Lotus Elite / Eclat / Excel

There is value in the book. I've seen other Lotus ones for sale for £100. I'm not sure if these are obsolete now.

Looks like a fantastic project. I wish I had the space but with an Esprit and an Elite awaiting serious attention, it's not going to happen.

Lotus-e-Clan wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 22, 2020 19:48

I was well-laden with luggage including 13 bottles of wine and the wife (which weighs loads!).

Lol, did you read that back before you posted it?

Sounds like they have messed up then. I hope they'll sort it swiftly for you.

What colour did you ask them to paint it?

A quick google search reveals Z11 is a light blue Lotus colour from 1982.
I think the 'Z' may represent a paint manufacturers paint type.

Congratulations on your purchase. Looks like a good restoration project and very complete.

I'm looking forward to your progress being posted here.

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Merry Christmas all.

How is the hosting for the club paid for? If the club looks like its going to end, maybe the option of incorporating it into the Lotus forums would be a way of saving it? I've not been a very active member but I appreciate the combined knowledge of everyone who contributes. I also realise that there...

A new set of window frames will be gracing my Elite when the doors get rebuilt. I'm very pleased that these were able to be remanufactured.
Thanks Angus.

Brilliant.
I love that the Elite is now more widely recognised as a worthy classic.

Sounds like a simple case of the tracking being out as mentioned above. To do it correctly, the mechanic should secure the steering wheel in the correct position before adjusting the wheels so they toe in or out as per the vehicle specification. I bet someone has changed a track rod end and guessed ...

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Its never a true discount; they always have a sale on and the non-sale prices are hugely inflated to make them look like a great deal with their sale. You have to work to find the best deal.

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