Convertible top tonneau cover- how do these attach?
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Yes they do - there are reinforcing steel rods sewn into both sides. Always amazes me that the whole thing stays in place at speed, but it does. There's a European manufacturer that does a hard version of the tonneau cover but they are seriously expensive - great looking though.
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They also serve the purpose of keeping your headliner clean.
If you're looking to purchase one, take a look on eBay. I've purchased a canvas bag for my boot for storage purposes there and was very pleased (it also has an embroidered leaper on it matched to my exterior color.. I should post a pic). But anyway, he also makes boots for about $250.00. If they're of the same caliber workmanship as my bag, might be worth taking a look.
XK8 Jaguar Boot Boot Top Cover for Convertible New | eBay
If you're looking to purchase one, take a look on eBay. I've purchased a canvas bag for my boot for storage purposes there and was very pleased (it also has an embroidered leaper on it matched to my exterior color.. I should post a pic). But anyway, he also makes boots for about $250.00. If they're of the same caliber workmanship as my bag, might be worth taking a look.
XK8 Jaguar Boot Boot Top Cover for Convertible New | eBay
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Cool! I was wondering if anyone else on here had worked with him.. apparently the bag was a factory accessory but I've never found an OEM one. I was also really surprised at how well he matched the embroidery.. my exterior is kind of tricky (dark blue/gray pearl).
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I did actually talk with Chuck at one time when I was ordering the bag from him. From what I gathered he took the basic OEM tonneau design and improved on it. He was going into all sorts of detail about how he did this or that to improve the stability of the flaps, etc. He took much pride in going through all this with me and it is clear if you get a tonneau or anything else from him it will be A+ quality.
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Heidemo,
I also was unhappy with the tonneau flopping and rippling too much at speed, so I had the hook side of velcro sewn to each of the 3 flaps that tuck into the trunk. The velcro straps are about 16-18" long and attach to the felt liner on the underside of the trunk lid. I pull them quite taut, and there are virtually no ripples or flex at any speeds ( including those that are 50 mph over the legal limit). I will take photos later after an appointment and post them. It's an easy fix for under a couple of dollars and 5 minutes of time.
I also was unhappy with the tonneau flopping and rippling too much at speed, so I had the hook side of velcro sewn to each of the 3 flaps that tuck into the trunk. The velcro straps are about 16-18" long and attach to the felt liner on the underside of the trunk lid. I pull them quite taut, and there are virtually no ripples or flex at any speeds ( including those that are 50 mph over the legal limit). I will take photos later after an appointment and post them. It's an easy fix for under a couple of dollars and 5 minutes of time.
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I have the cover, but when rain is expected I want to be able to put the top up quickly; So I'm putting 3 rolled up towels bethind the backseats holding the top nice and tighly down. Very little flapping, and when I put the top up, the towels fall onto the 'hat shelf' under the rear window. Only works once a journey...
I should probably put this on youtube as I find it hard to explain.
Any takers?
I should probably put this on youtube as I find it hard to explain.
Any takers?
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I have the cover, but when rain is expected I want to be able to put the top up quickly; So I'm putting 3 rolled up towels bethind the backseats holding the top nice and tighly down. Very little flapping, and when I put the top up, the towels fall onto the 'hat shelf' under the rear window. Only works once a journey...
I should probably put this on youtube as I find it hard to explain.
Any takers?
I should probably put this on youtube as I find it hard to explain.
Any takers?
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Pictures as promised. See below. Absolutely no flapping. I have also added two pieces to the sides that velcro to two pieces of the loop velcro that I have glued to the undersides of the body where the side wings tuck in. In addition, I have sewn a strip of the hook velcro to the front flap that tucks in behind the back seats. The hook catches the velour so that you don't see a big gap any longer between the back seat back and the tonneau.
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Looks like a nice clean fix tberg.
Mine ruffled a bit at speed too, but my less elegant fix was to put two marine eyelets, one on each side, in the flaps that go behind the seats. I use two short bungie cords from the baby car seat brackets to hook onto the eyelets and everything stays put.
Quick and easy to connect and disconnect as well. Plus it doesn't show when the cover is on.
Mine ruffled a bit at speed too, but my less elegant fix was to put two marine eyelets, one on each side, in the flaps that go behind the seats. I use two short bungie cords from the baby car seat brackets to hook onto the eyelets and everything stays put.
Quick and easy to connect and disconnect as well. Plus it doesn't show when the cover is on.
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