As above, how easy is it? I've been given another mini shell and it's in excellent condition but it's got a sunroof with vinyl covered roof and it's bubbling underneath. Other than that it's excellent and I'm thinking of stripping it and using it to reshell my car.
Changing a roof panel
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, Jun 27 2006 08:44 AM
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 10:12 AM
You can't change the complete roof panel using the same method the factory used, if thats what your asking. Apparently they have some special rolling spot welder thing that did it all. You can try leaving an inch lip to weld a new panel to, or get a composite roof?
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 10:15 AM
Ah right, sounds nasty.
How do you fix a composite roof and what effect does this have on the rigidity of the car?
How do you fix a composite roof and what effect does this have on the rigidity of the car?
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 10:25 AM
It is recommended to get a full cage with a composite roof. You usually leave a few inch lip and bond/rivet the roof to this.
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 10:43 AM
Umm, £200 for a fibreglass roof and £400 for a carbon fibre one! Not exactly cheap.
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 11:11 AM
Nope, and I certainly wouldn't get a fibreglass roof panel, best either getting a kevlar or CF for strength.
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Posted 27 June 2006 - 11:52 AM
Nope, and I certainly wouldn't get a fibreglass roof panel, best either getting a kevlar or CF for strength.
Depends whether it's a strong GRP one, or a weak CF/Kevlar one. GRP aint always weaker than CF
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