Originally Posted by Lordofthewings
I have been grappling with a similar situation with the sidescreens on my Roadster. I did attempt to bend the mounting brackets as advised by other TM'ers, but even with a sturdy vice and a BIG hammer, I could not get the 3mm alloy to change the angle of its bends....the seals are going back in tomorrow (if the storms don't blow down my garage !)

So nothing's staightforward, right ? Just as I was admiring my nice straight sidescreen/pillar seals, I realised another major issue. The inner flap on the hood is neatly cut and trimmed, but I'm convinced that whoever was on sewing duties the day my hood was made, overlooked the teensy issue of the seals interfering with the flap, and pushing-out the tops of the sidescreens. Oh b*gger ! (I can't be alone in experiencing this.....)

Have a look at the photos of my hood (sorry for the low light levels in the garage), and the MUCH better stills from the excellent Williams and Allon-White "How to" videos. The Williams one in particular is how I'm convinced mine should be, namely over an inch shorter lengthwise at the front. BUT before I do any expensive hacking at the mohair with a craft knife (and on the basis that the rubber trims are soooo much less expensive), can anyone please just confirm the correct shape and fit ??? Thanks !

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Peter
2009 3-litre Roadster "Ivor", royal ivory / green