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06-23-2009, 10:45 PM
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Anyone installed the '07+ hardtop bracket?
I purchased a hardtop and have the dreaded bulge along the rear center. I see that Lotus sells the bracket as a retrofit for '05-'06 tops to combat this. I was wondering if anyone has installed this kit on their top? The nearest dealer is 5+ hours away and I'm a DIY kind of guy anyhow. I am curious about how the nuts are fixed into the top once the holes are drilled. Epoxy? Fibergass & resin?
Anyone with experience please give an idea of what to expect. JP
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06-26-2009, 05:30 PM
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Ordered the bracket. Any advice before I wing it?
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06-26-2009, 06:20 PM
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I hope you're willing to post your install results as I have the same issue with my hardtop. Sorry I can't be of any help...
Dave
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06-27-2009, 02:51 PM
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06-29-2009, 12:02 PM
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I had this done under warranty at the dealership. I'll try to take some pictures and post them. I was thinking that the mounting bolts screw into tapped holes, not into nuts. I'll try to clarify this tonight.
The bracket really eliminates the "bulge" problem. Cabin noise seems to be reduced as well. Ben |
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07-15-2009, 01:01 PM
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Got the hardtop bracket and hardware yesterday. (see pics) It uses big a$$ wellnuts to lock into the top. Surprising.
I need some help from you guys who already have the bracket installed. Can someone take a few good closeup shots of their tops mounting holes? Also, it is very hard to gauge where the holes should be drilled. If someone could take a measurement or two from an edge to the centerline of the holes in the top I (and future DIY hardtop bracket installers) would be very grateful. Thanks a bunch, Jonathan
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