1969 ELAN+2 SE, powered by TR6 unit
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Will the speedo drive cable have a tight turn exiting the chassis or be trapped under the body?
John
John
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john.p.clegg - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Mazzini wrote:Looking good, but just a thought, do you think the Rotoflex couplings are up to the additional weight and power?
Original differential unit & shafts train are temporary to the car, they are weak for this engine.
As I mention before, it will be replaced by TR 6 unit, which is stronger and heavier, but contributes to better front/rear weight ratio.
Power/weight ratio are not in the main task, as it is to built a reliable car for regular use, not for racing.
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john.p.clegg wrote:Will the speedo drive cable have a tight turn exiting the chassis or be trapped under the body?
John
Exactly
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rgh0 wrote:Mazzini wrote:Looking good, but just a thought, do you think the Rotoflex couplings are up to the additional weight and power?
+1
cheers
Rohan
Thanks
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gusvlachos - First Gear
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Certified Lotus wrote:Very nice work! Impressive.
Thanks
Gus Vlachos
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gusvlachos - First Gear
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Peter +2 wrote:Projects so well executed like this one are a pleasure to see.
Please keep us updated.
Peter
Ok .
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gusvlachos - First Gear
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Beautiful car! The attention to detail is fantastic. I bet it will sound wonderful!!!!
Keep up the good work!
Best regards, P
Keep up the good work!
Best regards, P
Peter James Evans
1965 Elan S2 (Early 26R replica)
2001 Citroen Saxo Hill Climb Car
2004 Mini R52
1965 Elan S2 (Early 26R replica)
2001 Citroen Saxo Hill Climb Car
2004 Mini R52
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Hi to everyone,
After a major health problem with a happy end , I 'm back to continue the project.
Here are some exhaust system details, and a start up test video, prior to final bolt on chassis & body together.
After a major health problem with a happy end , I 'm back to continue the project.
Here are some exhaust system details, and a start up test video, prior to final bolt on chassis & body together.
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gusvlachos - First Gear
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Sorry video is too large for uploading in this site?!
Here it is:
https://youtu.be/HZtR-Wf3KqY
https://youtu.be/MfY3dJQ_lSk
Here it is:
https://youtu.be/HZtR-Wf3KqY
https://youtu.be/MfY3dJQ_lSk
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That?s a really nice build and a very tidy garage you?ve got there.
Well done
Gino
Well done
Gino
1964 Elan S2 Roadster
1965 Elan S2 Roadster
1965 Elan S3 Coupe
1968 Elan S4 Coupe
1969 Elan +2
1968 Lotus Seven S3
1982 Lotus Esprit S3
1961 Ford Anglia
2000 Lotus Elise Motorsport-56
1965 Elan S2 Roadster
1965 Elan S3 Coupe
1968 Elan S4 Coupe
1969 Elan +2
1968 Lotus Seven S3
1982 Lotus Esprit S3
1961 Ford Anglia
2000 Lotus Elise Motorsport-56
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gino1 - Fourth Gear
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Beautiful job Gus. Congratulations!
Out of interest did you consider tying the chassis to the sill plate with tube / boxes front and rear to stiffen the chassis?
Out of interest did you consider tying the chassis to the sill plate with tube / boxes front and rear to stiffen the chassis?
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vincereynard wrote:Beautiful job Gus. Congratulations!
Out of interest did you consider tying the chassis to the sill plate with tube / boxes front and rear to stiffen the chassis?
Good morning Vincereynard,
and thanks to you, SENC, GINO, JonB, Elan Peter, Peter +2, Certified Lotus,.. for your replies and encourage words !
Almost all known mods for stiffness to the std Chassis previous posted to" Lotus Elan.Net " , have been done and much more. The "box" technic applied everywhere were possible.
Original chassis have been rewelded and reinforced with 2mm & 3mm plates inside-out, especially in front & rear towers,as well as crossmembers, TUNNEL and all mounts & weak points prone to crack.
In conjuction with the "limited roll cage " !, the reinforced GRP body and the adds of tower/strut bars front & rear, the roll stiffness of this project 'll be exceptional for road use.
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