lucky dawg Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I want to add a half hood (top) to my CSR. I have found several on the market such as Soft Bits For 7s, Thundersports and from the Caterham factory. Has anyone had any experience with these or others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoPho Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I have a Soft Bits one, I've only used it once, but it is a nice piece of kit. Do note that the fit changes between the standard roll bar and the FIA bar if you plan on changing the stock roll bar (if you haven't already). . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taber10 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I've had the "half hood" from Soft Bits--along with some of their other products, for several years. It is an outstanding option when the full hood is "too much" but I still want some protection from the sun. As a special (and maybe unique) feature from Soft bits, I got the top in a color combination to match my nose/stripes, and that really improves the appearance. I don't really "show" the car, but once parked with a bunch of other sevens, I did get more compliments on the hood's colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I have a half hood from Soft Bits in the Mohair and double EZ entry zippers. Used a few times, but I got a full cage and now it does not fit. I also have a Tomneau cover that fits the standard leather seats, also in Mohair, never installed. Both are in black. PM me if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I have the SBFS double entry hald hood on my CSR. Excellent for touring in summer and reduces buffetting wind coming around the screen. If ordering/buying one, check what roll bar you have - regular, track/FIA, short, tall, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Mine is for the FIA roll bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky dawg Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 I have a half hood from Soft Bits in the Mohair and double EZ entry zippers. Used a few times, but I got a full cage and now it does not fit. I also have a Tomneau cover that fits the standard leather seats, also in Mohair, never installed. Both are in black. PM me if you are interested. Thanks, but I doubt yours would fit my CSR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Not so quick - the roll bars are the same size on the CSR and SV. Its only the type that varies (tall/FIA/regular/etc). So it may just fit. A bit of reading the SBFS website might answer the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) and, the Tonneau has not been punched for the poppers yet... Soft Bits lists the same half hood for the SV as the CSR. It's cut to fit the double diagonal FIA bar, has the rear window and reflective strip. The Tonneau looks like they make a separate size for the CSR than the SV. If you want to try it... Anyway, I was very impressed with the build quality of their goods. They can offer lot's of custom options and colors. Nice folks to work with but order early as they make them in a little shop by hand. Edited March 20, 2013 by blubarisax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hey, Karl, you wouldn't have happened to have a full factory hood for the SV laying around would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Sorry, the full hood now lives in Alaska. I still have the hood sticks, Caterham tonneau and doors though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Sorry, the full hood now lives in Alaska. I still have the hood sticks, Caterham tonneau and doors though. I'm interested in knowing if these doors will fit my 1995 Caterham. What chassis are they for? Thanks, Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian 7 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) Soft Bits here. Great for cool Canadian fall drives! http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj527/vipergts-r/e896524005e455e3d55ad97184f80700.jpg Edited March 23, 2013 by Canadian 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I'm interested in knowing if these doors will fit my 1995 Caterham. What chassis are they for? Thanks, Carl Blubarisax has an SV chassis so the doors will be longer than those for an S3 chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Blubarisax has an SV chassis so the doors will be longer than those for an S3 chassis. That's good to know, thanks for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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