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- Fri Jan 22, 2021 18:26
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Excel Interior Update
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2280
Re: Excel Interior Update
Phil, I see you did that 3 years ago. How's it standing up to wear and tear? As it happens I placed a quite large order with FC just yesterday, Swatch sent for colour matching though, so will be awhile before the stuff arrives. It still looks the same as when I did it. When I've been at car shows o...
- Thu Jan 21, 2021 21:59
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tonite! Ghost in the shell - EXCEL!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 465
Re: Tonite! Ghost in the shell - EXCEL!
Tried to fine a picture of the car but no joy so maybe this will do. https://am3pap002files.storage.live.com/y4mqcpp8aUZydu69X4N8SIQNlmlti702eHIsvTDflLt4zAIXDys-KkTmHEswBbDxVoTQxfP2MzmivyWADNWgFz4ozmWifDWQZBRtDteILxRl19Tib9MW0AkRfppzBHCaxMhAzDEZFe1Rwd2bUb23MLVWneo8fRlnCOYUnoWXEfjxxrMKYUYurCHYt1e6ldv...
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 17:54
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Excel Interior Update
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2280
Re: Excel Interior Update
Tony - don't know if you have repaired your side bolsters yet but I repaired a rip in mine using Furniture Clinic filler. see link below. Might help.
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- Thu Jan 14, 2021 19:10
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Channel Island Elite For Sale.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 302
Re: Channel Island Elite For Sale.
Says it has a Lotus engine instead of Renault and webber carbs? 

- Mon Jan 11, 2021 21:27
- Forum: General
- Topic: 2022 Calendar Competition
- Replies: 1
- Views: 98
2022 Calendar Competition
I know most people look in the general section but not everyone dives down into the off topic section so just making you aware of the 2022 Calendar post.
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- Fri Jan 08, 2021 20:57
- Forum: Engine and Gearbox
- Topic: Cam Carrier leak.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 660
Re: Cam Carrier leak.
If it is between the cam housing and the head - i don't know of any modification. I think it is a matter of removing the cam housing and re-sealing. If the leak is minor then wait until the next cam belt change and check valve clearances while you are there. There is not a gasket there but you can u...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 20:46
- Forum: General
- Topic: excel A 227 GFA
- Replies: 6
- Views: 401
Re: excel A 227 GFA
That reg is coming up a a Vauxhall Astra registered 1/8 83. Tax was due 1/2/99. No MOT details held by DVLA. That on my Vehicle Smart app.
- Wed Jan 06, 2021 20:10
- Forum: Spotted/New Owners
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1631
Re: New Member
Welcome to the forum Kamal! See if you can fill in your car details under your user name - just helps when answering your questions in the future
Look forward to seeing some pictures.

- Fri Jan 01, 2021 20:34
- Forum: General
- Topic: Happy new year
- Replies: 18
- Views: 319
Re: Happy new year
Happy new year everyone. Looking forward to meeting up in 2021 - fingers crossed!
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 18:29
- Forum: General
- Topic: Lotus Elite Luggage
- Replies: 12
- Views: 686
Re: Lotus Elite Luggage
There not even leather. Some kind of leather substitute. Don't know where the briefcase went.
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 18:47
- Forum: General
- Topic: Lotus Elite Luggage
- Replies: 12
- Views: 686
Re: Lotus Elite Luggage
My friends son was emptying the loft and was going to put the luggage in the skip! Good job my friend spotted them and knew what they were.
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 21:20
- Forum: General
- Topic: Gold Excel for sale
- Replies: 5
- Views: 626
Gold Excel for sale
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Excel-SE-One-of-the-best-available/233776202922?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3D2cc4adb662114e858cb94382030699ab%26pid%3D100167%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D274542746239%26itm%3D233776202922%26pmt%3D...
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 22:41
- Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
- Topic: Door Handle broken again
- Replies: 0
- Views: 381
Door Handle broken again
Yes - the usual weak spot on the door handle, but this time it was both sides of the handle https://am3pap002files.storage.live.com/y4muT9meDap1ekxguj__T5Gq_SPKRXDzcYnmuCvbnsJtfwt8jZ7NYs71-uvKS86Dd-iH4JSfCviYadnmXBtRx2UJWhIz-o1G1PeEf_mAY68fZbeCBDL9464JPHBpSutWQ_XLK2VkDUwytcWqAMCAKSCxizP0ZXx_HVJfy7Ed...
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 22:21
- Forum: General
- Topic: Lotus Elite Luggage
- Replies: 12
- Views: 686
Lotus Elite Luggage
A friend of mine that used to own an Elite back in the 70's has recently discovered the suitcases that came with the car. The Elite was a 1975 car and bespoke luggage was an option for £61. This car was used by Lotus for emissions tests for the US market. The car was sold but the luggage was left in...
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 21:16
- Forum: General
- Topic: Photos for Oliver anyone?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2044
Re: Photos for Oliver anyone?
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