Hard Top - Now Obsolete

[Doug]

He takes verbal abuse like a pro  ;)<br><br>Don't take too long to get them done as I am picking mine up at Donington next year!   ;D

[Sy V]

Am I the only one with this somewhat farsical vision of Doug trying to check-in at Heathrow carrying an Elan hardtop and trying to avoid excess luggage charges?<br>

[Doug]

[quote author=Sy link=board=body;num=1081474915;start=120#121 date=07/20/04 at 00:11:29]Am I the only one with this somewhat farsical vision of Doug trying to check-in at Heathrow carrying an Elan hardtop and trying to avoid excess luggage charges?<br>[/quote]<br>yeah, getting it to the airport will be easy if you drive me there = just strap it on your BRG and go!!<br><br>we'll put a handle on it and I'll tell them it's a carry-on  ;D

[Fumello]

My work and my blown head gasket dissuaded me to come here for long. What i have read in this thread is really interesting. Simon if your project will have success you will have to send a Norfolk Mustard H/T in Italy, too. I will take one <br><br> [smiley=goodluck.gif]

[Kuching]

I could be tempted to deliver this one personally  [smiley=sun_smiley.gif] [smiley=cool_shades.gif]

[Doug]

[quote author=Kuching link=board=body;num=1081474915;start=120#124 date=07/22/04 at 14:48:17]I could be tempted to deliver this one personally  [smiley=sun_smiley.gif] [smiley=cool_shades.gif][/quote]<br>blue Elan with yellow hardtop driving thru French countryside . . .  [smiley=burnout.gif]

[op-s2]

<br><br><br><br><br><br>This is Kia Elan (Japanese owner )<br>Hard top create by RYO<br><br>M100world very very slow  :-/<br><br>[quote author=Rob link=board=body;num=1081474915;start=120#131 date=07/23/04 at 23:48:43]Thailand = sun<br><br>hard top = rain + winter<br><br>hard top + Thailand = nutter???<br><br>hat + coat................ :-*[/quote]<br><br>Thailand = Sun (wrong)<br>Thailand = Sun + Rain   >:(

[Stef]

WOW! <br><br>How long have you had it?  What do you think of it?<br><br>How does it fit on?<br><br>Please tell us more!

[Paul.P]

That looks superb, M100 hardtop, have they finaly got there act together or what ?

[Doug]

ME SO JEALOUS !!   :'(<br><br>HOW MUCH YOU SELL IT FOR ??

[DeeAitch]

Looks like a Kia Elan (but Lotus badges?) Maybe Kia did it as an option?

[rob]

Thailand = sun<br><br>hard top = rain + winter<br><br>hard top + Thailand = nutter???<br><br>hat + coat................ :-*

[Doug]

[smiley=wtf.gif]

[rob]

op-s2 sig is from Thailand  ???

[Bolsom]

Hi,<br>I have a RHD SE and now live in Southern France. I like the look of the hardtop but wonder if building in a sun roof or perhaps 2 removable panels ( as TVR) from the start might be a good idea.<br>Have you sourced OK seals?. I know that the delays at<br>NTC have been occasioned by an inability to source<br>seals. The hard top has been there for a couple of years.<br><br>I like the look of the rear light clusters on the KIA.<br><br>I will be interested when you get into production.<br>Colin B<br>

[John_W]

[quote author=Bolsom link=board=body;num=1081474915;start=135#135 date=07/24/04 at 09:31:32]...wonder if building in a sun roof or perhaps 2 removable panels ( as TVR) from the start might be a good idea.<br>Have you sourced OK seals?. <br>[/quote]<br>Colin,<br>point 1 has been asked before and answered by Kuching in http://www.lotuselancentral.com/cgi-bin ... 5;start=75<br><br>Point 2 has also been asked, but not answered directly. From Mr Kuching's cv, I get the impression that it's taken as read. <br><br>John  ;)

[Neil D.]

<br>All joking aside, anyone have a good contact at the factory...somebody must have the mould(s) for the half dozen hard tops that were made for the M 100.<br><br>These things don't just vanish.<br><br>Neil<br>

[Kuching]

Can I point out that the patterns are now in production, so I am already committed to spending the money.

[Paul.P]

Dont worry Kuching, those tossers at NTC have been promising hardtop for long time now, at least your doing something about it !