Anyone tried / seen / bought this gull-wing roof?

[WhirlingDERVish]

Just wondered if anyone out there had opted for one of these roofs and whether they're any good?

www.productionglassfibre.co.uk/site/lotus_roof.asp

I know it's a daft question but since they aren't Lotus parts how do you know they'll be an exact colour match?

[Sim North East]

Sorry cannot help, but do you know how much they charge?

[GUY JOHNSON]

Sector 111 has Gullwing roofs.
http://store.sector111.com/ausogutop.html

They are going for $3000


Guy

[WhirlingDERVish]

I was told they're about £700 by a friend of mine, I'm just trying to find out the price because there's a big difference between that and $3000!

[Mark B]

WhirlingDERVish said:

I was told they're about £700 by a friend of mine, I'm just trying to find out the price because there's a big difference between that and $3000!

Hi, I saw these at Autosport and I have to say they look absolutely fantastic, the quality of finish really is very very good, both from a paintwork point of view but also the design and functionality.

The owner of Production Glassfibre is an Elise fan, tracking a Mk1 I believe.

I think they are more than £700 though....... Nearer to £1300 painted I believe.

[mindgam3]

Yeah i saw them at the NEC too.... but i think you have to unlock them seperately from the door which could prove very annoying, especially if you've got remote central locking

[Chrome Orange]

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[bogie]

"I know it's a daft question but since they aren't Lotus parts how do you know they'll be an exact colour match?"

the colour match comes from the bodyshop whos painting...not the manufacturer of the hardtop - had about 4 areas of damage repaired to my car (starlight black metallic) in last 3 years - all perfect - cannot tell

the thing with the gull wing for me is:

1. what does it add to the std set up? security (no) waterproofness (no) ease of entry (maybe)
2. does it offer the same convenience of the soft top ? (maybe) (can you fit the panels in the boot?) (nope - in which case, why bother with T top if you ahve to decide before you leave home what you have fitted etc)

to be honest...for the dosh...IMHO its a novelty rather than something useful that adds to the car etc.....