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- Tue May 21, 2024 07:20
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Lotus Excel interior
- Replies: 9
- Views: 416
Re: Lotus Excel interior
Slightly worrying if LB are disposing of their old stock of secondhand interiors ☹️ Mike will have full interiors, just still fitted in barn finds and he needs a good reason to start breaking another car down. We've commented here numerous times how much room a dismantled car occupies compared to a...
- Mon May 20, 2024 22:03
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Side Repeaters
- Replies: 9
- Views: 267
Re: Side Repeaters
i'm sure you know, the replacements have to be the ones with longer bolts. Nope. Didn't know that. Bit of a downer really as I got a spare a year ago, but didn't fit when I realised how difficult access to the rear was. Left for another day. Will check tomorrow, but suspect it has short bolt and th...
- Sat May 18, 2024 11:37
- Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
- Topic: Another timing belt question
- Replies: 43
- Views: 14189
Re: Another timing belt question
I've done Weedon a couple of times recently, but next week end will definitely be Castle Combe for me. Quite like to check my car with your Burroughs gauge Stu if you can bring it along. Still to arrange, but I can drop by another time to MK and do a direct cross check with Malrigs. Results could be...
- Sat May 18, 2024 11:22
- Forum: Spotted/New Owners
- Topic: New comer - Progress (edit)
- Replies: 380
- Views: 104043
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Trouble is, my loft door seems to be one way only.I find the loft a good space for relatively light bits
What goes up rarely comes down.
![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
Tony
- Sat May 18, 2024 09:46
- Forum: Spotted/New Owners
- Topic: Newbie Lotus Owner
- Replies: 14
- Views: 369
Re: Newbie Lotus Owner
Welcome Malrig. Good choice of car. Sounds like you'll soon be able to make it a running Restoration, which was (is) exactly my route with the Excel. Marginally closer to you is MetBlue (Tony) who drives (sometimes) an Excel, and claims to be restoring an Elite. Double OUCH :D . Nice thing around th...
- Fri May 17, 2024 08:33
- Forum: Electrics and Electronics
- Topic: Wiring diagrams for early Excels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 333
Re: Wiring diagrams for early Excels
Andy is still around, or at least he was at the time of the recent NEC show.
I'll ask the contact I got from Classic Team Lotus. I owe him an email anyway about the rocking horse items. I'll phrase it around Richards logical arguement.
Tony
I'll ask the contact I got from Classic Team Lotus. I owe him an email anyway about the rocking horse items. I'll phrase it around Richards logical arguement.
Tony
- Sat May 11, 2024 08:18
- Forum: General
- Topic: Leather Colouring
- Replies: 7
- Views: 305
- Thu May 09, 2024 19:49
- Forum: General
- Topic: Leather Colouring
- Replies: 7
- Views: 305
Re: Leather Colouring
Furniture Clinic will match to a sample you sent them.
Numerous places on the back of panels you can trim a small piece off. They don't need much.
Tony
Numerous places on the back of panels you can trim a small piece off. They don't need much.
Tony
- Tue May 07, 2024 19:06
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Excel SE Rear Shock Absorbers for sale
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1941
Re: Excel SE Rear Shock Absorbers for sale
That test doesn't tell you they are the same rate. I'm happy my test did confirm they are the same rate, but my description wasn't very clear. I laid the 2 springs end to end on an open jawed Workmate ( Just stopped them rolling away :) ) . Total length now about 26". I then passed a long M12 threa...
- Mon May 06, 2024 21:30
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Excel SE Rear Shock Absorbers for sale
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1941
Re: Excel SE Rear Shock Absorbers for sale
The Protechs were much better, manly due to the fact that they can be adjusted to suit. Thanks Martin. Food for thought. I removed both side shock and springs over the weekend, mainly to decide if I should invest in new springs at the same time. I had two issues - very harsh ride with 'clunks' quit...
- Mon May 06, 2024 14:02
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Wiper motor...again!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 261
Re: Wiper motor...again!
SJ sportcars stock them. I had one a couple of years ago. It's been fine since.
The old one was in a right state. Rust around the spindle made it very tight and clearly had been the cause of water getting inside the car for a good while.
Tony
The old one was in a right state. Rust around the spindle made it very tight and clearly had been the cause of water getting inside the car for a good while.
Tony
- Mon May 06, 2024 07:23
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Wiper motor...again!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 261
Re: Wiper motor...again!
When I fitted the new cable I made sure I rotated the spindle cog 180 degrees so it presented fresh gear teeth to the cable. Only 3 components so full removal will soon find the issue I'm sure. Good plan to turn the wheel box, but only worked if PO has not already played that card 😉. My monies on y...
- Sat May 04, 2024 14:49
- Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
- Topic: Lotus in the Peak 2024
- Replies: 53
- Views: 4258
Re: Lotus in the Peak 2024
Welcome Al. One or two of you? Sure you'll enjoy. Several of us are in on the BBQ and a pint once the drivings done always goes down well.Looking forward to meeting some more Wedge Owners (on the road and maybe in the bar later)
Looks like a good turn out.
Tony
- Sat May 04, 2024 14:42
- Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
- Topic: Lotus in the Peak 2024
- Replies: 53
- Views: 4258
Re: Lotus in the Peak 2024
Clare would like : Focaccia Bread followed by Pan Fried Salmon - no sweet.
Tony would like : Potato Skins - cheesy bacon with BBQ followed by Steak &Ale pie, mash and veg please, no sweet.
Thanks for sorting Phil
Tony
Tony would like : Potato Skins - cheesy bacon with BBQ followed by Steak &Ale pie, mash and veg please, no sweet.
Thanks for sorting Phil
Tony
- Fri May 03, 2024 09:21
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Excel SE Rear Shock Absorbers for sale
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1941
Re: Excel SE Rear Shock Absorbers for sale
How were the SJ Protechs by comparison Sirclip?Bought from Lotusbits around May21. I fitted these but didn't like them (too soft for me) so I've bought some Protech adjustables.
I'm not happy with rear of my car and thinking about the adjustable Protect and new springs from SJ.
Tony