How to install a soft top on the Exige - Page 2 - LotusTalk

111ltwt · 08-21-2006, 03:03 PM

Appreciate the well documented mod, and the notion of driving topless without worries of who might 'drop in' for a visit ...O wait...I meant to save that last part for my wife

pilot · 08-21-2006, 06:19 PM

Thanks everybody. I wish you the best on this mod if you choose to do it.

jlb1001 · 08-21-2006, 06:49 PM

I agree with the others. The Exige is suddenly much more attractive to me.

sintheric · 10-02-2006, 02:52 PM

Thanks, Pilot. I used your instructions and have been very pleased with the results. I used a two-part epoxy instead of hot glue, but other than that, did it exactly as you describe.
Living in Seattle, where rain abounds, this is a very useful mod.

skottoman · 10-02-2006, 03:09 PM

Any interference with re-installing the hardtop, now that those 2 little 'grommets' are there? Nice writeup. I woulda gone Tecate though...
Cheers,
Skottoman

pilot · 10-02-2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sintheric

Thanks, Pilot. I used your instructions and have been very pleased with the results. I used a two-part epoxy instead of hot glue, but other than that, did it exactly as you describe.
Living in Seattle, where rain abounds, this is a very useful mod.

thank you

pilot · 10-02-2006, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skottoman

Any interference with re-installing the hardtop, now that those 2 little 'grommets' are there? Nice writeup. I woulda gone Tecate though...
Cheers,
Skottoman

Absolutely not. You can clearly see them from inside. No issues whatsoever. Except one: I forgot to bring the dang softtop to Vegas

DJMarley · 10-02-2006, 06:13 PM

After driving this past weekend roofless....there's no question the top must be off!!!

So after sourcing a soft top, having the little black gromets on order I'll have this done shortly!

Hard top will only be on for track days. Thanks for doing such a great write up!

LW Elise · 10-02-2006, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dma550

ROFL, you just negated the one reason I bought the Elise over the Exige!!!

I agree! Can this be done with the Exige S, or does it scew up the airflow for the intercooler when the top is off?

pilot · 10-03-2006, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LW Elise

I agree! Can this be done with the Exige S, or does it scew up the airflow for the intercooler when the top is off?

I'm no physics expert, but it seems that the IC will suck in just fine through the scoop behind the top.

scottyb · 10-03-2006, 05:01 PM

Can you fit the soft top in the boot of the Exige?

pilot · 10-04-2006, 10:41 AM

Totally.

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

Can you fit the soft top in the boot of the Exige?

double0fox · 10-04-2006, 12:12 PM

" roll cage in place."

Lmao thanks for that one.

shay2nak · 10-06-2006, 08:25 PM

wow, nice work! how many other cars are out there that you could do this type of work on? awesome.

Ian · 10-07-2006, 04:04 AM

[SOLD] I have a touring soft top in excellent condition for sale. If any of you are thinking of doing this mod and are in need of a top, shoot me a pm.

[SOLD]

RichS · 10-07-2006, 04:40 AM

PM Sent

DJMarley · 10-07-2006, 12:15 PM

okay, finally got a pic of mine.

pilot · 10-07-2006, 10:23 PM

A soft top sure makes those nice days and cool nights so much more enjoyable.

Ken Wright · 11-03-2006, 01:12 PM

I ordered a soft top for my car also. The small black seal looks like something that is best mounted to the top and not the roll bar cover.

Car looks great without the top!

TekZones · 11-03-2006, 08:48 PM

Well after not ever posting any pics of my Exige, I am finally going to. Finally got the rear brace inserts for the soft top and installed today. Overall installation was not hard just the swallow before drilling the first hole. Followed the installation posted here and had no issues. Personally, I think it is a great alternative and adds some good weather options. Added to that, I am 6'2" and can not fit (with the current seat mount position) head clearence while wearing a helmet for AutoX and other events. Now I will feel better and not have to remove the hard top and leave it on the ground for the "Ooops, I did not see it so let me back my car off of it".

08-21-2006, 03:03 PM	#21 (permalink)
111ltwt Too Much fun to be Legal! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange, Connecticut Posts: 207	Thanks Appreciate the well documented mod, and the notion of driving topless without worries of who might 'drop in' for a visit ...O wait...I meant to save that last part for my wife

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DJMarley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 21	Topless After driving this past weekend roofless....there's no question the top must be off!!! So after sourcing a soft top, having the little black gromets on order I'll have this done shortly! Hard top will only be on for track days. Thanks for doing such a great write up!

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pilot Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 307	Thanks everybody. I wish you the best on this mod if you choose to do it.

10-02-2006, 02:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
sintheric Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7	Thanks, Pilot. I used your instructions and have been very pleased with the results. I used a two-part epoxy instead of hot glue, but other than that, did it exactly as you describe. Living in Seattle, where rain abounds, this is a very useful mod.

10-03-2006, 05:01 PM	#31 (permalink)
scottyb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,681	Can you fit the soft top in the boot of the Exige?

10-04-2006, 12:12 PM	#33 (permalink)
double0fox Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8	" roll cage in place." Lmao thanks for that one.

10-07-2006, 04:04 AM	#35 (permalink)
Ian Certified Fun Stopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Antonio TX/Daytona Beach FL Posts: 4,050	[SOLD] I have a touring soft top in excellent condition for sale. If any of you are thinking of doing this mod and are in need of a top, shoot me a pm. [SOLD] __________________ '06 Exige; Polar Blue; Track/Touring/Stage II/LSD-TC '05 Elise; Arctic Silver/Ruby Red (R.I.P) Last edited by Ian : 10-09-2006 at 07:07 AM.

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10-07-2006, 12:15 PM	#37 (permalink)
DJMarley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 21	okay, finally got a pic of mine. Attached Images Last edited by DJMarley : 10-07-2006 at 12:22 PM.

10-07-2006, 10:23 PM	#38 (permalink)
pilot Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 307	A soft top sure makes those nice days and cool nights so much more enjoyable.

11-03-2006, 01:12 PM	#39 (permalink)
Ken Wright Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 491	I ordered a soft top for my car also. The small black seal looks like something that is best mounted to the top and not the roll bar cover. Car looks great without the top!

11-03-2006, 08:48 PM	#40 (permalink)
TekZones TekZones Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 146	Well after not ever posting any pics of my Exige, I am finally going to. Finally got the rear brace inserts for the soft top and installed today. Overall installation was not hard just the swallow before drilling the first hole. Followed the installation posted here and had no issues. Personally, I think it is a great alternative and adds some good weather options. Added to that, I am 6'2" and can not fit (with the current seat mount position) head clearence while wearing a helmet for AutoX and other events. Now I will feel better and not have to remove the hard top and leave it on the ground for the "Ooops, I did not see it so let me back my car off of it".

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