Clive J Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Hi guys , Mrs Clive J popping in to say we've had a new mohair hood fitted this week. Cost £260 inc fitting and reusing our existing rear glass window. Looks fab ! Not sure whether its ok to post where here so if anyone would like more info please pm us . It's made a big difference to the look of the car and we are really pleased with it 4 Quote
Floydbax Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Looks great and that's cheap too can you post a link to the company who did it for you for my future reference please 1 Quote
GIXXERUK Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 looks great, no problem posting a recommendation link here 1 Quote
Will370z Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Thats a cracking price and looks like good quality. Definitely worth posting more info as questions about replacing the roof come up quite a bit Quote
Clive J Posted March 7, 2014 Author Posted March 7, 2014 Ok , It was Jack Smiths motor trimmers Swansea tel 01792 461022 ask for Raymond. They don't have a web site. Think they do have a Facebook page though. ( not into Facebook here) They had the car from Monday lunch to thurs lunch as they don't have a spare glass rear screen to precut the hood. I'm sure if one could be found within the forum it would really speed things up! The mohair folds much easier than the vinyl . We've left him our old hood as a pattern. It's a proper old fashioned place , the service and results were excellent 1 Quote
Clive J Posted March 7, 2014 Author Posted March 7, 2014 Also don't tell Mr Clive J but the roads back are epic.... Quote
14N Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 That looks great Mrs Clive J. Price sounds very reasonable too I would say we'll hopefully see it at a West Mids meet soon, but I'm hoping we don't (cos the roof will be down as it'll be warm and sunny) Quote
Clive J Posted March 7, 2014 Author Posted March 7, 2014 @ 14N Absolutely , looking forward to a meet up . It's supposed to stop raining soon.... 1 Quote
RS8055 Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Looks great and seems an extremely reasonable price! Amazing what a new hood will do to transform the look of a car! Quote
14N Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 @ 14N Absolutely , looking forward to a meet up . It's supposed to stop raining soon.... We've one next Sat (15th) in Walsall, but if I remember correctly, I don't think you can make it?? Quote
Briggsybriggs1 Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Wow iv being looking at hoods for my zed it really needs a new one :-( might be giving him a ring soon it's cheaper for me to travel there and get it fit than order a new one from the states . Thanks :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Clive J Posted March 7, 2014 Author Posted March 7, 2014 Re meet sat 15th No unfortunately we can't make it , but hopefully will get to the next one😃 Quote
zzzzz Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Looks very good. It's nice to see another roadster with the same colour paint and seats, great combination IMO 1 Quote
Meeerrrk Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 That's fantastic value. I had the same work done to my girlfriends car when she bought it and paid £800 which seemed reasonable for what I was getting. You have a bargain there though! Don't forget to protect it with AutoGlym or similar Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Ebized Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Moved and pinned as that work/price is something any 350 roadster owner needing a new hood would like to know 3 Quote
JetSet Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Moved and pinned as that work/price is something any 350 roadster owner needing a new hood would like to know Indeed, don't need a new one right now but in a couple of years, well maybe. Daughter lives not far away too (Cardiff) so the distance isn't too much of a problem. How long does the work take? Pete Quote
Clive J Posted March 7, 2014 Author Posted March 7, 2014 Without them having a spare glass rear window in order to pre cut the hood it takes three days . As needs to have rear window removed from your existing hood and properly bonded in. They get very booked up so allow plenty of time . They have our old hood as a template now so that will help a little . If they had a spare window would prob be half a day. Quote
GMballistic Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Zed look's great ~ just like new again but better. Quote
Briggsybriggs1 Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 After having your hood changed have you had any problems with it ? As I might be doing a drive to were you had yours done it s about a full tank off juice to get there for me . So just wanted to check if it's worth the drive as :-) thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Clive J Posted May 7, 2014 Author Posted May 7, 2014 After having your hood changed have you had any problems with it ? As I might be doing a drive to were you had yours done it s about a full tank off juice to get there for me . So just wanted to check if it's worth the drive as :-) thanks Hi there ( mrs c j here ) we've been very happy with our new hood . It's actually much less temperature sensitive than the original vinyl hood. Hood operation is smoother, touch wood no leaks what so ever . ( we've had very heavy storms since fitting !) we have other jobs left to do to the car but a new hood really makes a vast difference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Briggsybriggs1 Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 After having your hood changed have you had any problems with it ? As I might be doing a drive to were you had yours done it s about a full tank off juice to get there for me . So just wanted to check if it's worth the drive as :-) thanks Hi there ( mrs c j here ) we've been very happy with our new hood . It's actually much less temperature sensitive than the original vinyl hood. Hood operation is smoother, touch wood no leaks what so ever . ( we've had very heavy storms since fitting !) we have other jobs left to do to the car but a new hood really makes a vast difference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk thanks for that will be driving there in a couple off months to get one done :-) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote
zebedy Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 yep Jack Smith is just around the corner from me. Had a quote last week for a new hood, again rebonding existing widow...under 300 quid fitted. He does seats too and is renound for trimming car interiors. The MX5 community rave about his work. Top guys there Lads. And the roads in South Wales.......well were spoilt. lol 1 Quote
Briggsybriggs1 Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 I'm just waiting for the right time to drive there will have to stop in hotel for the night so will tell the wife I'm taking her out , is there any good places to stop round that way (posh & cheap ) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote
Redvette Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Just contacted Jack Smith in Swansea and he no longer will replace 350Z roofs as he said they are a pain and prefers not to do them. Quote
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