I now have a garage with a pitched roof, which would allow me to fit a hard top hoist. Anybody used one of these, are they a good idea??
R129 - hard top hoist ... worthwhile?
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GrahamC230K
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Dorian had an electric one I believe and was able to remove and fit his hard top alone.
I'd say that was useful.
I'd say that was useful.
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Makes sense to me, my mate had one for his M3 cab.
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I had one for the SL hardtop, but didnt quite have the height in the garage.
With the height of the pulleys and the frame that attaches to the hardtop means you have at least a 8" gap between the ceiling height and the top of the hardtop.
Yes it can be a one man operation to remove the hardtop, but i would still recommend two people, as when the hardtop releases from the car, it can swing about, damaging the hardtop or the car.
The hoist didnt suit me, and I sold it on ebay.
I now have a bracket system that stores the hadtop, it means lifting it into position, but it gives me greater clearance.
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With the height of the pulleys and the frame that attaches to the hardtop means you have at least a 8" gap between the ceiling height and the top of the hardtop.
Yes it can be a one man operation to remove the hardtop, but i would still recommend two people, as when the hardtop releases from the car, it can swing about, damaging the hardtop or the car.
The hoist didnt suit me, and I sold it on ebay.
I now have a bracket system that stores the hadtop, it means lifting it into position, but it gives me greater clearance.
Wobbly
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I had the USA one from hard top hoist,very simple to remove the heavy glass roof, as Stats says you have to park the car on the exact spot.
Malcolm
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OK, thanks for the comments guys.
Alternatively, you could always get a R230 - problem solved and no need for a electric hoist or anyone to assist in the removal of the hard top...
PS. R230s are really dropping in price now...
If it was myself I would not bother with a eletric hoist.
PS. R230s are really dropping in price now...
If it was myself I would not bother with a eletric hoist.
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Thanks guys I will keep an eye on eBay.
Even if I could afford an R230, they only have 2 seats and we have 2 kids who go in the back of the R129.
Even if I could afford an R230, they only have 2 seats and we have 2 kids who go in the back of the R129.
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Yup I would prefer a manual one.
The car is in its new garage now, plenty of headroom for a hoist. The mirrors only clear the doorway by about an inch each side on the way in though!
The car is in its new garage now, plenty of headroom for a hoist. The mirrors only clear the doorway by about an inch each side on the way in though!
