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Parkwood Nr. Leeds
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Convertible or Tin Top?
15 Aug 2009 12:48 - 15 Aug 2009 12:58 #1141
by trickie
Convertible or Tin Top? was created by trickie
Hi everyone, first post so be gentle.
I'm looking for a Jimny to use for work and a bit of green laning, the terrain I'll be using it on varies from rutted woodland to rocky river beds to boggy farm fields - i've done my homework on mods available [lifting etc] but im unsure whether to go for the Hard top or Soft top - a soft top would suit my needs better but i have a few concerns..
My question's are -
How does the Convertible compare to the Tintop off road, are they as rigid?
Does the roof leak badly if at all?
Also is there a *Hardtop available for the convertible in the UK? If so.. where from and how much.
Cheers Trickie
*a hardtop is a must due to me carrying alot of camera equipment in the back - wouldn't want thieves dipping in just by popping the soft top buttons.
I'm looking for a Jimny to use for work and a bit of green laning, the terrain I'll be using it on varies from rutted woodland to rocky river beds to boggy farm fields - i've done my homework on mods available [lifting etc] but im unsure whether to go for the Hard top or Soft top - a soft top would suit my needs better but i have a few concerns..
My question's are -
How does the Convertible compare to the Tintop off road, are they as rigid?
Does the roof leak badly if at all?
Also is there a *Hardtop available for the convertible in the UK? If so.. where from and how much.
Cheers Trickie
*a hardtop is a must due to me carrying alot of camera equipment in the back - wouldn't want thieves dipping in just by popping the soft top buttons.
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17 Aug 2009 07:54 #1145
by jonplace
Replied by jonplace on topic Re:Convertible or Tin Top?
get a tin top.
i have a soft top and although its nice for some things the security is a real problem as the rear window simply zips off. mine is garaged but i'd never leave it out on the street
however, it is nice in the summer the roof panel above the front seats also opens
PRO's
its nice to get he hood down in the sun
lighter than the tin top
not much glass to smash when off roading
doesnt leak (yet) and i've been out in some heavy rain
CON's
soft tops are spanish built and i've read of poor reliability mainly with electric systems
NO security as said above, rear window simply zips off
expensive to repair / replace
cant put anything on the roof, some friends have waffle boards mounted on theirs
i have a soft top and although its nice for some things the security is a real problem as the rear window simply zips off. mine is garaged but i'd never leave it out on the street
however, it is nice in the summer the roof panel above the front seats also opens
PRO's
its nice to get he hood down in the sun
lighter than the tin top
not much glass to smash when off roading
doesnt leak (yet) and i've been out in some heavy rain
CON's
soft tops are spanish built and i've read of poor reliability mainly with electric systems
NO security as said above, rear window simply zips off
expensive to repair / replace
cant put anything on the roof, some friends have waffle boards mounted on theirs
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23 Aug 2009 20:08 #1183
by trickie
Replied by trickie on topic Re:Convertible or Tin Top?
Thanks for the replies fellas - i've decided to go for a tin top after non-stop searching for the past two weeks for a convertible hard top supplier [came up with nothing]
Tis a pitty because the convertible would better suit my needs.. but i park in some pretty ruff areas, so i cant take the risk of a easy smash and grab
Again thanks everyone
Tis a pitty because the convertible would better suit my needs.. but i park in some pretty ruff areas, so i cant take the risk of a easy smash and grab
Again thanks everyone
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