The Lotus Grand Tourers

Is there any chance the forum could get those characterised so we have a data sheet for NOS dampers. Would help specialists to develop dampers with near original specs. It can be done without damaging them.
Jim

That’s my car and dash! Thanks for sharing.
The interior is actually blue, but that photo makes it look black.
Jim

The later vehicles (89MY onwards) from memory have doors that open wider than the earlier cars, due to customer complaints. Looking at the parts manual there are different part numbers for the early cars to the 89 MY cars. A089U0735J = LH Door Beam Early Cars A089U0736J = RH Door Beam Early Cars C08...

So, I'm one of those people who keep a spreadsheet for fuel fill ups on all my cars .... :oops: The Excel stats in the 3.5 years of ownership over 7,000 miles are as follows: Average MPG - 26.1 8) Best - 32.02 - Drive down to Le Mans :D Worst - 19.05 - Not long after I had the car - had ignition and...

Hello Richard It is possible to make gas struts where the final part of the opening travel (extending) is damped, so that it slows the opening speed in the last section of travel and reduces the shock to the item it is supporting. A classic example of gas struts that act like this are DeLorean door ...

Good to see people are still using Microsoft Paint. Lovely.
It looks really cheap and nasty. I think they were trying to hark back to the 50 / 60’s logo, but the execution wasn’t the best!
Jim

Hi Richard,
I’ll be there in the Excel. I’m just down the road from Malcolm’s place so will be there nice and early.
Jim

Hi, These previous threads may help with regard to your cam belt tool question. http://www.lotusexcel.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=10292&hilit=cam+belt+tension+tool&start=15 http://www.lotusexcel.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8749&hilit=cam+belt+tension+tool http://www.lotusexcel.net/phpbb/viewtop...

Hi Chris, Sorry to hear about the accident. Firstly, I hope you and all involved are OK? With regard to your Excel, to echo the comments from other forum members, it is possible to fix fairly brutal looking fiberglass damage. I have seen several professional repairs over the years on fiberglass cars...

Hello chaps,
I'm busy over a few weekends in July and August but would be happy to make the drive down from Hertfordshire if I am free.
Jim

Hello chaps,
Just spoke to Lotusbits. The issue has been resolved with the email account. They have secured the account and have investigated how the breach occurred.
Jim

Hello mate, i think they have a whole range of woods you can choose from. I just wanted the standard look, but they do all sorts.
Jim

Hi Dave,
The renovation cost was £200 (with VAT) + £15 postage.
I tried to buy new items from Classic Dash, but they never returned my calls or emails, so decided to get my original ones refurbished.
Jim

So, been making the final push to finish off the interior in my car. One thing that has always let it down is the state of the wood panels. After 30 years, they were starting to look faded and the lacquer was beginning to flake off around the vents and heater controls. Earlier this month I sent the ...

Hello Angus, let me know if you would like my car for the stand, however happy to step aside for Elite owners
Jim