Elite/Eclat/Excel video & picture thread!

[rjwooll]

I agree as it is difficult to see, but you would certainly notice if it wasn't there! It does have the bright trim.

Richard

[BrianK]

Just came across this old picture of our Elite in the garages at Laguna Seca.  We just happened to be the first team to pull into the garages - I snapped the pic seconds before everyone else rolled in.  

[tom kilner]

Looking good - What's under the bonnet?

[EXCEL V8]

Chevy V8!  Nice 😎

Pete

[BrianK]

2 hours ago, tom kilner said:

Looking good - What's under the bonnet?

As Pete said - Chevy V8.  Specifically a 350ci, circa 1977.  Still carbureted, but converted to HEI.

While we're talking about it (and I *do* like talking about it) - it runs a Muncie 4-speed and a Jag XJS rear end.

This (pictured) is the same car, in its current livery (also humble-bragging about how the nose comes off.   )

[GasketsGone]

Wedgey goodness! 😝

Nice and dry out this afternoon so gave the Elite a blast to get the oily bits moving  - started fine after working the choke and getting fuel flowing for the first time, after at least 6 weeks standing! 👍

[mpse14]

 Nice, what wheels are they, they suit the car very well. ( Esprit is very tasty also)

[theelanman]

I think theyre 15″ ROTA BM8,

https://www.rotawheelsuk.com/rota-wheels/bm8-15-8-4114-et0-pfblack.html

and I thin they went with 7″ front, 8″ rear

[soldave]

The Red Panther lives again!

[mpse14]

 

Does you know what the door mirrors fit and are they available? Mine are b-----dy useless,

[Straker]

Great to see YEA released from captivity.... nice wedge collection!

[GasketsGone]

3 hours ago, mpse14 said:

 

Does you know what the door mirrors fit and are they available? Mine are b-----dy useless,

Hi - they are Raydyot - one of my original pair was floppy so bought the same from eBay if I recall - about fifty quid for a pair in mat black (as per what was already on).

 

I know a couple of other local elites have the same mirrors but they are chromed... 

7 hours ago, mpse14 said:

 Nice, what wheels are they, they suit the car very well. ( Esprit is very tasty also)

Cheers!
 

ive been tinkering today and discovered that the dipstick in the Esprit appears to be two inches too short! Had a nervous  moment when I put a glug in and it still wasn’t registering... Lucky my dad had an idea and we used the far longer stick from the V12 E type and sure enough it bottomed out on the sump and read plenty.... I will post in the Esprit G section to ask if anyone has come across this before or of its just me having to relearn esprit stuff after a ten year break! 😬

Edited January 3, 2020 by GasketsGone

[GasketsGone]

15 hours ago, theelanman said:

I think theyre 15″ ROTA BM8,

https://www.rotawheelsuk.com/rota-wheels/bm8-15-8-4114-et0-pfblack.html

and I thin they went with 7″ front, 8″ rear

They are.... I can’t claim credit for the good taste - I’m just benefiting from Charlie’s excellent choices... search for the build thread on here somewhere...

 

still can’t give the man enough credit.. I am very lucky! 

[Doris the dog]

Now working on this 1976Elite.  

[Straker]

Was that recently on gumtree?  Looks like a great project.

[CharlieCroker]

On 02/01/2020 at 21:04, GasketsGone said:

Wedgey goodness! 😝

Nice and dry out this afternoon so gave the Elite a blast to get the oily bits moving  - started fine after working the choke and getting fuel flowing for the first time, after at least 6 weeks standing! 👍

Nice, but you need to get some TFR on the white bands, I used to do it every 2/3 weeks 😉

[GasketsGone]

Ah! Mr Croker! Good to see you back on the forum...

Apologies for the lack of detailing I was just excited at getting the Panther out for a well deserved blast!

We have never met in person as far as I know, but rest assured I am a big fan of your work and will never stop publicly congratulating you on your creation!

Short of a recon steering rack and a new master brake cylinder it’s more or less as you left it, as far as I can tell and I am privileged to be benefiting from your vision.

 

I will  do my best to white the walls at the next opportunity...

respect always

jim 👍

[CharlieCroker]

Glad to hear you're enjoying the car, exactly what it was built for. Weird cos I came on to post an old video I dug up, and I saw your photo. I'll post it soon enough, will get you motivated for summer, probably one of the best videos I have of it. Gleaming in the sunshine, looks like it fell out of guardians of the galaxy or battle star galactica. At a time when I was in total control of everything, bossing the car, every nut and bolt, every assembly all electrical every detail in place. All the best, Charlie 😉

[CharlieCroker]

 

[Tim Jones]

Taken yesterday (13/04/20)

[Fredrik Larsson]

My Lotus Excel SE -88

[89esprit]

Beautiful! How about some details, history? I'm sure we'd all love to hear some.

[mpse14]

Stunning!!!

 

[Painterdave]

It's a lovely car it seems to have headlamp washers

[Fredrik Larsson]

On ‎17‎/‎04‎/‎2020 at 23:57, 89esprit said:

Beautiful! How about some details, history? I'm sure we'd all love to hear some.

Thanks!

Sold new in Sweden (LHD) 1988 Pearlwhite with darkgrey leather interior

Have 67000km on the speedometer, AC, Stainless exhaust, and HC engine

I bought it 2012 and the car is in realy good condition 🙂

 

On ‎18‎/‎04‎/‎2020 at 10:09, mpse14 said:

Stunning!!!

 

Thanks!

15 hours ago, Painterdave said:

It's a lovely car it seems to have headlamp washers

Yes, sold new in Sweden and the cars here have it