FS: Hard top bolts, socket cap - LotusTalk

Jim-C · 07-23-2012, 11:02 AM

I made some extra hard top bolts. The original Lotus bolts are button head torx.
The original torx pattern likes to strip with the shallow button head design.

These are allen head. More depth for your tool and the allen wrench too.

4 bolts black oxide steel

Shipped for $25.00 USA

Multiple orders are fine. I can make more.

Paypal is lotusparts@me.com

JuLiAn-Y · 07-23-2012, 11:19 AM

Any extra shipping cost to Canada? Please pm me.

Giantmcm · 07-23-2012, 12:03 PM

Jim, This is GENIOUS!!!

How long do you plan on making these for?

Jim-C · 07-23-2012, 12:11 PM

forever, no worries

Giantmcm · 07-23-2012, 12:14 PM

Where I doubt forever is an option (as we just can't seem to crack that code) and you have cracked many, I will be on the train with these in the near future for sure. I know I have at least one or two of the stupid torq bolts showing a bit of wear/tear.

Thanks again for being this good.

JuLiAn-Y · 07-23-2012, 12:21 PM

Will you make the bolts for the top panel?
http://www.lotusgarage.com/shop/imag...2.04_large.jpg
#13 in the pic

Jim-C · 07-23-2012, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giantmcm

Where I doubt forever is an option (as we just can't seem to crack that code) and you have cracked many, I will be on the train with these in the near future for sure. I know I have at least one or two of the stupid torq bolts showing a bit of wear/tear.

Thanks again for being this good.

I'm always getting stuck with cars that have stripped heads. A real joy getting them out. Spend the first hour trying to get the hardtop off. Pulling a head is quicker.

Jim-C · 07-23-2012, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuLiAn-Y

Will you make the bolts for the top panel?
http://www.lotusgarage.com/shop/imag...2.04_large.jpg
#13 in the pic

I don't have a sample of that bolt. My buddy ditched his trim panels a long time ago. Is there anything special about that bolt? ( I don't own a hard top )

keatre · 07-23-2012, 01:38 PM

What size is that Allen head?

EDIT: I have my hardtop off the Exige right now, so here's a few shots of the bolts on the liner. They're held permanently in-place with a small plastic washer. Has anyone ever pulled one out before?

carphoria · 07-23-2012, 02:23 PM

Looks great Jim.

I'd be down if you do the trim as well. one tool is always better than two for the task of roof removal.

I can pull one out and mail it to you if you want. PM me.

Gokart3 · 07-24-2012, 08:18 AM

Subscribed... Would also like a full "Exige hardtop set" so that they all matched. That'd be awesome.

Very nice work, and genius indeed!!!

Jim-C · 07-24-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keatre

What size is that Allen head?

6mm

Jim-C · 07-24-2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carphoria

Looks great Jim.

I'd be down if you do the trim as well. one tool is always better than two for the task of roof removal.

I can pull one out and mail it to you if you want. PM me.

PM sent.
I'm happy to do trim bolts if possible. Interesting pictures of the bolt.

Gokart3 · 07-24-2012, 10:24 AM

PayPal sent. Will wait and see what you can come up with on the balance bolts. In for these though.

GSXtasy · 07-24-2012, 11:55 AM

I'd be in if you could replace all of the hardtop bolts.

JWA · 07-27-2012, 03:14 PM

I'm also interested in a full set if/when you're able to do them. Those in the trim panel are visible when it's installed, which is something to keep in mind.

Gokart3 · 07-28-2012, 02:56 PM

Jim... received these in the mail yesterday, and opened them up today.

Definitely won't have to worry anymore about stripping the stock ones out. Ingenious solution... and very well executed. These are a MUST have for these cars. No longer worried about taking the top off of the car. Thanks.

forkmeupscotty · 07-28-2012, 05:30 PM

mmmm, I'd be down for a set if it comes with a headliner bolts like many others have mentioned.
It'll give me more excuse to take the top off!

slightly2ned · 07-28-2012, 10:54 PM

I was examining my bolts today on the HT & yes, I agree with all the other comments here; it would be nice to have a full set of Exige HT bolts to complete the set. I do kind like the extra security of having the torques in the instance some person tried to get some bright ideas on stealing a top...but...I do like these allen head bolts more.

mavila · 07-29-2012, 01:13 AM

Pretty limited market for people in need of an Exige hardtop in that specific color. Not sure that needs to be a big concern!

I'm in for a set of the 4! PayPal on its way.

07-23-2012, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jim-C Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida Posts: 2,383	FS: Hard top bolts, socket cap I made some extra hard top bolts. The original Lotus bolts are button head torx. The original torx pattern likes to strip with the shallow button head design. These are allen head. More depth for your tool and the allen wrench too. 4 bolts black oxide steel Shipped for $25.00 USA Multiple orders are fine. I can make more. Paypal is lotusparts@me.com Attached Images

07-23-2012, 12:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Giantmcm Teacher + Lotus = How? Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ellensburg, WA Posts: 1,450	Jim, This is GENIOUS!!! How long do you plan on making these for? __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Graphite Grey - Salvaged title being built with SSM class in mind - new replacement. 1997 Dodge Dakota Club Cab V8 -Nice to have a truck again. 2005 VW Passat Station Wagon TDI (harder to find than the lotus?) 2005 Lotus Elise Starlight Black - Sold

07-23-2012, 12:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Giantmcm Teacher + Lotus = How? Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ellensburg, WA Posts: 1,450	Where I doubt forever is an option (as we just can't seem to crack that code) and you have cracked many, I will be on the train with these in the near future for sure. I know I have at least one or two of the stupid torq bolts showing a bit of wear/tear. Thanks again for being this good. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Graphite Grey - Salvaged title being built with SSM class in mind - new replacement. 1997 Dodge Dakota Club Cab V8 -Nice to have a truck again. 2005 VW Passat Station Wagon TDI (harder to find than the lotus?) 2005 Lotus Elise Starlight Black - Sold

07-23-2012, 02:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
carphoria Shade-Tree Mechanic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 883	Looks great Jim. I'd be down if you do the trim as well. one tool is always better than two for the task of roof removal. I can pull one out and mail it to you if you want. PM me. __________________ 2006 Exige KoldFire270 modified

07-24-2012, 10:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
Gokart3 Ready to jump... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gloomy, Portland Or. Posts: 600	PayPal sent. Will wait and see what you can come up with on the balance bolts. In for these though. Last edited by Gokart3; 07-28-2012 at 02:59 PM.

07-23-2012, 11:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
JuLiAn-Y Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 243	Any extra shipping cost to Canada? Please pm me.

07-23-2012, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jim-C Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida Posts: 2,383	forever, no worries

07-23-2012, 12:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
JuLiAn-Y Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 243	Will you make the bolts for the top panel? http://www.lotusgarage.com/shop/imag...2.04_large.jpg #13 in the pic

07-24-2012, 08:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gokart3 Ready to jump... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gloomy, Portland Or. Posts: 600	Subscribed... Would also like a full "Exige hardtop set" so that they all matched. That'd be awesome. Very nice work, and genius indeed!!!

07-24-2012, 11:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
GSXtasy Mini Racer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 303	I'd be in if you could replace all of the hardtop bolts.

07-27-2012, 03:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
JWA Exige Sport 260 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 5,342	I'm also interested in a full set if/when you're able to do them. Those in the trim panel are visible when it's installed, which is something to keep in mind.

07-28-2012, 02:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
Gokart3 Ready to jump... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gloomy, Portland Or. Posts: 600	Jim... received these in the mail yesterday, and opened them up today. Definitely won't have to worry anymore about stripping the stock ones out. Ingenious solution... and very well executed. These are a MUST have for these cars. No longer worried about taking the top off of the car. Thanks.

07-28-2012, 05:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
forkmeupscotty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mountain View Posts: 824	mmmm, I'd be down for a set if it comes with a headliner bolts like many others have mentioned. It'll give me more excuse to take the top off! __________________ 2008 Lotus Exige S240 Phantom Black - Starshield, Touring Pack, Track Pack, LSD, Premier Gold Pack 2008 BMW 535i - Sport Pkg, SportAT, etc http://www.youtube.com/forkmeupscotty

07-28-2012, 10:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
slightly2ned Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 904	I was examining my bolts today on the HT & yes, I agree with all the other comments here; it would be nice to have a full set of Exige HT bolts to complete the set. I do kind like the extra security of having the torques in the instance some person tried to get some bright ideas on stealing a top...but...I do like these allen head bolts more.

07-29-2012, 01:13 AM	#20 (permalink)
mavila Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 571 Images: 5	Pretty limited market for people in need of an Exige hardtop in that specific color. Not sure that needs to be a big concern! I'm in for a set of the 4! PayPal on its way.

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