Convertible roof not folding down properly

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Wed May 05, 2010 3:59 pm

it was massively out of sync (bearing in mind the seller told me the relay had gone) and i believe some of the parts had been incorrectly fitted (the strut had been reinforced and not put back properly)..

im happy as i wouldnt have got that in a month of sundays.. :D
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Wed May 05, 2010 4:01 pm

Working electric hoods are awesome :D

Let's hope the weather gets better 8)
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Wed May 05, 2010 5:53 pm

stand corrected. its broken again. horseshoe only goes 3/4 way up.

another trip to Bill next thursday.. :(
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Wed May 05, 2010 5:58 pm

Might need some adjustment perhaps? :?
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Wed May 05, 2010 7:21 pm

he thinks some of the teeth in the central motor may be worn. its not the end of the world, just another 150 mile round trip!
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Where's he based? Darlaston isn't it.
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Wed May 05, 2010 9:12 pm

thats it, not far from ikea..
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Wed May 05, 2010 9:21 pm

Will need to pay him a visit myself soon :)

Hope yours gets sorted :)
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Fri May 14, 2010 3:31 pm

been down again today, 4 hour round trip for a 5 minute job!

the cable between the horseshoe and the boot which stops it being lifted if the boot is open was damaged. i wouldnt have got that in a month of sunny sundays!

so roof goes up, roof goes down..

trouble is, its raining!! :?
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What's their contact details, please???! Was the charge reasonable? Thanks.
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Fri May 14, 2010 4:04 pm

And you lot wonder why power hoods are proven to be troublesome!
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Fri May 14, 2010 4:08 pm

Good to hear it's back to fully working :)

Power Hoods are awesome :D
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Fri May 14, 2010 4:33 pm

Gert_8 wrote:What's their contact details, please???! Was the charge reasonable? Thanks.
Bills number is 07968852395

i thought todays charge was reasonable, nothing! - as he is everyones expert of choice when it comes to roof maintenance then i thought what i paid first time round was reasonable.
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Fri May 14, 2010 4:34 pm

daimlerman wrote:And you lot wonder why power hoods are proven to be troublesome!
just sat in it putting the roof up and down.. amazing how somethings amuse people!! :D
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Thanks Finlux.
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finluxsuperstar wrote:
daimlerman wrote:And you lot wonder why power hoods are proven to be troublesome!
just sat in it putting the roof up and down.. amazing how somethings amuse people!! :D
Pleased that you are happy with your result... :mad:
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Fri May 14, 2010 4:46 pm

cheers, just looking at your cab, what colour is that, i thought my lagoon green was a bit mad but i love yours.. :D
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Fri May 14, 2010 5:59 pm

We will have to have a synchronised roof opening....glad your trips were a success.....have you their post code ...you will have to come to the next meet up at squires
http://squires-cafe.co.uk/
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Sat May 15, 2010 1:40 pm

cheers dave.. dont have a postcode, closest one is WS10 9PR which gets you to Park Lane, Wednesbury and theyre down a drive way opposite axletree way (i think)

let me know when next meet is and i'll try to get up there
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