Nick Marsh Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Proud new parent (& member) of SEiW with SBD 2.0 XE This car has no hood and an MSA bar: I want a half hood, looking at Soft Bits and the Westfield site, the prices are similar, allowing for screen bar and bag so I would appreciate any thoughts re quality, ease of fitting etc to help me decide which one to buy. Secondly, the car has no fastenings around the back of the tub / boot rim, although I can see template marks around the rim for a dozen or so fasteners. Please can someone advise which type of fasteners I should buy to connect the straps of the half hood and a boot cover? I have seen Tenax but would appreciate a steer on this. Thanks & regards, Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I have a soft bits half hood and it's very good imo. Each hood is purpose made in that they need the roll bar to windscreen measurement which ensures a snug fit. There will be some who say drilling the roll bar will compromise its integrity. I disagree and have drilled my RAC bar for the high level brake light, the side straps and the end straps. So much neater than having them flapping about and fixed to the bodywork. Just praying I never need the bar in any seriousness anytime soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matta Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Agree on drilling the backstays on the bar for the strap fastners, rather than the bodywork. Fitted a halfhood on 3 Westies I've owned that way, with good results and it's easy to get the right tension in the hood. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Marsh Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 Thanks Chaps, I'm reluctant to drill the bar as I want to compete in sprints / hill climbs and have heard that some scrutineers will pull me up on this. I'll talk to Soft Bits re the half hood. Regards, Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oily Steve Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I have recently fitted an MSA roll bar and also have a half hood. I didn't want to drill my roll bar so I used a couple of jubilee clips, drilled through with a rivnut inserted. Not as neat as drilling the roll bar but a reasonable solution I think. If you are interested I can try and get a photo for you. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Marsh Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 Thanks for your reply Steve, as I'm not sure what a rivnut is (a cross between a riven and a nut?) if you could mange a photo that would be great...Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 A Rivnut, requires specific tool to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 The 'nipple' thing held on by nut behind that I attach my half hood straps to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Marsh Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 Got it Dave, many thanks...Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oily Steve Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 On 19/04/2018 at 17:41, Niks said: Thanks for your reply Steve, as I'm not sure what a rivnut is (a cross between a riven and a nut?) if you could mange a photo that would be great...Nick Nick please see a photo of how I have attached my half hood without drilling the bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Marsh Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 Thanks Steve, that's useful to see it in place. Best regards, Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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