1988 Excel SE. Brief Update

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Re: 1988 Excel SE. Brief Update

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. I might commandeer some assistance and have a go myself :shock:
I have a new screen for the Elite and was thinking of a DIY fit. I'd be up for a bit of joint learning. The race is on for the first to be ready. 👍
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You're on!! :D

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Hope you chaps get the screen sorted.

Latest update on my Excel is that the nose cone has now been painted at long last. Looks so much better.

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MOT passed today. Next job is to the drivers seat sorted and figure out why the passenger side electric window has stopped playing ball

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Congrats on the MOT!! :D

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Well just as we head into December and the year is nearly done time for a little update:

The Excel has attended 40 meetings and events this year: Shelsley Waish, Chateau Impney, Gaydon and Classic Team Lotus have all been visited. The excellent 'Winterbottom Run' was perhaps the highlight. It was great to have so many Excel, Elite and Eclats together to honour 'The Creator'

Also attended multiple club and local meetings

Essentially, in 2600 miles, it has run well. Had to have a flat spot/misfire sorted by Lotusbits (Distributor fettle) and the passenger side electric window has given up the ghost again. But overall I am really happy, even did two 500 mile weekends with ease and in comfort. They are an excellent GT

So over winter I'll the get the window sorted and treat it to a good service

Here's to 2023!
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Thats brilliant Radar - a great achievement to do all those events.

Also raising my glass to 2023!

Cheers, Richard
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richardw wrote:
Fri Nov 25, 2022 13:32
Thats brilliant Radar - a great achievement to do all those events.

Also raising my glass to 2023!

Cheers, Richard
Thanks Richard, I have snuck in another event since, so clocked up 41 for the year in the end

Excel booked into my local Lotus specialists for a fettle at the end of January. Get here ready 2023's fun and games

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Just had the Excel serviced at Classic Sports Cars Limited in Stourport-on-Severn. They ex Paul Matty boys. Running lovely.

I had new anti roll bar bushes fitted on the front. The old ones were completely worn out

Also passed the MOT

So far in 2023 managed seven local events

However the speedometer has developed an odd fault. the Speed reading works, but the odometer doesn't. Hmmm.
£100 for a certified used replacement from Lotusbits, or £300 for a reconditioned example with the correct mileage.

Still yet to fix the passenger side window

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Well I popped down to the Morgan factory in Malvern on Sunday in my trusty Excel. Not to switch allegiance, just to attend a car meeting! A somewhat damp 45 mile round trip, but a pleasant way to round off a busy 2023 for my Excel.

41 events attended with highlights including being part of a carnival parade (Bewdley) another visit to the factory (for the reunion) and some lovely runs with members of my local car club. 1800 miles added.

Attended multiple local club and breakfast meetings

Not too much trouble this year. The passenger side electric window is still occasionally dormant, and the headlamp lift can be erratic too. Both are currently fine!

The speedo had to be rebuilt and that's been it.

Swift, comfortable and fun to drive. Its been a good year for me and my Lotus

Plans for 2024?

Finally go to a Club Lotus event
Castle Coombe track day?
A run up Shelsley Walsh?
Finally get the roof painted

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