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Changing Front Roof Seal... Another Thankless Task!
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CocoPops
, Apr 23 2013 09:33 AM
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 02:43 PM
Thank you for changing the front roof seal
(see it's not entirely thankless )
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 03:00 PM
Ah cheers robin!
Didn't know you cared! 
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 04:11 PM
As you've probably spent about 7hours looking at the adhesive tape CocoPops would you say a 6mm wide tape would be wide enough to redo my seal?
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 04:17 PM
Let me measure the old tape/seal.... BRB 
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 04:19 PM
The old tape is 10mm.
The new seal is a LOT better... across the top of the screen for example it has 2 tape runs, not just one. The corners have 2 or 3 tapes in places. It's only the sides that has 1 10mm wide tape.
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 06:53 PM
I have just ordered a rear seal, is there a how to do it, or is it sensible.
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 06:58 PM
Its pretty easy.... just time consuming.
Remove old seal
Remove old glue/sealant/gunk/dirt. I used Isopropyl Alcohol, but FLD recommended Acetone, so either of those.
Line up new seal once IPA/Acetone has fully evaporated.
Use masking tape to temp hold seal in place, remove backing paper from tape.
Apply.
Simples.
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 08:41 PM
Could someone please clarify?
When people talk about fitting Turbo seals do they mean across A pillars and windscreen or across window / roof join?
Cheers
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 08:49 PM
Across the screen. Part 7 here:
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 08:51 PM
Turbo seals have the little cups on the end. Early NA's have no cups.
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 08:52 PM
Ah great cheers!
Will have to invest in one myself!
Then adjust window gap once I can afford a hardtop!
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 08:55 PM
Mmm mine is an 02 NA and has the cups at the top of the screen si it may be a turbo seal?
Either way it is torn on drivers side so will need replacement.
Cheers
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 09:01 PM
Yes thats a turbo seal.
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Posted 23 April 2013 - 09:05 PM
Lovely, cheers!
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Posted 09 December 2013 - 03:54 PM
Bump as I'm just about to order the REAR seal this time 
Am I right in thinking it's A116V0098F?
Am I right in thinking it's A116V0098F?
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Posted 09 December 2013 - 04:13 PM
Bump as I'm just about to order the REAR seal this time
Am I right in thinking it's A116V0098F?
nothing to do with UKLC
http://www.thelotusc...ucts/A116V0098F
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Posted 09 December 2013 - 04:21 PM
Ordered from the very nice man at CN
£80ish iirc
£80ish iirc
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Posted 09 December 2013 - 04:22 PM
Damn, shoulda seen Steve's link first.
Ah well, it'll be here tomorrow anyway.
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Posted 10 December 2013 - 07:57 AM
I take it elise and vx are the same parts?
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Posted 10 December 2013 - 08:30 AM
I take it elise and vx are the same parts?
short roof Elise S2 2004>
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