And the above in a nutshell is why I still follow this forum, even after selling my Excel.
What great stories, thanks for sharing
Andy
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- Wed Sep 29, 2021 20:29
- Forum: General
- Topic: Cooling Fan
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6023
- Sat Aug 21, 2021 07:57
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: 2nd Drain / breather hose in rear bumper
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2308
Re: 2nd Drain / breather hose in rear bumper
Hi Tony, Red 87 SE, belongs to Dave from Wymondham now. I can see it in a number of the photos. He's a lucky chap - I wish I had never sold it :( No grommets in either hole and they weren't in line either. Perhaps it was a simple as Lotus adding the second hole for hanging up to paint? Like the 'add...
- Fri Aug 20, 2021 17:19
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: 2nd Drain / breather hose in rear bumper
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2308
Re: 2nd Drain / breather hose in rear bumper
Afternoon Gents,
Suspect that may have been my old car - likewise I had 2 holes and when I replaced the tank breather hose and fitted a solid state SU pump, the pump also had a breather.
So I ran a second pipe from that.
Cheers,
Andy
Suspect that may have been my old car - likewise I had 2 holes and when I replaced the tank breather hose and fitted a solid state SU pump, the pump also had a breather.
So I ran a second pipe from that.
Cheers,
Andy
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 22:43
- Forum: Electrics and Electronics
- Topic: Headlamp overhaul and fog light alignment
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2139
Re: Headlamp overhaul and fog light alignment
Hello Bryan, If original they actually have a ball and cup arrangement so just loosen the nut slightly and they can be adjusted as you wish. I found this was how they work when I removed my bumper for painting. Corrosion may mean you need to remove them initially to lubricate but once moving they ca...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 19:59
- Forum: General
- Topic: Happy new year
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4307
Re: Happy new year
Happy New Year to you all. I'd like to thank you all on this friendly forum for all the help and advice provided over the last year or so. It's great to engage in some of the banter too! I'm still hoping the right SA will turn up one day but have bought a TVR to fiddle with in the meantime... Stay s...
Re: Newbie
Welcome Chris.
Saw your car on eBay and thought it looked really special with the Supra wheels and that interior looks amazing
I'm sure you'll love it and it will certainly keep you busy. The guys on here are really helpful too which is a big part of the ownership experience.
Enjoy!
Andy
Saw your car on eBay and thought it looked really special with the Supra wheels and that interior looks amazing
I'm sure you'll love it and it will certainly keep you busy. The guys on here are really helpful too which is a big part of the ownership experience.
Enjoy!
Andy
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 18:05
- Forum: General
- Topic: Ollie’s Funeral request for cars
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7794
Re: Ollie’s Funeral request for cars
You all did him proud - some great photos on the various other sites.
Nice to see my old car in the lineup.
Andy
Nice to see my old car in the lineup.
Andy
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 18:53
- Forum: General
- Topic: Oliver Winterbottom Interview
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2170
Re: Oliver Winterbottom Interview
+1 on the book, Bash. I really enjoyed it too.
Andy
Andy
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 00:25
- Forum: General
- Topic: Oliver Winterbottom Interview
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2170
Re: Oliver Winterbottom Interview
I'm with you on that Tony. I learned my trade on the board, then AutoCAD and latterly SOLIDWORKS. Whilst the capability of the software is amazing, a lot of today's designers are software drivers, not Engineers in the true sense. Unlike Mr Winterbottom who did indeed possess a true design engineer's...
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 23:29
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Wanted - Excel SA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1881
Re: Wanted - Excel SA
Cheers, have sent him a pm
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 23:04
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Wanted - Excel SA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1881
Re: Wanted - Excel SA
Thanks Pete
Will check it out
Andy
Will check it out
Andy
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 22:42
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Wanted - Excel SA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1881
Wanted - Excel SA
Hello All Having sold my SE in September I find myself missing it too much so I'm afraid I am a returning addict... I'm looking for an Excel SA, pretty flexible on requirements but key points are:- - Must be an SA, I don't want another manual - Not fussed on colour as long as it's the colour it was ...
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 18:03
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Front bumper and spoiler
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3996
Re: Front bumper and spoiler
My '86 SE had Rubber, presumably RRIM.
If you use a heat gun to get the old paint off it goes rather flexible. Don't ask me how I know that...
Andy
If you use a heat gun to get the old paint off it goes rather flexible. Don't ask me how I know that...
Andy
- Mon Oct 05, 2020 13:30
- Forum: Wheels and Tyres
- Topic: Drive shaft removal - Easy as it looks?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8862
Re: Drive shaft removal - Easy as it looks?
Yes they're in place, otherwise they would slide out a lot more - there is a a fair bit of engagement. I think the C Clip just stops it sliding out of the bearing - i.e. it sits behind the race not in a machined groove. I had the same concern with mine as there was as least 1mm of play if not more b...
- Sun Oct 04, 2020 21:15
- Forum: Wheels and Tyres
- Topic: Drive shaft removal - Easy as it looks?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8862
Re: Drive shaft removal - Easy as it looks?
Mine popped out very easily (steady...)
Spring clip on output shaft small diameter so doesn't require a lot of force.
A tip is when reassembling just crimp the dust protector ring against the shaft gently with a screwdriver and hammer as they commonly come loose leading to scraping sounds.
Andy
Spring clip on output shaft small diameter so doesn't require a lot of force.
A tip is when reassembling just crimp the dust protector ring against the shaft gently with a screwdriver and hammer as they commonly come loose leading to scraping sounds.
Andy