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[bangermadness08]

So in very nearly done on building the car last bit is the sunroof is a full folding webasto one ive replaced the skin not too difficult but cannot get the tension cables to adjust right and well left at a dead end... I live not too far from brighton and would really appreciate if anyone knew a place or people who can help me and my roof out as its soo soo close to being ready
Thanks guys

[Quincy Sparks]

Couple of places recommended in this thread on a Rover forum, looks like The Trimming Centre in Lewes would be worth a chat as the nearest to you.

[bangermadness08]

I've contacted them but as my car is still being built they don't want to know with out the car althou the whole sunroof is one unit.. all I need is new tension cables but have no idea where to buy some

[james.o.potter@gmail.com]

Maybe these guys can help?

http://www.allbrit.d...?flash=faltdach

I believe that link is for parts for the original, larger Aero-Top 1 with the motor in the back, versus the Aero-Top II or Webasto H400 with the integrated motor/control assembly up front...

But they might have the right cables for your unit...

[james.o.potter@gmail.com]

Another update on possible sources for sunroof parts in case someone is looking in the future and stumbles on this thread.

 

I've bought a replacement skin kit for the Aerotop 1 or British Open Classic here: https://www.ebay.co....C8AAOSwImRYRumn and it came with brand new cables and crimp fittings.

 

I'm not sure how long that ebay listing will remain up, so I'll also list what I think are their business websites based on some research I did off the packaging.

• https://www.bristols....uk/contact.php
• https://www.facebook...f=page_internal

Once I install the replacement skin I'll be certain to post whether it was worth it or not.

[james.o.potter@gmail.com]

Update on the new ebay skin: So a tree fell on my Mini and poked a bunch of holes in the original top and so insurance said they would cover the repair cost and so I had  local auto upholstery shop in Long Island, NY, USA do the replacement.

 

It definitely was worth it now that I can open the top fully again.

 

And while I cannot find the ebay listings anymore, these folks seem to be selling the replacement skin, so they might be a source for cables as well.

 

https://www.figarosp...british-classic

[Chris1275gt]

Update on the new ebay skin: So a tree fell on my Mini and poked a bunch of holes in the original top and so insurance said they would cover the repair cost and so I had  local auto upholstery shop in Long Island, NY, USA do the replacement.
 
It definitely was worth it now that I can open the top fully again.
 
And while I cannot find the ebay listings anymore, these folks seem to be selling the replacement skin, so they might be a source for cables as well.
 
https://www.figarosp...british-classic

This fellow in Poland has basically every part you might need to restore old Webasto sunroofs apart from a very few acceptions. I’ve purchased quite a few off him to refurbish my 70’s sunroof all parts were spot on and top quality he's a very helpful man. He also sells some parts on EBay.

https://bakharov.com/online-store