Sticky foam tape under entrance and exit sills... - LotusTalk

stormtitaniumelise · 05-06-2007, 07:14 PM

Has anyone else had the problem with the grey foam tape under the entrance and exit sills for the car

.....they keep sliding out leaving snail trails and even unscrewing the piece to get them back up they just creep back down.

codymac · 05-06-2007, 07:16 PM

Search for "splooge" - they all do it and it never seems to stop.

stormtitaniumelise · 05-06-2007, 07:22 PM

What is

?

Green Hornet · 05-06-2007, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codymac

Search for "splooge" - they all do it and it never seems to stop.

Does anyone know of some "super-splooge" that will actually stay put

stormtitaniumelise · 05-06-2007, 07:26 PM

...I don't need sound deadening (lol)

carlover · 05-06-2007, 07:50 PM

= they all do that sir

I just pulled mine out and I haven't had any problems: I thought it would rattle, but it hasn't....

Joe

Lotusmotion · 05-06-2007, 07:52 PM

You can lift up or remove the door sills from the car and peel off the sticky tape. The gooey trail can be removed with Goo Gone, which is a citrus based product.

I did so to my Lotus.

LARRY · 05-06-2007, 08:07 PM

Or just stick it back under the sills.

No big deal. Don't let it annoy you...

insane · 05-06-2007, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Hornet

Does anyone know of some "super-splooge" that will actually stay put

3M-VHB (very high bond)

Mark16q · 05-06-2007, 09:01 PM

Just had the driver side sill off the other day, and got rid of the stuff on the sides. No more or less noise than before, but no little bits of tape and glue coming out.

mg

LotusDeux · 05-07-2007, 05:29 AM

dealership told me this happens to ALL of the cars.
if you take to them, they will fix it usually for free.

stormtitaniumelise · 05-07-2007, 08:02 AM

I't s the splooge that gets on the sill and the car...that shi! is coming out when I get home today

nockpoint · 05-07-2007, 10:46 AM

haha no less than a week ago when I was taking my door panel off did I notice the splooge creaping out from under the sill like a low budget movie creature. With STE's timely post no longer will I wonder how to combat it. Splooge creature be gone!

fpitas · 05-07-2007, 10:55 AM

I don't really care about the splooge (much), but the irony is that it is only coming out on the passenger side, which hardly ever gets any weight on it. The driver's side sill, which I sit on to enter & exit the car, is just fine. Maybe the stuff thrives on abuse.

ChrisB · 05-07-2007, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LotusDeux

dealership told me this happens to ALL of the cars.
if you take to them, they will fix it usually for free.

Yes, they reach down and pull out what will come out and then cut it off. Lotus reportedly pays 15 minutes labor to "fix" the problem under warranty rather than the 1.5 hours it takes to really fix it.

I wonder if they are still building them that way?

PT17FLYER · 05-07-2007, 12:52 PM

Wow.....finally a topic we all agree on!!

05-06-2007, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
stormtitaniumelise Oh no ANOTHER car- he he! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 80	Sticky foam tape under entrance and exit sills... Has anyone else had the problem with the grey foam tape under the entrance and exit sills for the car .....they keep sliding out leaving snail trails and even unscrewing the piece to get them back up they just creep back down. __________________ 2005 Elise Storm Titanium, Hard Top, Star Shield,Touring Pack 2007 Dodge Nitro- Black, Black & Gray 2007 Mercedes 280 SLK - Black on Black May the Vehicross RIP

05-06-2007, 07:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
codymac short angry bloke Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: where the east tapers out and the west begins Posts: 9,254 Images: 19	Search for "splooge" - they all do it and it never seems to stop. __________________ torque (tôrk) n. - an excuse for the lack of momentum. - let's bring back CanAm & Group B! - have you hugged your Exige today? I'm currently working on my performance driving merit badge. There's always somebody faster, sometimes it's me.

05-06-2007, 07:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
stormtitaniumelise Oh no ANOTHER car- he he! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 80	What is ? __________________ 2005 Elise Storm Titanium, Hard Top, Star Shield,Touring Pack 2007 Dodge Nitro- Black, Black & Gray 2007 Mercedes 280 SLK - Black on Black May the Vehicross RIP

05-06-2007, 07:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
stormtitaniumelise Oh no ANOTHER car- he he! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 80	Does it even really serve a purpose? ...I don't need sound deadening (lol) __________________ 2005 Elise Storm Titanium, Hard Top, Star Shield,Touring Pack 2007 Dodge Nitro- Black, Black & Gray 2007 Mercedes 280 SLK - Black on Black May the Vehicross RIP

05-06-2007, 07:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
carlover できそこないの傲慢嫌い Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	= they all do that sir I just pulled mine out and I haven't had any problems: I thought it would rattle, but it hasn't.... Joe __________________ Check the VIN of the Lotus you're considering buying http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f3/h...hl30039-66280/

05-06-2007, 07:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lotusmotion Keep it simple and real Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 925	You can lift up or remove the door sills from the car and peel off the sticky tape. The gooey trail can be removed with Goo Gone, which is a citrus based product. I did so to my Lotus. __________________ '06 Exige - Ph. Black/Touring/Track/LSD/TC/SS. Mods: corner balanced - RTD brace - Manly's inserts - decambered - Pagid Blacks - Motul fluid - tow hooks - Schroth belts - extinguisher - AIM timer - Green Filter - Larini - oil temp & pressure gauges - AO48s & Rotas on track - T1Rs & OEM wheels on street - rear camera & monitor - Stebel horn - speakers upgraded, sub & iPod controller - DRL disable switch - aux. fuse panel - sill pockets - leather console - Bootie - roof scoop functional.

05-06-2007, 08:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 16,986	Or just stick it back under the sills. No big deal. Don't let it annoy you... __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

05-06-2007, 09:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mark16q 2 seats max Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Agoura Hills, CA Posts: 463	Just had the driver side sill off the other day, and got rid of the stuff on the sides. No more or less noise than before, but no little bits of tape and glue coming out. mg __________________ '95 Miata M Edition. '05 Arctic Silver..Nitrons, Arqray Twin Muffler, SectorIII bar, carbon console and shift knob, Schroth harnesses, GUT spoiler, tie rod reinforcement, and lots more....Sold

05-07-2007, 05:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
LotusDeux Guest Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 211	dealership told me this happens to ALL of the cars. if you take to them, they will fix it usually for free.

05-07-2007, 08:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
stormtitaniumelise Oh no ANOTHER car- he he! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 80	Thanks everyone... I't s the splooge that gets on the sill and the car...that shi! is coming out when I get home today __________________ 2005 Elise Storm Titanium, Hard Top, Star Shield,Touring Pack 2007 Dodge Nitro- Black, Black & Gray 2007 Mercedes 280 SLK - Black on Black May the Vehicross RIP

05-07-2007, 10:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
nockpoint Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 814	haha no less than a week ago when I was taking my door panel off did I notice the splooge creaping out from under the sill like a low budget movie creature. With STE's timely post no longer will I wonder how to combat it. Splooge creature be gone!

05-07-2007, 10:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
fpitas User, Registered Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 1,826	I don't really care about the splooge (much), but the irony is that it is only coming out on the passenger side, which hardly ever gets any weight on it. The driver's side sill, which I sit on to enter & exit the car, is just fine. Maybe the stuff thrives on abuse. __________________ Francis 2006 Chrome Orange Elise: LSD/TC, Nitron SAs with 425/650 springs, BWR 7/8" Front Bar, Eliseparts bumpsteer kit, VF Stage 2, 2bular Header + Sport Cat + 8x24 GT3 Muffler, ECU Tune by Jermaine, Smaay's fuel rail, ACT XT clutch, Saikou Michi dual catch can, Moroso pan, Manly's mount inserts & FF Engine Damper 2000 Black Integra Type R: - 213,000 miles & needs rebuilding...

05-07-2007, 12:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
PT17FLYER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bucks County PA Posts: 78	Wow.....finally a topic we all agree on!! __________________ Never trade the thrill of living for the mere safety of existence.

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