Leaks in an S2 Elise

[Ben Cole]

Please post any experiences with leaks in the S2 Elise. Post details of the leak and how it affected living with the car. Alternatively post if you've not had any leaks.

Thanks for any advice, I'm still trying to get a real feel for living with the S2 111R.

[Grinzzz]

Drips around the drivers side window at the front when it rains heavily with the soft top on. Not really an issue, the carpets dont get wet as it drips onto the sill cover. Easy fix too under warranty, just cba at the moment.

[bogie]

S2s, particularly the later ones are generally fine...you can get drips from the front corners if he windows are not adjusted properly though.

Get the windows adjusted, then spray the roof with tent proofing stuff ....also some black silicone sealant on the edges fo the cant rails where it meets the fabric underneath will sort it out...generally you dont need anything though for most cars

[NathanE]

I just get a few drops (max 1 drip per 10 minutes I'd say) on the door sills. Mostly happens on drivers side. Usually happens in or after heavy rain when driving up a slight incline.

Couldn't give a damn about it to be honest. I quite like it actually

[kambites]

Mine (2004 S2) hasn't leaked at all. As has been said, I think it's just a question of adjusting the windows and/or roof tension correctly if it's leaking at the corners or re-waterproofing it if it leaks in the middle.

[Andy T]

Mine leaks if it's been stood out in the rain all day. My previous S2 did the same, actually that one leaked like a sieve!

[andy_s]

Grinzzz said:

Drips around the drivers side window at the front when it rains heavily with the soft top on. Not really an issue, the carpets dont get wet as it drips onto the sill cover. Easy fix too under warranty, just cba at the moment.

Ditto - '02 S2

[Touffaye]

andy_s said:

Grinzzz said:

Drips around the drivers side window at the front when it rains heavily with the soft top on. Not really an issue, the carpets dont get wet as it drips onto the sill cover. Easy fix too under warranty, just cba at the moment.

Ditto - '02 S2

Ditto but only when having the car washed. Doesn't do it with the hard top on. Didn't know you could have this fixed under warranty though: thought it was a problem which was inherent to the S2 and there was nothing you could do about it.

[RobM77]

Elise S2 111S 53 reg - I've never had a leak! It's my everyday road car so gets driven in all weathers, and is also occasionally parked outside overnight. I have a hard top and a soft top.

[jfrf]

old 02 car used to leak at the front corner on either side. no big deal really as it wasnt much.

04 car has never leaked. from about 2003 the seals were improved and had small rubber cups at the front corners (where my old car used to leak)

[crapper]

I've got a 04 plate 111S and it has a small drip from the drivers side window, leaks on the sill. I would be interested in getting it fixed, where is the best place for this and how much is it likely to cost?

[luckyb]

'56 plate 111R, lives a feral life, never been inside overnight, parked on side of road through this summer (ho, ho, ho.....). Number of leaks since tightening tension wire thingy.......




big fat zero!

[SiPod]

111s S2 both sides used to leak , spent a little time with the adjusters and now all is well. Oh except when i removed the hard top and fit the soft top . adjustment was required again (soft top sits approx 2mm higher than the hard top.

[Tina K]

What leak? Never had any.

[shedbuilder]

03 Sport Tourer, had it 3 weeks - new to the world of Lotus - Bought from Formula One in Newcastle (any one any experiences?) leaks on the drivers side onto the sill.

Speaking of warranties, Have noticed the Front indicator has condensation/water on the inside, drivers door rattles over every bump striker pin? & 2nd to 3rd / 5th to 4th is a pig resulting in couple of crunches - Gear linkage adjustment? can I get these done under warranty?