Elise S2 loose front vent... picture.

[nick_j007]

This vent is stuck back with tape currently.

I can't see any snapped tabs or a way to clip in a new one, nor can I find them for sale?

Any advice please?

Thank you.

[AllNines]

I've recently bought new ones for my car from Stratton Motor Company, including all fixings. You shouldn't have any trouble getting a replacement.

[doggydave]

I would carefully glue that in place myself. It wont harm anything.

[nick_j007]

AllNines said:

I've recently bought new ones for my car from Stratton Motor Company, including all fixings. You shouldn't have any trouble getting a replacement.

Might you have a link or a number for me to follow please? Thanks.

[nick_j007]

doggydave said:

I would carefully glue that in place myself. It wont harm anything.

I would consider that, but it would probably involve gluing the black part to the silver clam...is that what you're thinking? Not convinced the slim black bars will give enough surface area to grip onto the clam. What glue would you use? the 2 in 1 resin Araldite comes to mind?

[doggydave]

nick_j007 said:

I would consider that, but it would probably involve gluing the black part to the silver clam...is that what you're thinking? Not convinced the slim black bars will give enough surface area to grip onto the clam. What glue would you use? the 2 in 1 resin Araldite comes to mind?

I agree. You need to see how much contact you have got between the clam and the plastic. Any superglue type adhesive will do. It is a very forgiving place so I would give it a try. I wouldn't recommend it otherwise.

[Platinum]

edit: this may be for later cars

Part numbers:

G117B0118F
B075U6054V
A117W5268F
C117B0235F


(I think.)

Looks like a screw (B075U6054V) goes through the clam into the grill (G117B0118F).

Edited by Platinum on Friday 13th January 19:46

[AllNines]

Nick, I'm sure any Lotus dealer could help you but Robert the parts manager at Stratton has always been most knowledgable and helpful, and he sorted me out with the bits for mine. ([e-mail] or 01508 530491).
Platinum's part numbers look pretty close - later fittings are now supplied even for earlier cars.
I haven't actually fitted mine yet so can offer no further advice...

[Ireland]

You should be able to find the part numbers from here .....

www.deroure.com