Updated pics of the Gullwing? - Page 3 - LotusTalk

peck555 · 01-03-2005, 06:55 PM

the top has a foam pad(black) and the opening mechanism is a small "t" handle that retracts locking bars front and rear [one on each side]

plesset · 01-03-2005, 07:10 PM

Thanks Peck!

Was this already discussed here? I searched and searched and could not find the answers to these questions. My apologies to the Internet Gods if this whole thread is a rerun.

knucklehead · 01-05-2005, 01:07 PM

Shinoo,

Are there any pics of the Gullwing with the tops removed? I'm trying to figure out if the center bar is permantly fixed or can it be removed when going topless?

thanx

andykeck · 01-05-2005, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by knucklehead
Shinoo,

Are there any pics of the Gullwing with the tops removed? I'm trying to figure out if the center bar is permantly fixed or can it be removed when going topless?

thanx

The center bar is permanent.

shinoo · 01-05-2005, 07:28 PM

I just received these pix this morn...

Here are the tops in the boot!

Ridgemanron · 01-05-2005, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shinoo
I just received these pix this morn...

Here are the tops in the boot!

-Nice shots, Shinoo! Just for the record, what color are the units in their unpainted state? Are the interior and exterior the same 'unpainted' color?

Need4Speed · 01-05-2005, 09:21 PM

Too bad. That offset is less than pleasing.

plesset · 01-06-2005, 08:21 AM

Big thanks Shinoo. Its finally becoming clear. If the rear lip was gone these would be almost perfect. That seems to be the only thing that really deters from the overall design. The front lip I can live with. Either way, I already have my deposit in and plan to take delivery whenever they become available.

Ridgemanron · 01-06-2005, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by plesset
Big thanks Shinoo. Its finally becoming clear. If the rear lip was gone these would be almost perfect. That seems to be the only thing that really deters from the overall design. The front lip I can live with. Either way, I already have my deposit in and plan to take delivery whenever they become available.

Sometimes we have no alternative but to take some 'lip' from
others.

Stan · 01-06-2005, 09:09 AM

>> If the rear lip was gone these would be almost perfect. <<

Can you clarify? Are you talking about the red area, the blue area, or something else?

Ridgemanron · 01-06-2005, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stan
>> If the rear lip was gone these would be almost perfect. <<

Can you clarify? Are you talking about the red area, the blue area, or something else?

The red area. That zig-zag, instead of straight up and across, rubber moulding is what everyone prefers wasn't included in the design.

Stan · 01-06-2005, 09:15 AM

Shinoo...what is the size of the opening front to rear near the top edge of the window when the tops are removed? You can see the loss in F&R space pretty well in the new PICs.

plesset · 01-09-2005, 10:04 AM

I was talking about the rear lip. Why the seal has to be two inches from the rear deckline is beyond me. The only explanation must be water control. Here is how I think it should look:

And here is how it is:

I have not measured yet but I highly doubt that extra 2 inches is to make the tops fit in the trunk.

elise seeker · 01-09-2005, 11:03 AM

one explanation might be the need to seal against the window and the roof mount simultaneously. can't control the seal well in a 90 degree corner between roofline/window... does that make sense?

how easy is it to completely remove the t-top roof for the summer months? as 'easy' as removing the stock hardtop?

plesset · 01-09-2005, 11:40 AM

The hardtop seals just fine so I am not sure what the difference would be.

The description on Shinoo's site says that the top is easy to install so for the summer months I assume you can just as easily take the whole thing off and use the soft top

Ridgemanron · 01-09-2005, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by plesset
The hardtop seals just fine so I am not sure what the difference would be.

The description on Shinoo's site says that the top is easy to install so for the summer months I assume you can just as easily take the whole thing off and use the soft top

Taking off the three 'H' portions will require a bit of time. Shinoo was referring to taking off and putting on the 'flip-up' panels in a
minute or less. You can't use the soft top unless you remove the 'H'.

kidcool · 01-11-2005, 07:42 PM

click on the picture of the yellow Elise for many more pictures of the gullwing top:

http://www.huntingridgemotors.com/elise_gullwing.php

brookester · 01-11-2005, 08:32 PM

Do you have a picture of the area above the headrest...with the tops removed?

brookester · 01-13-2005, 07:00 PM

Does anyone have this top yet? If so, can you explain the pros and cons?
I'm very interested in this top because of my height [6'4"].
Thanks.

Stan · 01-13-2005, 08:21 PM

>>>The description on Shinoo's site says that the top is easy to install so for the summer months I assume you can just as easily take the whole thing off and use the soft top<<<

No you can't do that..the gull wing set up replaces the whole top bodywork including the pieces that continue over each sail panel. Once the thing is on it's on more or less. So your open air experience is changed to removing the two top segments.

01-03-2005, 06:55 PM	#41 (permalink)
peck555 TL Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: White Plains N.Y. Posts: 2,420	the top has a foam pad(black) and the opening mechanism is a small "t" handle that retracts locking bars front and rear [one on each side] __________________ Laser blue,biscuit, micro mirror, "Blue knob" ,HID lights,modded rear lights,rear badge,blue starter button, replaced speakers,perma grin, Club111 The Sith lord of the LB's loyal henchman

01-03-2005, 07:10 PM	#42 (permalink)
plesset Its too hot now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 213	Thanks Peck! Was this already discussed here? I searched and searched and could not find the answers to these questions. My apologies to the Internet Gods if this whole thread is a rerun. __________________ 91 BLK NSX 05 BLK Range Rover 05 BRG Elise 03 Segway HT

01-05-2005, 07:28 PM	#45 (permalink)
shinoo Project Nirvana Elise Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2,617	I just received these pix this morn... Here are the tops in the boot! __________________ shinoo sector 111 - tasty bits for your elise & exige

01-05-2005, 09:21 PM	#47 (permalink)
Need4Speed Auld Lang Syne Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: AZ Posts: 1,621	Too bad. That offset is less than pleasing. __________________ Perfection is reached, not when there is no longer anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away. - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

01-06-2005, 08:21 AM	#48 (permalink)
plesset Its too hot now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 213	Big thanks Shinoo. Its finally becoming clear. If the rear lip was gone these would be almost perfect. That seems to be the only thing that really deters from the overall design. The front lip I can live with. Either way, I already have my deposit in and plan to take delivery whenever they become available. __________________ 91 BLK NSX 05 BLK Range Rover 05 BRG Elise 03 Segway HT

01-05-2005, 01:07 PM	#43 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,838	Shinoo, Are there any pics of the Gullwing with the tops removed? I'm trying to figure out if the center bar is permantly fixed or can it be removed when going topless? thanx

01-06-2005, 09:09 AM	#50 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,927	>> If the rear lip was gone these would be almost perfect. << Can you clarify? Are you talking about the red area, the blue area, or something else? Attached Images

01-06-2005, 09:15 AM	#52 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,927	Shinoo...what is the size of the opening front to rear near the top edge of the window when the tops are removed? You can see the loss in F&R space pretty well in the new PICs.

01-09-2005, 10:04 AM	#53 (permalink)
plesset Its too hot now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 213	I was talking about the rear lip. Why the seal has to be two inches from the rear deckline is beyond me. The only explanation must be water control. Here is how I think it should look: And here is how it is: I have not measured yet but I highly doubt that extra 2 inches is to make the tops fit in the trunk. __________________ 91 BLK NSX 05 BLK Range Rover 05 BRG Elise 03 Segway HT

01-09-2005, 11:03 AM	#54 (permalink)
elise seeker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bay area, CA Posts: 162	one explanation might be the need to seal against the window and the roof mount simultaneously. can't control the seal well in a 90 degree corner between roofline/window... does that make sense? how easy is it to completely remove the t-top roof for the summer months? as 'easy' as removing the stock hardtop?

01-09-2005, 11:40 AM	#55 (permalink)
plesset Its too hot now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 213	The hardtop seals just fine so I am not sure what the difference would be. The description on Shinoo's site says that the top is easy to install so for the summer months I assume you can just as easily take the whole thing off and use the soft top __________________ 91 BLK NSX 05 BLK Range Rover 05 BRG Elise 03 Segway HT

01-11-2005, 07:42 PM	#57 (permalink)
kidcool Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 196	click on the picture of the yellow Elise for many more pictures of the gullwing top: http://www.huntingridgemotors.com/elise_gullwing.php

01-11-2005, 08:32 PM	#58 (permalink)
brookester Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 164	Do you have a picture of the area above the headrest...with the tops removed?

01-13-2005, 07:00 PM	#59 (permalink)
brookester Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 164	Does anyone have this top yet? If so, can you explain the pros and cons? I'm very interested in this top because of my height [6'4"]. Thanks.

01-13-2005, 08:21 PM	#60 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,927	>>>The description on Shinoo's site says that the top is easy to install so for the summer months I assume you can just as easily take the whole thing off and use the soft top<<< No you can't do that..the gull wing set up replaces the whole top bodywork including the pieces that continue over each sail panel. Once the thing is on it's on more or less. So your open air experience is changed to removing the two top segments.

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