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...
Hi, Does anyone have any information on Excel SE engine piston alternatives? If necessaary I can machine parts that are close. Thanks for any info. Paul...
Ok, I'm hoping the knowledge here can help me again; this time I need a couple of very small parts for the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning unit, what...
Hi Im now going to sell my other half not that I wont to but Iv not had the time to drive her and cannot stand the thort of her sitting for another year. she...
a chrome plated steel extension bonded onto the normal gear shift lever. Makes it impossible to dismantle the gear shift lever. Seems almost like neoprene...
As i haven't another car to compare it to , does the elite have self centering steering ie when letting go of the steering wheel when exiting a corner the...
...an Eclat or Elite "driver" quality or better, any body know of any thing for sale in the U.S.? The black sprint currently on ebay (10/4) is just a little...
I recently bought an elite. I need to rebuild the driver's side seat. Sat in the passenger side, and it was great, but the driver's side is shot. Has anyone...
Here goes.. Oil leak around oil pump area - pretty inaccessible under carbs. Removed carbs - Dellortos with K&Ns still on inlet manifold. Investigate oil leak...
Thanks for all your suggestions... Going to go down the route of what have I changed in the equation to cause the wrath of the dellorto demons?... So first off...
hello folks, Just about to cut off the burnt nose of my 1980 Lotus Elite and graft on the front clip I have from a 1978 Eclat. The inner wheel wells are ...
Update - replaced my home made inlet manifold gasket with genuine one and a smear of hylomar on each side - thanks Tim Engel... checked all vac hoses - all ok....
Hello. Time constraints and increased awareness of my mechanical inability has led me to offering my 74 Elite for sale. It is serial number 74090114B. It runs...
I part exchanged my Excel to purchase an Esprit I wanted, a couple of years ago. Now I've finally bought another one. This time green, previous was red, still...
Andy, The 910 isn't an easy fit into the Excel... or Elite/Eclat. I think your first question should be how are you going to accommodate the 910's turbo. ...
Thanks for that info Tim I had thought about the turbo issue, and had one of 2 options, a custom manifold placing the turbo approx mid way of the engine, or...
Sadly now has come time to part with my Lotus Elite, which I have used quite regularly over the years but regrettably other projects and commitments are now...
Hi everyone, Unfortunately I am about to move house and have nowhere for my 1992 Excel SE to stay.It has no MOT but does run/drive.I am in Marlow,South Bucks...
Right, checked and double checked everything and still the old gal was not a happy bunny - running rough and generally sounding poorly. So took a day off work...
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