The Type 75 Lotus Elite

A comprehensive guide to modifying the Lotus Elite/Éclat

The Lotus Elite Special

This car is a 1978 Elite 503 with a Spyder refurbished chassis, 2.2 litre engine, Getrag box and Spyder suspension.  Modification details and discussions on the pro's and con's of these changes are detailed below.

General Topics:  

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    About this web site    

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    The Lotus Elite Special project

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    Parts compatibility 

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    The Elite/Eclat Register

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    Suspension design issues                                

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    Links to suppliers used in my project

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    Links to related Lotus Web sites [Coming soon!]

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    Picture Gallery [Coming Soon!]

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    Ideas seen on other Lotus Elite's

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    You Help me!

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    Parts For Sale

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    Getrag Mounting Brackets

What's New - Change Record for this site

 

Modification Details

A - Chassis

B - Body

C - Front Suspension

D - Rear Suspension

E - Engine

F - Gearbox

G - Hubs, Wheels & Tyres

H - Steering

J - Braking System

K - Cooling System

L - Fuel System

M - Electrical System

O - Lubrication / Maintenance

P - Heating  / Ventilation / Air Conditioning

Q - Clutch

R - Final Drive

S - Exhaust System

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Last update: 22 November 2004

e-mail enquiries to: Ian at  lotus75@btconnect.com 

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