Window gap on S1

[bodie16v]

Hi, I've just bought a 1998 S1 Elise. I have the hard top fitted, but there is a 2-3mm gap between the top of window and roof. Is there a way of adjusting the window glass up so that it seals against the roof seal as it should. Or is this abit of early Lotus Elise build quality?

Cheers.

[Altrezia]

You can take the door card off and adjust it.

Most don't bother, but buy a shower-cape for the car instead.

[bodie16v]

Already have one but its a pain in the arse when washing it lol.

[Ganglandboss]

It tells you how to adjust them in the service manual. PM me and I'll send it you as a pdf document.

[RobM77]

Any pics? I know it's a long shot, but not many 98 S1s had hard tops and a good friend of mine had one from almost new that he loved and cherished. I've love to know where it is now

[bodie16v]

Dont have any pics at the moment I'm afraid. It's Azure blue with black wheels.

[RobM77]

bodie16v said:

Dont have any pics at the moment I'm afraid. It's Azure blue with black wheels.

Well, that's the right colour scheme! My friend's was S113 ACG I think, though I may be wrong.

[S Works]

Where is the gap? If it's at the very front, top corner of the window, then that's 'normal' to some extent with the soft top. With a hardtop you should be able to get a perfect seal.

[RobM77]

What's normally the case is that the hard and soft tops fit slightly different, so it can only be adjusted for one at a time.

[Scoop24]

agree with Rob...when the hardtop is fitted it's fine, however the soft top leave a small gap at the leading edge...a right PITA. Can't be bothered to keep adjusting it.