WTB: Hardtop mounting hardware - LotusTalk

daysineuropa · 10-06-2008, 09:22 PM

Fitting 2006 hardtop into 2007 Elise.

Need all parts in diagram below except 1 thru 8 and 17.

Thanks,
Mark

brokenboy · 10-06-2008, 10:16 PM

My used 2007 was missing the front brackets (the ones with pins on them). I was able to get them (and the bolt and washer) from the dealer for about $18 each. They never asked me the model year, and looking on lotusgarage, they don't list a year either.

What parts are you looking for?

Thomasio · 10-06-2008, 11:43 PM

I believe he is looking for #17 and its hardware.

Sometime in between the '06 model year and '07 model year, Lotus designed the hard top to incorporate the bracket into the composite roof itself (instead of a separate steel bracket).

The roofs are interchangeable, but require the #17 bracket to fit the '06 roof on an '07 car.

looney · 10-07-2008, 12:58 AM

I have an 07 with all the previous mounting stuff on it and its fine,

only difference is that theres a small sleve over the pin that goes on the front.

brokenboy · 10-07-2008, 08:01 AM

And as an FYI, #17 is on the back of the hard top, not the front.

Thomasio · 10-07-2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokenboy

And as an FYI, #17 is on the back of the hard top, not the front.

Ahh, didn't catch that in the original post. But, the fronts are the same '06 to '07... although some of them did have a plastic sleeve added to the pin to reduce noise. The fronts should be interchangeable '06 to '07.

brokenboy · 10-07-2008, 12:38 PM

The plastic sleeve is like $1.38 from Lotusgarage if anyone needs them. It's listed in the parts list as "16a"

daysineuropa · 10-10-2008, 09:03 PM

Thanks for inputs guys. I have the rear bracket 17 but not 18 or the front brackets (16).

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daysineuropa Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Malibou Lake, CA Posts: 37	WTB: Hardtop mounting hardware Fitting 2006 hardtop into 2007 Elise. Need all parts in diagram below except 1 thru 8 and 17. Thanks, Mark __________________ 2007 Elise - BRG And so the mods begin.................... 2006 BMW M Roadster 2005 Volvo XC-70 (Beagle carrier) 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Coupe Last edited by daysineuropa : 10-26-2008 at 08:41 PM. Reason: Bump

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Thomasio Internat'l Man of Mystery Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,530	I believe he is looking for #17 and its hardware. Sometime in between the '06 model year and '07 model year, Lotus designed the hard top to incorporate the bracket into the composite roof itself (instead of a separate steel bracket). The roofs are interchangeable, but require the #17 bracket to fit the '06 roof on an '07 car. __________________ 07 SY Exige S really light stuff Intercooler . rls Tubes rls Water/Methanol Injection rls 3.1" Pulley rls Wing Plates . Prototype Composites CF Roof . PC CF Front Spoiler .

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looney Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 324	I have an 07 with all the previous mounting stuff on it and its fine, only difference is that theres a small sleve over the pin that goes on the front. __________________ I left this signature blank intentionally

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daysineuropa Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Malibou Lake, CA Posts: 37	Thanks for inputs guys. I have the rear bracket 17 but not 18 or the front brackets (16). __________________ 2007 Elise - BRG And so the mods begin.................... 2006 BMW M Roadster 2005 Volvo XC-70 (Beagle carrier) 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Coupe

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10-06-2008, 10:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
brokenboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 86	My used 2007 was missing the front brackets (the ones with pins on them). I was able to get them (and the bolt and washer) from the dealer for about $18 each. They never asked me the model year, and looking on lotusgarage, they don't list a year either. What parts are you looking for?

10-07-2008, 08:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
brokenboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 86	And as an FYI, #17 is on the back of the hard top, not the front.

10-07-2008, 12:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
brokenboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 86	The plastic sleeve is like $1.38 from Lotusgarage if anyone needs them. It's listed in the parts list as "16a"

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