Lotus Elan and Lotus Elan Plus 2 Forums

Just a quickie, recently I've noticed comments about the rear dampers inserts for Elan and Plus2 for sale and with a note "not suitable for "the other" ", as far as I know there are two types of uprights Issue 18 and earlier,and they both take the same dampers,different springs maybe/more likely,but the same damper inserts, does anyone know any different?

Thanks

John

Damper inserts should be the same for both the Elan and Elan +2 unless they are racing units valved in a unique way.

and just having htree different types in my hands (a regular 65 elan, issue 16 damper, a +2 elan issue 18 and a tony thompson (the new street/competition combo) damper: they are all the same length and dia.! sandy j

I had a quick look at R&R page 54.
"The correcct Armstrong replacement inserts are colored blue and should not be confused with the heavier duty red-coloured ones supplied for use with +2 Elans"

I know they fit ... because my S3 has the red ones. I suppose by heavier duty they mean different rate.