Hamtheman

So, operation #shouldhavebeentherefromthestart is complete, so much easier than trying to fiddle underneath the car

That is awesome, thanks, how tricky is it to remove the back seat?

Right so finally swapped out the diff of my 520 Eclat - I will not repeat my thoughts on Chapmans design on a public forum, but you get my drift. One issue - during the re installation of the back right brake drum assembly, I dislodged the handbrake cable from the clevis , this was only noticed after I had re installed the drive shaft/drum etc. Obviously, getting to it is nigh on impossible without taking everything apart again - I honestly cannot bear thinking about going through that trauma again. I have read that some remove the back seat and cut holes above the drums to allow adjustment etc, Im thinking that would also allow enough space to re attach the handbrake cable? What is the view on this and how easy /difficult is this process, any pics are welcome, Cheers

Hey Pete that would be awesome

Thanks Pete, sorry I should have clarified that mine are manual mirrors

As per title, I'm looking for side mirrors, I've tried Lotus bits with no joy. Any idea who would have or what they originally came off?

Awesome, I would love to see it. I've just been gifted a complete rolling eclat chassis and body for spares

Thanks Neil, I see you are also in Joburg?

Afternoon all, I'm desperately looking for the following specs Ride height front and rear Camber and toe specs front and rear 1977 Eclat 520

Ah......you all rock, in gear it functions as it should thanks a mill

So I've had a few strange noises when reversing and turning (not me - the Eclat), got the Eclat up in the air this morning and spun one of the rear wheels, to my surprise the opposite wheel didn't move, tried the other side and the same result. Normal behavior for an open diff is the wheels spin in the opposite direction, Am I correct in thinking there is an issue?

Thanks Pete, great info, wrt the shims, are they shimmed at the hub or at the brake drum?

Morning all, just taken ownership of a 1977 520 eclat, generally solid but neglected, have already replaced the front suspension bushes, they were previously solid vesconite.......the rear is next, it has way too much negative camber which appears to be caused by collapsed springs. Does anyone have the following info, Factory ride height front and rear Spring specs, front and rear, length and poundage. Many thanks in advance