Compressing springs is a hazardous procedure unless you are well acquainted with the correct process.
I'm not saying don't do it, just be sure to know how to do it before starting.
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- Sun Apr 07, 2024 22:32
- Forum: General
- Topic: Lotus Garage
- Replies: 5
- Views: 351
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 22:30
- Forum: General
- Topic: Unobtainium
- Replies: 21
- Views: 999
Re: Unobtainium
Any of the many flimsy grained plastic masks, covers, finishers etc used on an Esprit
Esprit dry sumps parts
Marcasite fabric
Rear wheel bearings
Rear hub carriers
original spec dampers
Esprit dry sumps parts
Marcasite fabric
Rear wheel bearings
Rear hub carriers
original spec dampers
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 23:23
- Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
- Topic: Elite 50th Anniversary - Banner / Display ?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4697
Re: Elite 50th Anniversary - Banner / Display ?
That's really good, well done getting it sorted
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 23:26
- Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
- Topic: Elite 50th Anniversary - Banner / Display ?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4697
Re: Elite 50th Anniversary - Banner / Display ?
The correct Esprit for the 70's was the S2 JPS car. The Turbo Esprit was never produced in a limited JPS livery.
Re: Riviera
That is an absolute bargain and I wish I had space for it. Such a rare car
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 22:36
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: 2 interesting Elites for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 594
Re: 2 interesting Elites for sale
The statement made on the yellow one 'This is number one on production of s2 model' is incorrect. The S2.2 launched in 1980. Being a 1983 car makes it more likely it's one of the last It's a strong price especially as it says it's been sat for 15 years, unless all the recommissioning work has been d...
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 21:35
- Forum: General
- Topic: Cheap Eclát and expensive Excel
- Replies: 5
- Views: 848
Re: Cheap Eclát and expensive Excel
the White Eclat is a rare car being an S2. It looks to be a good project
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 21:47
- Forum: General
- Topic: Old Paint Problems
- Replies: 6
- Views: 800
Re: Old Paint Problems
I believe the small spots could be moisture escaping from the body. It's important that the fiberglass is completely dry before painting.
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 18:21
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Mesh for Elite lower radiator inlet
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2907
Re: Mesh for Elite lower radiator inlet
Thanks for the update Pete
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 21:39
- Forum: Restoration projects
- Topic: New member - Excel SA
- Replies: 552
- Views: 40627
Re: New member - Excel SA
That's just awful. I do hope that whatever they took is replaceable and that the scum get caught.
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 22:02
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Lotus Elite project needs finishing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1869
Re: Lotus Elite project needs finishing
You'd pay 6k plus just for a good respray which means the car is essentially free
Looks like a great project.
Looks like a great project.
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 22:00
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Mesh for Elite lower radiator inlet
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2907
Re: Mesh for Elite lower radiator inlet
Hi Pete, I've messaged you
- Mon Jul 31, 2023 21:29
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Identify Lotus Badge
- Replies: 3
- Views: 625
Re: Identify Lotus Badge
Looks like the 1989 onwards badge
- Sun Jul 23, 2023 22:40
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Lotus dealer poster set.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1009
Re: Lotus dealer poster set.
Tried sending you an email, let's see if you get it
- Sat Jul 22, 2023 19:20
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Lotus dealer poster set.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1009
Re: Lotus dealer poster set.
I've sent you a PM