New Top on.

daanbc · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 2:24 pm Post subject: New Top on.

Finally got time to place my new top on. Also placed a windscreen in to see if it works. I think it looks good. Wife says she'd rather put the Black top on it. This one is Dark Blue. But I think it's so dark most will think it's black anyways. The rear seat is not done yet. That should be finished by Monday.

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johnnyniceguy · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 3:06 pm Post subject:

What brand is this? Sombrero? Made by youself? Looks great

daanbc · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 3:43 pm Post subject:

The one on E-bay. Didn't want to try to do it myself, still getting use to missing the tip of my finger. LOL.

AMAC1680 · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 4:23 pm Post subject:

Very nice !

Be Big,
AMAC

daanbc · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 6:18 am Post subject:

Thank you AMAC. I wonder why in pics my buggy looks shorter. Is it the way you hold the phone to take the pic?

AMAC1680 · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 6:25 am Post subject:

daanbc · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:18 am Post subject:

Like my finger. LOL

AMAC1680 · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:26 am Post subject:

daanbc · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:39 am Post subject:

Yes, should have done it when I first got it. I gave it some thought back then, but Liked the way it looked and didn't want to cover it up. But now that the Mesh one is on. It's growing on me. Had to do some tweaking on the brackets to make it fit right, and cut a hole for the Acorn nut. Just used my dremel for that.

RXvedub · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 9:16 am Post subject:

what material did you use for the windscreen? did you velcro it to the roll bar?

i should probably just ask for pics eh

daanbc · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:08 am Post subject:

Velcro, I'll take pics tonight for ya. The gentleman I purchased the top from (ebay) Gave it to me free of charge. Because there was a mistake on the top. I ordered Dark blue, but received Black. I had to wait another 3 weeks for the right top. So he threw that in for my patience.

TSFR · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:00 pm Post subject:

what are your impression before and after functionality wise...I mean it looks awesome LOL Cool

does it flap around at all? Does it radiate any heat?
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daanbc · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:28 pm Post subject:

Are you asking about the top? Or wind deflector?

daanbc · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:44 pm Post subject:

RXvedub here are some pic's, feels like nylon.

TSFR · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:02 pm Post subject:

daanbc · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 2:35 pm Post subject:

The top works to well. It keeps the sun off you. But there is a big difference in the lack of a breeze effect. It eliminates 70% of the wind. I like it a lot. I always liked the way buggy's looked with a top. One problem is getting out! I'm 6'1. I can get in fine. It's getting out thats a pain.

TSFR · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 3:00 pm Post subject:

Have you tried the top with out the screen?
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daanbc · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 4:18 pm Post subject:

Yes, with the screen, its HOT. Hardly any circulation. The wife didn't like it. She said she'd rather have her hair messed up. So the screen will go on when the top is down. And will be off when the top is in use. The top is great when your at lights waiting for it to turn green. No more sweating like a pig. At least not down here in South Florida with 95 degree's and humidity that will make you sweat just standing still!!! I hate the humidity. I can deal with dry heat, not this wet sticky crap.

hillmotorsports · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:14 pm Post subject:

I hear ya brother....
Though our misery doesn't last as long as yours, we get the high humidity generally from
May through August, frequently accompanied by temps in the 90s. Just like you said, I sweat
just standing still.
But it is a relief from the minus 30s of January and February!!!
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Bob Elgin · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject:

I have both the top and the wind breaker. The top is great. The Windbraker rides up at mph of 50 or more. I added sticky velcro to my roll bar and it holds it down.
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