Mark your calendars!! East Coast Lotus Meet 2007 In the spirit of the West Coast Lotus Meets of the last few years we would like to announce the... East Coast...
Hi everyone, I'm sure most people know that the Annual Club Lotus Show is being held on 17/18 of March at the Donnington Race Track, and is worth a visit. The...
Hi all, just thought I would let you all know that my Eclat race car will be on the Lotus Drivers Club Stand at the Donnington Lotus Show. Hope to see lots of...
I am not sure if you could get the cylinders out without dropping the diff.. I cut a hole behind the rear seats to have a look at the brake cables a year or so...
I appreciate all the advice so far. I have rebuild many brakes in the past. i am woundering about rebuilding the part directly on the car. Has anyone tried...
Does anyone have any information on upgrading the Eclat series 1 (1979) braking system, calipers, discs, etc? Thanks Paul [Non-text portions of this message...
I fitted a PNM vented brake upgrade to my Eclat2.2, can't say I was impressed with either the kit or them, don't get me wrong the equipment was good but when...
Steve and Daniel thank you for the information regarding brake upgrade. Does anyone know of an alternative to the PNM kit? Does anyone know what other car/s...
Despite some really great help last time I posted my electrical problems continue. Two issues the headlights don't work on dipped beam they're fine on full...
Hi, Does anyone know of alternative inlet and exhaust valves? Oversize fitted on other cars or where you can buy oversize items? Thanks Paul [Non-text portions...
Hi Has anyboday ever tried rubber gaskets to stop the cam covers leaking? Saw these on a US Jensen Healy site and wondered if anyone had tried them or anything...
I ordered a set, and I can recommend the US J-H owners club as their depatch was lightening quick. They have also beein quite innovative in sourcing ...
Hello everybody; What's the best and quickest way to remove the engine Cooling Radiator, fans and A/C condenser? Is it through the front bottom hole under the...
Through the bottom .. but there are quite a few rivets to drill out and you may need to loosen the oil cooler beam. ... From: lotus4seaters@yahoogroups.com...
I'm wanting to change the timing belt on my 1976 eclat but no car spares shop has a listing for it. Does anyone know which cars use the same size belt or have...
Pete, I think I've got a cross ref at home, but I'm on the road this week. Even if you're patient and wait for me to send it to you, I don't think it will...
There is a possible listing of Nissan Maxima - nis133. HYPERLINK "http://www.gglotus.org/ggpart/espritxref.htm"http://www.gglotus.org/ggpart/ espritxref.htm I...
I bought a 76 Eclat a year ago and want to start making some improvements. I am in dyer need of shocks and coil springs. Have not had much success in finding...
Hello People I have now taken this project as far as I want to go, so first of all thank you to all those people that have offered advice along the way. I am...
we have a 1978 lotus elite and are struggling to find tyres to fit (205/60 R14 88v) current tyres are bridgestone but had to resort to buying a used tyre on...
Hi, I've got a 1979 Eclat and have I have discovered I've got a very leaky side seal on my diff (not unusual know!), I got the diff off the car to change the...
When faced with this problem a year or so ago I fitted a pair of H rated Firestones. I know that the factory fitted V rated tyres to all the alloy wheeled...
Charles, Kumho, Sumitomo, Yokohama, Falken, and B.F.Goodrich (just few I have found) still make that particular size tire. Try Google and just put in "205/60...
Simon, Removing the output shafts from the diff. housing isn't tough, but replacing the seals is more difficult than most. You should probably plan on...
Ian, No can ... you're right on target. A modern H rated tire is prbably better than a vintage V rated tire. Dave ... From: ianweston@... When faced with...
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