Relic222 Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 Hi all, It seems like it's quite a common issue, but a long time ago the top vent piece above the rear hatch cracked. Recently it came loose and cracked even further. I believe the part number is A132B0209S, however I've found some quite wildly different prices quoted online. Has anyone purchased one of these recently and could give me an idea of price to replace? It sounds like it's not too difficult to replace myself - just a few bolts reachable from the hatch, is that correct? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 PANEL ASSY-COSMETIC ROOF-REAR is in stock at Lotus, RRP is £168.55. I can source you one from the factory if you wish via the TLF Online Shop Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic222 Posted October 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 Amazing, that's less than expected! Yes, that would be great thanks. I don't suppose you have a passenger side door lock while we're at it, they've been impossible to get hold of for well over a year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) Is that painted? Seems a great price 😎 Can you also get the A-pillar trims @Bibs ? Edited October 31, 2021 by mik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 I'll check when I'm in the office tomorrow Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r3nault Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 10 hours ago, mik said: Is that painted? Seems a great price 😎 Can you also get the A-pillar trims @Bibs ? Painted? Isn’t it just plain black plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic222 Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's just gloss black plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruss Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Why has it cracked? Is there a better replacement, perhaps cf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r3nault Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 GRP sells a carbon fibre version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic222 Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, Bruss said: Why has it cracked? Is there a better replacement, perhaps cf? I don't know for sure (it was already cracked slightly when I purchased the car 3 years ago), however from what I've read online it seems to usually crack around the left hand vent, which has an outlet from the engine. People have speculated that this can get pretty hot, and then if it is cooled rapidly then the plastic can crack. I noticed yesterday that it had been stuck back down with some double sided tape, which has now lost its stickiness, so presumably at some point during driving it had come away and the wind had caused it to crack more. It's now cracked through one of the sides of the vent, so it still holds itself together, but doesn't look great. I've temporarily stuck it back down with some tape, but would prefer to replace it. As for other options, there are carbon versions but they're close to £1000, and I have no other carbon on my car, so it would look out of place and cost much more. If I have to replace a £160 part once every 12 years I'm happy with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruss Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 1K. Ouch. Stick with the plastic and see if that vent tube can be moved perhaps. Mine hasn't cracked on two cars but I will check that vent position just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 @r3nault @Relic222 - ah - I just assumed they were painted gloss black. My stoopid. ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted November 1, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Bruss said: 1K. Ouch. Stick with the plastic and see if that vent tube can be moved perhaps. Mine hasn't cracked on two cars but I will check that vent position just in case. I'm with you, mine has not cracked on two cars (S1 NA and Evora 410 Sport) though i have heard several owners on forums saying theirs has cracked -it does seem quite common. However at that price, for the Lotus OEN, I thinking about getting one to have as a "just in case" spare. Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Sail panel is in stock, 1 left. Please let me know if you want me to order it for you @Relic222. @mik, loads of a pillar trims available, RRP is £46.63 each and the tape which goes with it (C075U6071V) is £4.38 per side. Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdm2018 Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Anyone worked out why these crack ? Is it material used or change in temperatures causing fractures ? carbon fibre versions options are out of most budgets when I wash my car I am very delicate when I clean also the A pillar sections as these seem very fragile ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic222 Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 @Bibs PM'd, thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mg4lotus Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 When the sticky tape comes unstuck it's easy to see how the wind can get underneath it and cause a stress fracture. Mine came unstuck on drivers side but I spotted it straight away and pressed it back down firmly and it has been Ok since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic222 Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Ah, is the tape from factory? I assumed the previous owner had added it as a quick fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mg4lotus Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 From a previous A-pillar thread where double sided tape is used in the fix, I am guessing that it is a factory fit for the edges of plastic panels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Bibs said: @mik, loads of a pillar trims available, RRP is £46.63 each and the tape which goes with it (C075U6071V) is £4.38 per side. ^ Ta-da! The tape even has a part number! 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic222 Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Ah, I assumed that was just for the A-pillars. Not sure why I didn't put two and two together and assume that the sail used the same tape. It was a long weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo73 Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Bruss said: Mine hasn't cracked on two cars… Oh yes, it has… 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted November 1, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 It’s behind you. mine cracked 🤪 Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM windymiller Posted November 1, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 surely its heat making the plastic brittle on a very thin point of the piece ? Barry's broke i fixed it !!! 🤪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM paranoidandroid Posted November 3, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 Mine has a small crack on the right side vent as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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