The Lotus Grand Tourers

So just another tax grab then….

Just got my road tax reminder and I see that we have been put into the “k” band at £325 which is a massive increase from ( I think) £225 under the previous system. Is this correct - what is the actual spec g/km for the 2.2 engine ? Seems to me they have just made an assumption that should be challen...

Interesting point for those of us in Scotland. All Excels /Elites are now over 30 years old and are classed as “historic vehicles” and thus have national (Scottish) exemption from ULEZ fines. I checked this directly with the ULEZ introduction team and have an e mail to confirm. In England your vehic...

Thanks rub , that’s me in.
Would be a good idea to have the link on the forum.

Hi Alan,
Thanks.

Yes have the login details ok . No link.

Can someone point me to the Online Parts Manual login page please.

Thanks

I think Brian has retired.

Thanks rbg. That was my original thought for the brakes, but for a c service definitely need someone with lotus experience …

Glaring exception from the car line up for me was the lack of Europa. Surely the start of the lotus road car mid engine DNA and definitely the best handling of all the classics. For me the new SUV looks just like any other ordinary SUV. Nothing that special , certainly compared to the Emira, but if ...

Everything on the car has been done within the last 10k miles (engine, gearbox,clutch,flywheel, suspension , steering rack,door bars , headlining , leather reconolised etc etc ). It drives superbly, looks great inside and out. Brakes have been repaired as needed etc but the time has come I feel for ...

Can anyone recommend a Lotus specialist in Scotland.

So far I have

Murray motors , main dealer …..not really keen on classic lotus work

Ricky Gauld , tuning , but semi retired now

Craig Moncrieff, not sure if interested in classic work but looks good.

Thanks

Thanks lotus520,

Door bars have been done.
Interesting that it’s a 1990 car although not sure yet if there was any changes past that date other than trim etc.

Once I get it here (it’s on its way) I’ll feedback more.

Thanks Tony I will try that.

No, I’m in Aberdeenshire. I bought this from UK Sports Cars near Canterbury. They still have the car and will fix anything that is necessary , hence the post.

I have just bought k252lvg , red Excel SE.
I believe a previous owner was on the forum.
If he /she is it would be helpful if you could let me know the history of the car in your ownership and any faults that need fixed .

Thanks