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Offline gtimk1cab

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mk1 cabrio electric hood
« on: 24 April 2007, 21:17 »
any one no how to convert a manual hood to electric hood?? how easy is it and what do i need to do the job?? cheers

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Re: mk1 cabrio electric hood
« Reply #1 on: 24 April 2007, 21:20 »
why do you want to do that? manual hoods weigh less, and are quicker to put up!!

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Re: mk1 cabrio electric hood
« Reply #2 on: 24 April 2007, 21:54 »
thanks for that mate ill leave it as it is then!! cheers for that!!

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Re: mk1 cabrio electric hood
« Reply #3 on: 25 April 2007, 23:09 »
why do you want to do that? manual hoods weigh less, and are quicker to put up!!

Maybe, but you don't need to get out of the seat with a leccy one. :tongue:
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Re: mk1 cabrio electric hood
« Reply #4 on: 26 April 2007, 16:10 »
but you get wet quicker when it rains!  :nerd:

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Re: mk1 cabrio electric hood
« Reply #5 on: 26 April 2007, 17:00 »
Hmmmmm, not really Han as you're covered by the rain quicker in a leccy one as you're already in the car, than you would be in a manual one as you're actually stood outside in the rain. :tongue:
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Re: mk1 cabrio electric hood
« Reply #6 on: 27 April 2007, 13:39 »
did you not see the thing on brainiac about getting wet in the rain if you are moving or sitting still?

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Re: mk1 cabrio electric hood
« Reply #7 on: 27 April 2007, 15:16 »
i was considering an electric hood but i enjoy putting the roof down and just pressing a button is for posh people lol

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Re: mk1 cabrio electric hood
« Reply #8 on: 28 April 2007, 06:12 »
well after finaly gettin the cabrio thurs night that included 9 hour journey i can now see how quick and easy manual is, so it will be staying as it was made!!

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Re: mk1 cabrio electric hood
« Reply #9 on: 28 April 2007, 17:50 »
yeah, i wanted an electric, that was purely cos i didnt thnk i'd be capable of doing it! LOL. but if i can do it anyone can!