Lotus Elan and Lotus Elan Plus 2 Forums

I just picked the 69 Elan +2 only a short drive home but what a ride. Totaly impressed on how well the engine goes very free revving and smooth. I am now looking forward to getting it all sorted out and ready for the summer. I will post more later after I get the car down to my shop for the work. I will also post details on my web site later as well.

Ready for the summer (which year?)

John

Yeah, it all starts innocently enough

I am still sorting out my 1970 MGB and I thought I would be driving it already. Maybe 2 more weeks We'll see.

Congrats by the way, I hope to one day own an Elan +2 as well.

Some of the things I need to do are:
Suspension is leaning to one side by 1" I have orderd new rear springs and I have new Koni strut inserts to go when I replace the springs.
Some minors interior tidying up.
Temp gauge is reading wrong (very low)
Speedometer is jumping around
replace the wood boards in the boot
Re spray
I have K & N air filters on order
Going back to the rear suspension. It will oversteer on a bumpy raod and on a straight on a bumpy road it will try and rear steer. Any ideas?
The engine is in fairly good tune but it will run on after the ignition is turned off, might try some hotter plugs and check the timing.
Any help will be appreciated

Hello, if the temp gauge is not functioning properly, are you sure the car's not running hot? What octane fuel is in it? Both can affect run after.