Many of us have had them Warranty replaced for warping, cracking, and coming loose.I believe I read a previous thread regarding this issue but had no luck retrieving it. Anyway...
I noticed a transverse crack along the pillar, several inches from the top, driver's side. Has anyone had same issue?
Geoman, can you snap a photo and post this up? I'd like to know what this looks like. Thanks in advance!I believe I read a previous thread regarding this issue but had no luck retrieving it. Anyway...
I noticed a transverse crack along the pillar, several inches from the top, driver's side. Has anyone had same issue?
My rear roof panel is also warped and loose, but Lotus said that is normal, and did not warranty replace it when they did the A pillars.Yes, both of mine cracked very early on when I first got my Evora. After replacement, I have not had another issue. That said, the rear vented sail panel (between the roof and the back window) is warped and sticking up on the side, which I haven't bothered to take in for warranty replacement yet.
Should be a straightforward warranty claim.
Mine warped in the center. I looked at another car that was in for service that was not warped. They then replaced mine under warranty.My rear roof panel is also warped and loose, but Lotus said that is normal, and did not warranty replace it when they did the A pillars.
Disturbing to hear of all the problems with pillars. But it also sounds like Lotus and the dealers step up and do the repairs quickly and responsibly. Having just bought a Lotus Evora after battling with Porsche for a year over two astoundingly defective cars this is actually music to my ears. Cars will have faults, it's when the manufacturer fails to stand behind them that can make it a miserable experience. Lotus seems like a pretty good company so far. I love my Evora so far. I have had a couple of minor issues that have been dealt with promptly. So so far, so good. I'll definitely inspect the pillars.I've had both 'a' pillars replaced due to warping. Then a year later, one of the new ones cracked, and they replaced both again.
I've also had the rear roof panel replaced due to warping.
All under warranty.
That's good to know. I hope there's not a Revision E, otherwise, I might have to resort to HKfever's carbon fiber solution, after the warranty expires.I can understand Lotus underestimating this fault. After all the cars are built in cold and damp Brittain. But, they have been generous is getting it fixed. They seem to have updated the pillar a few times, it is in revision D meanwhile.
I've NOT heard of any "Warranty" work being done after the 3 year Warranty Period passes.I've noticed that some of you in this thread are having "warranty" work done on cars that seem old enough that they should be out of warranty. Is it common practice that Lotus does this kind of work as good will? I ask because one of my pillars, passenger side, is cracked and one of my rear vents are warped.