The Lotus Grand Tourers

Guys Our car came with a non-standard throttle cable-plain ended at the carb end. It had been fed through the nipple bush and secured with two choc block electrical connectors! It worked well though so we left well alone. Anyway, when we went on our tour of the North recently, the cable suddenly bec...

richardw wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 10, 2021 17:55

I haven’t John - I did reply to you on fb that this would be a great help. We’re away Friday and Saturday - are you around for a chat on Sunday?

Should be fine Richard.

Just set up a new Facebook group for members of this forum/club - look for The Lotus Grand Tourers on Facebook and do join! I’m just beginning to find out how time consuming Facebook can be and some of its features drive me mad. Cheers, Richard Dont forget my offer to help with Admin on Facebook Ri...

We use Elf 10W 60. Wouldn't use anything else.

The pod thing is interesting. Our crossover car (85 MY) definitely has one incorrect pod. It's pretty much unadjustable because of it. Need to get one myself at some point.

There really isn't any problem with clamping the flexi you know.
If you dont have the proper tool, use a pair of vice grips with a socket over each jaw.

Hawaiis0 wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 13, 2021 20:53

I'm looking to replace mine next month. Been on for 5 years and 15,000 miles. Still good.

It's the worn pulley that's scaring me

Tut tut. Belt change is 2 years........

As always, paint costs depend on a few factors. 1. How much of a perfectionist you are 2. How well prepared the body needs to be (Cracks etc) 3. Whether you want to go to the extent of glass removal and major strip down. I have a painter who has done several steel bodied cars for me over the years. ...

Some earlier cars did have a rear bar to the headliner-we got one for ours thinking that it should have one, but it didnt need it.

The locking part (Which is what I think you need) looks incredibly similar to those fitted to the Rover P6 2000, 2200, 3500. http://shop.roverp6cars.com/DOOR-CHECK-STRAP-SLIDE-ARM-COMPLETE-LH/PASSENGER-SIDE Both left and right are out of stock on that site, but it's a good starting point, many than...

The locking part (Which is what I think you need) looks incredibly similar to those fitted to the Rover P6 2000, 2200, 3500. http://shop.roverp6cars.com/DOOR-CHECK-STRAP-SLIDE-ARM-COMPLETE-LH/PASSENGER-SIDE Well, after 30+ years I decided to fix the broken drivers door strap on my '83 Excel. it was ...

PM sent. Two please.

We have used the clear lensed lamps (With the reflector pattern at the back) and LED bulbs. Seem very good.

MetBlue wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 16, 2020 21:02

Pricey!!!!
No wonder cars get broken if if you can ask that sort of price for a damaged mirror.
Tony

It has the word "Esprit" in the listing......

I think a lot can be repaired. As part of replacing the passenger side beam, I removed the sloppy handle which turned out to be internally damaged. I used a new plastic repair kit to secure one of the threaded inserts. The other (under the lock) will be replaced by a mushroom headed bolt, fitted fro...