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Hi Jesse, there weren’t 223 Rivieras. According to different sources at Lotus there were only 69 or 80. The 223 are a different kind of figure. So, do you have yourself a Riviera? Please show us some pictures. Is it a red one? And what is your exact VIN ?

@jep your Order, Sir 😎

@2GOOD unfortunately not. I have been on all meetings around Europe this very year. The only one, which I didnt attend,, was this one. IIRC there were beside a black and yellow turbo from the Eifel a silver Honda Elise which blocked some crossings for the tour? The description sounded like you all had a lot of fun. 2004 and 2005 were the epic years with international gatherings. I remember Sicey with his red RHD VX on some meetings in the Alsace as well. it was a brilliant time with a great united international community. A part why I still love this car so much.

The mystery of S2 and S2.2. My car had a paint job with the same stickers afterwards like the presscar with one side S2 and second S2.2. Did we ever get the complete answer from the factory how it should be? @Mike: Which Riviera do you have ? Please post some details and pictures

Hello Darren, yes, even Lotus has mentioned different numbers and I guess, it is also a mix of original Rivieras and retrofits. But definitely there are more than 3LHD. The other car is chassi #1116 and is viewable in the fb register. Yes, I think the price is a bit high in comparison with others and their condition. But generally you will get a limited number car with perfect handling, F1--heritage, sexy look, Targa and the very last car with Chapman influence on the engineering. There are some things which you get used to but there is no doubt that they are the better choice over Capris and their likes which will fetch much more money. So, they are pretty much undervalued and what ever you will pay, at the end it will be bargain. All wedges are on the up and I would guess the called 4000€ seem reasonable.

Hi Darren, To your first question: only a few have Full leather. Most have half leather like mine or fabric. Tha car is some month for sale for strong money. There is also another blue one in the south which has also some nicks. There are some dealers with experience on the old sportscars but they are very pricey. I was the last time in the Netherlands for a greater job. There is also a member with huge parts bin also complete running engines. The figures of Sascha are wrong. There were 80 Eclat Riviera in total and iirc 13 LHD. The register is now open...

The owners manual says 20/50. I have filled a millers in. Warm it is Great but on cold condition 2.gear is hard to get. Before was obviously something different in which felt great in all conditions but unfortunately we don’t know, what it was.

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This is what it could look like after the wash...

I think you should go the route to get the fascia done with the S22 layout. The wiring manual is here available and shows all connections needed for the Elite including wiper and the sort of things

Just to get a start, wouldn't it be easier to get the stock harness altered to you needs? And, which MY is your Elite?

😮 wow. In this case you have to decide about the incident rate...

Yes, if driving the M100 in the wet, the first what comes to your mind is: why did they invent the traction control? 🤔

In the stock layout the spare tire is mounted under the car. In the Excel it is a safety feature. In the predecessors it is just weight in mud. So I got rid of it and take a tire repair can/ inflater with me. For the cases the repair can doesn't work, the AA-Card will engage (must have for Oldtimers)

Great job. The Jag XJ did have the same illumination and it is great. I love it really, very neat and subtle

I have now taken Millers Type G. It is not promoted very well, so it wasn't on my searches. But it works so far

Has nobody ever topped up his steering fluid ? 🤔

Which pas fluid do you use ?

Just seen this section today 😱 Yes, for those who loved the JPS Team Lotus wedges seeing them win in the 70 on TV and have a soft spot for VX / Opel because your first car was a Nova and the family had some sedans of it, well there was a jackpot feeling getting all together in one car. I love it to bits and hopefully my daughter will appreciate it, when I couldn’t get in anymore 🙏 It will stay the weekender for two. It has a raspy Komotec manifold, Nitrons, upgraded brakes and many other small things. Just this year it has not got any mls. But it will be changed soon

A mid engine shell with front engine chassi? Jesus...🙄

Buy a new shock. It has done its work

On the Excelforum was a summary about the springs IIRC. At the end, it doesn't matter in my view. You have altered the dampers so you a playing a different game. Take the spring rate which suits your taste best.

Speeking for my S2, no, you don't. It is a bit fiddly to get it to the joint, but then plug n play

Warranty is pot luck in the UK as well. For the price of the Ali one you can get 3. So don’t worry about the warranty. There are already quite a few in use without problems. The top mounting point dimensions need to be adapted IIRC. Other than that it is cool 😎

The calliper bolts are not available anymore through the Toyota dealers. So Lotus and used market source only.