New Mohair Hood

[Pistuphead]

Hi

 

So recently I posted about my roof not closing properly and couldn't work out why.... well ever since its warmed up the roof has been fine so I put it down to temperature, even though I was using it when it was over 10 degrees. Happy days.

 

Anyway, I'm doing a bit of tidying up on the car and I'm looking at replacing the hood (which is a bit tatty) with a mohair one, so 2 questions:

 

Firstly has anyone got any recommendations. I'm based in West Lancashire but I've been looking at online suppliers, carhoodsdirect seem reasonable price wise but also, my understanding is they have the plastic trim around the rear window as per oem.

 

Secondly, has anyone ever had a go at fitting the hood themselves? If it's straight forward then I'd do it myself but if it was a bit too specialist or I needed a seamstress to get involved I wouldn't bother, I'd get a trimmer to do it.

 

 

 

 

I only use the car if it's sunny actually, maybe I don't need a roof at all 🤔 #350zSpeedster

[ZMANALEX]

I got a mohair supplied and fitted at Car Hood.

 

I can turn my hand to most things on the 350, however I did not fancy this job.

 

So in answer to your question, I would say specialist.

[Pistuphead]

Thanks for that reply, were you happy with the job they did on yours?

[Willsy1980]

There is a video guide to doing the swap on youtube. Seems a complete nightmare to do, lots of drilling and riveting needs 2 people ideally.

I'd spend the extra £100 or so and get them to do the fitting too, at least you will have comeback on them if there are issues. More than worth the drive down if needed rather than get something wrong and damage the mech and the new skin.

[Paul K]

As Zmanalex says. It would be well worth your trip to carhood warehouse to get it fitted. It's takes about 4 hours in the hands of someone who's done loads. Mine was also done there.

 

Yeah there are yoochoob vids on how to do it, would I ... no way

 

Mohair is the best choice for both looks and longevity

 

 

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[Pistuphead]

That's enough to confirm my suspicions, I'll be letting a trimmer do it! I'll probably buy online and get someone local to fit.

[hairyman68]

Hi, i bought mine from them and fitted with me Dad over a weekend.. its not that bad..but watch the u tube video to help...

[Pistuphead]

Thanks, what did you think of the quality of the hood, were you happy with it?

[hairyman68]

Yes very good..100% better than the original vinyl one... comes with basic instructions...but old one off and new on in 8hrs..then left to settle overnight then few tweaks...

[Ridz]

You may wish to consider the Soft Top Shop in Stockport, Manchester.

 

They know about Zeds and the fact that they know to also replace the rubber straps bodes well!

 

I haven't used them myself, but visit their website as they seem a good supplier.

 

Hope this helps.

[Willsy1980]

You may wish to consider the Soft Top Shop in Stockport, Manchester.

 

They know about Zeds and the fact that they know to also replace the rubber straps bodes well!

 

I haven't used them myself, but visit their website as they seem a good supplier.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Thanks for that, mine is due to be done. So I think i'll get over to them

[Ridz]

Please let us know how you get on.

 

I am planning on replacing my own Zed's roof, probably next year.

[Willsy1980]

Will do, it will be June ish when getting it done. Want to wait for the warmer months to give it the best chance to settle in the heat.