How to differentiate between Elan and +2 chassis?

PostPost by: Giff » Sat Nov 20, 2021 2:33 pm

As per title, are there any specific measurements to differentiate them?

I have a bad feeling…

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PostPost by: Lotusian » Sat Nov 20, 2021 3:34 pm

Folded sheet steel chassis (not Spyder spaceframe):
Elan overall length 8’4”
Plus 2 is 9’4”
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PostPost by: pharriso » Sat Nov 20, 2021 3:37 pm

Lotusian wrote:Folded sheet steel chassis (not Spyder spaceframe):
Elan overall length 8’4”
Plus 2 is 9’4”


You beat me to it!...

These are the dimensions of a Plus 2 chassis:
+2 CHASSIS.jpg and
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PostPost by: Giff » Sat Nov 20, 2021 3:50 pm

Great - wheelbase checked and confirmed!
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PostPost by: Spyder fan » Sat Nov 20, 2021 5:47 pm

Giff wrote:Great - wheelbase checked and confirmed!



Panic over ?

I’ve had that sinking feeling, or Homer Doh! moment on a few occasions :D

Looks like you are good
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PostPost by: Giff » Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:05 pm

Ha yes! All good - and I need to read more on this forum before posting!
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PostPost by: alan.barker » Sun Nov 21, 2021 7:30 am

Front Brace on +2 removable on Baby fixed
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