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by jonno
Mon Dec 06, 2021 13:19
Forum: General
Topic: 2022 Calendar - go/no go
Replies: 18
Views: 3972

Re: 2022 Calendar - go/no go

No worries Richard my fault being late to it. Happy you sold them all though :D
by jonno
Fri Dec 03, 2021 18:06
Forum: General
Topic: 2022 Calendar - go/no go
Replies: 18
Views: 3972

Re: 2022 Calendar - go/no go

I'll put my hand up for one as well please.
Ta very much.
by jonno
Tue Oct 05, 2021 12:23
Forum: General
Topic: Westdale Products article (Excel window frames)
Replies: 3
Views: 1149

Westdale Products article (Excel window frames)

Newspaper article on Westdale Products with mention of lotusexcel.net https://am3pap003files.storage.live.com/y4mBR_23do4-aDJEnyJq4Rxs08yYPV_RGpMbmsaZg3GLRd0NDQLONcOp52RtzGMEkSFR-UOjuebfYLi-16NmRDd8PtVcw4Ylgh_T2C4P1V6Z7GCm8D3MpxcH_W2cm184C6Lrc9sWZeKKnSZPH9dZpoiHy5RG-1L_G3eBxIFdMDTjGMSRGi3Gh6aSbdbown...
by jonno
Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:30
Forum: General
Topic: Ramps or posts
Replies: 17
Views: 3719

Re: Ramps or posts

One thing to bear in mind if thinking of going the 2 post lift route, is that many but not all require a 3 phase power supply. Domestic properties are almost always single phase. However, all is not lost, you can also buy a single phase to 3 phase convertor or invertor as they are called. In any cas...
by jonno
Thu Jun 17, 2021 13:15
Forum: General
Topic: Technical Writeups Lotus Esprit World
Replies: 9
Views: 2220

Re: Technical Writeups Lotus Esprit World

PNM engineering developed a turbo solution for the excel. I remember seeing the prototype at Donnington in the 90's I think. Dont know if they sold any to customers though.
by jonno
Thu Jul 04, 2019 14:13
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Walnut dash - fleabay
Replies: 1
Views: 946

Re: Walnut dash - fleabay

Thanks for spotting this, I have put my bid in.
Mine is cracked and this is local to me.
by jonno
Wed Feb 09, 2011 13:17
Forum: General
Topic: ESPRIT TURBO ENGINE IN A ECLAT/ELITE
Replies: 4
Views: 1657

Re: ESPRIT TURBO ENGINE IN A ECLAT/ELITE

PNM Engineering used to offer a turbo conversion for the Excel. I dont know if they still do?
by jonno
Fri Nov 12, 2010 13:38
Forum: General
Topic: Some general questions...
Replies: 10
Views: 2266

Re: Some general questions...

you could always nip down the road to Honley and speak to Chris Foulds. he is an independant Lotus "specialist".


Foulds Motors
15 Honley Business Centre
New Mill Road
Honley
Huddersfield
HD9 6QB

Tel. +44 (0) 1484 666552
by jonno
Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:18
Forum: General
Topic: Excel, Excel SE and Excel SA in 1990?
Replies: 9
Views: 2610

Re: Excel, Excel SE and Excel SA in 1990?

Hi and welcome to the Steel Blue club.
by jonno
Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:16
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Tatton Park Classic Car Show 21/22 August
Replies: 6
Views: 2119

Re: Tatton Park Classic Car Show 21/22 August

Good I will look out for Excel's then. Sadly I wont be in mine.
by jonno
Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:14
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Club Lotus parts fair : 9th October, Malvern
Replies: 27
Views: 5967

Re: Club Lotus parts fair : 9th October, Malvern

Phil, thanks for the location info.

My car's not on the road yet, and I'm not certain if I will make it to the show or not, so better count me out for now.
by jonno
Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:20
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Tatton Park Classic Car Show 21/22 August
Replies: 6
Views: 2119

Tatton Park Classic Car Show 21/22 August

I couldnt see this one posted so here it is if anyone interested in classic cars.
by jonno
Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:16
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Club Lotus parts fair : 9th October, Malvern
Replies: 27
Views: 5967

Re: Club Lotus parts fair : 9th October, Malvern

What is the location / post-code please?
I will try to make it along.
by jonno
Wed Aug 11, 2010 12:15
Forum: General
Topic: How old are the owners???
Replies: 48
Views: 10249

Re: How old are the owners???

I just turned 50. Looking back I have realized I have had my excel for 15 years, daily driver for first 5 years, collecting dust in the garage for last 10 - so sad.

On the brighter side I have taken up cycling and now have a lovely Colnago C50, italian handmade 20 gear carbon racer.
by jonno
Mon May 24, 2010 12:39
Forum: General
Topic: Carb Tuning
Replies: 3
Views: 1410

Re: Carb Tuning

Chris Foulds is a lotus specialist at:

15 Honley Business Centre
New Mill Road
Honley
Huddersfield
HD9 6QB

Tel. +44 (0) 1484 666552