Hello, Im about to start re-assembling the chassis of my 74 Elite. I was wondering if anyone knew of some places that would stock a complete bushing set, from...
Hello, Ive created an album with some pics of the car when i started this project. Ill take some more current pics and adding those later in the week. Reguards...
Hi Lotus cronies, We are selling our awesome Lotus Eclat 1976. It is in great running condition and the body is beautiful. It is red. We are asking $6500 or...
2500 to 3000 BPS is at current exchange rate equal to 5000 to 6000 U$, plus the shipping would come out to an outrageous sum, ... Ahhh...imagining that...
i know...but i´m speaking of a car in nearly factory new condition, thats a difference!! improved with a galvanized chassis and e.g. real leather interior ...
Has anybody out there ever heard of someone adapting a Jag XJ-6 or E- Type differential (Thornton Power-lok) with inboard disc brakes in place of the original...
About a year ago I made a very half hearted attempt to sell my Elite, but now I do have to sell it. Please call for a full description, but in summary.... it...
Could anyone please point me in the right direction to a child seat that will fit in the back of a series 1 Eclat? My car has lap belts only rather than the...
I went to start my Excel (912 LC) this morning, and after a few turns on the starter, it stopped turning with a big CLUNK!! I tried again on the starter, and...
I'd be tempted to remove the starter motor and see if that frees things up .. also, remove the spark plugs in case there is hydraulic lock from water / fuel in...
I agree with Steve, The first thing I would do would be remove the starter and see if you can turn the flywheel by gently levering the teeth.. I wouldn't...
Thanks to all for the suggestions. I forgot to mention that I did whip out the plugs, just to see if it was a hydraulic lock, but they were all dry, and it...
I have posted some more footage taken onboard my Eclat race car during a passenger session at Mallory Park on youtube, you can find it if you put lotus eclat...
Hello all - Just acquired a 74 Lotus Elite 503 s/n 747060033B (?) Looking for a grill, euro bumpers, "ELITE" lettering. Have already contacted LotusBits in...
Hi All, Recently I was driving my Elite 502 home when all of a sudden I felt massive vibration at steering wheel. Immediatley slowed down and limped home at...
For those interested, I've posted pictures of my two 1976 Eclats. The runner I just recently bought and have already put three hundred miles on it in less than...
Where did the Elite/Eclat non-powered steering rack come from? It looks to be a European ford part. My guess is cortina/granada. But does anyone have any...
I was told by the guy at the parts dept of my local Lotus dealer that it is basically a Granada rack with a different ratio. So it is as easily overhauled as a...
I have a manual Granada steering rack in my Elite. It was not a straight swap though, I had to shorten it a bit and make a new longer intemediate shaft with...
Not sure if this will help. The rack on the Excel is a Ford TONI rack, as said non-standard. Not sure if it's the gear ratio ot the power weighting that's been...
have been experiencing lots of water in the passenger side footwell lots, as in a pint or two after fairly gentle rainfall anyone have any ideas where it might...
sadly now has come time to part with my eclat, I enjoyed using it greatly, but i need the money for other projects basically its a 1979 lotus eclat 2.0 (501)...
I need to replace the front brake discs and also get the front calipers overhauled. I wonder if anyone knows of any sensible upgrade I could do rather then ...
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