Dripping roof

[Stig95]

Just had my S1 out today for the first time in what can only be described as monsoon conditions. So far the roof has held up well apart from drenching both me and my passenger via the small gap between the top on the side windows/ A pillar and the roof. I remember someone mentioning a wet weather kit that stop the roof from leaking however I cannot see it anywhere on Elise parts etc.

Any ideas?

[davidf4]

Proof the hood with one of those sprays and get your windows adjusted. My S1 doesn't leak at all now, even in heavy rain, as long as the windows are wound up properly before closing the doors.

[Chris49]

I had this problem for months, the slightest bit of rain though and mine would leak.

Tried everything, the only solution I found was a hard top!

[Ikemi]

davidf4 said:

Proof the hood with one of those sprays and get your windows adjusted. My S1 doesn't leak at all now, even in heavy rain, as long as the windows are wound up properly before closing the doors.

AutoGlym Cabriolet Kit from Halfords for £20 In the past I have had small leaks in light rain, whereas in heavy rain it has been fine. However now that I have bought a new fully refurbished roof and used the cabriolet kit on it, the roof hasn't leaked once yet ... and it was throwing it down this morning!

[shameless plug]I also have a black S1 soft top (I have two, as I needed a roof when the one for sale was at Lotus HQ!) for sale that has just been fully refurbished by Lotus - New stitching, new plastic and new elastic! £250[/shameless plug]

[piooly]

You can fix this. Mine doesnt leak at all now. First fit the roof central. Then adjust the windows to suit. I also had to add a few rubber tabs to the edges of the roof where it meets the windscreen/window. This helps to allow the water to drip onto the glass and not roll around the roof fabric and into the car via the small gap. It really works !

[Stig95]

where do you get the rubber tabs from?

[piooly]

anywhere, just get some rubber sheet, 1 - 2mm thick and glue it to the underside of the fabric. Mine is on a red roof and you dont even notice it. Only little tabs anyway.