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by Hawaiis0
Sat May 18, 2024 20:48
Forum: General
Topic: Jacking points
Replies: 1
Views: 19

Re: Jacking points

If you are going to glue them try 221 yacht sealant or similar . Fully waterproof
by Hawaiis0
Sat May 18, 2024 20:45
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Original Sound proofing
Replies: 2
Views: 29

Re: Original Sound proofing

Pete Boole wrote:
Sat May 18, 2024 19:07
You may need a second pair of hands -
Pete
Send me your dairy dates for availability!
by Hawaiis0
Sat May 18, 2024 20:44
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Side Repeaters
Replies: 2
Views: 22

Re: Side Repeaters

Are the relay plates captive or plain nuts?

Snapping would be nice and easy
by Hawaiis0
Sat May 18, 2024 17:14
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: New comer - Progress (edit)
Replies: 380
Views: 103357

Re: New comer - Progress (edit)

Bumpers and waistline time now off. Still waiting for the rack to come back.

Number of nut and bolt bags is scary, I might have a few left at the end.
by Hawaiis0
Sat May 18, 2024 16:42
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Original Sound proofing
Replies: 2
Views: 29

Original Sound proofing

Having removed the fascia I am now finding lumps and lumps of the rubberised foam falling off the front bulkhead.
I dont think it's saveable.
Is it heater matrix out time?
Anyone done it?
by Hawaiis0
Sat May 18, 2024 16:39
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Side Repeaters
Replies: 2
Views: 22

Side Repeaters

Hi Folks
Anyone got a description on accessing the side repeater bolts?
I have a damaged shoulder at the moment preventing me getting into the lotus position to look.
by Hawaiis0
Thu May 16, 2024 23:59
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Lotus Excel interior
Replies: 3
Views: 153

Re: Lotus Excel interior

You should try Lotusbits if not already. They have steering wheel advertised. Front Seats could be swapped out - I have XJS convertible ones

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by Hawaiis0
Wed May 15, 2024 22:39
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: New comer - Progress (edit)
Replies: 380
Views: 103357

Re: New comer - Progress (edit)

Definitely need more space! Still more to come too.

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by Hawaiis0
Wed May 15, 2024 21:31
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Wiring diagrams for early Excels
Replies: 6
Views: 218

Re: Wiring diagrams for early Excels

Lovely offer but the diagrams technically belong to Lotus, and would be under copyright (I believe). Rather than risk infringing that via the forum (in which we are guests) I suggest not to distribute here. Anywhere else is your call. On that note, I think I will try and contact Lotus and ask if we ...
by Hawaiis0
Tue May 14, 2024 22:46
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: New comer - Progress (edit)
Replies: 380
Views: 103357

Re: New comer - Progress (edit)

Found a weird green/black wire running from either side of the engine bay. Turns out to be jumper for the Central Locking due to a broken wire in the left door. Reconnected the RH yellow ancillary cables as per book and made a new yellow from the LDHC (could not get into the taped loom without full ...
by Hawaiis0
Tue May 14, 2024 22:34
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: New comer - Progress (edit)
Replies: 380
Views: 103357

Re: New comer - Progress (edit)

Running out of storage room for removed parts! https://onedrive.live.com/embed?resid=D6A05D2C269DC8A9%212740&authkey=%21AKk49bWkDpBvQGw&width=660 Binnacle seen better days, so got a replacement from Lotusbits. Used some Furniture Clinic Re-colouring Balm (Black) on it. Impressed by the stuff. https:...
by Hawaiis0
Tue May 14, 2024 22:25
Forum: Servicing, Belts, Fuels and Oils
Topic: Another timing belt question
Replies: 42
Views: 13988

Re: Another timing belt question

I have a burroughs gauge (west oxfordshire) you can borrow any time. I hope to go to Castle coombe without the lotus of course. It's a bit further for you but is a nice day out.
by Hawaiis0
Sun May 12, 2024 18:17
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: Newbie Lotus Owner
Replies: 13
Views: 328

Re: Newbie Lotus Owner

Welcome. Looking forward to piccies so read up how to post, then show and tell

Stu
by Hawaiis0
Sun May 12, 2024 11:38
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: East Yorks Club Lotus Excel fest
Replies: 8
Views: 172

Re: East Yorks Club Lotus Excel fest

That's about in reach of me. Might visit once I have a full car. Will collect Pete on the way through too!
by Hawaiis0
Mon May 06, 2024 14:58
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Excel SE Rear Shock Absorbers for sale
Replies: 11
Views: 1702

Re: Excel SE Rear Shock Absorbers for sale

I've been informed AVO shock absorbers are no longer trading!