The GGLC in assocation with CLNW, Evergreen Lotus, CLLA, LOOP, LOCO, & Club Elite are pleased to announce that Registration for the 2004 West Coast Lotus Meet,...
Hi All, I am trying to replace the boot/trunk rear trim panel, p/n A036 B 0512. If someone out there has an S3 or S4 with an original trim panel reasonably...
Hello everyone, I have been looking for a small sports car for a while now, was originaly thinking about a DeLorean (dont laugh) the back to the future car,...
... The Lotus X100 may or may not be an MR2 Prototype. Toyota (natch') claims they did the MR2 all by themselves. Lotus race driver Doc Bundy says otherwise....
I think this was meant to go to the entire group.... ... Hi Tom, I viewed a prototype MR2 around 1982 here in NZ. It was bought out here in a promotion run by...
I'm sure if its truely a prototype, weather Lotus designed, or an early Toyota MR-2, there might be a few people interested in knowing more about the car. I...
... There's some history of the MR2 and X100 at: http://www.deru.com/~sgn1/AW11/Intro.htm There's also a picture of a silver prototype. If that's the car, it's...
... I'd say the chances of a prototype getting away from a factory nowadays are pretty slim due to among other things construction and use regulations, type...
Hello, I recently purchased a 1977 Lotus Eclat and am looking into racing. Does anybody have any idea's on how to get more speed. Either engine mod or...
The easy way to find out is to test drive it over 100 miles. When it doesn't break down, leave it: A prototype- lotus must be much worse than a production car...
Hi All, My reference to the "sole" Toyota-powered prototype was incomplete and therefore incorrect. I was referring to the sole running M90/X100 that was...
Mark Winston
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Dec 5, 2003 4:43 pm
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Hi All, My reference to the "sole" Toyota-powered prototype was incomplete and therefore incorrect. I was referring to the sole running M90/X100 that was...
Lotus, Ltd.
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Dec 5, 2003 4:51 pm
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dear group. I am selling my Elise 160 Sport. One of the first 50 built in beautiful metallic black with blue/black alcantara. Absolutely mint condition and...
I think I stumbled upon something really cool. My digital camera's batteries failed, but I'm going to get another close look in a couple of days. I took a...
... Andy Barron of Houston (a list member) bought the _only_ M90/X100 prototype and is well on the way to full show-restoration. Andy brought the chassis to...
Hmm, I'd suggest checking with some MR2 owners' groups and running the car's VIN through carfax: http://www.carfax.com/ It's possible you've found a rare car,...
I am a new Lotus Esprit ('88 model) owner and have bought a rear spoiler that needs to be installed. I was wondering if anyone had any experience in this...
January 2004 issue, 2 pages, pg. 82-83 "The Speed of Light" by Phil Llewellin Very favourable article with byline "The Lotus Elise proves that less weight is...
If it's an MR2, the VIN will start with AW11 or AW10 (non-US, had a 1500 engine). If you do manage to get pictures, please fwd them as I'd really like to see...
In a message dated 12/06/2003 3:45:28 AM Pacific Standard Time, lotus-cars@yahoogroups.com writes: http://4crawler.cruiserpages.com/4x4/ToyVIN.shtml One...
There are lots of different spoilers out there. I have an S4s style one on my 89. Just had to drill 4 holes to attach it. I'm not sure what you have, or what...
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with, or has heard of any interesting choices for, engine/drivetrain upgrades/transplants into an ...
Like I just mentioned over on the Lotus 4-seat list, I've always wanted to look into the Yamaha/Ford SHO V-6 engine. Aluminum twin cam, injected, lots of...
I am currently looking for a 98 or 99 Esprit V8 to purchase (I have heard that the 97 can have problems with clutches). I have heard some horror stories about...
A friend has an Elite with a 251 CID aluminium Buick (Rover V8) running a 4 bbl and headers. Weighs 40 lb. less than the original engine. Handles better and...
... Yes, if you have an Elan its easier to take of the petrol pump first. The old rubber tube goes hard with age/heat, cut or break off the old one and clean...
