What is an Astra Twin Top?

This coupé/convertible consists of a smooth front, shared with other Astras, a metal folding-style roof, and a squat rear end, which snugly hides away the convertible top. It means that even with the roof down and clogging up the boot, you can still get to your luggage without having to put the hood back up.

Do Vauxhall make convertibles?

Vauxhall is stepping up development of its luxurious new convertible ahead of its launch at the Paris motor show in September. Although it won’t carry the Astra badge, the new convertible has a structure that takes elements from the Astra and Insignia platforms.

Is the Vauxhall Cascada a good car?

The Vauxhall Cascada is a very effective litmus test of a car. If you can drive one of these spacious, comfortable, quietly handsome cruiser convertibles and still judge it inferior to similarly priced drop-tops such as the BMW 2 Series Convertible, ask yourself why. Value for money is at the heart of the car’s appeal.

What to do if your Astra convertible roof refuses to close?

If the Astra twin Top cabriolet roof system refuses to close and sticks in the fully open position it is important to get the fault diagnosed immediately. With the system fully open, whilst an airy ride to your nearest convertible roof specialist, it is important that a qualified technician manually closes the roof system and diagnoses the fault.

Are there any problems with the Astra H twin top?

Common Vauxhall Astra Twin Top Problems There are many cabriolet roof faults with the Vauxhall Astra H Twin Top, due to the complexity of its three piece folding metal roof system. Convertible roof is stuck open/shut Beeping alarm sound when driving warning the roof is not shut down and locked correctly

What happens if you cut the roof off a Holden Astra?

Chop the roof off your car, and instantly you have a whooshing, swirling, vortex of air that conspires to undo your ‘do as soon as you get above 20km/h. And depending on which convertible you have, the advection can send an anemometer off the clock. So, you put the windows up. But doesn’t that defeat the purpose? Not in winter.

What kind of engine does Holden Astra TwinTop have?

2007 Holden Astra Twintop… Holden has released some details on the 2007 Holden Astra Twintop & SRi with some new improvements. The cars are powered by a 2.2-litre direct injection engine with 110kW power @ 5600 rpm and 210Nm torque @ 4000 rpm.

Where are the rubber seals on an Astra twin top?

They are leaking around the area where the windscreen meet the roof and the water is dripping into the car when driving. Please advise! Does anyone know if there is a way to sort of fix the rubber seals around the roof on a Astra Twin Top without replacing them at vast expense?

Can a Holden Astra be used as a convertible?

For those who want the open-air experience of a convertible along with the security of a solid-roofed coupe, the fast-growing flock of versatile cars like this answer their prayers. And, unlike many rivals, the Astra’s roof can be made to go up or down while the car is on the move — up to 30km/h.