ED209
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Flimsy roof skin??
Just washed my car for the first time. got to say i am staggered by how flimsy the roof skin is.
Not much pressure at all causes it to pop and bend, i know its not structural but it could be a bit more substatial.
td4 Pure manual in orkney grey, auto wipers/lights, front fogs, spare wheel. carmats4u mats, travall dog guard. Collected 30/03/12.
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| 13-04-2012 04:47pm |
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Sarcastrix
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RE: Flimsy roof skin??
(13-04-2012 04:47pm)ED209 Wrote: Not much pressure at all causes it to pop and bend, i know its not structural but it could be a bit more substatial.
Then you'd be moaning about your fuel consumption being high, due to the heavy roof 
Ordered: 25th Jan 2012 - Completed: 8th March 2012
Dynamic Coupe SD4 Auto / Fuji / Pano Roof / Tech Park 2 / Style 6 Alloys / Privacy Glass / Adaptive Xenons / Black H'lining / Cold Climate Pack / Auto-dim Mirror / Aux Heater / Roof Rails / Mud-flaps
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| 13-04-2012 04:55pm |
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XFullFatTim
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RE: Flimsy roof skin??
So there is another reason to have the pano roof then, at least it doesn't pop and bang or dent easily...................... well not until it breaks!
A Pangea Green New Defender 110 First Edition is now sitting on my drive alongside British Racing Green Electric Mini Cooper SE Level 3. After 21 years in my hands my TDI300 90 was handed on to the next custodian on 15 July 2022.
(This post was last modified: 13-04-2012 05:05pm by XFullFatTim.)
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Donny Dog
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RE: Flimsy roof skin??
(13-04-2012 04:47pm)ED209 Wrote: Just washed my car for the first time. got to say i am staggered by how flimsy the roof skin is.
Not much pressure at all causes it to pop and bend, i know its not structural but it could be a bit more substatial.
Did you see the roof in the crash test video? It rippled like a pebble dropped in a pond!  I imagine what limited strength it has relies on its ridged shape.
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| 13-04-2012 05:36pm |
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ChuckieB
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RE: Flimsy roof skin??
(13-04-2012 04:55pm)Sarcastrix Wrote: Then you'd be moaning about your fuel consumption being high, due to the heavy roof
Yep one of those weight saving opportunities together with an acute lack of soundproofing for when it rains!
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Straydox
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RE: Flimsy roof skin??
The roof is made out of aluminum if I recall correctly?
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Mudi1
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RE: Flimsy roof skin??
As is the bonnet (have you tried lifting that yet)? Lighterweight components make the car more...nimble
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| 13-04-2012 09:07pm |
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johnboy
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RE: Flimsy roof skin??
(13-04-2012 04:47pm)ED209 Wrote: Just washed my car for the first time. got to say i am staggered by how flimsy the roof skin is.
Not much pressure at all causes it to pop and bend, i know its not structural but it could be a bit more substatial.
How did you get on with the Travall dog guard, as I have bought one but but don't have my car yet, was wondering did it clip in behind the seats ok and is it sturdy enough and no rattles
On order, delivery May 2012 Fuji White SD4 Man, Tech Pack, Privacy Glass, Pano roof, Fogs, Lux Mats, power tailgate, puddle lamps, Auto dimming rear view mirror, 19" Style 4: Mud flaps: Xenons, rear camera: Dog Guard by Travall: Boot Liner. Delivered 29/05/12
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ED209
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RE: Flimsy roof skin??
(13-04-2012 10:52pm)johnboy Wrote: How did you get on with the Travall dog guard, as I have bought one but but don't have my car yet, was wondering did it clip in behind the seats ok and is it sturdy enough and no rattles
The dog guard is great, took about 10 mins to assemble, clipping it in takes about 30 seconds and it is rock solid, no squeaks or rattles.
td4 Pure manual in orkney grey, auto wipers/lights, front fogs, spare wheel. carmats4u mats, travall dog guard. Collected 30/03/12.
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johnboy
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RE: Flimsy roof skin??
(14-04-2012 09:08am)ED209 Wrote: The dog guard is great, took about 10 mins to assemble, clipping it in takes about 30 seconds and it is rock solid, no squeaks or rattles.
Thanks for that info, it is reassuring that once i get my car that it will fit ok, and it won't rattle, and saved a packet from not buying LR half height dog guard
On order, delivery May 2012 Fuji White SD4 Man, Tech Pack, Privacy Glass, Pano roof, Fogs, Lux Mats, power tailgate, puddle lamps, Auto dimming rear view mirror, 19" Style 4: Mud flaps: Xenons, rear camera: Dog Guard by Travall: Boot Liner. Delivered 29/05/12
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Flimsy roof skin??
