PREPARE TO WIN. Carroll Smith (1932–2003) was a highly successful professional race car driver, engineer, and author. Carroll’s books are highly regarded among professional and amateur race drivers and engineers alike. He was representative of the club racing spirit: learning a craft and bringing together several disciplines in order to participate in a dangerous and […]
Adjustable Rear A Arms
“Make it adjustable, and they’ll get it wrong”. Said the late Colin Chapman … I’m sure you’ve heard it. With due respect to the late ACBC, but in this day and age, it is almost considered essential to be able to fine tune the suspension system on any high performance sports car. So I […]
Exhaust headers-twin cam lotus.
DIY Fabrication Exhaust Extractors. The time may arrive in the near future when you are confronted with the realisation that the exhaust headers/extractors on your elan are knackered, or worn out. The next question you’ll most likely ask ask is, where do I get a new set of headers? And how much will they cost… […]
The 45 hour Dismantle-Rebuild of Lotus Elan.
They Say That Disaster Always Happens When You least Expect It. The Date: Wednesday 12 April 2017. The Problem: Lotus elan clutch that refuses to operate. The Immediate Panic. It’s only nine days before the Club Lotus Australia Biennial 2017 National Gathering, I’m registered, paid up, and ready to attend, but can we repair the […]
Le Mans Alloy Flip Fuel Filler Cap.
To my mind, an alloy Le Mans style of fuel filler cap really looks the part on a well presented Lotus elan. If during restoration the thought of not having an original elan fuel filler cap stresses you out a bit, then the addition of an after market cap such as a polished alloy Le […]
Elan Steering Column Bracket Mods
If like the writer, you have removed or you intend to remove the steering column from your lotus elan, then you will most likely agree that the job can be frustrating and a bit more than finicky to carry out. The problem is that the screws, bolts and nuts that secure the steering column […]
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