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Short video jokes)

muzabawaafon...@gmail.com (JimmBarton) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:32:24 UT

ahahhaha, cant stop smiling)) [link]

Positive kids make me smile)

gasperhytof...@gmail.com (SuzanSaumuels) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:43:39 UT

This kids are grate)they are so funny and cute) [link]

Value of pristine Lotus Elite Workshop manual

zjoa...@gmail.com (joaovc) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:33:38 UT

Hi everybody

How much would a pristine copy of the Lotus Elite Workshop manual go
for? (This is for the climax-engined / monocoque car, not the 70s
version)

Thanks

What makes an Eleven 'eligible'?

zjoa...@gmail.com (joaovc) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:26:57 UT

Hi everybody

What makes a Lotus Eleven eligible for races such as LeMans, Mille
Miglia, and others races where not everybody that owns an Eleven and
wants to participate is allowed to do so?
Specifically I am wondering if the car needs competition history in
that specific race, ie if only those Elevens (specific chssis #s)

Where is # 525 today?

jayslo...@aol.com (Lotus Eleven Register) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:50:41 UT

About ten years ago there was an Eleven S-2 for sale in the Atlanta,
Georgia area claiming the number # 525. That car seemed to be for sale
for several years and some of us were asking each other about it. Can
anyone suggest where this car is today?

Lotus History updated twice a day

zjoa...@gmail.com (joaovc) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:18:56 UT

Hi Everybody,

Just to let you know that I run a twitter account focused solely on
Historic Lotus. It is updated twice a day with links to period videos,
pictures, race results and more. Check it out here:

[link]

Thanks

PS - The only think I get out of it is the joy of learning about

You've gotta see this "Eleven Tribute"

gasteph...@track-systems.com (Glenn Stephens) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:13 UT

It is based on an Elan and I must say after looking at the pictures,
it is a extremely well-engineered labor of love. Dare I say it? I am
beginning to like it.

Available on ebay right now!

[link]

Watkins Glen video

gasteph...@track-systems.com (Glenn Stephens) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:21:06 UT

Here is a video from the SVRA Group 4 race at Watkins Glen last
weekend. There were 3 Elevens in the field. The others were Jim Hamlin
and Jeff Snook. Unfortunately Jeff's car broke a tranny. You can see
him on the side of the track.

Group 4 is the 1950s group and includes everything from 1100cc sports

Oil pan and vent baffles

gasteph...@track-systems.com (Glenn Stephens) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:53:58 UT

I am having a small issue. In hard right or left turns, my oil
pressure (at the gauge) drops below 10psi. Normally it runs about
70psi. As far as I have noticed, there is no issue under braking or
acceleration.

This is due to the oil sloshing left or right in the pan away from the
pickup. The classic way to fix this is to build an oil baffle into the

Eleven up for auction at Bonhams in Monterey

gasteph...@track-systems.com (Glenn Stephens) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:44:17 UT

There was an 1100cc Series I Eleven in the Bonhams auction catalog at
Monterey. I read the catalog description and looked it over. While
there is no doubt that this car has been racing a long time, it is the
definition of ridden hard and put away wet. There are several issues
concerning originality/provenance as well. Maybe some changes were

Monterey Historics

gasteph...@track-systems.com (Glenn Stephens) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:32:16 UT

I had the pleasure of competing at the Monterey Historic Races this
year. It was great to run with a bunch of Elevens, a Fifteen, and
other cars from the period. Here are some pictures from the race and a
video of a couple of laps.

People in cars:
Silver 42 Series I - Brian MacEachern
Silver 52 Series I - Ed Nigro

Eleven rear wheel lock up

ye...@three.com.au (Peter Yeomans) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:03:07 UT

Greetings all-
I finally purchased a new set of cast iron rotors from Mike Brotherwood for
S1 Eleven and when I tried them several weeks back I experienced substantial
rear wheel lock up/noise etc-during the meeting -I kept shifting bias on the
brake bias bar and whist it improved it substantially I was not able to

John Heseltine?

jo...@ciesaonline.com (John Donohoe) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:17:37 UT

A 'John Heseltine' appears to be connected with my early S2 Lotus
Seven. An online search connects him indirectly to USA dealer Sy
Kaback, through Robin Read... Lotus records indicate my Seven sold to
Kaback, and the earliest owner I have spoken to suggests that John
Heseltine was the second owner of the car when it went for sale again

Lotus 23 Wheels

richa...@porternovellisa.com.au (Richard Fewster) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:18:05 UT

Hi,

Does anyone one have contact details for Lotus 23 wheels - we need two
- magnesium.

Richard Fewster
Australia

Climax FWB

ianashd...@cox.net (Ian Ashdown) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:59:43 UT

If anyone might be interested I have just posted my Coventry Climax
FWB Bearcat motor for sale on e-bay. Item number: 290323626228
I'll be happy to answer any questions.

Thanks,

Ian