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help!

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:31 pm
by ninja
my soft top is leaking like a sieve, it needs reproofed as it's sodden all the way thru. my problem is that every time i reproof the bugger it rains again and washes the waterproofing solution off! so it's still soaking!

i don't have a garage so can't take the roof off and dry it indoors.

anyone got a hardtop they don't want????

:cry:

ninja :drive

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:37 pm
by GregR
or maybe a spare softtop if their hardtop is on? I'd give you mine mate, but S1 I'm afraid :?

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:38 pm
by GregR
oooh - would a car cover do? I have one of those kicking about?

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:45 pm
by ninja
the car's wet greg so i'm not sure if a car cover would let the soaking wet roof dry out - i've just looked at those on eliseparts and was thinking of getting one but i don't know if it'll help.

think i'll save up and get a hard top - anyone know where i can get one for less than £900???

ninja :drive

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:47 pm
by GregR
Fair point :) You could always take the roof off, put car cover on, then take roof inside for drying. Not sure that's such a great option though tbh...

as for roof, are you long- or short-tail?

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:49 pm
by craigs135s
Think there was a group buy on soloc.... Not sure if its still there.

Cheers
Craig

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:53 pm
by ninja
GregR wrote:Fair point :) You could always take the roof off, put car cover on, then take roof inside for drying. Not sure that's such a great option though tbh...

as for roof, are you long- or short-tail?
doesn't sound like a bad idea actually - the car's in the back garden surrounded by a 6 foot high fence so it's out of sight anyway.

good plan greg!

ninja :drive

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:01 pm
by GregR
you want my cover or do you have your own? :)

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:12 pm
by ninja
i don't currenlty have my own but i'll buy one mate, it's a good idea and it's probably something i should have anyway.

Thanks for the offer, it's very much appreciated as is your quick thinking

ninja :drive

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:39 pm
by Stephen
Chris,
I have a goretex one if you want a loan of it.

Let me know. i am away till the 3rd but you can get it then.

S

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:41 pm
by ninja
i've just ordered a fitted elise monsoon cover for £130 should arrive on wednesday.

thanks for the help guy's

how's the loft conversion going?

ninja :drive

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:46 pm
by Stephen
I got a long list of questions back from building control and the baby arrived before I could answer them. I'll call you for help shortly.

PS
I lost my chimney pot last night and have no power due to two power poles being blown down 100 yards down the road!
100 yards thge other way a tree came down so, thanks to the new chain saw I have a new batch of fire wood.

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:53 pm
by ninja
happy new year!!

here if you have no power how come you're on the internet???

ninja :drive

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 6:10 pm
by mac
Stephen wrote:I got a long list of questions back from building control and the baby arrived before I could answer them. I'll call you for help shortly.

PS
I lost my chimney pot last night and have no power due to two power poles being blown down 100 yards down the road!
100 yards thge other way a tree came down so, thanks to the new chain saw I have a new batch of fire wood.
I imagine the bell room will be rather cosy tonight :-)

If your needing anything just yell.


Mac

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 6:27 pm
by Stephen
We stayed over at friends after the bells. Having seen the two poles down i guessed that it wouldn't be a quick fix for scottish power. We popped home this morning for fresh clothes etc and headed up to my Mum & Dad's.
With no power and hence no heating i didn't want to stay at home withthe wee one if i didn't need to.

Do any of you smart leccy types know if it is ok to plug the boiler into a honda generator?
I'm not sure if the cureent would be stable enough and was concerned that it may blow the boiler circuit board?????