[TheSwiftOne]

This isn't me and I don't know the person. I just thought people might find it interesting...

2005 LOTUS Elise Salvage/rebuild, 4,700 actual miles,Maryland


-Swift

 

[me73]

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94...ebuild-4700miles-maryland-143929/#post2086001

 

[TheSwiftOne]

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94...ebuild-4700miles-maryland-143929/#post2086001

Ah...thanks...

-Swift

 

[sprocket3]

Haha. Someone flagged the CL ad. It's amazing he didn't sell it in 24 hours.

 

[formfollowsfunction]

Yea, Actually he did. I flew out and got it. Just arrived in Houston. So far bought a bunch of CF parts that aren't going to help mechanically whatsoever. step 2?

 

[LiveToDrive]

Step 2: Start filing for divorce today. Put house up for sale tomorrow. Make the LT marketplace your homepage.

 

[sprocket3]

Yea, Actually he did. I flew out and got it. Just arrived in Houston. So far bought a bunch of CF parts that aren't going to help mechanically whatsoever. step 2?

You should start a project thread. It would be nice to see start to finish on this one. You'll get 10 opinions on everything though and would need to self moderate the thread.

2) Take your time and accept that it might be a long project. I can't recall what it looked like, but you might need to learn how to do fiberglass repairs or buy clams.

 

[TedR]

Pictures please, I would like to see this. I was curious when this popped up on Craigslist.

 

[Doge]

You should start a project thread. It would be nice to see start to finish on this one.

This!

 

[Lowtush]

Yea, Actually he did. I flew out and got it. Just arrived in Houston. So far bought a bunch of CF parts that aren't going to help mechanically whatsoever. step 2?

hey im the guy with the ECU you emailed. If you need anything you have my info. let me know. I was going to buy it but he beat me to it.

 

[formfollowsfunction]

Thanks Lowtush I'll let you know if I do. Pictures from the day I looked at it and after loaded into my garage.

Frame looked okay, paint was a rattle can of GM orange so that's all getting stripped. I should have time this weekend to get started on it. Where should I start a project thread, in the general Elise forum or here?

 

[Nessal]

Wtf happened to the seats?

 

[Doge]

It looks like it sat outside with the top off for quite some time.

 

[formfollowsfunction]

It was stored outside with the softcover and several tarps covering it, but water got in at some point. The seat brackets are toast, but should be able to salvage the seats with a recover.

 

[formfollowsfunction]

but yea, no top. The soft top is in surprisingly good condition, from being stored indoors, ha.

 

[formfollowsfunction]

Got the clams off, rear subframe and right rear frame stay need to be replaced. Got a new subframe headed this way. Anybody have a right frame stay?

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[ageshelin]

re: stock Elise parts

I converted an Elise into a race car. I think, I have some parts that you need. I am flexible. Need to get rid of stuff. I am a little far from you in Toronto, Canada....

I have the backstays, since I took them out and built my own rollcage.

Anton

 

[JamesAllen]

Search seller 'slava81' on eBay. He's got most of an Elise parted and for sale. You might find all kinds of bits you need for this project.

 

[Doge]

Wtf happened to that subframe. Holy crap.

 

[formfollowsfunction]

car was rear ended 3 months after it was bought new. rear clam was replaced but not the subframe, so now it's pretty rusty. got a used one off ebay for $200, should be here tuesday.