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Hi guys Ive found a car with an electric roof that's working and i can get all the parts cheap, how hard is it to convert my manual roof to electric and is it worth doing or is it problematic ? Thanks[/i]

Davebmx wrote:Hi guys Ive found a car with an electric roof that's working and i can get all the parts cheap, how hard is it to convert my manual roof to electric and is it worth doing or is it problematic ? Thanks[/i]

Id say it was a lot of hassle..!

How much is the "kit" to do it normally go for as may be worth me getting if I don't want it someone else might

I've never seen a complete kit being sold but each component part will fetch very good money. The main lifting motor can go for £100+ on its own.

I'll buy the "chicken Drumstick" type lever off you, if you do this.

I'll see what I can do

Get the drumstick or oval shaped lever for me - I'll certainly take that off you. I don't need anything else, which is a shame, if you know what I mean!

Make sure that you get the motor mounting plate. This is the essential component. Its virtually impossible to modify the the manual plate.

I think doing it, is a waste of time. The manual winder works so well. The motor is slow and also adds weight, just where you dont want it.

Davebmx. The more expensive motor is the on that lifts and lowers the hood. It's on the right hand side in the boot. Get that one mate it's of value.

I'll take the drumstick lever. Don't need the rod attached to it, but would appreciate the screw holding the two together.

I'll be going back up after Christmas the weather was just too much I almost had the second motor out I undone all the Allen key bolts from the top but couldn't get it to drop out into the boot

I myself got a spotless black leather interior, speedo, all the plastic off the dash, a brand new BBS that hasn't touched the road, a complete tool kit, a stereo, rear view mirror and loads of other small parts for a massive £150






I'm happy

To drop the motor, there is a lever in the boot that needs to be pushed upwards to drop it out.

I'd have had the interior from you too!!! But it's the wrong colour

The interior is for me a nice Christmas present from the mrs the interior was £80 no rips or anything anywhere great condition as for the motor I pushed the lever and it swung on a hinge but didn't drop out I'll be back up there soon having the wings off it £15 each lololol

But I have my interior going spair its the same but cream leather barely anything left of the drivers seat but the rest isnt too bad is cream the right colour ?

That's right it is on a hinge. Be careful to keep the hinge bracket intact. You'll make your money back on that motor alone.

Great find, you lucky man and that interior looks "mint"

I'd only need the front seats. Yes, cream is the right colour, but both would need to look like you black set!!