Sypder Conversion
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 8:09 am
Hi,
My first post on here.
Just obtained a Plus 2 for restoration. Usual story, the last owner started it 13 years ago and had the shell stripped bare and repainted (paint still good except some stress cracks showing though in places). Doors etc are all in bubble wrap and repainted with glass out etc.
So, the body is essentially very good but I need to decide whether to attend to the minor areas of cracking or just live with them.
The body shell has been put on a Sypder spaceframe chassis of 1989 vintage which is in immaculate/as new condition. Suspension has been re bushed new Koni's all around etc. So basically a good rolling shell which has not turned a wheel since being built 13 years ago.
The Lotus twin cam was rebuilt and blueprinted by QED 10k miles before going off the road however I have no proof of this other than the word of the previous owner whom I know and trust. It looks to be in excellent condition but would need rings, glaze bust etc as a prudent measure prior to recommissioning.
Now then, I am seriously thinking about going down the Spyder zetec route (some will regard this as heresy ) as I want to be able to use the car everday. I contacted Spyder who were adamant that the std Spyder chassis cannot be converted to accept the zetec conversion which surprised me as I had heard it could.
Anyway assuming it can't be used what can I expect to recoup on the existing running gear as decsribed above, ie engine, gearbox, diff, Spyder chassis, suspension brakes etc?
Also is anyone on here running a Spyder Zetec and what are your views on this conversion?
Cheers
My first post on here.
Just obtained a Plus 2 for restoration. Usual story, the last owner started it 13 years ago and had the shell stripped bare and repainted (paint still good except some stress cracks showing though in places). Doors etc are all in bubble wrap and repainted with glass out etc.
So, the body is essentially very good but I need to decide whether to attend to the minor areas of cracking or just live with them.
The body shell has been put on a Sypder spaceframe chassis of 1989 vintage which is in immaculate/as new condition. Suspension has been re bushed new Koni's all around etc. So basically a good rolling shell which has not turned a wheel since being built 13 years ago.
The Lotus twin cam was rebuilt and blueprinted by QED 10k miles before going off the road however I have no proof of this other than the word of the previous owner whom I know and trust. It looks to be in excellent condition but would need rings, glaze bust etc as a prudent measure prior to recommissioning.
Now then, I am seriously thinking about going down the Spyder zetec route (some will regard this as heresy ) as I want to be able to use the car everday. I contacted Spyder who were adamant that the std Spyder chassis cannot be converted to accept the zetec conversion which surprised me as I had heard it could.
Anyway assuming it can't be used what can I expect to recoup on the existing running gear as decsribed above, ie engine, gearbox, diff, Spyder chassis, suspension brakes etc?
Also is anyone on here running a Spyder Zetec and what are your views on this conversion?
Cheers