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[EuropaTC]

I think it was someone on here (Roddymac ?) made some door bushes out of brass. That, coupled with a stainless rod, is pretty much going to solve the problem for good.  Thinking about it now, I'm surprised there aren't such kits on the market although I think Bank's hinge alternative design is in brass as well ?

Brian

[BDA]

 Yes, Bank' is brass. It's a totally different idea. There are two hinges that are independent. They are secured in the door to provide the lateral adjustment Each  has a "pin" that screws up and down providing vertical adjustment.

[Gary t]

Moving on.  I have taken the windows out of the door I have off in order to replace rubber parts and for some reason thought that the 1/4 window seals were  ok. Now I want to replace them. Does anyone have a source?

[BDA]

I would try Dave Bean or r.d. enterprises. Bean is closer to you so I would try them first.

[Gary t]

I think the rubber bits are sorted. Thanks Ken at Dave Bean.
Next question. Should there be a drain in the door?
If so where?

[BDA]

IIRC, there are a couple of rather large holes (1/2 - 3/4") in the door for a drain.

[Gary t]

Thought that there should be but non in my left hand door. About where are they?

[BDA]

Act, I misremembered. There are that are about 3/8". They are about 3 1/2" from the inside edge and pretty evenly distributed along the length.

[dakazman]

 BDA is correct, 3 holes evenly spaced.  See picture 😀

[Gary t]

I have the glass panel trimmed and the door pull made and installed. Fits pretty good.

[Gary t]

This may seem like a silly question but---
The PO has done some odd things, the wiring harness (loom) from the cabin to the front ie lights, front signals and so on is routed through the right front wheel well. Is this where it should be? Or should it go through the frame?

[rascott]

i will be servicing my doors eventually-
the wiring on mine(54/1846) ran that way, through the right fenderwell, and appeared original.

thanks for the posts!

[Gary t]

It does look well done but seems a strange place for wires. Also there is a hole in the front of the frame that is designated for wiring. That hole just has a solid grommet in it.

[gideon]

Right front wheel well is indeed the original wire routing.  It's Lotus doing odd things, not the PO.

[gideon]

On second thoughts, it's not so odd.  By routing the wiring that way the body and frame can be separated, or assembled, more easily.  The loom is attached to the body, except for a small number of ground connections.