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LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2 AT LOTUSELAN.NETFORUMSPHOTO GALLERYWIKIGENERAL LOTUS DISCUSSIONSTECHNICAL QUESTIONSLOTUS ELANS FOR

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Lotus Elans. We are about Lotus Elans. The Lotus Elan, to this day, is still considered one of the best handling cars of all times. Not bad for a sports car that was sold from 1963 to 1974. Come join Lotus Elan owners as we enjoy, restore and keep the Lotus Elan heritage alive. LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2 FORUMS BY LOTUSELAN.NETMODSELECTRICAL / INSTRUMENTSRACINGARCHIVEELAN FORUM DISCUSSIONSTOOL TALK All questions related to repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and parts should be in the detail forums by functional area below. Happenings, Events, Best Roads, Photos, Insurance, etc. Topics related to Lotus Content that would be of interest to both Elan and Plus 2 owners and admirers. INTRO - VEHICLE CHASSIS NUMBERS AND PART NUMBERS Vehicle Chassis Number - The method of identifying a vehicle, whether Component-Built or Fully-Built, is by use of the Vehicle Chassis Number which is comprised of code numbers as shown below. The Vehicle Chassis Number will be found stamped on a plate which is CATEGORY:PAINT COLOURS Pages in category "Paint Colours" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. DOOR LATCH, LOCK, HANDLE ASSEMBLY : BODY / CHASSIS / FRAME Mount door panel loosely by positioning top in the glass slot and letting it hang. Mount inside door handle if not done in step two. From above the door, reach down and attach the lock rod 42 to interior door handle assembly by pushing into the hole while manipulating interior lock tab. From under the door, reach up and attach the door

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WHICH SOLID DRIVESHAFT CONVERSION? : DRIVE TRAIN / GEARBOX Hi Guys. Check this one out to, this conversion has been installed into numerous lotus elan's around the globe. They look exactly like the MM shafts. The only real difference is probably the CV joint manufacturer - GKN vs VW. Location: Aldridge, West Midlands, UK. REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR? : SUSPENSION / STEERING / BRAKES That is probably why you are noticing more roll in corners. Spyder offers larger front bars, as does TT as mentioned by Gary. Although, in theory, with the higher cornering limits allowed by modern tires would suggest larger front anti-roll bars and a small rear anti-roll bar, many people seem to live without a rear one. CATEGORY:ELAN PARTS LIST Intro - Vehicle Chassis Numbers and Part Numbers. Intro - Conditions of Sale and Warranty. Intro - Claims Under Warranty. Intro - Paint, Thinners, etc. Intro - Standard hardware Part Number Coding. LOTUS CARS (SERVICE) LIMITED Norwich Norfolk, Nor. 92W England. Telephones Wymondham 3411 Cables: Lotus, Norwich Telex: 97401. LOTUS TWIN CAM REBUILD PART 1 Part 1 - The Short Block. It could be put off no longer. At 30% leakdown, the Europa's Twin Cam engine was a shadow of its former self. And besides, if we wanted to get somewhat serious about creating a nationally competitive A/Street Prepared car, a full blueprinting job was in order. So we yanked it. STROMBERG RUNNING VERY RICH : FUEL SYSTEM / CARBS BY Hold the piston up to the light and compare the width of the gauge with where the needle shoulder is, then re-position the needle downwards by the gauge width. If the shoulder is hidden then it's more tricky. Just try and get the needles down by visually comparing the change against the gauge. WHICH SOLID DRIVESHAFT CONVERSION? : DRIVE TRAIN / GEARBOX Hi Guys. Check this one out to, this conversion has been installed into numerous lotus elan's around the globe. They look exactly like the MM shafts. The only real difference is probably the CV joint manufacturer - GKN vs VW. Location: Aldridge, West Midlands, UK. HEADLIGHT VACCUM MECHANISM IS BROKEN Test each part for leaks one at a time no problem. First bypass "T" on Chassis to see if still a leak. Second remove each headlamp vacuum unit and test by putting a little air pressure and submerging in bucket of water. Third bypass vacuum switch at dashboard. PERTRONIX / SMITHS TACHOMETER SOLUTION? : ELECTRICAL Current: 1965 S1.5 26/4004, 1966 S3 FHC 36/5192, 1958 Fiat Abarth 750GT Zagato, 1967 Brabham BT21B, 1988 Arrows A10B-04, 1991 Brun C91-001. I don't know anything about Petronix. But a good cure for Smiths Tachometer problems is to ensure that the coil is fed from the rev counter only. The electronic ignition should be fed from a

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LOTUS PINCHIN, ICI PAINT PPG DESCRIPTION DATES NOTE … 20 A050B6226V 12119 Indigo Blue Oct 72 - Jul 73 21 ICI P0314963 B050B6228V LOT0222 L21 Purple, Metallic Oct 73 - 76 Sometimes called

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REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR? : SUSPENSION / STEERING / BRAKES That is probably why you are noticing more roll in corners. Spyder offers larger front bars, as does TT as mentioned by Gary. Although, in theory, with the higher cornering limits allowed by modern tires would suggest larger front anti-roll bars and a small rear anti-roll bar, many people seem to live without a rear one. WEBER DCOE 40 151 FUEL LEVEL : FUEL SYSTEM / CARBS BY I set the fuel level from above as recommended by Keith Franck of `side draft central` who knows a lot about Weber carburettors. he recommends 25mm below the top of the float chamber. On my 151s the rim of the jet cover is 16mm above the float chamber top so I measure 41mm down from there. I remove one of the main jets and use an ordinary TWIN CAM - CAM COVER : ENGINE / EXHAUST / COOLING BY Just tighten it evenly enough to partially compress the gasket and leave it at that. They are just cam cover bolts not important ones like the big end bolts inside your engine. 1970 Ford Escort Twin Cam. 1972 Ford Escort GT1600 Twin Cam. 1980 Ford Escort 2.0 Ghia. LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2 AT LOTUSELAN.NETFORUMSPHOTO GALLERYWIKIGENERAL LOTUS DISCUSSIONSTECHNICAL QUESTIONSLOTUS ELANS FOR

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LOTUS PINCHIN, ICI PAINT PPG DESCRIPTION DATES NOTE … 20 A050B6226V 12119 Indigo Blue Oct 72 - Jul 73 21 ICI P0314963 B050B6228V LOT0222 L21 Purple, Metallic Oct 73 - 76 Sometimes called

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SOLD***ORIGINAL 26R REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR AND LINKS : PARTS Jerry, I've used an early TTR aluminium radiator, not their latest extra fat one. My view is the system is not marginal if water pump is correctly set up, I have a stainless line running across front of timing chain in picture as a bypass to stop cavitation of water pump that runs to the heater outlet on head, allowing water to flow regardless of thermostat opening, with an expansion tank that REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR? : SUSPENSION / STEERING / BRAKES That is probably why you are noticing more roll in corners. Spyder offers larger front bars, as does TT as mentioned by Gary. Although, in theory, with the higher cornering limits allowed by modern tires would suggest larger front anti-roll bars and a small rear anti-roll bar, many people seem to live without a rear one. INTRO - VEHICLE CHASSIS NUMBERS AND PART NUMBERS-PLUS2 The Vehicle Chassis Number will be found stamped on a plate which is fixed to the left-hand side of the engine bulkhead. 7001.010001A Both chassis and body numbers being the same. 7001. Represents year and month of manufacture. 01 Represents the production batch. 0001 Represents the unit (chassis) number. A Represents the model code. INTRO : INTRODUCE YOURSELF HERE! BY LOTUSELAN.NET Hello all, I'm a recent '17 Lotus Evora 400 owner that I daily drive. WonderfuI handling, fast, beautiful, reliable and 2+2. All white, WHICH SOLID DRIVESHAFT CONVERSION? : DRIVE TRAIN / GEARBOX Hi Guys. Check this one out to, this conversion has been installed into numerous lotus elan's around the globe. They look exactly like the MM shafts. The only real difference is probably the CV joint manufacturer - GKN vs VW. Location: Aldridge, West Midlands, UK. SOLD***ORIGINAL 26R REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR AND LINKS : PARTS Jerry, I've used an early TTR aluminium radiator, not their latest extra fat one. My view is the system is not marginal if water pump is correctly set up, I have a stainless line running across front of timing chain in picture as a bypass to stop cavitation of water pump that runs to the heater outlet on head, allowing water to flow regardless of thermostat opening, with an expansion tank that REAR BRAKE CALIPER CASTING NUMBER : SUSPENSION / STEERING Elan45 wrote:The Climax powered Elite originally used the aluminum AR and NR calipers, but I believe late in a cost cutting move changed to iron calipers, which were later used on the Elan.And the Elite had inboard rear brakes with fixed length half shafts. Perhaps this is how it came to be. I can't remember whether the Elite had the rear calipers mounted in front of the halfshafts or behind. TUNING DELLORTO DHLA CARBURETTORS boss). Replacements are available (from the usual suppliers) that stick up out of the boss and have a slot for a straight screwdriver blade. 2.Check that the idle air bypass screws (7), to which anti-tamper paint may have been applied, TWIN CAM VALVE CLEARANCES : ENGINE / EXHAUST / COOLING BY Vanden Perre. Yes, that's a good link. The only thing I can add is the the manual quotes a single clearance for inlet as 0.005 to 0.007, but for exhaust the clearance is 0.006 to 0.008 up to engine number 9951, and 0.009 to 0.011 for later engines. Miles Wilkins mentions this difference in the section about Engine Assembly, but only quotes the TWIN CAM - CAM COVER : ENGINE / EXHAUST / COOLING BY Just tighten it evenly enough to partially compress the gasket and leave it at that. They are just cam cover bolts not important ones like the big end bolts inside your engine. 1970 Ford Escort Twin Cam. 1972 Ford Escort GT1600 Twin Cam. 1980 Ford Escort 2.0 Ghia. FITTING AC DELCO FUEL PUMP KIT : FUEL SYSTEM / CARBS BY david.g.chapman Fourth Gear Posts: 715 Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Location:

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FUEL PUMP SERVICING KITS : FUEL SYSTEM / CARBS BY I have found a company that can supply the full service including the oil seal for the AC Delco fuel pump. The company's website is www.smallfordspares.co.uk and the part number is E36-Z-1. they also do other parts for old classic Fords. LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2 AT LOTUSELAN.NETFORUMSPHOTO GALLERYWIKIGENERAL LOTUS DISCUSSIONSTECHNICAL QUESTIONSLOTUS ELANS FOR

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Lotus Elans. We are about Lotus Elans. The Lotus Elan, to this day, is still considered one of the best handling cars of all times. Not bad for a sports car that was sold from 1963 to 1974. Come join Lotus Elan owners as we enjoy, restore and keep the Lotus Elan heritage alive. LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2 FORUMS BY LOTUSELAN.NETMODSELECTRICAL / INSTRUMENTSRACINGARCHIVEELAN FORUM DISCUSSIONSTOOL TALK All questions related to repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and parts should be in the detail forums by functional area below. Happenings, Events, Best Roads, Photos, Insurance, etc. Topics related to Lotus Content that would be of interest to both Elan and Plus 2 owners and admirers. INTRO - VEHICLE CHASSIS NUMBERS AND PART NUMBERS Vehicle Chassis Number - The method of identifying a vehicle, whether Component-Built or Fully-Built, is by use of the Vehicle Chassis Number which is comprised of code numbers as shown below. The Vehicle Chassis Number will be found stamped on a plate which is CATEGORY:PAINT COLOURS Pages in category "Paint Colours" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. TUNING DCOE CARBURETOR Start with 5 degrees more, you may end up with 10 degrees more. Finally, set your idle mixture. Maximize RPM with the idle mixture screws, then reduce idle speed to 850-1000 (lowest smooth idle speed) with the idle speed adjustment screw. Tweak the idle mixture screws again at this speed. FD - GEARBOX - 5 SPEED SHIFTER +2 - LOTUSELAN.NET item LOTUs # All 2 2 fed 2S 2S FED 2S 130 rHD lhD description CHAngE POINT Notes bulleTin referENce; 5 Speed Gearbox: 1 A050F6094W 1 Assembly. Gearlever, DOOR LATCH, LOCK, HANDLE ASSEMBLY : BODY / CHASSIS / FRAME Mount door panel loosely by positioning top in the glass slot and letting it hang. Mount inside door handle if not done in step two. From above the door, reach down and attach the lock rod 42 to interior door handle assembly by pushing into the hole while manipulating interior lock tab. From under the door, reach up and attach the door

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Lotus Elans. We are about Lotus Elans. The Lotus Elan, to this day, is still considered one of the best handling cars of all times. Not bad for a sports car that was sold from 1963 to 1974. Come join Lotus Elan owners as we enjoy, restore and keep the Lotus Elan heritage alive. LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2 FORUMS BY LOTUSELAN.NETMODSELECTRICAL / INSTRUMENTSRACINGARCHIVEELAN FORUM DISCUSSIONSTOOL TALK All questions related to repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and parts should be in the detail forums by functional area below. Happenings, Events, Best Roads, Photos, Insurance, etc. Topics related to Lotus Content that would be of interest to both Elan and Plus 2 owners and admirers. INTRO - VEHICLE CHASSIS NUMBERS AND PART NUMBERS Vehicle Chassis Number - The method of identifying a vehicle, whether Component-Built or Fully-Built, is by use of the Vehicle Chassis Number which is comprised of code numbers as shown below. The Vehicle Chassis Number will be found stamped on a plate which is CATEGORY:PAINT COLOURS Pages in category "Paint Colours" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. TUNING DCOE CARBURETOR Start with 5 degrees more, you may end up with 10 degrees more. Finally, set your idle mixture. Maximize RPM with the idle mixture screws, then reduce idle speed to 850-1000 (lowest smooth idle speed) with the idle speed adjustment screw. Tweak the idle mixture screws again at this speed. FD - GEARBOX - 5 SPEED SHIFTER +2 - LOTUSELAN.NET item LOTUs # All 2 2 fed 2S 2S FED 2S 130 rHD lhD description CHAngE POINT Notes bulleTin referENce; 5 Speed Gearbox: 1 A050F6094W 1 Assembly. Gearlever, DOOR LATCH, LOCK, HANDLE ASSEMBLY : BODY / CHASSIS / FRAME Mount door panel loosely by positioning top in the glass slot and letting it hang. Mount inside door handle if not done in step two. From above the door, reach down and attach the lock rod 42 to interior door handle assembly by pushing into the hole while manipulating interior lock tab. From under the door, reach up and attach the door

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STROMBERG RUNNING VERY RICH : FUEL SYSTEM / CARBS BY Hold the piston up to the light and compare the width of the gauge with where the needle shoulder is, then re-position the needle downwards by the gauge width. If the shoulder is hidden then it's more tricky. Just try and get the needles down by visually comparing the change against the gauge. WHICH SOLID DRIVESHAFT CONVERSION? : DRIVE TRAIN / GEARBOX Hi Guys. Check this one out to, this conversion has been installed into numerous lotus elan's around the globe. They look exactly like the MM shafts. The only real difference is probably the CV joint manufacturer - GKN vs VW. Location: Aldridge, West Midlands, UK. REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR? : SUSPENSION / STEERING / BRAKES That is probably why you are noticing more roll in corners. Spyder offers larger front bars, as does TT as mentioned by Gary. Although, in theory, with the higher cornering limits allowed by modern tires would suggest larger front anti-roll bars and a small rear anti-roll bar, many people seem to live without a rear one. LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2 PHOTO GALLERY BY Lotus Elan and Lotus Elan Plus 2 Photo Gallery: The complete information source for Lotus Elan sportscars. LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2 FORUMS BY LOTUSELAN.NET All questions related to repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and parts should be in the detail forums by functional area below. Happenings, Events, Best Roads, Photos, Insurance, etc. Topics related to Lotus Content that would be of interest to both Elan and Plus 2 owners and admirers. LOTUS ELAN - LOTUSELAN.NET - LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN The Lotus Elan was introduced in 1962 at The Lotus Elan was the first Lotus road car to use a steel backbone chassis with a fibreglass body. At 1,500 lb (680 kg), the Elan embodied the Colin Chapman minimum weight design philosophy. Initial versions of the Elan were also available as a kit to be assembled by the customer. LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2S/130 JOHN PLAYER SPECIAL Lotus Elan Plus 2S/130 John Player Special August 8, 2013 Lotus Elan Off. Follow the restoration history of a 1973 +2S 130/5 JPS. The JPS cars were special edition Lotus Elan Plus 2s created the commemorate Lotus’ first 50 Grand Prix wins. At the time of the 50th win, John Player Special was the sponsor of the Lotus Grand Prix cars. WHICH SOLID DRIVESHAFT CONVERSION? : DRIVE TRAIN / GEARBOX Hi Guys. Check this one out to, this conversion has been installed into numerous lotus elan's around the globe. They look exactly like the MM shafts. The only real difference is probably the CV joint manufacturer - GKN vs VW. Location: Aldridge, West Midlands, UK.

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Torquing Technical - Lotus 1558cc Twin Cam Rebuild. Martin Lucas. The Lotus 1558 Twin Cam engine was fitted to many Lotus, and non Lotus cars. The engine was phased out in approximately 1975. Unfortunately these engines are no longer in their prime, and being of a "sporting" configuration most have not led a sedate life. REAR BRAKE CALIPER CASTING NUMBER : SUSPENSION / STEERING Elan45 wrote:The Climax powered Elite originally used the aluminum AR and NR calipers, but I believe late in a cost cutting move changed to iron calipers, which were later used on the Elan.And the Elite had inboard rear brakes with fixed length half shafts. Perhaps this is how it came to be. I can't remember whether the Elite had the rear calipers mounted in front of the halfshafts or behind. ANTI ROLL BAR DIAMETER : BODY / CHASSIS / FRAME BY My S2 has a 5/8” bar as well and this is the stock diameter, I think. I also think that the 5/8 and 11/16 ARB bushings are interchangeable - perhaps you got a bushing for a 3/4” diameter bar (which was standard on the Plus 2 I believe)? Could be wrong on all of this. -Ben. 1965 S2 26/4623. TWIN CAM VALVE CLEARANCES : ENGINE / EXHAUST / COOLING BY Vanden Perre. Yes, that's a good link. The only thing I can add is the the manual quotes a single clearance for inlet as 0.005 to 0.007, but for exhaust the clearance is 0.006 to 0.008 up to engine number 9951, and 0.009 to 0.011 for later engines. Miles Wilkins mentions this difference in the section about Engine Assembly, but only quotes the THROTTLE CABLE : FUEL SYSTEM / CARBS BY LOTUSELAN.NET The throttle cable on my 1968 +2 (UK drive) has gone loose from the pedal. On inspection it appears the spring at the other end of the cable (by the carburetors) is dead and the small piece of brass (sorry don't know the name.) holding the gainter in place is shattered. When I pull the cable (the play is about 6-7cm) just before it goes LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2 AT LOTUSELAN.NETFORUMSPHOTO GALLERYWIKIGENERAL LOTUS DISCUSSIONSTECHNICAL QUESTIONSLOTUS ELANS FOR

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All questions related to repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and parts should be in the detail forums by functional area below. Happenings, Events, Best Roads, Photos, Insurance, etc. Topics related to Lotus Content that would be of interest to both Elan and Plus 2 owners and admirers. INTRO - VEHICLE CHASSIS NUMBERS AND PART NUMBERS Vehicle Chassis Number - The method of identifying a vehicle, whether Component-Built or Fully-Built, is by use of the Vehicle Chassis Number which is comprised of code numbers as shown below. The Vehicle Chassis Number will be found stamped on a plate which is CATEGORY:PAINT COLOURS Pages in category "Paint Colours" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. TUNING DCOE CARBURETOR Start with 5 degrees more, you may end up with 10 degrees more. Finally, set your idle mixture. Maximize RPM with the idle mixture screws, then reduce idle speed to 850-1000 (lowest smooth idle speed) with the idle speed adjustment screw. Tweak the idle mixture screws again at this speed. FD - GEARBOX - 5 SPEED SHIFTER +2 - LOTUSELAN.NET item LOTUs # All 2 2 fed 2S 2S FED 2S 130 rHD lhD description CHAngE POINT Notes bulleTin referENce; 5 Speed Gearbox: 1 A050F6094W 1 Assembly. Gearlever, DOOR LATCH, LOCK, HANDLE ASSEMBLY : BODY / CHASSIS / FRAME Mount door panel loosely by positioning top in the glass slot and letting it hang. Mount inside door handle if not done in step two. From above the door, reach down and attach the lock rod 42 to interior door handle assembly by pushing into the hole while manipulating interior lock tab. From under the door, reach up and attach the door

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All questions related to repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and parts should be in the detail forums by functional area below. Happenings, Events, Best Roads, Photos, Insurance, etc. Topics related to Lotus Content that would be of interest to both Elan and Plus 2 owners and admirers. INTRO - VEHICLE CHASSIS NUMBERS AND PART NUMBERS Vehicle Chassis Number - The method of identifying a vehicle, whether Component-Built or Fully-Built, is by use of the Vehicle Chassis Number which is comprised of code numbers as shown below. The Vehicle Chassis Number will be found stamped on a plate which is CATEGORY:PAINT COLOURS Pages in category "Paint Colours" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. FD - GEARBOX - 5 SPEED SHIFTER +2 - LOTUSELAN.NET item LOTUs # All 2 2 fed 2S 2S FED 2S 130 rHD lhD description CHAngE POINT Notes bulleTin referENce; 5 Speed Gearbox: 1 A050F6094W 1 Assembly. Gearlever, DOOR LATCH, LOCK, HANDLE ASSEMBLY : BODY / CHASSIS / FRAME Mount door panel loosely by positioning top in the glass slot and letting it hang. Mount inside door handle if not done in step two. From above the door, reach down and attach the lock rod 42 to interior door handle assembly by pushing into the hole while manipulating interior lock tab. From under the door, reach up and attach the door

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TUNING DCOE CARBURETOR Start with 5 degrees more, you may end up with 10 degrees more. Finally, set your idle mixture. Maximize RPM with the idle mixture screws, then reduce idle speed to 850-1000 (lowest smooth idle speed) with the idle speed adjustment screw. Tweak the idle mixture screws again at this speed. STROMBERG RUNNING VERY RICH : FUEL SYSTEM / CARBS BY Hold the piston up to the light and compare the width of the gauge with where the needle shoulder is, then re-position the needle downwards by the gauge width. If the shoulder is hidden then it's more tricky. Just try and get the needles down by visually comparing the change against the gauge. WHICH SOLID DRIVESHAFT CONVERSION? : DRIVE TRAIN / GEARBOX Hi Guys. Check this one out to, this conversion has been installed into numerous lotus elan's around the globe. They look exactly like the MM shafts. The only real difference is probably the CV joint manufacturer - GKN vs VW. Location: Aldridge, West Midlands, UK. REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR? : SUSPENSION / STEERING / BRAKES That is probably why you are noticing more roll in corners. Spyder offers larger front bars, as does TT as mentioned by Gary. Although, in theory, with the higher cornering limits allowed by modern tires would suggest larger front anti-roll bars and a small rear anti-roll bar, many people seem to live without a rear one. LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2 AT LOTUSELAN.NETFORUMSPHOTO GALLERYWIKIGENERAL LOTUS DISCUSSIONSTECHNICAL QUESTIONSLOTUS ELANS FOR

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General Discussions Topics Posts Last post; Elan Discussions Stories, Restorations, Photos, History and general discussions about the Elan. All questions related to repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and parts should be in the detail forums by functional area below. INTRO - VEHICLE CHASSIS NUMBERS AND PART NUMBERS Vehicle Chassis Number - The method of identifying a vehicle, whether Component-Built or Fully-Built, is by use of the Vehicle Chassis Number which is comprised of code numbers as shown below. The Vehicle Chassis Number will be found stamped on a plate which is CATEGORY:PAINT COLOURS Pages in category "Paint Colours" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. FD - GEARBOX - 5 SPEED SHIFTER +2 - LOTUSELAN.NET item LOTUs # All 2 2 fed 2S 2S FED 2S 130 rHD lhD description CHAngE POINT Notes bulleTin referENce; 5 Speed Gearbox: 1 A050F6094W 1 Assembly. Gearlever, TUNING DCOE CARBURETOR Road tests: Use timed road testing to set advance. Stop when you are at best time for the runs which reflect your desired driving pattern. To reduce variability, use Wide Open Throttle wherever possible, make your runs on level ground, and do multiple runs in both directions. DOOR LATCH, LOCK, HANDLE ASSEMBLY : BODY / CHASSIS / FRAME Bryn, can you remind folks year & model if required? I may be taking the door panels off (again) for a minor issue next week. Mine is a Federal '69 build date with the lock barrel separate from the door

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STROMBERG RUNNING VERY RICH : FUEL SYSTEM / CARBS BY It's the other way around Dan. Raising the needles into the piston makes the mixture richer (smaller needle cross section in the jet). Sounds like this is a Federal engine with "fixed" needle carbs - WHICH SOLID DRIVESHAFT CONVERSION? : DRIVE TRAIN / GEARBOX I have fitted the R D Enterprises CV kit to my +2. I looked at everything I could find on the market and this one won out for me because it integrates the diff output shaft into the drive line, rather than retaining what becomes a redundant joint between o/p shaft

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REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR? : SUSPENSION / STEERING / BRAKES Any opinions, based upon experience, of fitting an anti-roll bar to the rear of a +0? I've got Spyder chassis, Spyder twin wishbone rear, Susan Miller drive shafts, TTR adjustable springs and shox but can't help feeling that the back end is rolling too much in slower corners. Apart from that it rides and handles like the cat's pyjamas. LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2 PHOTO GALLERY BY Lotus Elan and Lotus Elan Plus 2 Photo Gallery: The complete information source for Lotus Elan sportscars. LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2 FORUMS BY LOTUSELAN.NET All questions related to repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and parts should be in the detail forums by functional area below. Happenings, Events, Best Roads, Photos, Insurance, etc. Topics related to Lotus Content that would be of interest to both Elan and Plus 2 owners and admirers. LOTUS ELAN - LOTUSELAN.NET - LOTUS ELAN AND LOTUS ELAN The Lotus Elan was introduced in 1962 at The Lotus Elan was the first Lotus road car to use a steel backbone chassis with a fibreglass body. At 1,500 lb (680 kg), the Elan embodied the Colin Chapman minimum weight design philosophy. Initial versions of the Elan were also available as a kit to be assembled by the customer. LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2S/130 JOHN PLAYER SPECIAL Lotus Elan Plus 2S/130 John Player Special August 8, 2013 Lotus Elan Off. Follow the restoration history of a 1973 +2S 130/5 JPS. The JPS cars were special edition Lotus Elan Plus 2s created the commemorate Lotus’ first 50 Grand Prix wins. At the time of the 50th win, John Player Special was the sponsor of the Lotus Grand Prix cars. WHICH SOLID DRIVESHAFT CONVERSION? : DRIVE TRAIN / GEARBOX Hi Guys. Check this one out to, this conversion has been installed into numerous lotus elan's around the globe. They look exactly like the MM shafts. The only real difference is probably the CV joint manufacturer - GKN vs VW. Location: Aldridge, West Midlands, UK.

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LOTUS ELAN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN THE USA

SEPTEMBER

20TH, 2013

Over the Labor Day weekend, a group of Lotus Elan owners celebrated 50 years in the USA during the Lime Rock Park Historic Festival. There were 10 Lotus Elans in attendance.

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LOTUS FESTIVAL AT BRANDS HATCH – 2013

SEPTEMBER

13TH, 2013

The Lotus Festival was held this year in Brands Hatch GP over the August 24th and 25th weekend.

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1964 LOTUS ELAN 26R/1/50

SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2013

This Lotus Elan 26R is going up for Auction on September 8th.

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A THING OF BEAUTY AUGUST

27TH, 2013

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DOES YOUR ELAN LOOK LIKE THIS?

AUGUST 20TH, 2013

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1970 LOTUS ELAN +2 RESTORATION PROJECT

AUGUST

14TH, 2013

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LOTUS ELAN PLUS 2S/130 JOHN PLAYER SPECIAL

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8TH, 2013

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IT IS SUMMER TIME. TIME TO DRIVE………

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ANOTHER 100,000 MILES

APRIL 19TH, 2013

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JAMES’ 1972 LOTUS ELAN SPRINT

MARCH 22ND, 2013

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ANDREW’S PLUS 2 – 50/0763

MARCH 19TH, 2013

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2010 TOUR AUTO WINNER IS…..LOTUS ELAN

MARCH 12TH,

2013

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