A convertible is great in certain situations, but a long road trip isn’t one of them. In this video I’ll show you how to properly install the OEM Lotus hardtop on your Elise and explain why this is one of the best accessories to have for your car. I also happen to think it looks great, but not as great as my lovely assistant who helps me with this install.
Tools needed:
T40 torx bit & ratchet (alternative: T40 torx from factory Lotus toolkit)
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Headliner trim panel fix video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXg123baY98
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Where do I buy a hard top I only have a soft top
Nice video, Vince! I had wondered how the hardtop attaches, and the video is helpful. I’ve enjoyed your videos.
Can the hardtop further improve stiffness of the car?
Freeway speeds… So that’s 60mph in the US right? Drive it in Germany it’s unlimited. This car is nothing about creature comforts. It’s about the raw driving experience. That means driving when it’s getting windy….
Nice vid. I have an early S2 longtail. My hardtop is just as fiddly, 15 bolts to adjust and secure. Hand made and very expensive. Here in the UK our summer lasted from a week last Tuesday and finished on the Friday. The hardtops staying on !
An easy way to get the front ones in is to lift the top at the corner slightly and then it can easily go in. If the hook on the rear bracket has to much space, a tiny piece of ethernet fits perfect in the shape and is solid enough to make it work.