Lotus parts sale

Excel_Esprit · Post by **Excel_Esprit** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:53

You can now order online for delivery to your nearest dealer.

http://www.grouplotus.com/media/car/doc ... 2024th.pdf

chris knowles · Post by **chris knowles** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 14:04

Just been talking to my local dealer about this in an attempt to make an order.... they grumbled a bit.....

There has been problems where the dealers are utterly unaware that GroupLotus have done this, and all of a sudden parts for old cars start turning up at the dealers and they have no clue about it, or what to do with them.

They already had received one phone call chasing an order of which they knew nothing about, which they felt it showed them in poor light without it being their fault.

The guys I spoke to where very helpful, but did say that they won't do this for nothing, and will get back to me tomorrow on their angle on it. They guestimated that 10% would be added to the web listed prices when I went to collect and pay for them. Just to stress, they are eager to help, but not for free. I will report back what they tell me tomorrow.

Chris

chris knowles · Post by **chris knowles** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 14:12

Don't panic.... don't panic.....

The dealer just called me back! Yes, those prices on the website are what you pay, the dealer is geting them for even less, that all.

Chris

alanmoss · Post by **alanmoss** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 18:39

From a business perspective it is hard on a dealer who has got parts in stock supplied to them at the original price. Those dealers and specialists who have kept up stocks of parts for older cars might have a case for feeling a bit miffed.

Alan

Excel_Esprit · Post by **Excel_Esprit** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 19:06

As far as I am aware there is nothing stopping the dealers from purchasing the items now.

Ozzy_UK · Post by **Ozzy_UK** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:48

can anyone confirm for me that Part A912E2352K - Airbox Cover-x180 NA is the bit which clips to the back plate on the excel air box?

(mine broken, and i noticed its there for a £5'er )

Redexcel · Post by **Redexcel** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:34

Ozzy_UK wrote:can anyone confirm for me that Part A912E2352K - Airbox Cover-x180 NA is the bit which clips to the back plate on the excel air box?

(mine broken, and i noticed its there for a £5'er )

I think X180 NA would refer to a normally aspirated Stevens Esprit. So it probably would be different to the Excel box. It might fit to the backplate, but the position of the inlet would probably be different.

Skeggy · Post by **Skeggy** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 18:53

Ozzy,

My reading of the parts cd gives:

A912E9211J

as the part number you want.

Steve

RobB · Post by **RobB** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 23:14

The parts sale continues - here's their latest sale list (as of 20.03.07):

http://www.grouplotus.com/media/car/doc ... 20Sale.pdf

terry · Post by **terry** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:15

Headlamp units are definately worth having at £14.50 each, they come with new ss/plastic fittings AND new bulbs.

Terry

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:30

Bloomin' typical - nothing there that I actually *need* (at the moment) - new chassis for £650

Maybe I could bring it home on the roof as a spare ?

chris knowles · Post by **chris knowles** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 16:29

Well, my parts have arrived.

I have edited this because for 20 mins or so I was being a bit messed around. So, if you read this earlier there was a really p*ssed of message.

But it is all smiles now!

Chris