The Lotus Grand Tourers

Hi,
Just wondered is anybody was selling a VDO speedometer for my 1987 SE? Mine works but the odometer seems to stop on a regular basis. I am in Cambridgeshire.
Thanks

Carl

I may have one from when I swapped to an electronic version. I'll have a look!

Pete

Hi Pete,

Many thanks, is an electronic one better??

Carl

I only fitted an electronic one because I did an engine/gearbox swap that only had an electronic output signal from the 'box.

I've found the speedo from my '89MY:



Pete

I love the way that Lotus has fitted a speedo reading up to 160 MPH - really?

Sirclip wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 02, 2022 07:56

I love the way that Lotus has fitted a speedo reading up to 160 MPH - really?

Maybe same speedo as Esprit Turbo?

I’ve seen 140 mph on mine, so it's not so far off.

Anyhow, when my speedo broke I bought one off eBay, identical in every way except it was out of a TVR, which maxed out at 150 mph (ticks only), and the last digits are 140 mph. I prefer it because the needle rises faster, making you feel you're going quicker. ... and checked against a GPS, it's accurate.

My tach is from a TVR cos it has a switch on the back that can set it for 8 cylinders. Good old Ollie.
Bash

bash wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 02, 2022 20:40

My tach is from a TVR cos it has a switch on the back that can set it for 8 cylinders. Good old Ollie.
Bash

I love TVRs, me!

I would have owned one by now if not for the chassis design. Should've got Ollie to put in a Lotus backbone in them Tasmins!

Lotus-e-Clan wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 02, 2022 21:00

bash wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 02, 2022 20:40

My tach is from a TVR cos it has a switch on the back that can set it for 8 cylinders. Good old Ollie.
Bash

I love TVRs, me!

I would have owned one by now if not for the chassis design. Should've got Ollie to put in a Lotus backbone in them Tasmins!

http://www.acroney.com/AC%20Roney%20Spo ... 3W%201.jpg

AS for instruments, they are usually designed so that normal is center of range. In top gear many tach/speedo combinations rise in unison. Top speed is not any more important than top revs.

gusexcel wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 03, 2022 13:13

http://www.acroney.com/AC%20Roney%20Spo ... 3W%201.jpg

..it's the out-riggers that are the deal-breaker for me (rust traps).

I've got one of each and the outriggers are crumbling away on the TVR! . Another resto waiting!

Pete

The +2 had side sills, and the M100 had significant outer members.

I mean, it is still a backbone as most TVRS have been AFAIK

gusexcel wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 03, 2022 23:30

The +2 had side sills, and the M100 had significant outer members.

I mean, it is still a backbone as most TVRS have been AFAIK

The chassis/frame on my M100 was very rusty. Painted not galvanised. The hoods leak unless they are well maintained soaking the carpet rotting the outriggers/ sills.

Tanz wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 04, 2022 19:15

gusexcel wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 03, 2022 23:30

The +2 had side sills, and the M100 had significant outer members.

I mean, it is still a backbone as most TVRS have been AFAIK

The chassis/frame on my M100 was very rusty. Painted not galvanised. The hoods leak unless they are well maintained soaking the carpet rotting the outriggers/ sills.

My M100 was galvy, maybe you got ripped off......