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Wtd: MotaLeira custom tonneau supplier?
nitram38 - 21/10/09 at 05:39 PM

Anyone recommend me a tonneau maker for this:
Complete Kit Car mag 2009
Complete Kit Car mag 2009


westf27 - 21/10/09 at 05:46 PM

for rain protection when parked or driving.Just thinking you have a fair bit of through ventilation without wishing to be rude.This may affect a cover when driving.

Mind you on a rude point what do the Motaleira in reverse girls do ?

[Edited on 21/10/2009 by westf27]


nitram38 - 21/10/09 at 05:52 PM

I am thinking of a purely wet weather driving tonneau, probably with twist fastners so it won't come off. Also to have sections that cover the head rests but sections roll back on either side for driver/passenger access. I want the sides closed in as well. It needs to be tough and not too flappy in the wind.
I got caught in the rain recently, luckily spitting, but i would like to use the car more.


balidey - 21/10/09 at 05:58 PM

Not being rude, but you made that and you want someone else to make a little bit of cloth? Surely you could make one?


nitram38 - 21/10/09 at 06:01 PM

Sewings not my thing.
I prefer to keep the car looking good!


westf27 - 21/10/09 at 06:06 PM

second that...look at my boot lid cover.You need someone who can cut and shape the right material and have a suitable sewing machine.


nitram38 - 21/10/09 at 06:11 PM

And it is a large area with opening covers etc


DM - 21/10/09 at 06:22 PM

I've heard good reports of these but not used them myself

www.softbitsforsevens.co.uk


nitram38 - 21/10/09 at 06:32 PM

Thanks for the link. It depends on where they are. I've emailed them


mangogrooveworkshop - 21/10/09 at 07:14 PM

millson would do it if you supplied the pattern


nitram38 - 21/10/09 at 07:23 PM

I can supply the car!


jeffw - 21/10/09 at 07:28 PM

I've had work done by Soft Bits for Sevens....excellent quality. They are Haywards Heath way in Sussex.


nitram38 - 21/10/09 at 07:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by jeffw
I've had work done by Soft Bits for Sevens....excellent quality. They are Haywards Heath way in Sussex.


Excellent, that is not that far for me. Maybe I can drive there for them to make a pattern and go back when it is finished, for fitting.


Dangle_kt - 21/10/09 at 07:48 PM

i've messaged milson a few times about making a full touneu cover for my car and he doesn;t reply...


minitici - 22/10/09 at 08:18 AM

I thought the point of an exo was to get that wind and rain experience


nitram38 - 22/10/09 at 08:29 AM

Don't mind the wind part


nitram38 - 23/10/09 at 01:50 PM

Car dropped off this morning at softbitsforsevens. Nice bloke Nick, even dropped me off at Pulborough station.
Gonna cost about £470 plus Vat, but I have gone for the best Mohair material.
I'll post the pics when its done.


jeffw - 23/10/09 at 06:42 PM

He is a nice bloke, as is his Mum (nice, not a bloke) who started the business.


nitram38 - 14/11/09 at 03:06 PM

Nick has sent me a couple of progress pics. I should be picking the car up this Monday.
This pic shows the side repeater window slots and air intake:
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Remember these are work in progress shots!

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nitram38 - 16/11/09 at 05:07 PM

I got the car back today, some crappy IPhone pics:

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jeffw - 16/11/09 at 06:12 PM

Looks great, are you pleased ?


nitram38 - 16/11/09 at 08:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by jeffw
Looks great, are you pleased ?


Yes!
Drove home through all the slushy leaves from pulborough, no problem and the wind on me was seriously reduced.


jeffw - 16/11/09 at 09:46 PM

Nice to see Soft Bits for Sevens coming through for you