Somehow I forgot to order a calendar this year First time for a long while!
If there are any left I would like to order 2.
Email sent.
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- Tue Jan 02, 2024 18:57
- Forum: General
- Topic: 2024 Calendar
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2917
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 19:51
- Forum: Spotted/New Owners
- Topic: I have bought an 89 Excel SA site unseen
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3059
Re: I have bought an 89 Excel SA site unseen
Apologies for the tardy reply... I had LotusBits fit mapped ignition to my Excel some 12 years ago. They used a DTA Fast ECU. It's great. Never had a problem and it makes driving around town much easier since the engine is more responsive at low revs. I considered getting LotusBits to fit injection ...
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 13:18
- Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
- Topic: Hampshire meet up Revival
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3367
Re: Hampshire meet up Revival
It was a good day out.
Lots of classics, some dating back to the start of the last century.
Great weather, BBQ style food and a very relaxed happy atmosphere.
Three Excels, plus Sean's excellent (new to him) Esprit GT3, which looked better than new!
Tony
Lots of classics, some dating back to the start of the last century.
Great weather, BBQ style food and a very relaxed happy atmosphere.
Three Excels, plus Sean's excellent (new to him) Esprit GT3, which looked better than new!
Tony
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 12:06
- Forum: Electrics and Electronics
- Topic: Fuel Guage Trim
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2320
Re: Fuel Guage Trim
I fitted a Spiyda anti-slosh damper quite a few years ago, and it works very well. I initially fitted this in the boot and took the electrical feed off the fuel pump. This was not a great idea, since every time the fuel pump 'ticked' the fuel gauge would bounce. I moved the anti-slosh damper to behi...
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:00
- Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
- Topic: Hampshire meet up Revival
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3367
Re: Hampshire meet up Revival
Thanks Shaun,
I'll be there, probably from 11:00 since there's a car show and parking may be popular
Tony
I'll be there, probably from 11:00 since there's a car show and parking may be popular
Tony
- Wed Jun 28, 2023 17:40
- Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
- Topic: Hampshire meet up Revival
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3367
Re: Hampshire meet up Revival
Sunday 16th July - NO
Sunday 13th August - - OK
Sunday 19th August - - OK (I think you meant the 20th?)
Sunday 3rd September - - OK
Tony
Sunday 13th August - - OK
Sunday 19th August - - OK (I think you meant the 20th?)
Sunday 3rd September - - OK
Tony
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 22:43
- Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
- Topic: Hampshire meet up Revival
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3367
Re: Hampshire meet up Revival
Sorry - only just seen this posting.
I'm up for a meeting.
Tony
I'm up for a meeting.
Tony
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 12:35
- Forum: Electrics and Electronics
- Topic: Headlights frying column stalk
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2277
Re: Headlights frying column stalk
I thought LED replacement headlight bulbs were illegal and would not be passed in a MOT.
Perhaps someone here can set me straight on this point.
Tony
Perhaps someone here can set me straight on this point.
Tony
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 10:05
- Forum: Spotted/New Owners
- Topic: New owner: 87 Excel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2358
Re: New owner: 87 Excel
Welcome, from another Tony who lives in the Surrey/Hampshire/Berkshire area, has owned a 1992 Excel SE for over 20 years, and has been on this forum for years.
I'm in Yateley, so drop round if you want to chat or have any questions on your recent acquisition.
Tony
I'm in Yateley, so drop round if you want to chat or have any questions on your recent acquisition.
Tony
Re: Insurance
I used Peter Best last October.
Comprehensive, 3,000 miles, £12,000 agreed value, garaged, no claims bonus: £82.51!
The best price I've ever seen in the 20 years I've owned my Excel
Tony
Comprehensive, 3,000 miles, £12,000 agreed value, garaged, no claims bonus: £82.51!
The best price I've ever seen in the 20 years I've owned my Excel
Tony
- Wed Jan 26, 2022 17:12
- Forum: General
- Topic: Cam Belt Tension
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1409
Re: Cam Belt Tension
If you've not seen it, there is a good YouTube video for an Excel cambelt change at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPdLNZFE_Ps
(Part 3 is not linked but can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy_05TkPBSI)
(Part 3 is not linked but can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy_05TkPBSI)
- Mon Jan 17, 2022 17:11
- Forum: General
- Topic: New member - new owner
- Replies: 169
- Views: 28547
Re: New member - new owner
The bolts anchoring the seats are stressed, so make sure you get high strength stainless steel for these. You don't want the seat bolts sheering in the event of an accident. I spoke about this with LotusBits many years ago, but I can't remember the specifics (A2 and A4 are vague memories). Perhaps s...
- Fri Jan 14, 2022 18:43
- Forum: Electrics and Electronics
- Topic: Distributor pick-up testing
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3443
Re: Distributor pick-up testing
Duncs, About 10 years ago I (or rather, LotusBits :-)) replaced my original 1992 SE ignition system with a mapped DTA ignition system. I still have the original ignition parts in a box, in case any future owners wants to revert to the original. You are welcome to borrow and try these parts (coil, di...
- Tue Jan 11, 2022 14:27
- Forum: Engine and Gearbox
- Topic: Broken 45 DHLA :(
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2615
Re: Broken 45 DHLA :(
I have the same problem - broken air bleed screw. This happened some years ago, but since I don't need to adjust this screw (the carbs are balanced without needing to adjust this one) I've not bother to get it fixed. I phoned Eurocard at the time and they said it would cost about £40 (a few years ag...
- Fri Dec 10, 2021 19:30
- Forum: Engine and Gearbox
- Topic: Adding Muscle - Now or never
- Replies: 55
- Views: 9858
Re: Adding Muscle - Now or never
You may want to look here: Sorry about the weird URL, but it gets you to the PPT that goes through a whole range of options on increasing your Lotus 900 series engine. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwidi7HI7dn0AhX2QkEAHTAzBrcQFnoECAIQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww...