Sorry about the multiple messages some of you may have received, but I've SPAM'd the YahooGroups Lotus lists that apply. Vendor commercial messages on the...
Dumb question - what belt do I have? I would say it looks trapezoidal, but when was the round tooth belt introduced? Anyway, I'm interested in whatever flavour...
Hi Steve, If your engine is stock, then it has the HTD round tooth belt. The HNBR version of that is already in stock. Regards, Tim ... From: Steve Brightman ...
Interesting post Tim. Not directly applicable to me as I own an Elise but can I ask if you have any info on the age related degradation for different types of...
Tim, Thanks for looking into this question. Timing belt changing is one of those service items I really don't enjoy much! I would certainly consider an...
... materials vs the originals? I'm with Ian, and many others I suspect. I don't put enough miles on the Jensen-Healey to worry about the mileage interval -...
Is there any expectations of life span in years?...our cars will never see 75K miles. I would get one for sure if meant longer life, the failure cost is pretty...
LIFE EXPECTANCY: Yeah, that's the big question. It is generically understood within the industry that HNBR is the next big improvement and it will produce a...
Type 74 is common to all Twin Cams (TC) and Twin Cam Specials (TCS). JPS was a specific coulour scheme around 1972. The original batch of JPS cars came with a...
Circa 1975 (I think) there was a stereo manufacturer who did a system that installed in the headliner of the Esprit. Cassette deck, graphic equalizer, lots of...
After years of beating coupes and convertibles around on the track, I'm very very seriously planning on getting into open-wheeled cars. The type 51 holds a...
... Yes, that's the one! I thought that I remembered clipping that advertisement while in university, but obviously not. Getting older and fuzzier in the...
I have one that I am thinking about selling - I have decided to just race the Birkin. This one has had a full restoration and is in top notch shape - It won...
Ed, If you cannot find a 51 take a look at the type 61. Very affordable, easy to maintain, and a good car for entry level racing in Vintage class. Parts are...
Al, Thanks very much for that advice. I certainly have considered the type 61. As a race car it certainly appears an advance over the 51. (I hope that...
'Prisoner' actor Patrick McGoohan dies in LA Email this Story Jan 14, 11:49 AM (ET) By ANDREW DALTONLOS ANGELES (AP) - Patrick McGoohan, an Emmy-winning actor...
Emma with power blue elan My favorite car Larry Marsala ... From: B Philbrick To: lotus-cars@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 14:23 Subject:...
A Seven, green with a yellow nose. Registration KAR 120C Regards, Tim Engel ... From: B Philbrick To: lotus-cars@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January...
FWIW, another Europa is done (as much as they ever are...) in the Philly area...actually Morrisville. Some of you have been following the saga on the Europa...