Elan M100 Roofs.....!

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Hi all,

I was tempted a while ago by an Elan S2 at a local dealer. I'm trying to find something as enjoyable as my mk1 MX-5, but faster, better at cruising, with more space and practicality.

I went along to look at it, but as the salesman was away the manager gave me the keys and told me to have a look. It has been raining constantly for virtually 3 weeks.

As my partner opened the passenger door, she was covered by a couple of pints of water rolling off the sill. There was mould on the glovebox and seat sides, and the carpets resembled a swamp; so to cut the story, I didn't buy it. Which is a shame, because the extra speed, FWD security, and legendary handling are pretty much what I'm after; with the big bonus being that there's still popup headlights and a soft top!

However, they've now chopped the price a bit, and if I could get them to do something with the roof or replace it myself I'm tempted again.

So does anyone know if there's any method to make an Elan S2 *genuinely* rainproof?? I'm in the armed forces; I move around so much there's no guarantee of a garage being available when I first pitch up somewhere. How much are new/aftermarket hoods, and do they improve things?

Thanks in advance for anyone's help

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Thanks! I'm after a more relaxed time than the MX-5 on long motorway journies, and a more relaxed time in the hacking rain. I think a constant shower onto my right leg might not be too helpful........

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Thanks Smeagol. My MX-5 roof has never so much as let a drop in, so visiting this S2 to find it drenched on the inside was a bit of a let down.