ebay 17 Report post Posted October 15, 2014 £2,995.00 End Date: Friday Nov-14-2014 23:12:10 GMT Add to watch list View the full article Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,445 Report post Posted October 16, 2014 ARG! What? Who? Why? What is that horrendous wing doing on it? Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjwooll 125 Report post Posted October 16, 2014 There's something rather ghastly on the wiper arm too. Why on earth were these things not designed into the car originally? ATB Richard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat grant 29 Report post Posted October 16, 2014 I love how the wing is wider than the car roof - because making it fit would have been too hard. Adrian Newey would have a fit!!!! Maybe it could be removed or at least narrowed to be in line with the body. If it's meant to be funny it's not big enough. If it is for real I don't think it spent.... errrrm..... enough time in the wind tunnel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sussexelite 22 Report post Posted October 30, 2014 Hi All, Don't be too horrible about my lovely new, and first, lotus. Yes I have bought this car,unseen (yes yes I know, never ever buy without seeing) and now have it home in Sussex. I managed to get a large reduction due to "some minor gearbox issues". So that's my winter sorted removing engine, diagnosing gearbox problem etc etc. good news though ! First thing I did was remove the wing !!!!! Sadly 4 small holes for bolts but she looks much better now :0). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,464 1 Vehicles Report post Posted October 30, 2014 Dont worry Paul. Any probs you might have someone here will be able to put you right. Buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunc 399 3 Vehicles Report post Posted October 30, 2014 what are the symptoms? NB send me an email at [email protected] and I'll send you a registration form. It'll be good to have a roadworthy S1 elite in the area Duncan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 301 Report post Posted October 30, 2014 Well done for taking it on. Having brought mine unseen and never driven one - ever - that's about as much as I can say but a least you've rescued an elite from some very poor body modifications! I have a 4 speed box if you need one BTW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sussexelite 22 Report post Posted December 17, 2014 Bit late for an update but had the engine and gearbox out, mainly thanks to a good friend who is an ace mechanic. Gearbox shot due to a collapsed bearing. Tried to get spare parts but ended up getting a whole second hand box from lotus bits (the last one apparently?) it looked in very good condition, checked it over , popped it all back together and now seems to be driving fine. Carried out engine service etc whilst it was out and discovered timing belt was 1 tooth out? Good job we fitted a new belt! As I say all seems good now and I hope to get some fun in if the sun shines :0) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest saraphee Report post Posted December 18, 2014 Congratulations - looks as though you had time on your side when you snapped up the last gearbox in the shop. I hope everything/anything else you find with the car goes as well for you. What about a pic without the wing please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
