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Lotus Europa Forums => Classifieds Forums => FS/WTB: Europa Parts and Stuff => Topic started by: 314159td on Tuesday,January 02, 2024, 10:40:39 PM
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-47NaoXHHhBGPrIDr8FlrakrJSEpiLId
Looks good to me, and would work well in my application. Sent you a DM.
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Interestingly, 0234 was a BMCD delivery( San Francisco) and it has the glass triplex windows.
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All the S1s that I have seen so far had glass windows, including my car.
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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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Does any other lucky guy have a set or at least a driver' side (left) sideglass available?
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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!
grant
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I'm after the GLASS Triplex units. Thanks.
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I have seen this post until now.
New windows can be build if you have your old ones as mold.
But there are no window channels and rubbers available.
I have found a rubber profile which can be modified to work and 3d modeled the window channels.
These have already been printed and fitted to the car.
If someone needs the files i can upload them.
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These have already been printed and fitted to the car.
If someone needs the files i can upload them.
Sounds interesting, that's one of the ideas I was considering. I have a bunch of 3D printed TPU parts doing well on other cars already.
If you have .stl files, or even the source files that would be great!