Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I have been dealing with Soft Bits for Sevens and they have made me a fitted rain cover and with strong securing hooks. it is really good quality and the hooks are on elasticated straps and you can also lengthen or shorten the straps by the hook. The cover also secures to the windscreen by the means of two, large suction cups. They have allowed extra clearance at the rear so that it will go over my luggage bag and half hood bag. The cover also comes in a waterproof bag which the cover fits into easily. This is the first one they have made for a Westfield and I am really delighted with the cover. Here are some photographs but I should have tensioned the hooks better as it does fit really well. I don't know about the cost at the moment because I have not paid for it as yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonPeffers Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Good job--very neat and shouldn't come off in a storm. If Softbits or anyone could make a lightweight hood able to be pulled up while seated then surely there would be a demand given our very variable weather. It's amazing that despite all the engineering progress on 7 type cars over the decades, the hoods are still rudimentary. Biggest problem for me is getting in with the hood fitted and I am not keen on a half-hood; I would probably still have a problem getting in and out. I suppose the biggest challenge is how to secure the hood to the screen given that it was never designed with this arrangement in mind. Any thoughts on hood designs chaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 . Biggest problem for me is getting in with the hood fitted and I am not keen on a half-hood; I would probably still have a problem getting in and out. I am not a small bloke by any means and would definitely call myself fat. I can however get it the car really dignified with my full roof. However I cannot do this with the half hood as it sits lower. I can get out really well by coming out headfirst but getting in is a joke. However I am just waiting to receive a removable steering wheel boss from playskool which should make the job easier. Don't discount a half hood as they are a great piece of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigHew Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 The Q/R steering wheel makes all the difference for us well-fed drivers.Nice cover, looks really good fit but,You need to clean the underside of your car more...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Cheeky Craig. Message received and understood. That could be a new thread. Who has the cleanest bottom..... Corrrrr. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedm Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 . Biggest problem for me is getting in with the hood fitted and I am not keen on a half-hood; I would probably still have a problem getting in and out. I am not a small bloke by any means and would definitely call myself fat. I can however get it the car really dignified with my full roof. However I cannot do this with the half hood as it sits lower. I can get out really well by coming out headfirst but getting in is a joke. However I am just waiting to receive a removable steering wheel boss from playskool which should make the job easier. Don't discount a half hood as they are a great piece of kit. I've got a Softbits Half Hood with what they call Easyin Zips - beautifully inserted zips that mean you can fold a flap of the hood back to aid access / exit. Even with the Softbits roof stays in place getting in and out now is no problem..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chablonski Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Could you post a pic of the hood with the easy in zips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chablonski Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Sorry for the 3 posts newbie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Sorry for the 3 posts newbie! No worries, it's easily done! All tidied up now, no one will ever know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedm Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Could you post a pic of the hood with the easy in zips Will do, but it will be mid next week before I'm able to do that.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwarks Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I've got a Softbits Half Hood with what they call Easyin Zips - beautifully inserted zips that mean you can fold a flap of the hood back to aid access / exit. Even with the Softbits roof stays in place getting in and out now is no problem..... Yep I also have the soft bits half hood with "Double easy-in" option, is something I need due to a bad back - only used it once when we got caught out weather wise, very neat option, does spoil the smooth lines of the hood but it's adapted with seams and flaps to help stop water getting in but they do warn its not 100% waterproof with zips but I never had any water ingress thru the hood .... that came through the open sides ... but with doors I see no issues. I can't post pics for a couple of weeks but a few on their site here http://www.softbitsforsevens.co.uk/easyinhoodmods.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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