S1 doors handles?

[TurboFource]

I like the clean look of the S1's lack of door handles....I have not seen any close up pictures of the opening handle/mechanism.
Can someone post some? Is it possible to adapt to a Twin Cam door?

[jbcollier]

Yes, it can be done.  Finding original handles and lock mech is not very easy.  I would talk to Richard as he does this conversion and probably has an alternate source.  The S1/early S2 have a cut away like this:

[TurboFource]

Thanks JB!

[Grumblebuns]

If you find a source for the push button S1 doors, please post the findings. I have similar problem with my S1 in that both push buttons are badly rusted. I initially thought of adapting the system for the Elise but found that they are also hard to find.

Joji Tokumoto
Fallbrook, Ca

[Chuck Nukem]

This is one of 1 million projects for me, but since I have a lathe now it is possible. I will probably end up remaking all the hardware because its so damn hard to find.

[SwiftDB4]

You can just use the S2/TC lock mechanism while removing the door handles. You do have to have the S1 body cutout though. Door is opened with fabricated lever hidden as photo shows.

[jbcollier]

Good idea as the original S1 stuff really is hard to find.

Lotus supplies sells the cut out sections.  Pretty easy to make as well though.

[EuropaTC]

If you find a source for the push button S1 doors, please post the findings. I have similar problem with my S1 in that both push buttons are badly rusted. I initially thought of adapting the system for the Elise but found that they are also hard to find.

Joji Tokumoto
Fallbrook, Ca

S1 or S2 Elise Joji ? S1 lock set here..... cheap enough at £60

https://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=476078

Brian

[jbcollier]

Link is to registered user site only.  Can you post more details?

[JR73]

Screen shot of post on Seloc so you can see what is offered for £60, will have to register on there to add your name to the list though. Registration is pretty much instant once you have filled in your details.

[Hachille]

The parts of the lock come from Renault 16TL.
Not easy, but possible to find them used in France.
http://lotus-europa.com/manuals/r16parts/door.pdf

[Grumblebuns]

If you find a source for the push button S1 doors, please post the findings. I have similar problem with my S1 in that both push buttons are badly rusted. I initially thought of adapting the system for the Elise but found that they are also hard to find.

Joji Tokumoto
Fallbrook, Ca

S1 or S2 Elise Joji ? S1 lock set here..... cheap enough at £60

https://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=476078

Brian, from what I read on the thread, should fit both S1 and S2 Elises. My 05 federal probably uses the same mechanism. Taking a chance that it will fit so added my name to the running list. 

Brian

[TurboFource]

Thanks for the replies!

[Grumblebuns]

The parts of the lock come from Renault 16TL.
Not easy, but possible to find them used in France.
http://lotus-europa.com/manuals/r16parts/door.pdf

Hachille, thank you for the illustrations, obviously Renualt 16s will be difficult to come across here in the US.

Joji Tokumoto

[jbcollier]

There were lots sold here (North America) as well.  But, just like every other mass produced, economy car, 99.99% have been recycled.