new soft top

[clemo]

ohh dear dead thread..
anyone else had a trim hood recently?

[jayeffdeeeye]

Yes.
I bought one from Trim Tech. Complete canopy and seal set (does not include door seals or rear panel seal) for £515 inc everthing delivered.

I then had fun (ish) fixing my tired frame, removing the old roof and attempting to fit the new one. I had to resort to assistance from my friendly upholsterer (who makes custom soft tops too) and it is now done.

Getting everthing in place is very fiddly and difficult. I suspect that it was not designed to be repairable and that Lotus think you should just replace the complete structure. I am not impressed with the design of the seal system either.
If doing it again, I would consider replacing the whole thing, and struggle with the alignment adjusters only....which are not as user friendly as they could be.

Trim Tech also have the complete hood inc frame for around £1200. but only a few left, or so I was told.

There is a mod required with this kit where a small piece of ally is attached to the front corners (supplied) which was included in the S2 version. There were no instructions with the kit except for the modification plates mentioned.
I suppose that this kit is meant for those that have done this before and so know how to do it. It is possible, but fiddly, annoying, frustrating and difficult. But it is a Lotus after all......