How to Hang Your Hardtop? - LotusTalk

Ram · 10-06-2006, 04:52 PM

I'm cleaning my garage, and 6 years of toy collecting is catching up to me. Two cars, a motorcyle, four bikes, two sets of extra wheels, stock suspension from two cars, roof rack, trailer rack, the doors from the Jeep, ladders, skis, golf clubs, tools, extra brake pads, and...

... my hardtop.

I'd like to keep it somewhere safe and out of the way, but it's kind of unwieldly. I'm thinking of hanging it, up and out of the way, preferably on a wall, though the ceiling would work.

What have people tried, successfully? Pics?

Robert Puertas · 10-06-2006, 04:58 PM

Lotus sells a bag specifically designed to hang your top on the wall.

MattG · 10-06-2006, 09:12 PM

No pics at the moment, but...over one end of the garage, I have a storage loft. I bought some padded, screw-in C-hooks (large ones), and installed four of them under that loft surface. The hardtop slides into place, just need to be sure it's not moved too high up and hitting the bottom surface of the loft while sliding it back.

RacyTracy · 10-06-2006, 09:48 PM

What about something like this??

azskycop · 10-07-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Puertas

Lotus sells a bag specifically designed to hang your top on the wall.

+1 for this bag then go to Sears and buy one piece of the channel they sell that you can hang cabinets and hooks on. Two hooks and your in business.

I'll try to take a picture later and post when I get a chance.

tvacc · 10-07-2006, 01:13 PM

Yes...I would like to see those pics as well

azskycop · 10-07-2006, 03:35 PM

The rail system is called Gladiator
Here are some pics:

Scott in Houston · 10-08-2006, 12:49 PM

Where can I order that bag?

Ram · 10-08-2006, 12:54 PM

I ended up using a rubberized hook, 3 feet of metal chain, and two S-hooks to hang it by the front mounting bolts. Less than $5.

Robert Puertas · 10-08-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott in Houston

Where can I order that bag?

http://www.lotusgarage.com/shopdispl...%26+Protection

3rd item down...

Scott in Houston · 10-10-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Puertas

http://www.lotusgarage.com/shopdispl...%26+Protection

3rd item down...

Thanks!!!

Stephen · 10-10-2006, 09:32 PM

Mine is safely tucked away in the closet of spare bedroom #2.

pilot · 10-10-2006, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Puertas

http://www.lotusgarage.com/shopdispl...%26+Protection

3rd item down...

TU HUNDRID AND SEVIN DOLLARS OMG

But it sho do look nice. Man, I got's to go 2 da bank an make a "withdrawal". Hey teller,

gimmee some mullah.

Scott in Houston · 10-11-2006, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilot

TU HUNDRID AND SEVIN DOLLARS OMG

But it sho do look nice. Man, I got's to go 2 da bank an make a "withdrawal". Hey teller,

gimmee some mullah.

I'm about to make my own out of some soft material. I think I can make one for $20. It just won't have that cool stitching which is, I'm sure, the reason it's $207!

zen garage · 10-11-2006, 06:06 AM

perhaps I can be of assistance

www.zengarageinc.com

darkSol · 10-11-2006, 07:29 AM

I can't think for the life of me what the heck they're called - but these "rings" that are on the corners of blue plastic tarps...

Couldn't you just cut two holes in the stock velcro hardtop cover... plunk these in and hang it up on hooks? Would be a LOT cheaper!

You'd be missing the logo but big whoop.

Anyone know what these are called and how they're installed?

TimMullen · 10-11-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by darkSol

I can't think for the life of me what the heck they're called - but these "rings" that are on the corners of blue plastic tarps...

Anyone know what these are called and how they're installed?

They are called "grommets" and they are cheap and easy to install. You place the half the grommet where you want it installed, with the form (the large disk in the photo) underneath it. Then you place the other half on the top, and using the other part of the tool (the long bolt looking thing in the photo) on top of it, you hit the "bolt" with a hammer. It should then punch through the material and roll the edges of the halves of the grommet and lock them tightly together with the material sandwiched in between. It's simpler to do than it was to attempt to describe. Here's a link to a kit at Harbor Freight, but Home Depot and Lowes should have them too (as well as most any decent hardware store).

darkSol · 10-11-2006, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TimMullen

They are called "grommets" and they are cheap and easy to install.... Here's a link to a kit at Harbor Freight

Thanks Tim! That will do nicely. I have a Harbor Freight a couple of miles from my house that I frequent all the time... must have missed these!

Scott in Houston · 10-11-2006, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zen garage

perhaps I can be of assistance

www.zengarageinc.com

That looks like garagetek. I had that installed last Spring.
Here's some pics...

Before:

After:

Sorry for the hijack. To bring back on topic, I plan on hanging my top on one of the hooks similar to the ones holding the large ladder on the right.

10-06-2006, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ram Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 552	How to Hang Your Hardtop? I'm cleaning my garage, and 6 years of toy collecting is catching up to me. Two cars, a motorcyle, four bikes, two sets of extra wheels, stock suspension from two cars, roof rack, trailer rack, the doors from the Jeep, ladders, skis, golf clubs, tools, extra brake pads, and... ... my hardtop. I'd like to keep it somewhere safe and out of the way, but it's kind of unwieldly. I'm thinking of hanging it, up and out of the way, preferably on a wall, though the ceiling would work. What have people tried, successfully? Pics? __________________ 2005 Elise

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Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,425 Images: 14	Lotus sells a bag specifically designed to hang your top on the wall. __________________ Robert Puertas

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MattG insert clever title here Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Living above the clouds in Colorado Posts: 7,683 Images: 11	No pics at the moment, but...over one end of the garage, I have a storage loft. I bought some padded, screw-in C-hooks (large ones), and installed four of them under that loft surface. The hardtop slides into place, just need to be sure it's not moved too high up and hitting the bottom surface of the loft while sliding it back. __________________ '05 Elise, Magnetic Blue / Biscuit / Hardtop / http://eliseinfo.com Radar detector mounting brackets for sale here

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tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,284	Yes...I would like to see those pics as well __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus Supplier of Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window IN STOCK , Drive Fast Take Chances, 93 Caterham 7, 71 Elan, 99 Miata Anniversary Edition

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azskycop Fly N Lowr Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 808	The rail system is called Gladiator Here are some pics: Attached Images __________________ If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much space! www.GoodBodyHealth.com

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Scott in Houston Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 388	Where can I order that bag?

10-08-2006, 12:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ram Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 552	I ended up using a rubberized hook, 3 feet of metal chain, and two S-hooks to hang it by the front mounting bolts. Less than $5. __________________ 2005 Elise

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Stephen Waiting for next Lotus... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: West of Mississippi Posts: 1,892	Mine is safely tucked away in the closet of spare bedroom #2. __________________ 2009 Mini Cooper JCW - Dark Silver/Black - sport suspension/cold weather package 2008 997 GT3 - Carrara White/Black - PCCB's - 350 lbs of weight reduction Past Lotus Cars: 2005 NFB Elise, 2007 CO Exige S, 2005 AR Elise, 2008 CO Exige S 240

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zen garage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 193	perhaps I can be of assistance www.zengarageinc.com __________________ www.e-autowerks.com

10-11-2006, 07:29 AM	#16 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,602	I can't think for the life of me what the heck they're called - but these "rings" that are on the corners of blue plastic tarps... Couldn't you just cut two holes in the stock velcro hardtop cover... plunk these in and hang it up on hooks? Would be a LOT cheaper! You'd be missing the logo but big whoop. Anyone know what these are called and how they're installed? __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

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