Tick toc for those looking for a Elise to modify and track!

 

Yep, that's a track machine in the making.

 

Please explain the title situation a bit more. Was it involved in an accident? If so, how is it not a salvage title? Thanks

 

Hey there, I’ve owned the car since 2019 , I bought it being told that it needed a headlight and new clam , car showed up and needed much more, title is regular with an accident report on car fax but im with you , I have no idea how they maintained a reg title with clam damage, I already bought painted and completed the new replacement clam and when we pulled the old off , noticed structure damage that was fixed so I wasn’t willing to put it all back together like a HACK and not fix the car the correct way,

 

Can you explain a little bit more about the crash structure problem? I'm local and interested so please expand on this.

 

I’m getting the clam pulled off now so I can send pics, I pulled old clam off and found damage on the structure by the oil cooler , not caused by me of course just lied to when I bought it

 

Pics of crash structure? Interior pics? How does it run?

 

This guys videos might be a big help. IIRC he replaces crash box in one of his videos

 

I even look after a car that had a claim paid for chassis damage that didn't come with a branded title. I think the customer just accepted less money to keep the title clean.

 

What @Node said. Clam damage doesn't total cars as easily as it used to since insurance can just push to have it repaired. I have had mine repaired several times now for much less than it'd take to total it. You don't have to accept less money or anything like that, it is just a bog-standard repair that shows up on CarFax if the repairing shop chooses to report it.

 

Hi! Has this been sold yet? If not I’d love to get more info on the car and see if it would be the right type of project for me. Thanks!

 

Hey there no it has not been sold and I apologize for the late response, long story but call anytime and I can answer any questions

 

Got my 10 posts, brother! LOL

I see you say "call" but being a newbie, I may have missed the ph number. Definitely wanted to chat.

 

Use PM

 

Posting some photos of the car for LotusRookie to help him as I chatted with him. He mentioned that the front crush structure might need some work, and since he or I are not the Elise expert, we weren't sure what should look like what under the front clamshell.

 

 

 

Few video walkthrough of the Elise

 

Bent tie rod and aftermarket adhesive?

 

Few video walkthrough of the Elise

Thanks Jonny Boy

Bent tie rod and aftermarket adhesive?

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yes ,the tie rod is bent and also looks like it was beat on or had something wedged against it

 

Still for sale?

 

steering arm is bad there I think in the first pic?, which to me means all new consumables in that corner + steering rack + check the control arms for straightness.

The radiator surround and crash structure ARE damaged, but they could be lived with like that.

 

Sending a pm

 

Trying to come see the car while I'm in the area this weekend. Please let me know if you're available. Thanks.

 

If you see it and don't buy, please post your assessment.

 

Rog. I plan on buying if it's available as long as it's fixable.

 

assume it runs, no lit dash lights, A/C works?

 

Message me, if you can't get a hold of LotusRookie05 via forum message. He told me he doesn't check it very often. I have his text number that I can message you directly.

 

Truly appreciate you guys for the help with everything on this car 💪🙏

 

OP did this sell? If so please close by clicking on he three dots in listing, edit, Mark as Sold, post