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WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« on: Tuesday,January 02, 2024, 10:40:39 PM »
I have a S1B, looking to get ahold of the standard S1 unbroken full windows or the sectional ones from the later S1 cars. I currently have rough-cut flat polycarbonate pieces, but obviously they do not seal well. Slightly scratched is fine, as long as they're not heavily clouded on otherwise unsafe to use.

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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday,January 03, 2024, 03:38:31 PM »
I have a pair of new Triplexxx laminated glass windows. I can post pictures this weekend after I get to my storage if you are interesed.

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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday,January 03, 2024, 10:55:25 PM »
I can post pictures this weekend after I get to my storage if you are interesed.

That would be much appreciated!

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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #3 on: Thursday,January 04, 2024, 05:42:55 AM »
Also try Kelvedon:

https://kelvedonlotus.co.uk/product/side-window-rh/

https://kelvedonlotus.co.uk/product/side-window-lh/

The windows offered by s2europa will be S2/TC windows, not S1.

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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #4 on: Thursday,January 04, 2024, 07:36:31 AM »
The windows I have are for an S1. They are the full length of the window opening, including where the quarter window would be, just like the originals.
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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #5 on: Thursday,January 04, 2024, 08:09:23 PM »
In glass?  Interesting.  I have only heard of one other set like that.  The special s-shaped channel to hold them is NLA but something could be made up, I'm sure.

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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #6 on: Friday,January 05, 2024, 09:46:09 AM »
Thanks JB and S2 for the info. I was on the Kelvedon site but missed the windows apparently.

S1 glass windows are definitely interesting, we can get some pretty strong sun here and I worry about polycarb windows clouding quickly.

I have some ideas for windows seals, the frontrunner of which is applying simple U shaped weather-stripping to both the window and the frame, then using a flexible RTV to bond the two pieces together. Basically making a custom weather-stripping profile by bonding. Of course, could also just bond the windows right to the door if the cutouts match up nicely, I have some experience doing that from work.

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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #7 on: Saturday,January 06, 2024, 10:25:01 AM »
Here is a link to pictures I took of the S1 windows this morning.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-47NaoXHHhBGPrIDr8FlrakrJSEpiLId

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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #8 on: Saturday,January 06, 2024, 02:28:25 PM »
Don't know for sure but I think Lotus used glass door windows in just a few markets.  Guessing Switzerland, Germany, etc.  Everywhere else, and that's most of the production, got plastic.

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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #9 on: Saturday,January 06, 2024, 04:48:09 PM »

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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #10 on: Saturday,January 06, 2024, 06:59:55 PM »
Interestingly, 0234 was a BMCD delivery( San Francisco) and it has the glass triplex windows.

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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #11 on: Saturday,January 13, 2024, 03:05:05 PM »
All the S1s that I have seen so far had glass windows, including my car.

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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #12 on: Monday,January 15, 2024, 12:05:54 PM »
Mine are , as you say clouded! Don’t think buffing with polish compound will take out cloudiness but it does do wonders on scratches and hazing.

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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #13 on: Sunday,January 21, 2024, 05:18:05 PM »
Does any other lucky guy have a set or at least a driver' side (left) sideglass available?

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Re: WTB S1 fixed or pop-out side windows
« Reply #14 on: Monday,January 22, 2024, 01:03:20 PM »
Try www.plastics4performance.com in the UK
They make new ones - just got a set of 1/4 windows for my S2.
good service/ expensive shipping and packing!
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