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Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:31 am

I was just wondering how you secure hard-tops down. So far i've only been used the locking leavers at the front, which is ok for City driving, but when i hit the Motor-way i can see the back starting to lift up because it's not secured down. I went to my local dealers and bough a funny looking key thing that they said is for locking the hard-top down, but i havent actaully used it yet. Any help will be much appreciated :thumb:
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Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:57 am

hi mate.

its criminal not to lock down the hardtop!

so easy to steal!

The tool works by turing the nut....there is also an 11mil nut located above this larger nut.

Stick the hardtop on as usual.
use the tool to lower the hardtop down at the back so its in place. Then lock it with an 11mil spanner.

simple
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Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:49 am

Thanks Rags. I will have a go when i get home tonight
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Fri Apr 08, 2005 9:42 am

Hi guys,
on my hard top you only have to turn
it half a turn, and it is fitted! be careful not to
over tighten it as this can cause problems...
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Fri Apr 08, 2005 9:47 am

What do you use to turn it pirate. Is it that funny looking key thing ?
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Fri Apr 08, 2005 2:50 pm

yes!
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Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:45 pm

yep, the top very top nut controls the full thing
like i say drop it in and turn top nut 1/2 turn on mine
one side is 10mm and other is 11mm
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Fri Apr 08, 2005 4:31 pm

they should both me 11mil mate! :wink:
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