Fuel filler cap

[nlofthus@dc.rr.com]

My fuel filler cap apparently came loose and bounced off during a recent track session. Subsequently, I met another 2-Eleven owner who experienced the same problem; I'd like to know if anyone else has.

Lotus does not sell the cap separately; you also must buy the entire filler neck assembly, which costs $351. Given that the side mirrors are just stock Yamaha motorcycle mirrors, I wonder if perhaps the filler cap is also a stock motorcycle part. Anyone know?

[Bibs]

Noah - Lotus do sell the cap seperately, part number is A127L6006S. It's in stock and costs

[Scotty C]

or from these guys @

[nlofthus@dc.rr.com]

Noah - Lotus do sell the cap seperately, part number is A127L6006S. It's in stock and costs

[Scotty C]

sorry i should have said, the price online is for a complete unit including outer ring.

you might have to call or e-mail for my price.

scott

[nlofthus@dc.rr.com]

Thanks, Bibs. It's amazing what a difference a part number makes.

Bibs,

The part # you provided made an even bigger difference than I imagined; I gave it to my local dealer, who promised to check with Lotus USA. He called me back two days later and told me that I (more accurately, you) had accomplished something that Lotus themselves couldn't. He said that Lotus was chagrined and wanted to make up for it by sending me the cap for free. It arrived yesterday and is by all rights yours. I shall keep it safely attached to my fuel tank until you arrive.

2-Eleven forum is an invaluable resource. I upgraded my subscription this morning in appreciation of the help it has provided me on numerous occasions. At less than half the cost of the filler cap it's a real bargain.

Thanks again. And thanks to Lotus for being a company with a heart and a soul. They may miss the occasional part number but every time I have needed help, large or small, they have come through with support that was beyond my expectations. They build an amazing car and wear their enthusiast's heart on their sleeve,

Norm

[Bibs]

Good man Norm, thanks for the support and I'm pleased it worked out well. It was only a few days back you were looking at $351 so that's a real result, well done Lotus too

[nlofthus@dc.rr.com]

You're right! I had forgotten how this all started: I was about to pay $351 (plus tax and shipping) for the cap. I'm glad I checked 2-Eleven Forum first.