I am very happy with the conversion I did myself earlier this year. I wanted an Exige, but open top motoring was a prerequisite. I would not have bought it if I could not have 'converted' it.
I cant see the point about not fitting the roof bars, I do not think the grommets detract from the look of the car, and there is a chance that not fitting the bars will affect the tension. I would not want that thought at 100+
I took very exact measurements from standard Elises before I attacked the roll bar cover with a dremel.
The weather is getting very cold in the UK now, and I guess its time for the hard top to go back on
