The Lotus Grand Tourers

Hi Tony,
Do you want the PDF file to be displayed directly in your post, or do you want the person reading the post to be able to click on a link to the PDF and view it in their browser? (there are 2 ways)

You will have to remove the rack to do this properly. You need to be able to measure the turning torque on the pinion and that's going to be difficult with the rack in situ. You also need to measure the turning torque throughout to full travel of the rack bar ideally, or at least at it's stiffest p...

I had a good look at the pics - certainly looks like it's been cherished and well maintained. Yes, the body/paint could do with some TLC, but I'd say it's looks fundametally OK, be interested to see what it sells for.

Hi Tony, If you jack up the front of the car so that the front tyres are free, then try manually swivelling the roadwheels back and forth, that should give you a good idea. It should be quite easy to swivel the wheels and rack from lock to lock. Also, with the front wheels clear, there should be ver...

OK, thanks Alan.

That's why you should NEVER part with an Excel

Hi Alan,
Is there any chance they have any more of these? If so, I'd be grateful if you could let me know where you bought them. Thanks. Martin

Hi Shaun,
Have sent you a PM reagrding your PS Pump. Cheers, Martin.

Yes, As Mark commented, great to get out and be semi-normal for a few hours and have a good natter with some like-minded friends.

We'll definitely have to do that again, soon.

Good luck with that conversation with SJ Shaun

Thanks Mark,
See you all Sunday week.
Cheers Martin.

If you mean my previous red one, I sold it a few months ago. However, I heard that the chap I sold it to has decided that he now wants to sell it

The 14th is good for me too.

Hi all,
I'd be up for a meet too, I'm flexible when and where - any excuse for a nice drive.

I would imagine that the main 'safety critical' component is actually the safety belts and their mounting bolts, rather than the seat bolts themsleves.

She looks lovely Roger - your WILL be sorry when it's gone.