The Great Roof Race (TM)

[Crusty Sills]

I'll be on this on Thurs or Fri with Mrs Sills beetle.

 

Although not sure how to post a video?!?!

[sporty-shite]

Sat here thinking I could have a go if I had a convertible. Then I remembered the MGF. Maybe I'll have a go after work tomorrow.

[Jim Bell]

I'll be on this on Thurs or Fri with Mrs Sills beetle.

 

Although not sure how to post a video?!?!

 

quickest and easiest way is just upload it to youtube on your phone then post a link on the thread man.

[John F]

Sat here thinking I could have a go if I had a convertible. Then I remembered the MGF. Maybe I'll have a go after work tomorrow.

 

Forgetting you own a car... 100% Autoshite

[brownnova]

Two convertibles in the fleet.... one has just had a new roof so that’ll be tight as anything! The others the 2CV...

 

When it’s not dark I’ll have a go...

[Marm Toastsmith]

But...... I have to get out of my car to lower the roof completely.

 

 

[Jim Bell]

But...... I have to get out of my car to lower the roof completely.

 

Thats allowed just follow the rules.  Start in the drivers seat, lower roof (even if this means leaving the drivers seat), then one circuit of the car beginning and ending at the drivers door via the bonnet, put the roof back up, get in car, close door - shout TIME!

[taxi paul]

Barbra! That nutter down the road is at it again. Oh come away from the window bob. He will see you.

[Timewaster]

My mouldy spitfire would do roof down and up in 20 seconds.

 

Being in a garage full of crap, the run around would take several hours.

[Jazoli]

Me to wife 'where's your car keys?'

 

Her 'why?'

 

Me 'I want to play a silly game with some people on the internet

 

Her 'twat!'

 

I'm game but not tonight obviously, it's also pissing down

[Mrs6C]

Best to avoid folding plastic hood windows in the cold though, unless cracking them will achieve extra points?

[Tickman]

What a genius game.

 

I don't have a convertible

About this reply from yesterday....

 

 

I forgot, sorry!

[Jim Bell]

About this reply from yesterday....

 

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I forgot, sorry!

 

Now there's no excuse not to race.

[overrun]

Thats allowed just follow the rules.  Start in the drivers seat, lower roof (even if this means leaving the drivers seat), then one circuit of the car beginning and ending at the drivers door via the bonnet, put the roof back up, get in car, close door - shout TIME!

“TIME!” You been giving Ave on YouTube another chance, mate?

[paulplom]

I'll do it if you give me a lift to Whitley to pick my C70 up. Hasn't been started for 10 weeks but it is fully legal.

[loserone]

But what could be a better winter car Paul?

 

I'd give you a lift myself but it's enough out of the way given stuff to do this week, sorry.

[Guest Hooli]

Best to avoid folding plastic hood windows in the cold though, unless cracking them will achieve extra points?

 

Drive for a few mile first with the heater on full to warm the roof up & it's fine*.

 

 

*I discovered this shortly after discovering they crack when cold...

[Ohdearme]

I have no convertible but felt I should join in the spirit of things.

 

In lieu of roof all windows were opened prior to the lap.

 

https://youtu.be/RwdrENkYJWI

 

I think it may be possible to improve the time were child locks not on, the car was less full of shit and a falling off window winder resolved.

 

Apologies for the arse shots, in anticipatory defence of the snazzy bracelet, I had been making such things with daughter earlier, honest.

[Jim Bell]

Stirling effort man. Extra physical section award well deserved.

[DeeJay]

I don't think you thought that through.

All the better for it.

 

Funniest thing I've seen for a long time. 

[djimbob]

I have recently purchased a Pug 206cc (or is it a 207? I get easily confused), with a tin top what folds up and down, but have only just swapped out the rear axle due to it being a right lemon - the top went up and down before i filled the boot with tools and such, and now refuses to budge!

 

I reckon it's a simple fix by removing the world of crap in said boot, or I'm scuppered and might have to read an owner's manual

 

There is a few smoll jobs to attend to before venturing out onto the Queen's highway in a safe fashion such as lower wishbone arms, engine mounts etc.. but I am confident she will be able to participate some time in the next calendar year

[brownnova]

Been away... will do this tomorrow!

[SierraMikeHotel]

I don't have a suitable vehicle to enter, but this thread is ace!  Moar entries please

[Tickman]

Now there's no excuse not to race.

My latest excuse is the car is a little* bit stuck in the corner pretending to be a shelf.

 

[Guest Hooli]

I have recently purchased a Pug 206cc (or is it a 207? I get easily confused), with a tin top what folds up and down, but have only just swapped out the rear axle due to it being a right lemon - the top went up and down before i filled the boot with tools and such, and now refuses to budge!

 

I reckon it's a simple fix by removing the world of crap in said boot, or I'm scuppered and might have to read an owner's manual

 

Spanner in the works!

 

 

Seriously I expect they've got a sensor in case there is too much crap in the boot to leave the roof room to fold.

[Matty]

I have no convertible but felt I should join in the spirit of things.

 

In lieu of roof all windows were opened prior to the lap.

 

https://youtu.be/RwdrENkYJWI

 

I think it may be possible to improve the time were child locks not on, the car was less full of shit and a falling off window winder resolved.

 

Apologies for the arse shots, in anticipatory defence of the snazzy bracelet, I had been making such things with daughter earlier, honest.

Fucking brilliant. God I hope you're neighbours were watching. And will never ask you what was going on cos now they're a bit scared of you!

[Jazoli]

Spanner in the works!

 

 

Seriously I expect they've got a sensor in case there is too much crap in the boot to leave the roof room to fold.

The 307cc does, it has a mesh screen you pull across to show there is nothing in the way, I must get round to doing this but the wife has hidden her keys.

[Jim Bell]

1:09 still the world record and time to beat.

[brownnova]

Well it was the time to beat....

 

 

30 seconds for the MX5!

 

Although my 10 year old has told me I should have done a video outro.... and I'm not sure how to embed the video! sorry!

 

I'll do the 2CV tomorrow!

[Jim Bell]

Holy shit. That's Linford Christie speed!