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Soft top tension ropes

smegman

smegman

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Both of the tension ropes snapped on my soft top, so I duly got on the internet for new ones and boy was I in for a supprise. £17.00 each is what I was quoted. Now being a tight git I set about making my own. A length of cable and two ferrules later and I have new tension ropes. Total cost £3.00.
 
Hi, are you talking about the tension wires that wrap around the window frame when the roof is closed, or the tension cables at the rear of the roof. The reason I ask is that on my Boxster the cable around the window frame has stretched and now appears outside the window frame and I am not sure how to fix it.
 
Sorry the tension cables at the rear of the roof. That said why not try to make a new cable for the roof? check the connections and look on e bay for the ferrules that join the cable
 
thanks. I have located some ferrules and wire on e-bay. I will have a go of fixing the roof this weekend.
 

ORIGINAL: lindsay39

Hi, are you talking about the tension wires that wrap around the window frame when the roof is closed, or the tension cables at the rear of the roof. The reason I ask is that on my Boxster the cable around the window frame has stretched and now appears outside the window frame and I am not sure how to fix it.
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It may not have stretched.
With the roof half open, take a look at the roof construction to the rear of the side window.
There are a couple of velcro tensioners - these can be adjusted (not too tight!) to help align the roof edge back within the plastic trim.
There is also a metal sprung "finger" visible that may need a gentle tweak - compare to the other side to see any difference for guidance.
 
Hi Mark,
I know about the velcro fasteners. I have tried all things to correct it. The car is now sorned and I will in the next few days peel the roof back {something I have done on another roof} to have a proper look at it. It could be the wire or the spring it is attached to.
 
I looked on ebay for ferrules but not sure which ones to use - and cable - could you please post a link? ( I don't want to buy wrong.

Thanks in advance
Frank
 
http://www.s3i.co.uk/wire-rope-sling-soft-eye.php Original cable is 3mm but you can use 1.5 or 1mm cable as it does not carry a great load.
 
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