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Author: Subject: Wtd: MotaLeira custom tonneau supplier?
nitram38

posted on 21/10/09 at 05:39 PM Reply With Quote
Wtd: MotaLeira custom tonneau supplier?

Anyone recommend me a tonneau maker for this:
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westf27

posted on 21/10/09 at 05:46 PM Reply With Quote
for rain protection when parked or driving.Just thinking you have a fair bit of through ventilation without wishing to be rude.This may affect a cover when driving.

Mind you on a rude point what do the Motaleira in reverse girls do ?

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nitram38

posted on 21/10/09 at 05:52 PM Reply With Quote
I am thinking of a purely wet weather driving tonneau, probably with twist fastners so it won't come off. Also to have sections that cover the head rests but sections roll back on either side for driver/passenger access. I want the sides closed in as well. It needs to be tough and not too flappy in the wind.
I got caught in the rain recently, luckily spitting, but i would like to use the car more.






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balidey

posted on 21/10/09 at 05:58 PM Reply With Quote
Not being rude, but you made that and you want someone else to make a little bit of cloth? Surely you could make one?
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nitram38

posted on 21/10/09 at 06:01 PM Reply With Quote
Sewings not my thing.
I prefer to keep the car looking good!






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westf27

posted on 21/10/09 at 06:06 PM Reply With Quote
second that...look at my boot lid cover.You need someone who can cut and shape the right material and have a suitable sewing machine.





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nitram38

posted on 21/10/09 at 06:11 PM Reply With Quote
And it is a large area with opening covers etc






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DM

posted on 21/10/09 at 06:22 PM Reply With Quote
I've heard good reports of these but not used them myself

www.softbitsforsevens.co.uk

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nitram38

posted on 21/10/09 at 06:32 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks for the link. It depends on where they are. I've emailed them






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mangogrooveworkshop

posted on 21/10/09 at 07:14 PM Reply With Quote
millson would do it if you supplied the pattern






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nitram38

posted on 21/10/09 at 07:23 PM Reply With Quote
I can supply the car!






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jeffw

posted on 21/10/09 at 07:28 PM Reply With Quote
I've had work done by Soft Bits for Sevens....excellent quality. They are Haywards Heath way in Sussex.






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nitram38

posted on 21/10/09 at 07:30 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by jeffw
I've had work done by Soft Bits for Sevens....excellent quality. They are Haywards Heath way in Sussex.


Excellent, that is not that far for me. Maybe I can drive there for them to make a pattern and go back when it is finished, for fitting.






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Dangle_kt

posted on 21/10/09 at 07:48 PM Reply With Quote
i've messaged milson a few times about making a full touneu cover for my car and he doesn;t reply...
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minitici

posted on 22/10/09 at 08:18 AM Reply With Quote
I thought the point of an exo was to get that wind and rain experience
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nitram38

posted on 22/10/09 at 08:29 AM Reply With Quote
Don't mind the wind part






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nitram38

posted on 23/10/09 at 01:50 PM Reply With Quote
Car dropped off this morning at softbitsforsevens. Nice bloke Nick, even dropped me off at Pulborough station.
Gonna cost about £470 plus Vat, but I have gone for the best Mohair material.
I'll post the pics when its done.






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jeffw

posted on 23/10/09 at 06:42 PM Reply With Quote
He is a nice bloke, as is his Mum (nice, not a bloke) who started the business.






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nitram38

posted on 14/11/09 at 03:06 PM Reply With Quote
Nick has sent me a couple of progress pics. I should be picking the car up this Monday.
This pic shows the side repeater window slots and air intake:
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nitram38

posted on 16/11/09 at 05:07 PM Reply With Quote
I got the car back today, some crappy IPhone pics:

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jeffw

posted on 16/11/09 at 06:12 PM Reply With Quote
Looks great, are you pleased ?






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nitram38

posted on 16/11/09 at 08:32 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by jeffw
Looks great, are you pleased ?


Yes!
Drove home through all the slushy leaves from pulborough, no problem and the wind on me was seriously reduced.






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jeffw

posted on 16/11/09 at 09:46 PM Reply With Quote
Nice to see Soft Bits for Sevens coming through for you






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