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by carlp
Wed Feb 15, 2023 18:23
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Lotus Ypres Meet 2022
Replies: 7
Views: 1244

Re: Lotus Ypres Meet 2022

Planning to go again this year but in the Elan. Given the nature of the roads (mostly small narrow country roads), keeping up with more modern Lotus cars should not be an issue and it's not a race anyway...

Carl
by carlp
Wed Feb 15, 2023 18:17
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: 1987 Excel SE gearbox mount
Replies: 5
Views: 755

Re: 1987 Excel SE gearbox mount

I used part 'Toyota 12371-34020 - insulator, engine mount, rear' for my 1983 Excel. It was identical to the originaly fitted part. I purchased mine from Amayama. It was £22, but another £40 for shipping (10 days for delivery). Hopefully this is a picture of the old and new parts https://www.thelotu...
by carlp
Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:54
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: 1987 Excel SE gearbox mount
Replies: 5
Views: 755

Re: 1987 Excel SE gearbox mount

Thanks. Still better than almost £200 from a Lotus dealer!!
by carlp
Sun Feb 12, 2023 16:06
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: 1987 Excel SE gearbox mount
Replies: 5
Views: 755

Re: 1987 Excel SE gearbox mount

Hi Alan,

Many thanks

I had found that posting and the Toyota part number of 12371-34020, but just wanted confirmation as I was told that this is for the automatic gearbox?
Do you know if it's available in the UK?

Thanks
Carl
by carlp
Sun Feb 12, 2023 14:50
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: 1987 Excel SE gearbox mount
Replies: 5
Views: 755

1987 Excel SE gearbox mount

Hi,
Am I correct I assuming the gearbox mount for my 1987 SE is a Toyota part? If so does anybody have the correct Toyota part number. Even paying for shipping buying a Toyota mount from the US or Australia seems to be about half the price of buying one from the UK?

Thanks in advance :D

Carl
by carlp
Tue Aug 02, 2022 11:11
Forum: For Sale
Topic: parts for sale UPDATED..AGAIN!
Replies: 5
Views: 1499

Re: parts for sale UPDATED

Hi,
Do you have the little nylon blocks which fit into the metal instrument panel which the wooden panels screw into, mine are starting to fall apart?
Carl
by carlp
Sun Jun 12, 2022 20:49
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Lotus Ypres Meet 2022
Replies: 7
Views: 1244

Re: Lotus Ypres Meet 2022

Alan_M wrote:
Sun Jun 12, 2022 20:46
bash wrote:
Sun Jun 12, 2022 15:58
Ps, can't see your image dude
I can see photo
Good news, more photos here http://www.lotuselan.co.uk/albums/ypres-2022/
by carlp
Sun Jun 12, 2022 20:44
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Lotus Ypres Meet 2022
Replies: 7
Views: 1244

Re: Lotus Ypres Meet 2022

bash wrote:
Sun Jun 12, 2022 15:58
Sounds cool. What was the pace of the run like
Bash
Ps, can't see your image dude
It's not a race so pretty calm so no problem keeping up with the 'newer' Lotus cars. The roads were quite narrow and windy so good "Lotus" roads..
Not sure why the photo is not showing??
by carlp
Sun Jun 12, 2022 13:55
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Lotus Ypres Meet 2022
Replies: 7
Views: 1244

Lotus Ypres Meet 2022

Just back from this amazing Lotus meet, 130+ lotus cars but only 3 (perhaps 4) of our 'rare' breed. Two Excels, a lovely silver Eclat and I think one Elite (or did I imagine that). A 150 mile run across the back roads of Flanders with the obligatory lunch, afternoon and evening dinner. I can definit...
by carlp
Fri Jun 03, 2022 10:45
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: Spotted in Ypres last Thursday (26th May)
Replies: 5
Views: 952

Spotted in Ypres last Thursday (26th May)

Lovely green Excel spotted at the Ypres Lotus Day Meet on Ascension Thursday last week. There were over 130 Lotus cars there but only two Excels (ours plus the green one). Shows how 'special' our cars are! :-)
Image
by carlp
Wed Jun 01, 2022 18:29
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Speedometer for a 87 SE
Replies: 13
Views: 2681

Re: Speedometer for a 87 SE

Hi Pete,

Many thanks, is an electronic one better??

Carl
by carlp
Wed Jun 01, 2022 17:08
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Speedometer for a 87 SE
Replies: 13
Views: 2681

Speedometer for a 87 SE

Hi,
Just wondered is anybody was selling a VDO speedometer for my 1987 SE? Mine works but the odometer seems to stop on a regular basis. I am in Cambridgeshire.
Thanks

Carl
by carlp
Wed Jan 12, 2022 17:21
Forum: History & Memorabilia
Topic: Buyers Guide for The Wedges - Practical Classics 2002
Replies: 8
Views: 4265

Re: Buyers Guide for The Wedges - Practical Classics 2002

Great article, many thanks for the posting

Carl
by carlp
Mon Mar 22, 2021 17:46
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Excel SE Toolkit
Replies: 5
Views: 2001

Excel SE Toolkit

Hi,
Looking for a complete toolkit for my 87 SE? Anybody with a spare one out there??

Thanks
Carl

(Still looking for the owners handbook as well?)
by carlp
Mon Mar 22, 2021 17:37
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Donington Historic Festival 1-2 May - CANCELLED
Replies: 24
Views: 6127

Re: Donington Historic Festival 1-2 May

Hi,
Just missed the early booking discount but tempted to go on the Saturday with the Excel. Went two years ago on the Friday, very wet but a great day out even though there were only a few cars there. I was even lucky enough to meet the 'great man' Oliver Winterbottom himself!!
Carl