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by Peter
Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:26
Forum: General
Topic: A Doh moment
Replies: 6
Views: 1862

Re: A Doh moment

Apparently each side can be different, as the roll bar that they attach too, may be closer to one side of the body than the other. That's what i found out when i called a Lotus Garage to ask about it. When i go to get the car serviced i'll have them take a look at it to double check At the moment i'...
by Peter
Mon Jan 13, 2014 00:59
Forum: General
Topic: Group LOTUS woes....
Replies: 9
Views: 3191

Re: Group LOTUS woes....

The problem with DB was while he had all these grand plans he spent a huge amount of money with very little to actually show for it. He got everyone sucked in (me included) spent half the cash lotus got, was only just starting re new esprit development and took his eye completely off lotus's current...
by Peter
Thu Jan 02, 2014 16:20
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Rear Screen Carpet Replacement
Replies: 13
Views: 4342

Re: Rear Screen Carpet Replacement

So the carpet is glued down, and is not held in place by the screen or any screws etc, and i just need to get it out in 1 piece....

Whats it like putting it back in and getting it glued down ?

PS were did you get the carpet from, Lotus dealer or Trim shop ?
by Peter
Thu Jan 02, 2014 13:52
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Rear Screen Carpet Replacement
Replies: 13
Views: 4342

Rear Screen Carpet Replacement

How hard is it to replace the carpet above the rear seats, around the rear screen, from looking at it, seems easy to get to, i take it, it's just glued down

To my man eyes it looks a case of pull out oold carpet, glue in new one job done, but rarely do i find things are this easy on the excel.....
by Peter
Mon Dec 30, 2013 00:31
Forum: General
Topic: A Doh moment
Replies: 6
Views: 1862

Re: A Doh moment

Ok found out the order it's main bolt, seatbelt bracket, polo, washer, polo
by Peter
Mon Dec 23, 2013 14:05
Forum: General
Topic: A Doh moment
Replies: 6
Views: 1862

A Doh moment

I undid the seat belt holders than plug into the roof roll bar but did not make a note of were the washers and spacers were.... I checked the parts manual buts it's less than clear : ( Anyway i've got a washer about the sise of a 10p piece and a pair of spacers that look like polos, the seat belt br...
by Peter
Wed Dec 18, 2013 00:49
Forum: General
Topic: Stainless 4-2-1 manifold?
Replies: 21
Views: 4832

Re: Stainless 4-2-1 manifold?

Yes thats pretty much the case So yes it would be a good upgrade on the Esprit, especially so, if you have tuned the engine aswell, which is IMO a must on a non turbo esprit as at the end of the day it's a junior supercar with all the associated running costs so you may aswell get the performance to...
by Peter
Fri Nov 29, 2013 01:35
Forum: General
Topic: Water pooling in the bodywork
Replies: 5
Views: 1452

Re: Water pooling in the bodywork

I had the footwell issue, it was a broken door seal, everywere else seems ok though
by Peter
Tue Nov 26, 2013 23:45
Forum: General
Topic: Headlining replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 2138

Re: Headlining replacement

Ok So i need 2 clips ?

Any other bits i will need, before i start, i'd rather have all the stuff ready to go if possible
by Peter
Mon Nov 25, 2013 23:58
Forum: General
Topic: Headlining replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 2138

Re: Headlining replacement

Just replaced headlining and cant rails, I used materials and glue which I purchased from Lotusbits, obtained excellent results material in my limited experience I found can be stretched sewn and glued without hassle; the glue applied easily has a tachy period and appears to hold well. From experie...
by Peter
Sun Nov 24, 2013 11:55
Forum: General
Topic: Headlining replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 2138

Headlining replacement

Is there a step by step guide to heading replacement ??, i want to have a crack a mine and have removed the 4 front screws by the sunvisors but everything is till firmely fixed in place.... I have searched for quite a bit through the forum and while i found lots of general stuff about it, i have not...
by Peter
Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:19
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Carpet Replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 2851

Carpet Replacement

I'm thinking of getting some new carpets in there....& was wondering were to get them, the ones sold by Lotus dealers are they already pre cut or do you have to cut them to shape after yourself ?? Can i just buy normal carpet from a shop and then cut it to fit myself ?? Would i need the foam backed ...
by Peter
Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:13
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Rear Bumper Removal
Replies: 3
Views: 1839

Re: Rear Bumper Removal

I did this job at the start of the year, my prev experience of working on cars involved kicking a tyre or two and rubbing on a bit of wax or leather renovator I did not find it too difficult, just take things slowly, ask on here when you get stuck and you'll be fine I followed the guide mentioned ab...
by Peter
Tue Nov 19, 2013 22:42
Forum: General
Topic: Stainless 4-2-1 manifold?
Replies: 21
Views: 4832

Re: Stainless 4-2-1 manifold?

I read through that, does it improve the power at all in a standard engine though or only a tuned one ?
by Peter
Wed Aug 21, 2013 16:09
Forum: General
Topic: Does anyone know the white car at UK Sportscars?
Replies: 7
Views: 1785

Re: Does anyone know the white car at UK Sportscars?

UK Sports cars have a questionable reputation, if forums stories down the years are accurate, best to treat buying from there like buying private i'e no comeback! I would not pay a dealer level price for a car from them Just Google Lotus excel for sale, you'l get stuff from E-Bay, Autotrader and var...