Combo Soft Top What you think?

[BOGFROG]

Hey guys I was thinking of buying the soft top combo set with strapps from mu canvas products I was just wondering if anyone had bought one and how well they fitted and what they thought? Cause the prices are fantastic Pics below:[img][img]http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj25 ... 20soft.jpg[/img][/img]

[Jaffa]

I was just wondering if anyone had bought one

Yes http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/vi ... ght=canvas

and how well they fitted and what they thought?

Everyone seems to love them

[BOGFROG]

I was just wondering if anyone had bought one

Yes http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/vi ... ght=canvas

and how well they fitted and what they thought?

Everyone seems to love them

Thanks For The Link Jaffa!
I Thought Most would like em But just wanted to know if anyone had any dramas with fitting etc...?

[alien]

i've had a drama fitting mine, but nothing a 39 degree day didnt fix...

basically the 2 studs that attach below the targa bar (first ones of the tray) were about 100mm too short at resting... when stretching it with all my weight behind it i got it within 20mm... so i parked out in the sun on a hot day and let it bake for a few hours before trying again - the heat allowed the canvas to stretch a bit more and it clicked in perfectly - now its SUPER tight... i haven't undone it since through fear of not getting it back on - but its been there for about 2 months now so should be getting a bit better =)

other than that though i just need a frame to sit in the tray to prop up the middle of the cover - because it fills with about 50L of water in the rain and leaks where the targa section joins the tray section. A simple frame to prop up the middle of the tray would allow the water to run off and not pool up though.

[tOiletduck]

I would totally agree about putting in a frame to lift the back part up, mine has sagged horribly because of water sitting in there.

Other than that, they are fantastic quality and really keep the water and dust out. I wouldnt hesitate in buying one again.

[vicelore]

i got a bikini and its great best mod for $100 .

Cheers

[BOGFROG]

i've had a drama fitting mine, but nothing a 39 degree day didnt fix...

basically the 2 studs that attach below the targa bar (first ones of the tray) were about 100mm too short at resting... when stretching it with all my weight behind it i got it within 20mm... so i parked out in the sun on a hot day and let it bake for a few hours before trying again - the heat allowed the canvas to stretch a bit more and it clicked in perfectly - now its SUPER tight... i haven't undone it since through fear of not getting it back on - but its been there for about 2 months now so should be getting a bit better =)

other than that though i just need a frame to sit in the tray to prop up the middle of the cover - because it fills with about 50L of water in the rain and leaks where the targa section joins the tray section. A simple frame to prop up the middle of the tray would allow the water to run off and not pool up though.

Thanks Alien thats the type of thing I wanted to hear! I think a tonneau rod in the centre of tub from side to side will fix the problem your havin!
I'm thinking of putting a steel wall behind the seats on mine so may be I can attach either the bottom of the wind breaker or the front of the tonneau cover to it via press studs I don't see how the two join other than velcro and being stretched between the sides? do you think a front wall to the height of the sides will help?

[suzuki boy]

Yep i got one and it's more water tight then my old hard top was! This is the ute style one and water had lapped up the back window and never came in....

Maria's work is the best soft top i have seen!

[BOGFROG]

Thanks Suzuki Boy You've just confirmed my thoughts The next cashie I do will be paying for a new soft top combo set from MU Canvas Prods!!! Thanks Mate

[topdown]

Whoo first post ever.

I just got a bikini and fast back combo from MU it fits great.
Well worth the money.

[foolsp33d]

^^ Congrats man! Welcome:) I'v been throwing the idea around about the fast back combo throw a few pictures up if you can please?

[topdown]

I'll take a few shots this weekend and post em up.
It looks good. I don't have to take the whole roof down to get a bit of air now.
I just roll up the rear flap. No sunburn either.

[foolsp33d]

I'll take a few shots this weekend and post em up.
It looks good. I don't have to take the whole roof down to get a bit of air now.
I just roll up the rear flap. No sunburn either.

nudge.....

[topdown]

Dammnit can't work out how to post the images up.
Not good with interweb jargon.

Foolsp33d gimme an email address and I'll send them to you.
That goes for anyone else who wants to see the combo top too.

[Hybrid]

Here's some of Maria's work. The bikini and fast back have been on for a yea. I was just up at her place getting my girlfriend the same set and I've got to see Maria and her Husband are fantastic to deal with. She even offered to repair a small bit of damage to the fast back which was my own stupid fault (opened tail gate without unclipping the right back clip)

EDIT: The bikini wont come with the ratchet clips that you can see there. I added those myself.

[BOGFROG]

Hey guys just got my 3 peice combo from Maria @ MU Canvas Products
Awsome quality and fit! Maria is great to deal with and
very quick to send product I Highly Recomend her to anyone here's some picks of it. I'm Extremely Happy with it!!!

[img][img]http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj25 ... 1334-1.jpg[/img][/img]
[img][img]http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj25 ... 051339.jpg[/img]

Again I Highly Recomend Maria's work, Awsome job Maria
If You Need em you'll Find them here: www.mucanvasproducts.com

[alien]

the front corners on my bikini top leak pretty bad at 90km/hr in the rain - anyone thought of a way to seal the corners a bit more??

[Maria]

Thanks for feed back and comments.

As soft tops are made of material flat surfer like tonneau will possible collect water. It is fixable with adding a bow to the tab.

Also, as soft tops are made of soft material you should expect some water leaking. I tray to develop them for less or non if possible of water coming into the car. I keep working on improving them then is good for me to know what doesn't work well but remember they are made of soft material.

Alien, could you send me a pic showing where about the water comes in at the front corner? I will be interest to see if I can improve this.

Many thanks to all.

[alien]

Hi Maria - mines one of the first ones you made, its basically leaking at the front top corners - the tension between the windscreen slot and the door frame wrap around isnt enough to hold the corner down at speed, so it opens up just a touch and catches the wind, and rain =)

im thinking i might try sew in a bent coathanger or something so the corner holds its shape... not sure yet.

[Maria]

Alien If you can sew it see if you can make a little dart between the plastic strip and the press stud. Or even next to the one is already there, this way it should pull it down and hold it tight.
If you want you could send it back to me and I'll try to fix it

[alien]

Thanks Maria - its my fulltime soft top now so ill have to hold on to it (Im in perth so itd take a week to get to you).

Ill see how i get on =) thanks again.

[lexplay]

that ratchet idea on the bakina top is awsome might have to do that to mine.

[BOGFROG]

i've had a drama fitting mine, but nothing a 39 degree day didnt fix...

basically the 2 studs that attach below the targa bar (first ones of the tray) were about 100mm too short at resting... when stretching it with all my weight behind it i got it within 20mm... so i parked out in the sun on a hot day and let it bake for a few hours before trying again - the heat allowed the canvas to stretch a bit more and it clicked in perfectly - now its SUPER tight... i haven't undone it since through fear of not getting it back on - but its been there for about 2 months now so should be getting a bit better =)

other than that though i just need a frame to sit in the tray to prop up the middle of the cover - because it fills with about 50L of water in the rain and leaks where the targa section joins the tray section. A simple frame to prop up the middle of the tray would allow the water to run off and not pool up though.

Hey Alien I sorted that problem out just fitted a tonneau bar to mine
fits well and keeps the water from poolin' I have a spare one if you
need it PM me with ya details and i'll post it too ya it'll only cost
ya postage only $10 Here's some pics:
[img][img]http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj25 ... 121323.jpg[/img][/img]
[img][img]http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj25 ... 121328.jpg[/img][/img]
[img][img]http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj25 ... 121324.jpg[/img][/img]
[img][img]http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj25 ... 121325.jpg[/img][/img]
Here's the spare kit I've got if ya want it?
[img][img]http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj25 ... 121332.jpg[/img][/img]

[zuku26]

Where did you get that tonneu bar from?

[jonno_racing]

id dare to say he made it!
couldnt be hard!!

[ScrawnC]

id dare to say he made it!
couldnt be hard!!

Looks like a universal fit kit, maybe Supercrap? Or a tray builder?

[BOGFROG]

It was left over fromn A tonneau Cover From Work but you could get one
from Tuff Tonneau's In Bayswater Victoria Ph 03)98701871 Speak to Brad or Nick They should be able to help you out!