Lotus Elite / Eclat / Excel

Place an opened newspaper under and in front of the air box to catch the nuts and washers as they inevitably fall.

I've got a long way to go to catch you and I've been on here longer than you You must be number one poster since Angus doesn't post any more You always supply good advice so keep going!

I know its an obvious answer but can Lotusbits lend you a pod? I don't think they would mind with the money you have spent there. Sure if you spoke to Dave he would sort one out for you. Anyway - how about some current pictures of where your project is up to - haven't seen any for a while and you kn...

As Stu says - water in the relay often causes this. I had a similar problem

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=9237&p=69647&hilit=lights#p69647

Tanz wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 09, 2021 15:02

Welcome Don, our cars are almost identical apart from the red carpet - mines beige.

Sorry, just noticed I had already welcomed you viewtopic.php?f=11&t=11884

Welcome Don, our cars are almost identical apart from the red carpet - mines beige.

CHRISYD wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 06, 2021 18:58

when i did my frame i cant remember seeing anything on the glass, just the draught excluder along the top of the door card that rubs on the glass.

Same as above. Have you got a picture of the foam attached to the glass?

Great video. A bit annoying for him with the waitresses walking in front of him several times but I guess they were carrying his favourite liquid

My usual answer to these kind of problems. Disconnect the rev limiter. Only takes seconds and could save you a lot of time. Wish I had done this when I had the same problem.

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=8349&p=61107&hilit ... ter#p61107

Great Stuff! I'll be there.

I see in the latest Lotus cars news that an Elite has made it on to the my Lotus section https://am3pap002files.storage.live.com/y4m1vQNESlfXnB_aoCWUbJMhpH5A9ytL7bXzX9mvfFI3__NtL9CGNRO52qMawHCJfvSG_HS8EYECyWSJC1qQemY-wILB9U8CQWzvLYVbWXdJX_OVmHCXzJbMjVvPHjC4LQou2LH5YSkdya4eF5hySUJy-6HTLjoGpXlGqkmC2rt...

Welcome to the forum Don. The Excel is the perfect car if you don't like rust. Mine has lived on the drive since 2007 without any rust issues. Only parts you have to keep an eye on are door beams and window frames. Both are available and can be replaced. 28k is very low mileage - I'm on 128k without...

Its odd how previous owners sell the car on and keep the tool kit. The tool kit is missing in my M100 and the only place they turn up is on ebay - usually people who are breaking M100's - Cost about £125.

No harm in asking Lotusbits if they have any and how much. http://www.lotusbits.com/

I just used turkey foil - see link below - worked fine. That was in 2008. It all needs doing again now. The roof sections have dropped down.

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2255&p=16409&hilit ... ing#p16409

The estimate is too high if you ask me. Needs a lot of work.