Having mentioned this before, I am happy to say it again. The benefits and advantages of having your own machine shop at your disposal is extremely convenient and offers more opportunity and value than most people realize. If you intend to spend much of your life working on or restoring classic cars, not only will […]
Koni Rebuildable Front Shocks.
We previously wrote about our experiences with the rebuilding of the Koni rear strut inserts, the results and outcome of that exercise was excellent. (See link at Bottom Of Page) So, being armed with that info, why not also tackle the rebuildable front Koni shocks. There are two reasons for the pull down of the […]
Carroll-Smith-Anecdotes.
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 […]
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