Very early S1/2 on wires
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Post by: Alasdair » Fri May 29, 2009 2:57 pm
Looks quite nice on the round arch, assume not a factory option, no idea where this can may be?
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1953 David Brown Cropmaster
1954 S1 Land Rover
1962 Elite S2
1966 Lotus Cortina MK1
1968 Elan S3 SS Coupe Sold.
1968 Austin J40
1969 Elan S4 SE DHC
1972 Elan Sprint
1967 Citroen DS21.
1953 David Brown Cropmaster
1954 S1 Land Rover
1962 Elite S2
1966 Lotus Cortina MK1
1968 Elan S3 SS Coupe Sold.
1968 Austin J40
1969 Elan S4 SE DHC
1972 Elan Sprint
1967 Citroen DS21.
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Post by: Old English White » Fri May 29, 2009 6:45 pm
Alasdair wrote:Looks quite nice on the round arch, assume not a factory option, no idea where this can may be?
Allready presented -by myself- , a Borrani advert .
Does a color version of this picture exist!?!
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Post by: SpeedModel » Fri May 29, 2009 7:44 pm
Definitely a Borrani wheel. They look sweet on most any car.
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Post by: freddy22112211 » Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:42 pm
http://www.lotusowners.com/Owners/Set5/pages/Jacob%20Cronstedt%20Sweden_JPG.htm
Personally I think they don't suit the elan.
Gordon
Personally I think they don't suit the elan.
Gordon
1972 LHD Sprint 5 Cabriolet - sold!
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Post by: Old English White » Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:01 pm
freddy22112211 wrote:http://www.lotusowners.com/Owners/Set5/pages/Jacob%20Cronstedt%20Sweden_JPG.htm
Personally I think they don't suit the elan.
Gordon
+1.
Black & polished rim KO Revolution's 1st
Black & polished rim KO 26R's 2nd
Black & polished rim KO Minilite's 3rd
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Post by: johnsimister » Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:38 pm
I like Christian's nominations very much, but I also like the standard steel wheels because they are part of the Elan 'look' of simplicity and functionality. The wires, though delightful on the right car, are truly hideous on an Elan. They just shout 'retrogressive engineering'.
John
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Post by: frearther » Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:57 pm
I have to agree with John - I think the look of the originals is just right. However, I do run 5.5" wheels from the Plus 2 rather than the 4.5" original to my car. This is a holdover from my autocrossing days.
I've thought about going +1 to 14" wheels but am concerned that the wide, flat treads on the available tires are unsuitable for the Elan's suspension characteristics.
I've thought about going +1 to 14" wheels but am concerned that the wide, flat treads on the available tires are unsuitable for the Elan's suspension characteristics.
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S2 Roadster, built in 1965, registered in 1966, No. 26/4934
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Post by: Old English White » Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:25 pm
johnsimister wrote:I like Christian's nominations very much, but I also like the standard steel wheels because they are part of the Elan 'look' of simplicity and functionality. The wires, though delightful on the right car, are truly hideous on an Elan. They just shout 'retrogressive engineering'.
John
I have got an new set of the original steel wheels left but I was speaking only about alternatives ...
On KO they are nearly the best , but definitly too pretty specially with caps. Sorry.
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Post by: Old English White » Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:27 pm
frearther wrote:P.S. How many more posts do I have to make before I hit fourth gear??????????????????
Last step is automatic ...
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Post by: RotoFlexible » Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:28 pm
frearther wrote:P.S. How many more posts do I have to make before I hit fourth gear??????????????????
At least 426.
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I love the sound of a torque wrench in the morning. Sounds like... progress.
'66 Elan S2 26/4869
I love the sound of a torque wrench in the morning. Sounds like... progress.
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