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by **jecuk** » Wed 21.05.2008, 08:22

There seem to be several threads here on potential seal replacements being done. I have some contacts who are in companies that do custom rubber seals work.

Given the problem areas on an S2 or SE, what are the specific parts that need to be improved upon? Does anyone have CAD/CAM drawings of them (will Lotus release these?)

I assume that the carrriers are OK, or do these also have problems?

Does anyone have a full set that can be used to generate models (either bought or used and then returned)?

What is the cost of a full set of these seals from Lotus (when they have stock)?

by **jecuk** » Wed 21.05.2008, 08:40

Sorry, looks like this has been done to death. Wasn't trying to tread on any toes.

by **Rogerf** » Wed 21.05.2008, 22:55

Jecuk, it has but the more involvement and questions asked the better.Because i think once seals become available at a price that warrants just a piece of rubber,everyone will be wanting them!
Roger

by **tweetdriver63** » Wed 21.05.2008, 23:00

I believe surferphil has a 3D scan of a new seal. I know he posted it in one of the A-post seal threads. You'll just have to look. It'll be toward the last page of whichever thread it's in.

by **ratman** » Thu 22.05.2008, 13:08

hallo,
I'm drawing a new type of seals, similar to the Porsche 911.
it could be a huge help for me if i could have the 3D drawings.
ciao, F.

by **surfboardfiller** » Thu 12.06.2008, 21:53

Hi Ratman, I could send you the mesh, what software are you using? /What file format would you like. It's a polygon mesh and being scan data it needs some artistic interpretation. :wink:

Website · by **theelanman** » Fri 13.06.2008, 12:17

I have modeld the a post seal and they are away with 3 companies at the moment.......I am waiting for a response...however I do know that its not easy and that they are exploring the materials side of things first....

I am about to the do the same with the header seal, intermediate door and falling b post seals.......

again this will depend on what the materials guys say.....

I will keep you posted when I have the next lot of scans and models ready :-D

cheers
G

by **Rogerf** » Fri 13.06.2008, 23:43

Great work G

by **mandy** » Mon 18.08.2008, 14:13

any joy with the falling b seals is i would like to replace mine

by **mandy** » Mon 18.08.2008, 15:57

could do with some pillar seals

by **clemo** » Sat 23.08.2008, 20:26

theelanman wrote:I have modeld the a post seal and they are away with 3 companies at the moment.......I am waiting for a response...however I do know that its not easy and that they are exploring the materials side of things first....

I am about to the do the same with the header seal, intermediate door and falling b post seals.......

again this will depend on what the materials guys say.....

I will keep you posted when I have the next lot of scans and models ready
cheers
G

any update?

by **ratman** » Mon 01.09.2008, 16:49

Hallo,
I use Catia V5. I think that a IGES format could be fine!!! sorry for the delay but I saw only now the message!!! :mrgreen:

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