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Cool. So are you keeping this suspension modding stuff quiet from the lotus forum people? He he Funny you should say that, I've just come clean on the their forum, posted the photoshop image yesterday and let them know it's going on air. Don't really know what the feeling is as yet but hasn't seemed to upset the apple cart so far. I'm sure I'll lose half the followers, but heyho, can't please everyone. Exhaust has arrived, post photos shortly, cheers Charlie ;-) |
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So now to the biggest problem to resolve. So if you go back to the first post and take a look at the first photo you will see that the front and most prominently rear wheel is forward in the arch where I believe the body was put back on the new chassis about 2cm off line. So how do I move the bloody thing forward? Obviously it's not as easy as just slotting the bolt wholes and moving it forward. No, there are many points of obstructions which need addressing. Firstly two sections have to be cleared behind the rear shock towers, then a v-section of the chassis has to be eased apart for the shell to move. Not easy but sort of getting there.  Take the weight of the shell.   You can't see it here but my first attempts do show movement forward.  |
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eurogranada
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To tinker or not to tinker, that is the question...
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Given the workmanship shown, I assume you've already checked that it's not the frame that is out of whack?? It seems weird to me that you should move the body forward farther then it is phisically possible... That is why I wonder if the frame hasn't been hit and caused the rear/front wheels to sit so strange in their wheelhouses. Also looking at that rear wheel, you're talking quite some distance as well!
I'm not the one standing besides the car though, I just thought I'd ask...
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Good note, however it's 100% the shell off kilter. The guys on the Lotus forum have suggested that seeing as this car has had a replacement chassis and the fact that the shell is over 30 odd years old, it's not out of character for slightly curse word alignment. I could have just left it well alone but I could never live with the wheels not being centered in the arch. Could do with 4 burley blokes to help me lift it forward though, almost impossible trying it on my own!
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eurogranada
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To tinker or not to tinker, that is the question...
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Okay, so you have considered the possibility!
In that case, I'm simply amazed that a 30 year old shell on a replacement chassis can cause this much difference. Unbelievable, but most of all...good luck on your endevour. I'm like you, I could never let this go!
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deanchad
Part of things
http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/131936
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May 12, 2014 21:09:56 GMT
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hey pal, always good to see another dragging lotus. How you getting on with 30 years of rusted in bolts?
if you are anywhere near Coventry and in need of parts, try lotus bits. Ridiculous amount of stuff there.... bookmarked
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^^ Cheers dude, been a massive fan of your car since you posted a thread on the lotus forums a couple years back and have been following your thread here since, yours is an absolutely inspirational build and the level of craftsmanship is mind boggling! I know all about lotus bits and sjsportscars, but thanks for the heads-up, mines a long way away from being finished but I could see a photo opportunity with your whens it's done... All the best, Charlie ;-)
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Didn't get a great deal done this weekend due to the great weather over the weekend. I did however manage to notch the rear shock tower to accommodate the shock air valve.   |
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May 27, 2014 17:41:07 GMT
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Got a week off this week so hope to move along nicely with the car. I'm almost ready to install the air shocks after adding in the extending shock towers, now both welded in place. Can't wait to start putting it back together, hope to get the car rolling this week, back on wheels, if all goes well may be able to get a photo of lowered height. Will post some photos shortly... "Shall we synchronise our watches?" Charlie ;-)
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May 29, 2014 15:55:41 GMT
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Blimey, got the air shocks installed, the thing is low! 3months of solid work and finally now back on terra firma and on all 4 wheels. I have the roof line at 42" at its lowest setting, lower than an standard esprit me thinks! Photos shortly.
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May 29, 2014 18:30:24 GMT
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stevietuck
Posted a lot
Never argue with idiots,they drag you down to their level then beat you with their expertise!
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May 29, 2014 18:34:45 GMT
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cant wait to see the pics
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May 29, 2014 18:41:42 GMT
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May 29, 2014 18:50:52 GMT
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adam73bgt
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May 30, 2014 11:21:15 GMT
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haha thats sick!  Can't wait to see some proper side on shots  |
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May 30, 2014 15:58:58 GMT
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OMG! Who is ready for some car porn? Side on photos being uploaded as I type. It's friggin' cool man, blown me away... Could I be so incredibly presumptuous as to say "sub sub zero cool"... Drum roll please...
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adam73bgt
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May 30, 2014 16:44:02 GMT
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Ah come on, you can't leave us hanging like that  |
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May 30, 2014 17:17:12 GMT
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Haha, had to have a shower first, bloody knackered, a little suspense never hurt anyone...
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May 30, 2014 17:30:49 GMT
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Can't wait to see some proper side on shots 
