Sentences with phrase «lack of a fixed roof»

However, you do feel the car's weight, which is increased by extra bracing on the chassis to compensate for the lack of a fixed roof.

Apart from the lack of a fixed roof, the major external change from the Coupe was a new dummy radiator grill and pivoted» eyelids» to cover the head lamps when they are not in use.

The lack of a fixed roof doesn't compromise the convertible's structural integrity and has been compensated for by structural reinforcements and other sophisticated technology.

Not exact matches

For cabin tech, Lexus addressed some of the most important features lacking in its fixed - roof sibling, but it's still not at the front of the class.

The glass roof is fixed in place and the steering wheel is made of urethane instead of wrapped leather and lacks stereo controls; cruise control is also not offered and many other minor interior and exterior changes.

The lack of a roof and gullwing doors means that the open - top SLS AMG has a reinforcing crossmember behind the seats to support the fixed roll - over protection system.

This also poses the necessity for one to understand that, with a convertible soft - top, the automaker is required to reinforce the structure of the car so as to provide it with the rigidity that has been compromised due to the lack of a fixed metal roof.

«I make more write - ups for lack of basic maintenance than anything else,» says Rick Yerger, the co-host of Finders Fixers, who inspects homes in Dana Point, Calif. «Stuff like failed caulking, water intruding from outside, rusted sink traps, peeling paint, leaking roofs.»