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by Stephen
Mon May 23, 2022 12:06 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Suspension refresh - sandblasting/treatment?
Replies: 14
Views: 3732

Re: Suspension refresh - sandblasting/treatment?

In the past I have used Merlin Electro Plating Ltd in Newhouse, beside Eurocentral. They have charged £100 which I have taken to be the minimum order. I have a spare set here waiting to be plated and Clarkey also has a set to be done. Happy to discuss a bulk job if others also need. I know Dom needs...
by Stephen
Sun May 22, 2022 11:52 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Suspension refresh - sandblasting/treatment?
Replies: 14
Views: 3732

Re: Suspension refresh - sandblasting/treatment?

I have done it a couple of times and have the coating done at a place in Newhouse. I blasted them myself.
by Stephen
Sun Apr 03, 2022 6:13 pm
Forum: Car Care
Topic: "Screwed" Tyre
Replies: 5
Views: 13953

Re: "Screwed" Tyre

They don't tend to like doing repairs on the edge. You could try the goo stuff
by Stephen
Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:17 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: S2 k series vs toyota shock diffs
Replies: 3
Views: 2411

Re: S2 k series vs toyota shock diffs

I believe they are differently valved and have heavier springs for the steel engine.
by Stephen
Sun Aug 29, 2021 11:27 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S1 petrol cap
Replies: 6
Views: 3307

Re: S1 petrol cap

You can replace the guts. Its the aluminium that you can't get.
by Stephen
Fri Aug 20, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S1 Exhaust movement
Replies: 11
Views: 4936

Re: S1 Exhaust movement

Is the tail pipe loose?
by Stephen
Tue May 11, 2021 10:18 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rusted hub carrier
Replies: 4
Views: 3063

Re: Rusted hub carrier

Have a check of your toe links while you are there
by Stephen
Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:05 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: 111R rebuild continued .......
Replies: 40
Views: 19575

Re: 111R rebuild continued .......

The suspension looks pretty good but a wee stitch in time is a good idea
by Stephen
Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Bodywork - Glasgow area
Replies: 6
Views: 3701

Re: Bodywork - Glasgow area

I know a decent coachworks in Wishaw if that helps
by Stephen
Sun Nov 01, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Elise bike rack challenge
Replies: 23
Views: 7972

Re: Elise bike rack challenge

Have a look here for the roof rack on a hard top.

https://arc.seloc.org/viewthread.php?ti ... pid7354519
by Stephen
Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Elise bike rack challenge
Replies: 23
Views: 7972

Re: Elise bike rack challenge

You can fit roof bars to a hard top if you have one. I believe
by Stephen
Tue Jun 09, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Inlet manifold swop
Replies: 10
Views: 3507

Re: Inlet manifold swop

Mine is alloy on the 160
by Stephen
Tue Jun 09, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Inlet manifold swop
Replies: 10
Views: 3507

Re: Inlet manifold swop

I had the same issue with my inlet manifold. Bent the con rod on No4
by Stephen
Mon Jun 08, 2020 8:06 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Inlet manifold swop
Replies: 10
Views: 3507

Re: Inlet manifold swop

I love the way that most things Elise come back to "lotus actually got it right first time."
by Stephen
Wed May 27, 2020 7:22 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: S1 soft top repair
Replies: 10
Views: 4704

Re: S1 soft top repair

I have only used them for tents but Forth Marine Textiles could possibly do it.
https://www.forthmarinetextiles.co.uk/