Simple Question

[seaandmoor]

Please can anyone tell me where I can get headlight bowls for the plus two. If there is a part number or if it is from some other manufacturers parts bin. MOSS say they can't help as Lotus is not a make they deal with. Thanks.

[mbell]

They are just standard 7" headlight units, as used on most cars. Like: https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/headlamps ... rsion.html

[stugilmour]

Did you mean the metal mounting bowl and ring? I think my Plus 2 has two adjustment screws like this one. Seems there are also three adjustment screw versions as well.

https://www.s-v-c.co.uk/products/357b-7 ... nest-s5400

[UAB807F]

It's a common part, you've probably got someone at Moss who isn't familiar with older Lotus and doesn't want to sell you something that might not fit.

Plenty of places have them, SJS is probably the easiest;

https://www.sjsportscars.com/parts-and-accessories/SJ036M0073.htm

It wouldn't surprise me if they are the same units as on the1960s/70s mini or mgb ?

Brian

[seaandmoor]

Well done, that's me all sorted.
Many thanks for your help - appreciated.

[ElanDNA]

Please can anyone tell me where I can get headlight bowls for the plus two. If there is a part number or if it is from some other manufacturers parts bin. MOSS say they can't help as Lotus is not a make they deal with. Thanks.

One of my many suppliers:
https://www.angclassiccarparts.co.uk/products/lotus/lotus-elan-eclat/body-parts-fittings?qfs=1&p=1
Was satisfied with him so far

[smo17003]

Please can anyone tell me where I can get headlight bowls for the plus two. If there is a part number or if it is from some other manufacturers parts bin. MOSS say they can't help as Lotus is not a make they deal with. Thanks.

One of my many suppliers:
https://www.angclassiccarparts.co.uk/products/lotus/lotus-elan-eclat/body-parts-fittings?qfs=1&p=1
Was satisfied with him so far

I've also bought a few bits from ANG via their Ebay shop. Headlamp gaskets and adjuster screws come to mind.

[seaandmoor]

Arrgh! I went with SVC and could've saved £25 with ANG.
I have saved ANG as a favourite now as they seem to be offering Lotus compatible items whereas everywhere else just told me they were generic parts that fitted many cars but couldn't specifically confirm Lotus.
See what arrives on Wednesday from SVC.
Thank you to all.

[JonB]

Oh yes, good old ANG.

Not a great range but very competitive. See also MEV Spares: http://www.mevspares.co.uk/Lotus-Elan-car-parts/.