I have only come across one other New Zealand Lotus owner in this group. I shall probably need some help as I work my way over my new Elite, so I would be...
OK folks, it doesn't get much more embarrassing than this. Yes I got my own web site address wrong! Thanks to Joe for pointing this out so soon. The correct...
From: "elitem75" <ianhancock@...> To: <lotus4seaters@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 4:41 AM Subject: [lotus4seaters] UPDATE: re my new...
very interesting ! the rangerover uses droplinks the same as the landrover the difference being insted of an ideler box ( landrover ) it has a power steering...
Well there's me, that you already know about...but I have an '86 Excel SE, but I do have a full manual for it...so any help I can be!! There is also an owner...
Hi Y'all I fitted a servo and master cylinder from an XJ6 to my Elite when its master cylinder started leaking. I did have to cut into the inner wing for the ...
almost fitted supra heater motor into lotus heater unit it dosen't realy fitt its to big and is upside down in relation to the lotus item (ie it mounts under...
i dont think the lotus steering collem is rangerover im not looking at it right now but i will be up my yard today and will check as i remember the steering...
My Elite has a transfer on the rear hatch, between the heater wires that says "Workhorse". Has anyone a Lotus related answer, as to why it is there, please? --...
its ether someone who was sadly iluisiond in thinking he could use the car for work or completely dissaliusiond for trying ! sorry i couldnt help that one but...
nick j tried to stiffen the rear end up with metel joints well iv got my suppension in bits and am sandblasting it ( some nice bloke gave me a snapon blasting...
been going back over old mail for part nos and found sj sports cae=rs vary interesting ! its not worth making your own rubbers at those prices ( diff mounts...
Hi everyone, It's a while since I've posted a message and a while since I've driven the old gal... Commitments at work, home, etc... put your own excuse here...
On Sunday, I headed out to the Manfield circuit, near Palmerston North in New Zealand, where the MG Car Club of Wellington were having a charity meeting for...
Dear All, I must ask the group's collective forgiveness and request support for a bereavement....I've had to sell my Eclat. I've had the 1976 yellow beast for...
Hi everyone, I'm new to the list... and new to Lotus. I’ve played with British cars all my life, (mostly MG) and I just bought a 1978 Lotus Eclat. It is not...
Hi Glenn, Congratulations on your purchase! As far as the distributor goes, you CAN check and adjust points with it in place - take the air cleaner off first -...
All, When turning the lights on - on my '87 Excel SE, it appears the the 'first position' does nothing? The second position turns on the side lights and raises...
i have the front hubs apart and it apears the calipers are the same modle as 3 pot xj items ( model not part as the jag uses bigger discs) it means there are...
i have the front hubs apart and it apears the calipers are the same modle as 3 pot xj items ( model not part as the jag uses bigger discs) it means there are...
Subject: RE: [lotus4seaters] Lotus Excel SE Lights Switch First position is for checking. If you operate the flashers in this position the pods should come up,...
... got ... Nice site - and nice car. One thing you mention in the "to come" list intrigued me though. One thing I've always felt about the Elite shap is...
I'm getting close to "launching" the eclat, paints drying, just need to sort the electric's (that may take some time) and sell the TR7. I am still a little...
well from what i read in past messages there seems to be a lak of tyres in 205 14 60 profile you might end up fitting bigger rims anyway !! by the way halfords...
Hello everyone, I have that -'been to the garage and come back in - sulking' feeling. Have adjusted the clutch cable which was surprisingly loose but now has a...
the only thing i have ever seen even vaigly simaler was on a gulf gearbox (vw rabbit in the us) the release bearing failed so the box would not go in gear (...
Well everyone, I got my first induction into the Lotus family this weekend. Got a good start on my 78 Eclat. When I dragged her home she would turn over but...
Hi, have booked a few days off work to sort out the Elite (clutch). Read on Dom G's excellent site that he used WD40 sprayed into the bellhousing to free off...
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