Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window. Group Buy - Page 3 - LotusTalk

raggedy1 · 04-23-2007, 11:34 PM

Just saw this thread. I'll take one.

tvacc · 04-24-2007, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepless

Did you price some 3M film (the thick stuff) and install that instead? No need for suction cups.

No..I did not. I think part of the derterent is the distance between the polycarbonate and the window provided by the cups. And the Poly will spread the impact.

and as far as the other post goes...if you dont want it...dont buy it. What can I say.

Everyone makes choices in life. Buy it or dont buy it. Is this discussion really necessary?

tvacc · 04-24-2007, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedy1

Just saw this thread. I'll take one.

PM sent

sleepless · 04-24-2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvacc

No..I did not. I think part of the derterent is the distance between the polycarbonate and the window provided by the cups. And the Poly will spread the impact.

Good point. I'll take one

NomisR · 04-25-2007, 09:26 AM

I want one.. I sent you a email but haven't gotten any response .. well it probably looked like junk mail because you didn't know what I was talkinga bout though.

swazi · 04-25-2007, 11:31 AM

i will take one as well, please send me payment directions.

habendanio · 04-25-2007, 11:59 AM

any info on when you'll have some. I'd like to see some pics before I commit.

tvacc · 04-25-2007, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by habendanio

any info on when you'll have some. I'd like to see some pics before I commit.

If the suction cups come in on Friday..I will have some then. I will have shields without the cups...tomorrow night.

tommyc · 04-25-2007, 12:29 PM

I would like one as well any left? will pm

tvacc · 04-28-2007, 03:09 PM

Hello all.

Just got the first one on the car. Here are the pictures.

Please everybody, I have not tested this at speed. I suctioned it to the window after wetting the cups and cleaning the window. So far after 2 hours they are still on.

If you all are ok with me sending them out without drive testing them. It has been raining all day here and with the salt still on some roads, I am reluctant to take the Elise out.

This first picture is of the blank with the protective plastic still on. This is how I will send them out. You will have to remove the plastic and attach the cups. They press in and are a TIGHT fit.

Let me know.

Edit...for those of you that know my car...this is not it. A fellow Elise Talker called from Boston and asked me to store his Elise for 1 night. Passport dropped it off this morning. My car is on top of the lift...so I had to use his...

habendanio · 04-28-2007, 04:16 PM

Are all the holes cut already? Was thinking I might like the holes for the suction cups closer to the edge. Unless it for some mechanical reason like cracking the Poly?

tvacc · 04-28-2007, 05:22 PM

I have a jig set up for the holes. I could send you one without the holes drilled. Send me an email to tvacc *at* lotusowners.com

The suction cups are about 3/4 in diameter. I tried to keep them close but not that close to the edge.

Edit...I acutally could make a new jig...with the holes any other way we want. Group?

tvacc · 04-28-2007, 08:09 PM

Actually I would not be able to make a shield without holes. The holes are what aligns it for the final cut.

I just looked at the shield again. the holes are about 1 inch from the edges and the cups are about .77 in diamter.

Dont know if you want to get much closer to the edge.

johnmsykes · 04-28-2007, 08:26 PM

Tony-

+1 -- Email sent. Subsequently saw your post about providing your mailing address for the $49 check. I will mail same when I get your mailing address via email reply.

Thanks again for putting this together.

John

Keeper · 04-28-2007, 09:06 PM

Looks great so far. If it's not too much trouble, closer to edge would help hide the suction cups.

I'm not worried about flutter or the holes. If the suction cups don't work out, I'm putting velcro in the same locations anyway.

Lumn8r · 04-28-2007, 10:00 PM

They look good, Tony. I'm happy with the holes as they are. Can't wait to get mine in. It won't be long before I can drive with the top off and not need the heater on.

jimthalheimer · 04-29-2007, 04:57 AM

If there are any left I'll take one.

TimMullen · 04-30-2007, 09:18 AM

The holes are fine with me as they are. Whatever works best for you.

kestrel74 · 04-30-2007, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvacc

Please everybody, I have not tested this at speed. .

I've test driven mine at over 100 ....not a flutter or anything. NOTE: I do not have Tony's version which is even thicker.... I have a 3/32 Lexan version I made for myself....

tvacc · 05-02-2007, 09:24 AM

I am buying a set of the lift things from TEsprit. So I will accept 4 orders through Paypal over the next 2 days if anyone wants to pay that way.

The reason I did not do it before is that they hit me for $8 everytime it transfer money to my bank...but as long as I can use it...no problem

pm me for my paypal address

04-23-2007, 11:34 PM	#41 (permalink)
raggedy1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: belmont Posts: 3,822	Just saw this thread. I'll take one. __________________ It's Delux son, Delux. It's not that hard. http://itsdeluxson.com/

04-25-2007, 11:59 AM	#47 (permalink)
habendanio Henry Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairfield CA Posts: 728	any info on when you'll have some. I'd like to see some pics before I commit. __________________ Henry http://www.abendanio.com/ 2005 Elise, AR, Touring, Sport, HT (RIP 10-6-08) 2005 Elise,Touring & Sports,Bordeaux Red Pearl 1986 Pontiac Fiero Gt, 1986 Toyota Pickup

04-25-2007, 12:29 PM	#49 (permalink)
tommyc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wellington, Fl Posts: 115	I would like one as well any left? will pm __________________ 05 elise graphite sport touring BWR s/c Charliex tune 90 eclipse gsx 420 whp sold 04 civic si

04-28-2007, 03:09 PM	#50 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,210	Hello all. Just got the first one on the car. Here are the pictures. Please everybody, I have not tested this at speed. I suctioned it to the window after wetting the cups and cleaning the window. So far after 2 hours they are still on. If you all are ok with me sending them out without drive testing them. It has been raining all day here and with the salt still on some roads, I am reluctant to take the Elise out. This first picture is of the blank with the protective plastic still on. This is how I will send them out. You will have to remove the plastic and attach the cups. They press in and are a TIGHT fit. Let me know. Edit...for those of you that know my car...this is not it. A fellow Elise Talker called from Boston and asked me to store his Elise for 1 night. Passport dropped it off this morning. My car is on top of the lift...so I had to use his... Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by tvacc : 04-28-2007 at 03:29 PM.

04-28-2007, 04:16 PM	#51 (permalink)
habendanio Henry Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairfield CA Posts: 728	Are all the holes cut already? Was thinking I might like the holes for the suction cups closer to the edge. Unless it for some mechanical reason like cracking the Poly? __________________ Henry http://www.abendanio.com/ 2005 Elise, AR, Touring, Sport, HT (RIP 10-6-08) 2005 Elise,Touring & Sports,Bordeaux Red Pearl 1986 Pontiac Fiero Gt, 1986 Toyota Pickup

04-25-2007, 09:26 AM	#45 (permalink)
NomisR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 741	I want one.. I sent you a email but haven't gotten any response .. well it probably looked like junk mail because you didn't know what I was talkinga bout though.

04-25-2007, 11:31 AM	#46 (permalink)
swazi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	i will take one as well, please send me payment directions.

04-28-2007, 05:22 PM	#52 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,210	I have a jig set up for the holes. I could send you one without the holes drilled. Send me an email to tvacc at lotusowners.com The suction cups are about 3/4 in diameter. I tried to keep them close but not that close to the edge. Edit...I acutally could make a new jig...with the holes any other way we want. Group? __________________ 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

04-28-2007, 08:09 PM	#53 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,210	Actually I would not be able to make a shield without holes. The holes are what aligns it for the final cut. I just looked at the shield again. the holes are about 1 inch from the edges and the cups are about .77 in diamter. Dont know if you want to get much closer to the edge. __________________ 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

04-28-2007, 08:26 PM	#54 (permalink)
johnmsykes 2005 Artic Silver Elise Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Sierras, CA Posts: 53	Tony- +1 -- Email sent. Subsequently saw your post about providing your mailing address for the $49 check. I will mail same when I get your mailing address via email reply. Thanks again for putting this together. John __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise - Artic Silver/Black/LSS/LSD/TC/HT/TOUR/SS

04-28-2007, 09:06 PM	#55 (permalink)
Keeper Probably Lurking Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North of Boston Posts: 2,280	Looks great so far. If it's not too much trouble, closer to edge would help hide the suction cups. I'm not worried about flutter or the holes. If the suction cups don't work out, I'm putting velcro in the same locations anyway. __________________ -Shawn (2005 Lotus Econoxotic) Uberpost -- things owners should know - common problems/fixes - rattles, squeaks, noises - read the manual - good ideas? - maintenance - mods - reference - abbreviations

04-28-2007, 10:00 PM	#56 (permalink)
Lumn8r On the road again Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 20 miles from Santa's house Posts: 957	They look good, Tony. I'm happy with the holes as they are. Can't wait to get mine in. It won't be long before I can drive with the top off and not need the heater on. __________________ Enjoying another short Alaskan Elise driving season.

04-29-2007, 04:57 AM	#57 (permalink)
jimthalheimer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oldsmar, Fl Posts: 50	If there are any left I'll take one.

04-30-2007, 09:18 AM	#58 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,363 Images: 19	The holes are fine with me as they are. Whatever works best for you. __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

05-02-2007, 09:24 AM	#60 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,210	I am buying a set of the lift things from TEsprit. So I will accept 4 orders through Paypal over the next 2 days if anyone wants to pay that way. The reason I did not do it before is that they hit me for $8 everytime it transfer money to my bank...but as long as I can use it...no problem pm me for my paypal address __________________ 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

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