Very Latest Roof / Hood Seals

[Jamie N]

This is the design I've been working towards for a while now and finally have it, if you look at most modern soft top convertibles you will notice this is how the one unit header and A pillar seals are, they have this little
extra bit that turns past the angle and continues for a cm or so towards the rear, the effect this has for waterproofing is profound, hence why I suppose manufacturers invented it . Couple this with the one piece side seals
and you have the most waterproof solution for our soft top Elans that you will find.




The header seal isn't actually bonded in place in this one hence why it's sitting up a bit.



You can see the additional part more clearly in this picture below.

[FunElan]

This is amazing R&D work you've done. How much of this is "off the shelf" (or rather, junkyard) vs pieces you've custom formed?

If there's a car you've found seals off of to start with, would love to know which one to have a go at it!

[dapinky]

Well, I'm going to unashamedly ask the question that some may be thinking about......

..... Are you going to be selling the one that you took off ('A' pillar/header combined) ?

I don't need 100% waterproof to the extent of the newest design, but the 'A' pillar seals on my project car need replacing, so I'd like the combined 'hoop' system to fit.

[Tuga2112]

Well, I'm going to unashamedly ask the question that some may be thinking about......

..... Are you going to be selling the one that you took off ('A' pillar/header combined) ?

I don't need 100% waterproof to the extent of the newest design, but the 'A' pillar seals on my project car need replacing, so I'd like the combined 'hoop' system to fit.

i dont think he can. because i took the one that was on that car yesterday. .... unless pictures were taken today... but it was that sunny in Rosyth yesterday. what are the chanses of 2 sunny days in a row over there ?

we also concluded that hood is out of alignment... but now that i know eaxctly why/where i think ill have a waterproof elan before winter

[dapinky]

Ah well, it was worth an ask - as i say, i only really need 'A' pillar seals, and the car lives in the garage anyway, so it isn't actually urgent enough to worry about.

[Tuga2112]

Ah well, it was worth an ask - as i say, i only really need 'A' pillar seals, and the car lives in the garage anyway, so it isn't actually urgent enough to worry about.

that doesnt necessarily mean there isnt more in the shed

[donsladek]

This is amazing R&D work you've done. How much of this is "off the shelf" (or rather, junkyard) vs pieces you've custom formed?

If there's a car you've found seals off of to start with, would love to know which one to have a go at it!

Me too, waiting for the DIY video!

[Jamie N]

That would be some length of a video!, FunElan.. the seals are made from EPDM extrusions and a combination of various manufacturers seal sections, and constructed from several years
of working out the best solution. I have been around hundreds of modern / fairly recent vehicle models / makes and I have yet to find a seal that will fit straight on an M100.

Joao, yes the seals in the picture are actually the ones on your Elan now, so provided you manage to get the hood aligned in the areas we spoke about you should be able to get the setup as accurate
as they are in the pictures above.

Dave, there is a 1 piece header / A pillar seal here if you want it. It's actually a great solution just doing that one itself rather than keeping the sponge on the hood, because if you ever find
yourself inadvertently caught in the rain you are going to be watertight, as we are all aware most rainwater is brought into the car via the header sponge soaking it in and then dripping off at either side,
the 1 piece seal eliminates that. Also looks very neat and fresh of course.

For anyone else....obviously these are not made en masse / commercially, usually only for LEC members and only a very limited amount at that, if you want a set let me know and I will put
you on the list, doesn't necessarily mean you will get a set but I will do my best.

[dapinky]

Jamie,

I'll be sending you a PM as soon as I can do so. Thank you.

[Hector2021]

Since the top 50mm of both my A post seals are little more than dust id like to be added to your potential list Jamie. I now know why i found a neatly folded towel in the boot from the P. O

[johnj]

Jamie

I'd be interested in a set when and if you get more ready.

John

[Snowmonster1]

Hi, just put a deposit on a '91 car but it looks like the roof seals need redoing. The car will arrive in 2 weeks. Those seal mods look excellent. Any chance you might add me to your list please Jamie?
Many thanks

[chrisP]

Looking really good Jamie, I have the MK1 sides and header and that is very good to say the least, this looks like the next level (I also have the MK x sides by themselves and they were good)
You will save each and every Elan that these are fitted to from out rigger corrosion!!
Chris

[ktskisail]

Also interested in details when available.

Tks

[431andy]

Would be very grateful if I could be added to the list Jamie, thanks.

[mikey68]

Hi Jamie. I am new to the leaking M100 club as I only bought mine on Saturday. Unfortunately it leaks like a sieve as the roof and door seals look well past it. Therefore could you please add me to the list too. Cheers.

[Relevance]

Would be very grateful if you could also please add me to the list thanks

[Fetnas]

Amazing work Jamie, those seals look fantastic.
I'm always impressed with your ongoing development of these seals and determination to get the most watertight solution.
As much as I'd love to have a set of your seals, I'm realistic in knowing that demand will far outstrip the capabilities of one man to make sets of these custom pieces of EPDM gold. That said, I've salvaged a set of seals from a Calibra before I scrapped it as they look like a good starting point to make my own seals and are in great condition. They are designed to closed over the glass as pressure is applied to the seal. I just need to find the time needed to learn the seal crafting art, which is difficult with 2 small children running around.
Thanks for the ongoing inspiration, I will get to making my own seals one day, which will be better than stock seals, but they'll never quite meat the high standard you set.

[Paberrill]

Hi Jamie, please can you add me to the waiting list too.

Thanks