Another +2 back on the road

PostPost by: lee_romain » Thu Jul 25, 2013 4:48 pm

It has been off the road for 8 years and It has taken me three years to restore, but finally it was ready for an MOT and passed first time last week. :D
Still have a bit of snagging to do on some areas but i'm pleased with the result so far.
Many thanks to the people who have given me advise over the past three years on my many elan+2 related issues.
I must admit i haven't stopped smiling since i've been driving it around and has been well worth the wait.
Still running in the freshly rebuilt engine so i haven't pushed it past 3000 rpm thus far.
Rubbish Rotor arm problem cured after much cursing and buying a decent arm, cap and leads set.

Happy motoring
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PostPost by: ken ob » Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:07 pm

Nice car. One of my favourite colour schemes.

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PostPost by: Briggs1 » Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:13 pm

Looks nice!

What did you use for windshield trim on the outside? Looks very minimal and fits the car well.

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PostPost by: lee_romain » Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:25 pm

Briggs1 wrote:Looks nice!

What did you use for windshield trim on the outside? Looks very minimal and fits the car well.

Thanks,
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After taking the windscreen out for painting (the old seals were bodged in) i found out that it should have had the chrome surround which i could not source anywhere. So rather than waiting for the chrome trim and seal to came along, i spoke to a windscreen fitter (friend of the family) who had a very small profiled rubber seal which bonded in place perfectly and made the windscreen a flush fit. The intention is to possibly take it out again when i have the right surround.... :?
I will ask if he remembers what was used exactly.
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PostPost by: Dave240 » Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:37 pm

Looks great! Very much looking forward to this day!
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PostPost by: lee_romain » Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:23 pm

Dave240 wrote:Looks great! Very much looking forward to this day!


It was a great feeling, even though i was nervous taking to the MOT station, fear of it not making it there.........but all was super in the end. :D
How far are you away from completion do you think?
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PostPost by: TonyJ » Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:49 pm

Great colour and great looking car. I haven't stopped smiling and mines been back on the road for over a year :D .

Enjoy and don't worrying too much about the snagging - still doing bits to mine - spend too much time driving it :lol: and don't get round to them :roll:

Hopefully see you at a car show or on a road in Kent.

Well done, lovely car - get out and drive it :D

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PostPost by: stugilmour » Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:58 pm

Great looking car Lee. Really like the colour combo. Enjoy! Only way to get the 'punch list' done is to use it. :D
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PostPost by: TeeJay » Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:06 am

Lee, great to see another Lotus back on the road.

After many years of restoration, I am hopeful that mine returns to the road before the end of this year.
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PostPost by: jono » Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:51 am

Looks lovely - well done!

I hope to be joining you in the next couple of months with my Plus 2.

It's good to see the Plus 2 getting the attention and recognition I think it deserves. Finally coming of age :D

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PostPost by: cal44 » Fri Jul 26, 2013 12:04 pm

Nice work Lee. These are one of the best auto designs on the planet and a sweet treat to see one so nice.

Your ride height is perfect........adjustable rears?

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PostPost by: tmrlotus+2 » Fri Jul 26, 2013 2:08 pm

Beautifully done!

I'm just starting a +2S, and it's missing a lot, so I'd love some more pictures. My interior is black vinyl -- what is the material used in yours?

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PostPost by: Dave240 » Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:06 pm

lee_romain wrote:
It was a great feeling, even though i was nervous taking to the MOT station, fear of it not making it there.........but all was super in the end. :D
How far are you away from completion do you think?


I know it will be years. I'm just not sure how many yet!
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PostPost by: lee_romain » Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:31 pm

cal44 wrote:Nice work Lee. These are one of the best auto designs on the planet and a sweet treat to see one so nice.

Your ride height is perfect........adjustable rears?

mike


Just standard rear shocks and springs, i have spax shocks and springs on the front
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PostPost by: jono » Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:00 pm

...you seem to have adjustable perches and 2.25 inch springs on the rear :?

Good mod, but not std
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