Hi All, Having a problem recently with my Elite Series 1..not sure whether it is clutch or gearbox related and would be grateful if anyone could please help...
hi i must reduce my collection! 13 lotus at the moment so the last car i bought must go it is a black excel se from 1988 ,hc engine with 180ps, 84tmiles with ...
So, I see an ad in the Sunday paper - 1977 Eclat, 59,000 miles, 2.2liter, DellOrto Carbs, 5 spd $5995. A 2.2 in a '77? What's everyone's opinion - go or no-go?...
1976 model, Very good condition, Restored 94/96, History from 1980 onwards, Just had new cambelt, plugs, points, condensor. Needs carbs ballancing, Headlights...
... From: steve14070 To: lotus4seaters@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 2:14 AM Subject: [lotus4seaters] '77 Eclat 2.2 - go or no-go? ... Steve, All...
Still looking for sun visors for a Elite. Lotus bits gave me a price but when I asked for shipping to the USA I got no further responses. Looking for another...
I have a Plus 2 that could also use some new visors. There seems to be a common denominator here, because my 1968 Morris Traveler has pretty much the same...
For quite a few months now when i have been reading the English autocar, in the cars coming in the future. Spring 2008 lists the new lotus elite i can't find...
I have come across a good match to the origional. ProtektoTrim #25-530-01. it is the same size and profile as the origional. It has the chrome on top and...
Vacuum non-return valve for headlights and air conditioning. Lotus A075U0561Z Motorcraft YG 34 DSOZ 19Af63-A (read from scruffy old package) YG 34 C6OZ 19A563A...
Easy to fix yourself. It pulls apart and contains a small rubber "O" ring, usually the problem, a steel ball about 1/4" and a small spring, all easily sourced...
Folks, I'm still hunting my 4 seater, but have not found one that really works well for me. I have decided to go the Eclat route however. I have been hunting...
I've seen various Elite and Eclats here in the US for sale or in online articles that have had Koni shocks installed. However, does anyone have any idea what...
If you are going to import an Excel then check your local rules for a car that will not meet US standards. The Excel was never cleared to import to the states...
an 1988 se rhd with 84ooomiles ,180ps,ps black with grey-blue halfleather lmk if you need pictures and more info car is located in frankfurt ,germany...
On hard breaking my front wheels start 'wobbling' (I do hope this is English...). I can feel it in my steering wheel, it feels as if the tyre is flat or...
Re the wobble, I'd suggest the brake rotors / discs are out of true. Raise the car, take the front wheel off and slowly rotate the brake discs by hand. You...
HI, My '75 Elite used to do the same thing when I first bought it. The vibration through the steering wheel wasn't helped by the seriously worn bearing in the...
Hello all, One of our LOONYs was tragically killed in an airplane crash earlier this year. Jan, his partner, wants to sell the two project cars he was working...
Well with the good weather still here from time to time, it's been nice to take the excel out for thrash around the lanes of east kent - having got rid of the...
Hi, The feeling you are getting through the steering in low speed manouevering is perfectly normal for these cars, and they all do it. Colin Chapman didn't ...
Hi I have a 1979 Eclat and need to replace the ignition switch, The unit is Lucas with a serial #1575a does any one know what vehicle this unit is sourced from...
A neighbour has an R reg Eclat which must go. He is talking about scrapping it which would be a shame. He says there are 4 new tyres and a new s/s exhaust...
Hi all, My latest race was to be at Mallory park on 19th August. I quallified on pole for the first time ever, only to be denied from racing due to the meeting...
I need some brake parts for my '74 Elite. Where can I find replacement parts for the front calipers and the rear drums? Namely, I need the rebuilt kit for the...
Hi Rick, when I had the callipers rebuilt on my '75 Elite I was told they were from an XJ6 Jag. I understand the rear drums are from a V6 Capri. Regards, Lance...
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