New Member - 111R help (Stage 2 & Window Seal)

[GeeForce]

Hi Guys,

Just want to say a big hello to everyone! I've just purchased an '05 Storm Titanium 111R with hardtop and stage 2 exhaust. Thanks to all the posts on pheads, I've learnt so much from everyone & look fwd to being part of the community.

The car itself (would post pic - if only I knew how!) is incredible. Used to have a Golf GTI, so this is another planet! Wanted one ever since the S1 (& been putting it off until I had a garage), so this is 10 years in the making for me - almost like a baby Ferrari

Being a self confessed perfectionist though, I wondered if you can help me with the following:

STAGE 2 RATTLE
I've read up that the Stage 2 doesn't last long. My exhaust was installed by previous owner in Aug 05, but has developed a rattle when I reach a certain rev range & when I back off the throttle. Any ideas what this is? I know it's been re-wielded before, so is it case of re-wielding or actually getting a new box? Rattling noise isn't v loud (more like a buzzing noise) but is annoying.

WINDOW ISN'T FLUSH AGAINST SEAL
Noticed on RHS drivers window, when you close the door, the glass doesn't close flush against the rubber seal at the back (fine on LHS). Spoke to Williams in Bristol on phone and they advise there are 2 screws which can be turned to make the angle of the window tilt. Tried this, but doesn't seem to be enough. Problem is, the panel fit of the doors is perfect so I don't think its a case of moving the door. Any ideas would be welcome!

Cheers

[Gooby]

GeeForce said:

STAGE 2 RATTLE
I've read up that the Stage 2 doesn't last long. My exhaust was installed by previous owner in Aug 05, but has developed a rattle when I reach a certain rev range & when I back off the throttle. Any ideas what this is? I know it's been re-wielded before, so is it case of re-wielding or actually getting a new box? Rattling noise isn't v loud (more like a buzzing noise) but is annoying.

There are several causes for this. The crap quality of Lotus 'zorsts but more likely is the rubbish heat baffles around the 'zorst. They have a habbit of disintegrating and with every service the washers holding mine on get bigger. It can also be a support on the exhaust manifold. Mine went and I got an incredibly annoying "zzzzzzzzzziiiiiinnnnnnngggggg" at 3.5k revs to 4k revs.

GeeForce said:

WINDOW ISN'T FLUSH AGAINST SEAL
Noticed on RHS drivers window, when you close the door, the glass doesn't close flush against the rubber seal at the back (fine on LHS). Spoke to Williams in Bristol on phone and they advise there are 2 screws which can be turned to make the angle of the window tilt. Tried this, but doesn't seem to be enough. Problem is, the panel fit of the doors is perfect so I don't think its a case of moving the door. Any ideas would be welcome!

On the bottom of the window there is a set of adjusters that alter the angle of the window. Useful when the hard top goes on as it sits slightly further out from the car.

[cheekymonkey]

GeeForce said:

WINDOW ISN'T FLUSH AGAINST SEAL
Noticed on RHS drivers window, when you close the door, the glass doesn't close flush against the rubber seal at the back (fine on LHS). Spoke to Williams in Bristol on phone and they advise there are 2 screws which can be turned to make the angle of the window tilt. Tried this, but doesn't seem to be enough. Problem is, the panel fit of the doors is perfect so I don't think its a case of moving the door. Any ideas would be welcome!

Cheers

As Gooby says... here's a pic/link that might help, I have been meaning to do mine for about 18mths just never get round to it



http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Window_adjustment

[GeeForce]

Gooby said:

There are several causes for this. The crap quality of Lotus 'zorsts but more likely is the rubbish heat baffles around the 'zorst. They have a habbit of disintegrating and with every service the washers holding mine on get bigger. It can also be a support on the exhaust manifold. Mine went and I got an incredibly annoying "zzzzzzzzzziiiiiinnnnnnngggggg" at 3.5k revs to 4k revs.

Sounds like the same problem! Did you fix it or get another zorst?

Gooby said:

On the bottom of the window there is a set of adjusters that alter the angle of the window. Useful when the hard top goes on as it sits slightly further out from the car.

cheekymonkey said:

As Gooby says... here's a pic/link that might help, I have been meaning to do mine for about 18mths just never get round to it



http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Window_adjustment

Tried this on screw 4 - it takes it closer, but still not enough. If a screw in further, the window just rubs against the rubber seals in the door and slows the electric window down.

[ptp170]

http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&t=421911&hw=+%2Bwindow 

[Gooby]

GeeForce said:

Gooby said:

There are several causes for this. The crap quality of Lotus 'zorsts but more likely is the rubbish heat baffles around the 'zorst. They have a habbit of disintegrating and with every service the washers holding mine on get bigger. It can also be a support on the exhaust manifold. Mine went and I got an incredibly annoying "zzzzzzzzzziiiiiinnnnnnngggggg" at 3.5k revs to 4k revs.

Sounds like the same problem! Did you fix it or get another zorst?

Currently getting a new manifold. ..

Gooby said:

On the bottom of the window there is a set of adjusters that alter the angle of the window. Useful when the hard top goes on as it sits slightly further out from the car.

cheekymonkey said:

As Gooby says... here's a pic/link that might help, I have been meaning to do mine for about 18mths just never get round to it



http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Window_adjustment

Tried this on screw 4 - it takes it closer, but still not enough. If a screw in further, the window just rubs against the rubber seals in the door and slows the electric window down.

Give it a bit of time. It is on some rubber supports which "relax" and it falls / eases back into place. (did on mine)