Passenger side Lotus Elise foot rests are held in with velcro.
Passenger side Lotus Elise foot rests are held in with velcro.
Really useful comments - thanks guys (and Guy! )
Chris - I would never have thought velcro would be up to the job for footrests !
No, I didn't either, until I tried to remove it.Originally Posted by Stratos Fear
If you think about it, how hard is it to "unstick" velcro when you're trying to push "along" the mating surface (i.e. trying to detach the whole thing in one go)? The only reason you can unpeel it fairly easily is because you're separating just a small amount at a time. As Chris found out with the Elise, it's very, very strong, so that's why I thought it'd work for the inner door skins.
Talking of which, don't the inners hang off the top edge of the main door moulding, and that takes most of the weight? Must say I've not looked at the LB setup, but it's how Alloras work.
Norm - yes the windows hang from the top edge of the inner door panels but the load is shared by the sliders (as I'm sure you can recall) - but there will also be a lateral load - and as Craig reminded me, tension in the glass caused by door slamming whether intentional or accidental. The weight and shape of the glass windows makes them unwieldy and heavy and my concern is that they should be adequately and securely supported under all normal operating conditions - but you may be right about the velcro - it's just that I dont intend to use it !
Glass windows really are worth having Peter, as I've said to you.
They make a real difference to the feel of the car. Definitely worth some extra effort.
I didn't even know LB had a glass window option. Wonder if they will fit my bodywork?
John - I believe the new glass side windows will only fit into the new-mould doors, so if you've got an old set, they won't go. But knowing you, I bet you'll be able to make your own up from melting down a few old beer and wine bottles you've still got hanging about since Crimbo.... probably end up nicely tinted too, depending which ones you choose
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