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by KevW
Fri Apr 01, 2022 21:15
Forum: General
Topic: Lotus 4x4 electra
Replies: 4
Views: 829

Re: Lotus 4x4 electra

I can't say I aspire to own an Eletre. The front of the car is pretty ugly in my opinion. Having said that if this is what the market demands I say good luck to Lotus if it keeps car output at a profitable level and allows them to make sports cars too. I think there's a bit of a popular misconceptio...
by KevW
Sun Feb 20, 2022 05:31
Forum: General
Topic: Excel gets some newspaper ink in the US.
Replies: 8
Views: 1270

Re: Excel gets some newspaper ink in the US.

That's a very clean looking car you have there Jeremy
by KevW
Thu Feb 17, 2022 00:51
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: ** SAVE THE DATE - Lotus in the Peak 2022 - 10th Anniversary **
Replies: 147
Views: 26232

Re: ** SAVE THE DATE - Lotus in the Peak 2022 - 10th Anniversary **

Just got confirmation today I've been granted the weekend off work so Claire and I are definitely up for the run
by KevW
Wed Dec 15, 2021 18:21
Forum: General
Topic: My Excel to be featured in Classic & Sportscar
Replies: 26
Views: 3459

Re: My Excel to be featured in Classic & Sportscar

Great, not many of us get to have our car photographed by a professional!
by KevW
Tue Dec 14, 2021 21:59
Forum: General
Topic: Elite Award for Safety
Replies: 13
Views: 2229

Re: Elite Award for Safety

Well I can say that when a lovely lady drove into my previous Excel years ago the crumple zone at the front of my car did seem to do its job. I found the deceleration to be very gentle. She managed to somehow suffer "whiplash" though...
by KevW
Tue Dec 14, 2021 21:51
Forum: General
Topic: My Excel to be featured in Classic & Sportscar
Replies: 26
Views: 3459

Re: My Excel to be featured in Classic & Sportscar

Good stuff Shaun. Are they giving you any copies from the photoshoot for your own use?
by KevW
Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:19
Forum: General
Topic: Excel key
Replies: 10
Views: 2225

Re: Excel key

Yes, I was quite surprised when I discovered that the DVLA will sell a vehicle keeper's details to pretty much anyone. They don't do any proper checking that the person or company buying the details is legit. There have been instances where details have been sold to criminals. I think all of us naiv...
by KevW
Wed Nov 10, 2021 22:22
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Gearstick gaitor
Replies: 13
Views: 3150

Re: Gearstick gaitor

I fitted a MGB gaiter last week and am very pleased with the result. The the four screw holes punched into the rubber even matched up with the Lotus metal securing ring! I chopped the top inch off the MGB gaiter before fitting. Maybe Pete's discovery should be listed in the forum's Alternative Parts...
by KevW
Tue Sep 28, 2021 21:33
Forum: General
Topic: Cooling Fan
Replies: 34
Views: 5919

Re: Cooling Fan

I replaced my o/s fan a couple of months ago Malcolm. The faulty fan still was able to spin freely by hand. I did as has already been suggested and swapped the fan connections between left and right and then switched on the ignition and shorted out the otter switch with a small loop of wire and a co...
by KevW
Mon Sep 13, 2021 16:18
Forum: General
Topic: What's great about the Excel, or Lotus in general?- newspaper story.
Replies: 6
Views: 1426

Re: What's great about the Excel, or Lotus in general?- newspaper story.

I'd also add the Excel's high quality fibreglass body, galvanised chassis, sturdy Toyota/Ford running gear and simple front engine/rear wheel drive layout make it a very usable classic. The Lotus engine if properly looked after is also reliable and long lived.
by KevW
Sun Sep 12, 2021 07:11
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: Excel - My new daily Driver
Replies: 29
Views: 6117

Re: Excel - My new daily Driver

It's good to hear of an early Excel being saved Rafael. Excels do make viable daily drivers, mine is used 12 months per year and I'm not the only owner to do that. I use Maxxis AP2 all season tyres during winter. On the subject of plastic coatings this may be of use to you https://www.youtube.com/wa...
by KevW
Sat Sep 04, 2021 21:24
Forum: General
Topic: Significant Club donation
Replies: 14
Views: 2827

Re: Significant Club donation

That is a very generous gesture, I think I can guess where it came from.
by KevW
Thu Aug 26, 2021 17:15
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: split rims
Replies: 11
Views: 5794

Re: split rims

My experience with fitting larger rims has some regrets, performance-wise. I 've done this with the Clan - not the Excel :roll: . I went from 12 inch rims to 13 inch which doesn't sound like much, but you immediately become aware of the increase when lifting the wheel to fit them! The bigger rims g...
by KevW
Wed Aug 25, 2021 22:32
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: split rims
Replies: 11
Views: 5794

Re: split rims

Would 16" wheels not allow a better choice of tyres without looking too OTT ?

I've been mulling this over for ages after seeing the wheels on RR HANS' Excel

viewtopic.php?f=17&t=4678&p=31700&hilit=wheels#p31700
by KevW
Thu Aug 12, 2021 19:33
Forum: General
Topic: S J Sportscars Ltd
Replies: 11
Views: 2699

Re: S J Sportscars Ltd

I'm one of those who has had nothing but good service over the years from SJ and especially Lotusbits. Having said that I can see where Don is coming from re his recent unfortunate experience