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It was like this when I bought the car . It looks like a custom made job , I don't think it has been messed with . Jim

On my excel I have a center box , but no back boxes .It is a stainless with a 4 into 1 maniffold . It is louder than standard . I think it sounds good and not overly loud. .

Hi I fitted MA61 to my Excel SE , front and back , recon . From http://www.carfactorsuk.co.uk/Default.aspx?page=C I paid £65 each inc VAT and deliver . You get £15 back on each old one you return Jim

Isn't it Toyota MA61 used on the Excel . I do not know if RA61 is the same ?

I fitted stainless flexi hoses .They are supposed to give a firmer pedal . Relatively small investment to see if it helps , and if yours are old .... Jim

I have this trouble on my Excel .The odd thing is that the three legs of the frame have two fixing point were you can pack out with washers , except the rear one which only fixes at the bottom of the leg. The top is the point I want to pack it . I got bit more adjustment by packing out the lower door hinge ,you can bring the door shell back into line where it fixes to the beam . I have faffed about with mine and it still does not seal .

Hi If these are the four bolts either side of the diff , they are M10 1.25 Jim

I suspect once the damaged wheel is repaired , it would need re-painting , then it would not match the others so they would need painting . How much is a good used one ? I painted my Speedlines myself .Perhaps an easier wheel to do. Three aerosols , one of each did 5 wheels ,etch , silver ,lacquer . Surprisingly good results .

Are your wheels that rare /expensive ? Jim

Some photos of my exhaust manifold .Not the easiest thing to get to .

Yes the manifold is tubular stainless , quite a simple design , not like those spaghetti ones .I will get some photos tomorrow .

I have a stainless exhaust . It is a a simple 4 into 1 . It has one center box , but no back boxes. I have nothing to compare it with , but I think it makes a fantastic growl , not too loud , and the car goes very well

I am a fan of standard stuff , again I seem to be alone on this preference .I know things have moved on and better materials are available , but I also think Lotus (and Toyota) knew a thing or two . This is what I fitted . Regarding the MC you may find it is obsolete . I think Lotus Bits have re-manufactured it . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281144823608?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400401573496?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Master cylinder kits Past parts 01284 750729 . They have re-manufactured ones . If your cylinder has the 'cable tie' with numbers on it this will identify your cylinder . £20 plus post and vat . They even threw in the cylinder to servo seal . Here are some numbers for you My tag number 66163 (late 1985 SE) Girling part no. SP(service part )7684 Past parts no 17/2032

Hi Andrew so far we have 3 Excels interested in attending . 2 red SE's and a green SA .. Who do we lease with ? Thanks Jim

I have changed my first cam belt . I took some video which may help some of you ? It does freeze and blackout in places .Any comment are welcome . http://youtu.be/QPdLNZFE_Ps http://youtu.be/Ed2w1nebXLk http://youtu.be/Sy_05TkPBSI