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navyseamonkey2011 - 13/11/12 at 07:20 PM

is there a air- water tight roof available for a tiger car?

Daddylonglegs - 13/11/12 at 07:45 PM

Yep, a garage!

Sorry, couldn't resist. From what I can gather it is almost impossible to get a seven-type car fully waterproof.

[Edited on 13/11/12 by Daddylonglegs]

catman - 13/11/12 at 08:05 PM

get an aero screen, some waterproof and man up! seriously I find driving a seven on the roasd more comfortable with an aero screen.

Ed

whitestu - 13/11/12 at 08:12 PM

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get an aero screen, some waterproof and man up! seriously I find driving a seven on the roasd more comfortable with an aero screen.

Ed



Don't agree - I've had both and a full screen with decent side screens is miles better, partcularly at motorway speeds.

You need both though. A screen on its own is no good.

Stu

snapper - 13/11/12 at 08:35 PM

Where's the water coming in, there are ways to make it more waterproof

navyseamonkey2011 - 13/11/12 at 09:47 PM

I was only asking because i drove it 330 miles from Newcastle last week and the roof was blowing all over the shop,

It was one of the hardest journeys i have ever undertaken lol.

i was thinking about having velcro stiched in on the door shuts etc, i have side screens that were supplied with the car i just need some hinges.
If they are any good I'll give them a go.

steve m - 13/11/12 at 10:18 PM

You dont want it to be airtight!

The tops of my doors have velco evostuck on the inside, and the roof edge the same, on the outside

what i do, is open the door, and get in, then just push the top of the door into the roof,
and im all sealed in

Last time i used it in DREADFULL rain on the M25, it didnt let any water in

steve

Chippy - 13/11/12 at 11:19 PM

If you really want waterproof, then you have to make yourself something like this. IMHO Ray

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Westy1994 - 13/11/12 at 11:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by whitestu
quote:

get an aero screen, some waterproof and man up! seriously I find driving a seven on the road more comfortable with an aero screen.

Ed



Don't agree - I've had both and a full screen with decent side screens is miles better, particularly at motorway speeds.

You need both though. A screen on its own is no good.

Stu


I agree also, had both myself, there would have been no way to do a motorway run without either losing my hat or feeling like being stuffed in a wind tunnel without my weather gear back on.

I have my roof velcro'd to the doors, huge difference - no more flapping about and wondering when it will blow off completely, I only have a half roof and still don't get wet...

[Edited on 13/11/12 by Westy1994]

whitestu - 14/11/12 at 08:00 AM

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I have my roof velcro'd to the doors, huge difference - no more flapping about and wondering when it will blow off completely, I only have a half roof and still don't get wet...


I have some boot laces sewn to the hood and just tie the top of the doors to the hood with a bow when I get in. A bit more of a faff than velcro but works fine.


Stu

[Edited on 14/11/12 by whitestu]

Daddylonglegs - 14/11/12 at 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by Chippy
If you really want waterproof, then you have to make yourself something like this. IMHO Ray

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Hmmmmm! Next project methinks

40inches - 14/11/12 at 09:45 AM

i have side screens that were supplied with the car i just need some hinges.

That will be your problem, without side screens the hood becomes a parachute

Mr Whippy - 14/11/12 at 11:07 AM

Maybe the water is being thrown up by the front wheels

An alli lip round the screen frame can help get the water to clear the side screens enough to not get forced in, that or Perspex defectors

navyseamonkey2011 - 14/11/12 at 12:06 PM

Great stuff i have now found a use for the roll of velcro ive "borrowed" from work,
just need to butter up me mum in law and her sewing machine.

Many ta's for thge advice!!!