I have just put a photo of my elite in the miscellaneous section last photo on last page,it's not quite for real as the wheels are not bolted on . I was...
I have been invited to do a hill climb in Wallaceville Upper hutt not far from Wellington.I have just got back from scrutineering ,passed ok. I went over the...
Getting my Elite out of hibernation and giving it a quick checkover I've discovered that the headlights have packed in. Bit of strange one as they work on full...
Congratulations on your successful entry after what must have been much hard work. I suspect your rear dampers may be a little hard, my Elite doesn't ...
... I don't know the details of the Elite but judging by its close relative the Excel the headlamp circuits are very complicated. If both main beams are on...
In standard form the Elite/Eclat headlight circuit is fairly simple - no fuses and no relays. Power is picked up from the battery terminal on the starter ...
Gentleman; We ran Hankook DOT race tires last year, it is a Koren made tire, we where extremely impressed. They came pre shaved, offered great grip equal in...
Well I made it back in one peice and so did the car I was quite nervous about the course as it was very unforgiving if you came off , and i had only done 800...
Gentleman; We ran Hankook DOT race tires last year, it is a Koren made tire, we where extremely impressed. They came pre shaved, offered great grip equal in...
Im refurbishing the 3 pot calipers on my eclat and all the break pistons need replacing, I want to get hold of a new set asap (ideally tomorrow. Anyway does...
Hi, when I rebuilt the front brakes on my '75 Elite I was told they were from a Jag XJ6. Hope this helps, Lance Hewitt Halcro Service and Technical Manager ...
I purchased a part in the Lotus sale, when I got home found it’s not what it should have been (Esprit capping rail), so I have what appears to be an Eclat or...
Jeff; Thank you for hearing us out, we wait optimistically to hear from your management. I checked in with a local Les Schwab Tires dealer whom we buy our Toyo...
Deal All , I have a 907 engined 1980 2.0litre Elite that needs new distributor points and a condenser, but would like them for the weekend. Any idea which...
Gentlemen, I've got all the rear suspension off my 1979 Eclat and am about to start to repair/replace and renew it all. I'm am wondering about recommendations...
Paul, I installed the higher grade (£24) UJs from SJ in my '75 Elite. One side has covered about 9K and the other just under 7K and all appear to be sound. I...
I knew it was all going too well. My Eclat was all going back together until I realised that I'd better take a look at the rear suspension and brakes. Sure...
Paul, obviously I was lucky, my propshaft bolts needed no more than an appropriate socket and the lower diff mounting studs yielded to a small amount of GBH...
A trick my dad taught me was to tap the nut / stud with a hammer when you have pressure applied to it. It's surprising how often that has worked for me! Good...
I had good day at the racetrack and really got to grips with the car. My confidence in the car has greatly improved . It was a training day and very relaxed ....
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=87162974 I have decided to sell my V8 Elite project... anyone in NZ should check out the trade me link to the...
Looks like I could use a few good suggestions on how to open the Hood on m,y 76 elite parts car. The cable on the left side is broken, any ideas, anybody? Thx ...
I've just had a set of alloys (the flying saucer dish type) stolen from my Eclat, as part of a raid where they stole 3 cars and some tools from my home. The...
Thanks for your response Mike, but 1st gear in what gearbox is the next most obvious question. The Lotus 5-speed 1st gear part numbers are 050F6039 and...
Evening all Finally getting round to sorting out some minor niggles on my 1980 Elite At present electric wise from the dashboard.... Lights work, Rear Wiper...
... Because it's in a sequence that includes "Valve Assy" and "Governor Assy" I suspect that it may be for the automatic box (Elite 504, Eclat 524). ... ...
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