The Lotus Grand Tourers

First one done. Much better than the start point. For those having ago yourself try not to over spray too much at the ends, and not to under spray the edges.
Not that I have

Tyre age for post 2000 build can be seen by a 4 digit code on the tyre wall -1206 for example. This is 12th week, year 2006. Older tyres have 3 digits - you may wish to change them

Generally the car is tidy all round, but look closer and things worm their way out. Suspension looks very tired and corroded so new springs and coils needed. Bushes as well i guess. Brakes very weak. Mike at Lotusbits got me to do a 'warm up' test and found the right sides in effective and siezed so...

First cover off

2 hours patience no nitromors just nibbled with a blade

Decision now is to polish or paint?

Welcome, Like you I am relatively new and building a shopping list. Soon be Christmas.

Just ordered my paint of ebay as it was cheaper than frosts as they add 6.95 for postage. False economy as I bought 2 cans for some reason
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-VHT-RED-WR ... 3a7f06ec71

Curve ball from the right. Age of the tyre is one factor which determines their serviceability. Most people are using thread depth as their marker for a good tyre. However, low annual usage extends the life of the tyre based on thread depth. But this can be a killer - example in the recent bus crash...

If still jumping after lube try these
http://www.jdo1.com/Speedometers.html

Love those seats . What MY year are they?

WELCOME oops caps lock. You are nearly as green as me and I bet your smile is just as wide. I am 14 days into my ownership. There is a map link showing locations of many owners but I cant remember where I saw it. Were you at Goodwood today ?

Has anyone ever found a 90 degree elbow to fit the gap and come direct off the compressor to allow conversion to r134a connections?

Thanks again for guidance. I had found that article earlier whilst looking for the connection info. A very handy MOD that one.

Hi, I have been looking for info on Aircon re-gasing. Are there any points I need to be aware of?

I am at Brize Norton / Carterton (17 miles to swindon). If I had seen this earlier I would have driven over in the sunshine

Welcome anytime

I have an 8 day old SA

The indicator / side light cluster looks non standard - or mine are wrong