10 replies to this topic

[Robbotoo]

Hi all,

Anybody replaced or had someone replace a rear window on a Lotus Elise S2. Mine shattered last Sunday while driving along the A5 in Leicestershire. Any thoughts or recommendations would be most welcome. It is covered on the insurance but Autoglass say they cant/wont do it. Have been told to find a local Lotus specialist, but thought I would put it out to you guys first.

Paul

robbotoo 190 sport 2003

[matthewhaskins]

Hi Paul

Unfortunately, I've had to replace the rear screen in an S2 Elise and it requires the removal of the rear clam.

Not sure I would want the likes of Autoglass to be removing large portions of the Elise bodywork...

Matt

[chris_h]

Yep pretty big job on an s2.  

Best bet is to get it done at a main dealer, the one close to you is pretty good.

[M111]

Another WIN for S1 Elises then


(Sorry to hear the damage tho')

Edited by M111, 17 October 2012 - 11:32 PM.

[DeanB]

Try Gav at Unit4 in Burton. He has an excellent reputation and is very reasonably priced.

[MrSimba]

Make sure it's replaced with a polycarbonate one to stop it happening again tho!

Edited by MrSimba, 18 October 2012 - 08:37 PM.

[Robbotoo]

Thanks all for info. DeanB - Can you give me a bit more information about 'Gav in Unit4 Burton', I'm sure he is famous in that area, but I live in Leicester and unfortunately haven't heard of him!

Anybody recommend a dealer/fitter for polycarbonate rear window fairly close to Leicester?

Thanks again guys

Paul

[scatty]

Robbo , gav used to  work for Peter smith, the lotus dealer. He then set up on his own and is at unit4 in burton. Trust me, his work is first class. Used by many of us on here.


I'd give him a ring and talk it through.

Edited by scatty, 13 November 2012 - 02:27 PM.

[John FISH Curtis]

Gav is your man..............

Unit 4 Garage

Unit 4, Anderstaff Industrial Estate Hawkins Lane, Burton On Trent, Staffordshire DE14 1QH

01283 535315

Edited by John FISH Curtis, 13 November 2012 - 08:21 PM.

[jonnyfox]

I've just taken my rear window out, nothing a Stanley blade, sand paper and hard graft can't shift.... I have a Poly carb one here you can have....... Well I do like Oyster Bay Savy Blanc lol but you are welcome to come pick it up, I'm in Sutton Coldfield or Lichfield time/date depending and on the way to Burton. I also have a glass one, either/or.

[jonnyfox]

Feel free to buy one, if a free one is not good enough lol.....or did the bottle of wine put you off ;-)

Edited by jonnyfox, 25 November 2012 - 07:38 PM.