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by AndyD
Mon Aug 24, 2020 20:23
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1986 Excel SE
Replies: 10
Views: 4405

1986 Excel SE

Evening all. Due to an unexpected opportunity to own another of the cars on my list, reluctantly I am offering my Excel for sale. 1986 Excel SE 106k miles Bucket loads of history Calypso Red Grey cloth interior This was a Lotusbits car that Mike had gone through after 4 years storage and was using h...
by AndyD
Fri Aug 21, 2020 19:35
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Headlining
Replies: 71
Views: 16231

Re: Headlining

I've got the pleated Lotusbits one in mine which is nice, but wow that's going to be proper nice in leather 👍

Look forward to seeing pictures when completed.

Andy
by AndyD
Tue Aug 11, 2020 17:12
Forum: General
Topic: Lotus Certificate of Provenance
Replies: 4
Views: 1708

Re: Lotus Certificate of Provenance

Can't disagree - I thought the price was ridiculous for basically a copy of the build sheet and a few bits of cheap bling :shock:
by AndyD
Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:48
Forum: General
Topic: Lotus Certificate of Provenance
Replies: 4
Views: 1708

Lotus Certificate of Provenance

Interesting link came up on my LinkedIn feed this morning:-

https://www.lotuscars.com/lotus-launche ... programme/

Andy
by AndyD
Fri Aug 07, 2020 19:39
Forum: History & Memorabilia
Topic: Design similarities
Replies: 6
Views: 3096

Re: Design similarities

Peter, you are so right :D https://pwdxfg.by.files.1drv.com/y4mRHF_mkCTTXaTfowCiMGLmQp8RUykY93gvZaXgmFJT9vVj-SH2u18PwlkYP-N442McJ7EOAGFgqeo1TGC9XS8fm8Xl_0eMlViz9OYPWtYnHVyGK17TXCH_wDBIPaPscl1o5NH4H8CwLpsoROR7wUJGJHKjeygx7H8E01VLmyK-fxhv4xIGp_RIGTnS6VBjOOZY0lnhEkRSLYS5KGK43OSaA?width=660&height=391&c...
by AndyD
Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:43
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: First job jobbed - 2 more found !!!
Replies: 244
Views: 72082

Re: First job jobbed - 2 more found !!!

Fantastic job Tony :D Did the same with my bumpers and sills that had been painted silver :!: I was surprised how good a finish was possible with base and clear rattle cans but then mine is solid red so possibly easier. The key is patience. It's holding up really well after 6 months. I'm really impr...
by AndyD
Mon Jul 27, 2020 20:17
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: New Lotus Excel owner From Italy
Replies: 33
Views: 10207

Re: New Lotus Excel owner From Italy

Che spettacolo! Bellissimo.
by AndyD
Fri Jul 24, 2020 22:08
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1992 Excel SE in online auction
Replies: 17
Views: 6606

Re: 1992 Excel SE in online auction

Reckon that's about right really - similar condition to mine; a rolling restoration.

That said, most Lotuses seem to be rolling restorations...

Andy
by AndyD
Sun Jul 19, 2020 19:03
Forum: General
Topic: Rear brake dust shields
Replies: 7
Views: 2825

Re: Rear brake dust shields

Thanks for confirmation Ian :D

Andy
by AndyD
Sun Jul 19, 2020 19:01
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Cooling issues on 92 SE
Replies: 34
Views: 11791

Re: Cooling issues on 92 SE

Some more background here Tony.

https://www.lotusexcel.co.uk/technical/ ... ader-tanks

Andy
by AndyD
Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:17
Forum: General
Topic: 85 Excel Centre Console
Replies: 4
Views: 1679

Re: 85 Excel Centre Console

Hopefully this may help if readable... https://pwc7lq.by.files.1drv.com/y4mM1Qux-fZ4nMlfStaE74v0jqxBUBgJ-yW2bQ0K_Tz0vp0xdryv-qJsP-TDxrX4CplQogHMsrsVdqShGc-9m-wXQ9UaUwl7ds9emIkUsy9_AgndK2JhC0lSNJxMDK2R5h_nZaddRaSbaYyeAFD7f_hiVVfHOkLXbN1TC2tVeAoHC7Pm8mo72Rn7JpHwLyMbKjrXbKB4U7Dj0LH4E0wnxpRCw?width=495&...
by AndyD
Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:55
Forum: General
Topic: Rear brake dust shields
Replies: 7
Views: 2825

Re: Rear brake dust shields

Thanks Dave

Yes I just want to remove for repair to outer part - if repair not practical I will have to grind off outer section only as the centre holds the handbrake cable abutment as you say.

Fortunately centre part looks solid so fingers crossed...

Andy
by AndyD
Sat Jul 18, 2020 20:56
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1992 Excel SE in online auction
Replies: 17
Views: 6606

Re: 1992 Excel SE in online auction

The Market have been successful in the last year or so and seem very switched on to values so it will go for a good price I reckon, even given the valid points raised above. Seems projects are £3000 plus now, anything with mot and evidence of recent use £5000 plus and minters £8000 plus. Add £2k for...
by AndyD
Sat Jul 18, 2020 20:45
Forum: General
Topic: Rear brake dust shields
Replies: 7
Views: 2825

Re: Rear brake dust shields

Thanks both for your insights. Anthony - yes it appears just the outer part so I may get away with JB Weld or similar epoxy, but thanks for confirming hubs off job which is what I'd thought. They really need to come off the car to do a proper job. As Bash says though I'll remove them completely if t...
by AndyD
Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:43
Forum: General
Topic: Rear brake dust shields
Replies: 7
Views: 2825

Rear brake dust shields

Hi all Some advice please... My rear brake dust shields look like the doilies my grandmother used to have on her tables and I suspect they would be an advisory at mot time. My question is it just caliper, disc and shoes off to remove them for repair or does the hub have to come off too? It's not cle...