The Lotus Grand Tourers

Forgot my camera so this will have to do.

Have you raised the suspension/ fitted new springs?

Lotus-e-Clan wrote:Have you raised the suspension/ fitted new springs?

Yes twice and still not right. Third time lucky suppose It is on the max book value, but cant adjust lower.

[quote="Hawaiis0"]Forgot my camera so this will have to do.

[/quote Stu ;Is that the same sweet shop that you were loitering outside today?

and a dead mouse by the look of it!!!!!!! get that lot off PFQ

(re bird s**t pic)

The SA utilises the gearshift binnacle from a 80's BMW. Unfortunately, I believe LHD ones too, as the lever position markings are on the wrong side for RHD viewing.
However, I came across another insert panel and had an idea
This is what I had:


This is what I found:



The panel pops out easy. Can anyone see anything extra in this shot?



The new pops right in. But how to illuminate?



Using a strip of pcb, some blue LEDs; some miniature magnetic reed switches and a switched 2032 battery holder I got illumination



No LED for Park so no circuit is energised - my "off" position. Back to piccy 3. Did you see the magnet? Here is Rev, Neutral, Drive and 3rd for show. I wont bore you with 2nd and 1st (might need a tweak anyway )

Brilliant! Is the new insert from a RHD car? Love the idea of the magnetic switches

Pete

Pete Boole wrote:Brilliant! Is the new insert from a RHD car? Love the idea of the magnetic switches

Pete

I haven't been able to determine which is which side but I have both

I'll let you know when the battery goes flat

Very clever. You should post a wiring schematic (circuit diagram) for reference in case someone wants to reproduce the mod.

Lotus-e-Clan wrote:Very clever. You should post a wiring schematic (circuit diagram) for reference in case someone wants to reproduce the mod.

What's the symbol for balsa wood? Only 3 lines added for show - just repeat as necessary

Lost video since Bfucket played silly buggers but digitally re-mastered. Has to load so be patient. Wait for 2 minute in point

https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=D6A ... eight="180"

The crew under starters orders

Sorry - meant to remove the lamp post first

That's probably more Excels in one place than they ever had at the factory!!!!

Excellent photo Stu. As an aside did you ever sort out your problem of stalling when put in gear? If so would you share your solution for us fellow SA owners?

NigelD wrote:Excellent photo Stu. As an aside did you ever sort out your problem of stalling when put in gear? If so would you share your solution for us fellow SA owners?

No not really, but I am thinking of having the gearbox overhauled as think it could be cream crackered