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Where it is, because of the top design, we will say so and the top will be made of the Almost all our tops are a flexible medium density (36 oz.) fabric. There is a trade-off in weight: heavier is better for resisting tear through, but lighter is better for flexibility and abrasionįrom within that may arise from movement. (a) the manufacturing quality control in the factory that makes the top and (b) the care and thoroughness of the installation. Please bear in mind that two things dominate, by far, the quality issue: But they do not really tell the whole story. They may specify 'heaviest weight' or 'original replacement' in ways that seem Window: The original window is plastic as is ours.Īlmost all manufacturers use Haartz fabrics. This is due to the slightly heavier inner lining and subtle bonding specification differences. The wear rating of Sonnendeck is also greater than for Haartz, by perhaps 10%. So for Porsche, Mercedes and BMW owners who will spend a little more in order to see that 'dobby' weave we offer a fabric called Sonnendeck (in addition to the original German Sonnenland or Happich canvas. Haartz Stayfast canvas has a plain (unwoven) inner lining. Many purists who own Mercedes and other German cars want to see the particular German weave (that is called 'dobby weave') when they look up inside the car. Sonnendeck Canvas (also called 'Twillfast') is an American made canvas, true double texture topping like the Haartz Stayfast. (It is a well known 'trade secret' that the Haartz Division of Glen Raven Mills purchased the Sonnenland factory.)

This is a factor in certain tops where the framework design tends to produce friction between the top's surface and the car's hardware. Some of this is due to the abrasion resistance of the exterior canvas. There is an approximate twenty percent greater wear rating for Sonnenland than for Haartz Stayfast. But the manufacturing specifications make this the longest lasting top. It is hard to tell the surfaces apart among the three.

It's general construction is very similar to the other two canvases. Even with the film applied, never, ever forget to pull the retractable blind over the roof when leaving the car parked in the sun for the whole day.German Sonnenland Canvas is the original German made canvas used in many Mercedes, Porsche, BMW and other convertibles. The total weight gain from carrying the barrage of motors and hinges needed for the Megane to lose its top reduces the performance of the sleek Megane C-C to that of the portly Scenic MPV.Īlso, that glass roof needs serious tinting to minimise heat penetration. Of course, when the sky clears, going topless is even better.īut a folding glass-roof is not without its problems. Having a panel of glass over your head is a nice thing to have for those cool, rainy days. Peugeot may have “invented” the idea of the four-seat coupe-convertible for the mass-market car segment with the 206 CC, followed by the 307 CC, but Renault is still the only one around to offer a folding glass-roof.

RENAULT MEGANE CONVERTIBLES FREE

To Renault’s credit, the car is free from annoying creaks – a sign that the French are really serious about build quality.Īfter spending a bit of time with this subtly refreshed convertible, the good news is that it is still a very enjoyable thing for the road. The sexy red leather upholstery on the test-car feels more supple than before. It has the same Karmann-developed folding glass roof, and the same 2-litre engine mated to the same 4-speed Proactive automatic gearbox.ĭetailed specifications of the cars have been revised from the pre-facelift model. Unless you are an avid Renault fan who is very familiar with all things Renault, you will miss the slightly refurbished showroom at Leng Kee Road and other changes made to the brand in 2007.Īnd you won’t be able to pick out the changes made to the Megane Coupe-Cabriolet either.

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