Trunk hatch drain kits for sale. - LotusTalk

jim-clayton · 08-11-2005, 04:16 PM

I made up a few kits for sale.

Pictures tell most of the story.

Works perfect on my car, keeps the trunk dry.

Bulkhead fitting is visible with hatch closed. I just noticed this today.
You can see the fitting in the gap. I enclosed a picture.

Bulkhead fitting is Stainless Steel (custom machined part) .

Washer and nut are stainless steel.

Kits come with custom ground drill bit for clean cut through fiberglass.

Install will require a small amount of silicon sealer. I put silicon on the bulkhead fitting flange and around the stem that passes through the bottom of the trunk.

$35.00 shipped. Paypal preferred. jimclayton@mac.com

steuspeed · 08-12-2005, 11:56 AM

Great job Jim. I like how you used an exisitng hole and the stainless fitting is a nice touch.

jim-clayton · 08-16-2005, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steuspeed

Great job Jim. I like how you used an exisitng hole and the stainless fitting is a nice touch.

Thanks.

TimMullen · 08-16-2005, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steuspeed

Great job Jim. I like how you used an existing hole and the stainless fitting is a nice touch.

The fitting is not installed in an existing hole - you have to drill a new one for that. The hose exits an existing hole...

Randy Chase · 08-18-2005, 01:39 PM

Got mine. Very nice kit. I missed in the above post that Jim was supplying this spiffy drill bit.

I think the kit is underpriced and you should buy it before he comes to his senses.

jim-clayton · 09-01-2005, 06:32 AM

PsychoRallye · 09-01-2005, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Got mine. Very nice kit. I missed in the above post that Jim was supplying this spiffy drill bit.

I think the kit is underpriced and you should buy it before he comes to his senses.

Do the trunks really leak? I've not had that problem yet, but I have yet to encounter any "Real" rain -- i've seen light mistings only...

Psycho

Patricko · 09-01-2005, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsychoRallye

Do the trunks really leak? I've not had that problem yet, but I have yet to encounter any "Real" rain -- i've seen light mistings only...

Psycho

I have had my car for almost a year and I have not found it to be a problem

I think I would miss the space in the boot...I fill it up, every bit

reganfin · 09-01-2005, 04:08 PM

My trunk leaked when I got it. I adjusted the lock mechanism and voila! No leak.

jim-clayton · 09-02-2005, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reganfin

My trunk leaked when I got it. I adjusted the lock mechanism and voila! No leak.

sssssshhhhh,
I'm tring to unload my drain kits. There's goes my kids' college fund.

reganfin · 09-02-2005, 04:55 AM

sorry.

I mean. My trunk used to leak then I installed Jims kit and voila! No leaks. Not only that, it actually sucks water off of the surface of the car so I no longer have to dry the car after washing it. I lost 51 pounds in 2 weeks. My dog likes me again. Even my acne has cleared up. All of this has occurred since installing the drain. This drain kit has changed my life. I plan to install this kit on all of my vehicles.

Seriously, I doubt that my car is exposed to the level of wet that your car is exposed to. I live in the arid midwest. It is practically a desert.

I actually think that you did a great job on the design

Randy Chase · 09-02-2005, 08:38 AM

I have installed it and it seems to work great. For me, it is a piece of mind when travelling and forgetting that I parked on a slope when it starts to rain. I also wondered of driving up a long grade in the rain could cause leakage.

The amount of room it takes up is close to nothing.

jim-clayton · 09-02-2005, 02:31 PM

[quote=reganfin]sorry.

I mean. My trunk used to leak then I installed Jims kit and voila! No leaks. ]

LOL ,

I did try and fiddle with the trunk latch. Didn't work for me. The flexibility of the lid seems to prevent a good seal.

I have a lot of free time and a machine shop 10 paces from my office.

Randy, thanks for the support. Glad you like the kit.

jim-clayton · 10-15-2005, 09:43 AM

Ground Loop · 10-29-2005, 12:43 AM

Mine installed without any problem. It's another one of those things that Lotus "shoulda shipped this way".

One part I missed in the instructions was that you have to enlarge the existing hole in the bottom of the trunk (above the license plate). The plastic fitting is bigger than the hole.

Also, a little silicone adhesive helps hold the bottom nozzle in place.

Last, I've considered drilling a second hole in the bottom of the trunk. The hole that was there is now occupied and blocked by the drain hose. That means that if the trunk were to somehow fill with water, the puddle would stand without draining. I doubt it will happen, but a second hole is probably better.

jim-clayton · 10-30-2005, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ground Loop

Mine installed without any problem. It's another one of those things that Lotus "shoulda shipped this way".

One part I missed in the instructions was that you have to enlarge the existing hole in the bottom of the trunk (above the license plate). The plastic fitting is bigger than the hole.

Also, a little silicone adhesive helps hold the bottom nozzle in place.

Last, I've considered drilling a second hole in the bottom of the trunk. The hole that was there is now occupied and blocked by the drain hose. That means that if the trunk were to somehow fill with water, the puddle would stand without draining. I doubt it will happen, but a second hole is probably better.

Excellent points.

Thanks for the pointers.

TOPGUN750 · 11-16-2005, 12:54 PM

The drain kit works great and eliminates all worries associated with a wet trunk after hand washing the car.

Thanks again Jim!

jim-clayton · 01-18-2006, 09:16 AM

I have "sold out" of the first run of kits. Thanks for your patronage.

I may machine a second run.

Thanks again,

Jim

®ob · 04-01-2006, 06:51 AM

Just a thought...why not use a banjo bolt and just drill right through the head of the bolt.
Or, turn the bolt upside down, and change the plastic fitting to an eye shaped fitting.

jim-clayton · 07-10-2006, 09:35 AM

I have made a new batch of kits for those who may be interested.
I raised the price a little....... $50.00 includes shipping.
My Paypal is jimclayton@mac.com
Check is okay too. PM for address.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim-clayton

I made up a few kits for sale.

Pictures tell most of the story.

Works perfect on my car, keeps the trunk dry.

Bulkhead fitting is visible with hatch closed. I just noticed this today.
You can see the fitting in the gap. I enclosed a picture.

Bulkhead fitting is Stainless Steel (custom machined part) .

Washer and nut are stainless steel.

Kits come with custom ground drill bit for clean cut through fiberglass.

Install will require a small amount of silicon sealer. I put silicon on the bulkhead fitting flange and around the stem that passes through the bottom of the trunk.

$35.00 shipped. Paypal preferred. jimclayton@mac.com

08-11-2005, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
jim-clayton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida Posts: 1,634	FS:Trunk hatch drain kits. I made up a few kits for sale. Pictures tell most of the story. Works perfect on my car, keeps the trunk dry. Bulkhead fitting is visible with hatch closed. I just noticed this today. You can see the fitting in the gap. I enclosed a picture. Bulkhead fitting is Stainless Steel (custom machined part) . Washer and nut are stainless steel. Kits come with custom ground drill bit for clean cut through fiberglass. Install will require a small amount of silicon sealer. I put silicon on the bulkhead fitting flange and around the stem that passes through the bottom of the trunk. $35.00 shipped. Paypal preferred. jimclayton@mac.com Attached Images Last edited by jim-clayton : 04-26-2009 at 05:39 AM. Reason: edit

08-18-2005, 01:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	Got mine. Very nice kit. I missed in the above post that Jim was supplying this spiffy drill bit. I think the kit is underpriced and you should buy it before he comes to his senses. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

09-01-2005, 06:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
jim-clayton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida Posts: 1,634	ttt

09-02-2005, 04:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
reganfin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 650	sorry. I mean. My trunk used to leak then I installed Jims kit and voila! No leaks. Not only that, it actually sucks water off of the surface of the car so I no longer have to dry the car after washing it. I lost 51 pounds in 2 weeks. My dog likes me again. Even my acne has cleared up. All of this has occurred since installing the drain. This drain kit has changed my life. I plan to install this kit on all of my vehicles. Seriously, I doubt that my car is exposed to the level of wet that your car is exposed to. I live in the arid midwest. It is practically a desert. I actually think that you did a great job on the design Last edited by reganfin : 09-02-2005 at 05:05 AM.

09-02-2005, 08:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	I have installed it and it seems to work great. For me, it is a piece of mind when travelling and forgetting that I parked on a slope when it starts to rain. I also wondered of driving up a long grade in the rain could cause leakage. The amount of room it takes up is close to nothing. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

08-12-2005, 11:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
steuspeed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 902	Great job Jim. I like how you used an exisitng hole and the stainless fitting is a nice touch.

09-01-2005, 04:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
reganfin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 650	My trunk leaked when I got it. I adjusted the lock mechanism and voila! No leak.

09-02-2005, 02:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
jim-clayton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida Posts: 1,634	[quote=reganfin]sorry. I mean. My trunk used to leak then I installed Jims kit and voila! No leaks. ] LOL , I did try and fiddle with the trunk latch. Didn't work for me. The flexibility of the lid seems to prevent a good seal. I have a lot of free time and a machine shop 10 paces from my office. Randy, thanks for the support. Glad you like the kit. Last edited by jim-clayton : 07-09-2006 at 07:05 AM.

10-15-2005, 09:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
jim-clayton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida Posts: 1,634	bump

10-29-2005, 12:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ground Loop Student Driver Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,191	Mine installed without any problem. It's another one of those things that Lotus "shoulda shipped this way". One part I missed in the instructions was that you have to enlarge the existing hole in the bottom of the trunk (above the license plate). The plastic fitting is bigger than the hole. Also, a little silicone adhesive helps hold the bottom nozzle in place. Last, I've considered drilling a second hole in the bottom of the trunk. The hole that was there is now occupied and blocked by the drain hose. That means that if the trunk were to somehow fill with water, the puddle would stand without draining. I doubt it will happen, but a second hole is probably better.

11-16-2005, 12:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
TOPGUN750 Carpe Diem Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 601	The drain kit works great and eliminates all worries associated with a wet trunk after hand washing the car. Thanks again Jim! __________________ Justin 2007 Exige S: Laser Blue + Touring + Track Pack + Traction Control + Convertible Conversion + Carbon Fiber Console and HVAC surround + Aluminum Carpet Buttons + Toybox Hethel Wheels + Goodyear F1 Rubber + Ekological HID 2005 Elise (#267 Traded): Ardent Red/Black + Touring + Hardtop + Hurricane HID + JL Audio Stealthbox & Sub + Lanzar Opti 4x400D Amp + Alpine Type S & R speakers + iPod Hardwired 2001 Audi S4: Sold but not forgotten

01-18-2006, 09:16 AM	#18 (permalink)
jim-clayton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida Posts: 1,634	I have "sold out" of the first run of kits. Thanks for your patronage. I may machine a second run. Thanks again, Jim Last edited by jim-clayton : 07-09-2006 at 07:06 AM.

04-01-2006, 06:51 AM	#19 (permalink)
®ob What's a registered user? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin Posts: 1,108	Just a thought...why not use a banjo bolt and just drill right through the head of the bolt. Or, turn the bolt upside down, and change the plastic fitting to an eye shaped fitting. Last edited by ®ob : 04-01-2006 at 06:56 AM.

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