is would I be able to re dye it like I do my black roof.

Renovo do dark red colour restorer.
Red looks geogeous on silver car.
Look at my avatar

 

[Varptr]

Booked for 17th. Dark blue, £595.

 

[Oddly Godly]

Renovo do dark red colour restorer.
Red looks geogeous on silver car.
Look at my avatar

If I ever need to replace my hood I think red is definitely on the cards. It really suits the silver paint.

 

[Althulas]

I was considering a red roof for my cosmos black but then would maybe need the seats changing to red and black for contrast

 

[Malcolm]

If I ever need to replace my hood I think red is definitely on the cards. It really suits the silver paint.

Couldn't agree more,but if you're a blue person,navy looks nice as well.

 

[Varptr]

Booked for 17th. Dark blue, £595.

Before and after…

 

[Malcolm]

Before and after…

Looks cosmetically better than black,of course that's just my opinion.