Kevin,
Mine were dry rotted, so I cut them out.
If you take your time putting the top up and down, you won't have any
problem not having the webbing in place. The tight tension of my top
keeps the center bow in place, plus I have the snap pocket there as
well.
When I eventually replace my top, I'll probably replace the webbing.
TRF sells the kit.
Bill
74 TR6
Atlanta
Subject: Re: soft top webbing
Yes, but..........the new tops (and maybe even the originals?) have a
pocket with snaps that run side to side in which to hold the sticks in a
fixed spot under the hood. This would also restrict the area available
for the webbing-leaving a little space on either side between the end of
the pocket and outer edges of the top. Does anyone have a top on their
TR6 without the frame webbing, and does it affect the performance of the
top?? IE: does the top flap around at high speeds (relatively speaking,
of course)??
Thanks,
Kevin
Falmouth, Ma.
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 14:07:33 -0500
From: Dave Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
Subject: TR6 Soft top & webbing?
Message text written by Bob Greene
>Hey LisTeRes:
Another club member & I were discussing the reason for the webbing
on a TR6 soft top. Is the webbing for.....
A: To position the top frame rails to help fit the soft top?
B: To buffer the wind on the soft top
C: Both?
D: Neither?
What do you think?
<
I'd say "A." Without it the hood sticks (frame ) would fall fore or aft
and not stay in the optimum position. If "B" were the reason, why would
it cover such a small portion?
Dave (My TR3 was lacking the webbing and the front stick kept falling
down on my head) Massey 57 TR3 71 TR6 80 TR8
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