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by sketch
Thu May 10, 2018 18:08
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Radiators Fans wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 2155

Re: Radiators Fans wanted

Unfortunately, lotusbits did not have any like for like. I know it’s not always going to be possible to keep the car going with original parts but while there is still some around I would like to keep it as close as possible. I see SJ Sportscars have some on their website so have dropped them an email
by sketch
Wed May 09, 2018 17:02
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Radiators Fans wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 2155

Re: Radiators Fans wanted

Hello, After a 1700 mile blast around France one of my rad fan motors has seized on the way home whilst being stuck on the M25. think the car was on protest about the UK roads! Has anyone used the aftermarket rad fans from Lotus bits? if so how easy are they to mount etc? or any good fans going? tha...
by sketch
Tue Oct 31, 2017 21:00
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: 215/50zr15
Replies: 22
Views: 5392

Re: 215/50zr15

by sketch
Tue Oct 31, 2017 18:33
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: 215/50zr15
Replies: 22
Views: 5392

Re: 215/50zr15

Thank you all, as always very helpful
by sketch
Mon Oct 30, 2017 18:42
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: 215/50zr15
Replies: 22
Views: 5392

215/50zr15

Hello,
My car has failed it MOT on the black rubbery things on the back!

Any recommendations on where to get some good 215/50zr15 ?
by sketch
Sat Jun 18, 2016 18:40
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Remove rear lights? And renew silvering?
Replies: 37
Views: 9687

Re: Remove rear lights? And renew silvering?

Faulty earth it is, but all working now

thanks for the help guys !
by sketch
Wed Jun 15, 2016 19:49
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Remove rear lights? And renew silvering?
Replies: 37
Views: 9687

Re: Remove rear lights? And renew silvering?

I think they are as the old bulbs work fine, I hit the breaks the lights come on.
will have a play at the weekend.

thank you for the advice
by sketch
Wed Jun 15, 2016 17:31
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Remove rear lights? And renew silvering?
Replies: 37
Views: 9687

Re: Remove rear lights? And renew silvering?

Hello,

went out and got me some of these LED's for my rear lights

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01 ... UTF8&psc=1

but the break lights are always on, faulty bulbs or am I missing something??
I put the old bulbs back in and all works fine

any ideas?
by sketch
Mon Jun 13, 2016 20:19
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Remove rear lights? And renew silvering?
Replies: 37
Views: 9687

Re: Remove rear lights? And renew silvering?

Do you have the details of those red LED bulbs?
My Reversing lights are in need of something extra to be seen

thanks
by sketch
Sat Apr 18, 2009 16:45
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Donington 2009
Replies: 58
Views: 12826

Re: Donington 2009

Just made it back from Donnington, nice stand guy's & great cars on show !! makes me think I should clean mine tomorrow !!

Keep up the good work
by sketch
Thu Feb 26, 2009 13:43
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Excel passenger window motor / switch
Replies: 5
Views: 1760

Re: Excel passenger window motor / switch

Indeed a very good choice.

You are right, I swapped the switches around today and the window worked fine.
Can I get my hands on one of your spare switches? if so how much would you like for it?
by sketch
Wed Feb 25, 2009 15:39
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Excel passenger window motor / switch
Replies: 5
Views: 1760

Re: Excel passenger window motor / switch

1990
should of known there would be many types
by sketch
Tue Feb 24, 2009 23:39
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Excel passenger window motor / switch
Replies: 5
Views: 1760

Excel passenger window motor / switch

Hello, I’m after some advice or to be pointed in the right direction as the passenger window on my Excel goes down but won’t go up again. I've taken it to my local garage who tells me it’s the window Switch, but I’m not sure as the window does not go up on both the passenger door switch or the drive...