help!

ninja · Post by **ninja** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:31 pm

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????

ninja

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:37 pm

or maybe a spare softtop if their hardtop is on? I'd give you mine mate, but S1 I'm afraid

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:38 pm

oooh - would a car cover do? I have one of those kicking about?

ninja · Post by **ninja** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:45 pm

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

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:47 pm

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?

craigs135s · Post by **craigs135s** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:49 pm

Think there was a group buy on soloc.... Not sure if its still there.

Cheers
Craig

ninja · Post by **ninja** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:53 pm

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

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:01 pm

you want my cover or do you have your own?

ninja · Post by **ninja** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:12 pm

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

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:39 pm

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

ninja · Post by **ninja** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:41 pm

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

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:46 pm

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.

ninja · Post by **ninja** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 5:53 pm

happy new year!!

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

ninja

mac · Post by **mac** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 6:10 pm

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

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 6:27 pm

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?????