campbellcj
Jan 3 2004, 09:41 PM
Has anybody BTDT with the fiberglass top "skins"?
I am thinking dzus fasteners would be the cleanest approach but could be trickiest to install i.e. getting the depths correct. I also have some nice SS toggle latches that could be used at the front.
I would prefer to keep the top quickly-removable unless these fasteners can't handle the aero forces it will see (120mph); in which case I will just bolt it down.
L8Apex
Jan 3 2004, 09:56 PM
I've seen most people use DZUS fasteners. I think it would be the best.
URY914
Jan 3 2004, 09:57 PM
I use the DZUS fasteners for all my parts.
And besides, it looks real cool.
Paul
campbellcj
Jan 3 2004, 09:58 PM
OK then...so I just need to figure out the depth(s) needed and how many to use??? I'm thinking 4 along the front edge and 2 in the back?
URY914
Jan 3 2004, 10:08 PM
Sounds about right. Those little suckers are strong.
The depth is not that big of a deal because you can shim the springs with small washers if needed.
I've spent the last few weeks attching my front bumper/spoiler to the car with them. I used 6.
On the PITA scale of 1 to 10, it was about a 4.5.
I would think the roof panel would be much easier.
Paul
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