S2 roof - fitting and removing

[Bada Bing!]

I've had my car a few days now, but am still not convinced with the roof. Coming from an S2000 it was always going to be a chore, but it's just the quality of the fit that's bugging me. I fit the passenger side first, then do the drivers side. But when I do the driver's side it's VERY tough to pull down, and the edge of the seal is a good 10-15mm from the window frame. It looks ok at first glance, but on closer inspection the gap is obvious. When I drove the car home on the motorway I noticed a lot of wind now in that corner, so I don't think it's anything I've done. I could post a pic if it helps.

Am I doing anything wrong?

I've also noticed a little bit of wear on the seal from the metal cable tensioner, is there anything I can do to avoid that?

The car's a 2006 model with 4000 miles on the clock.

My other question would be is there any way I should store the roof in the boot to stop the inside coming away at the edges. The dealer showed me a car whose roof had that problem, and was changing it under warranty as it was very common.

[turks111]

If does sound like your doing something wrong there I must admit, although what that could be I'm not sure....there is only one way it'll fit on afterall. Mine (2005 111R) fits like a dream, can jet wash down the roof/window seal and no water gets in!!

As far as the roof lining coming away/storage in the boot issue goes: I had this very same problem and got the roof replaced under warrantee!! Now I roll the roof off in on inself, by that I mean you roll it off the other way to what feels natural (turning downs from drivers side to passengers), more fiddly but worth it - therefore you avoid putting any stress on the roof lining joints <---- trust that makes sense? It was an idea I got off this forum a while back, so far its worked a treat, so thanks to whoever thought that one up ;-)

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[sp60]

I've had two short roof elise now and they both have the problem on the drivers side where the window does not seal properley. I just accepted it was a design problem! Had a go at fixing it a few weeks back by adjusting the window guides using the screw at the bottom of the door to make the window angle in a bit more, but this had no affect. The problem is caused (on my car) by the top seal being too proud and stopping the window from closing in far enough to seal on the rear seal. I'd love to know if there is a way to fix this.....

[cheekymonkey]

As far as i understood it the process was:

Take off from passenger side first

re-fot from drivers side first to avoid the wear on the cables???

[Bada Bing!]

Some pics if they help explain the problem.

[S Works]

Looks like usual Lotus tolerances to me. Doesn't appear out of the ordinary.

[Bada Bing!]

Anything that can be done to improve it though?

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cheekymonkey said:

As far as i understood it the process was:

Take off from passenger side first

re-fot from drivers side first to avoid the wear on the cables???

Does everyone agree this is the way to do it?

[Trixster]

That's strange as I heard the exact reverse! - remove from drivers side first then re-fit from passenger side first! Now I'm completely confused!

[turks111]

Take off from drivers side rolling in on its self, so NOT peeling off the roof (for want of a better phrase)!! Re-fit from passenger side!!

This IS the way to do it, so you don't pull the roof lining (111R touring pack) away from the edges!!

I'm massively OCD and do it the same way everytime (roof removal/refit that is), I can confirm the above is the way to do it - no arguments :P:P