No, I didn't lob it.

Tried to fit the soft top, which is one of those "it seems to be a good
idea after 10 pints" types. The left 'bar' between the windscreen
surround and the rollbar seemed to sit a little wobbly but in the right
place.

That is, until I put the two roof tensioners in that run between the
side bars and laid the roof on top. *Sproing* went the tensioner, the
left bar fell out, hit the door on the way down (nice paint chip) and
much bad language was used. Looks like the blocks these bars lock into
are a little, err, worn. Another look at Eliseparts suggests that there
is an improved type available but of course I need the whole set of
parts. So that's the next sixty quid gone.

I also found out why the car was so noisy - the rear windscreen gasket
is only partially present. Well, some of it was stuck to the hardtop in
places it should be, and there's a gap next to my right ear. Grrr. New
seal - another 40-odd quid.

So, with the other bits I bought (including an outdoor cover), that'll
be around 300 quid for 20 miles' worth of driving so far.

The other amusing bit was the removal of the decat pipe. Every came
apart easily but the joints looked like they had the world's supply of
exhaust paste smeared all over it. Very funny, given that the proper
gaskets are about 3 quid for both...