elise-r » Uncategorized http://www.elise-r.co.uk the truth isn't out there - it's in here Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:16:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Lotus – 100 Jobs to go http://www.elise-r.co.uk/lotus-100-jobs-to-go/ http://www.elise-r.co.uk/lotus-100-jobs-to-go/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:08:32 +0000 editor http://www.elise-r.co.uk/?p=1571 Employees have been informed that their roles could be at risk as Lotus Cars launched a consultation period for the planned cuts. The total number of jobs lost could be as high as 99, though this figure could be reduced…

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2010 was a busy year for Plans: In the workshop; out on the Top Gear track here at Dunsfold; and at circuits around the UK. The emphasis in 2010…

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I hit a bit of wall when I fitted the gearbox to the engine for the first time with the flywheel and…

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After a test day at Snett a few weeks ago, I wasn’t feeling particularly optimistic about my chances this weekend gone, mainly due to being a complete fanny in the braking areas and not getting to grips with the…

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The only statement from Seloc (the South East Lotus Owners Club);

A message from Google

Quote:

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Until they manage to clean things up the site is best avoided.

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Early conversion engine mounts seem to be causing some concern.

This image is from a Sinclair Motorsport conversion (Now known as Essex Autosport) - the quality looks pretty shocking but failure of this particular one was probably caused by…

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Electric car firm Tesla Motors, which has now delivered over a thousand li-ion powered, Lotus Elise based,  $100k Roadster sportscars, has had a successful IPO. The company's stock, after a slight initial dip, climbed by 40 per cent

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It is less well known…

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Originally posted by SubZero
Firstly, a head's up -

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Both directors - Gill Sweeting and Wayne Sweeting have been disqualified as unfit to be the director of a limited company. Gill Sweeting banned for…

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"essex autosport - Public Statement.

Welcome to essex autosport! Run by Wayne and…

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Matt Black, front splitter, motorsport wing, soft top, lifeline six point extinguisher (4 engine bay, 2 cockpit), sabelt four point harness, corbeau seats, JSD Nitron suspension, reduced bump steer kit, rear toe link kit,…

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These guys have just handled a full scale conversion and renovation for me and I have to say they were excellent- a real statement of style as they put it.

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The Chassis is a write off but the rest is in very good condition.
This car is ideal for someone who wants to buy a new chassis or…

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Ok, so I've had a well tuned K for a good few years and I've pretty much reached the limit of what can be done (252bhp/170lbft) - well perhaps there's a bit more to come if I…

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Lotus Cars have received a number of enquiries regarding the status of London Group Limited trading as London Lotus.

We wish to confirm that they are no longer an official Lotus Dealer or Authorised Repairer.

This…

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Drivers acquitted of motoring charges will pay costs under new government scheme

Could you afford to fight an unfair ticket?New regulations set to come into force later this month will see motorists forced…

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Coming soon is feworks.org - check it out.

"This guide includes a selection of examples describing the ways in which colleges and providers from the private and third sectors are responding to…

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With the recent lawsuit filed by Martin Eberhard, which seeks to perpetuate a version of Tesla’s history that is at odds with the truth, I felt it was important to…

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TESLA MOTORS, INC. IS RECALLING 345 MY 2008 TESLA ROADSTER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2008 AND APRIL 22, 2009. THE REAR HUB FLANGE BOLTS ON SOME…

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LOTUS / ELISE 2009
LOTUS / EXIGE 2009
Manufacturer: LOTUS CARS USA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 22, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V179000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:…

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All pre 22/04/2009 cars are affected.

Of more relevence…

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Now when they ran out of unmolested 1ZZ engines for normal road carsome bright spark decided to use the stroked version.

Of course…

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From: "Paul Golding" <paul@lotus-on-track.com>
Date: 7 May 2009 21:36:03 BST
To: "Paul Golding" <paul@lotus-on-track.com>

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Track days events are intended to be somewhere you can start to explore the performance of your car away from the dangers on the road but in an effort to conform to…

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There's also talk of an Evora arriving, with two factory…

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Paul Everitt, the SMMT chief executive, said that the…

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CLASSIC DREAM MACHINES LIMITED
89 HIGH STREET
HEATHFIELD
EAST SUSSEX
TN21 8JA
Company No. 03927580

Status: Voluntary Arrangement
Date of Incorporation: 16/02/2000

Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Company…

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GAZ2 22/02/2005  STRUCK OFF AND DISSOLVED    
288a 11/12/2001  DIRECTOR DETAILS WAYNE MICHAEL SWEETING 

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. . . → Read More: Stark Automotive Honda Elise Kit]]> http://www.elise-r.co.uk/stark-automotive-honda-elise-kit/feed/ 0 Steve Butts on his reliable 240bhp K series LOTRDC engine http://www.elise-r.co.uk/steve-butts-on-his-reliable-240bhp-k-series-lotrdc-engine/ http://www.elise-r.co.uk/steve-butts-on-his-reliable-240bhp-k-series-lotrdc-engine/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:24:04 +0000 editor http://www.elise-r.co.uk/2008/02/18/steve-butts-on-his-reliable-240bhp-k-series-lotrdc-engine/ Steve Butts has released the details of the engine that did so well in the 2007 LOTRDC series. I have left the explanation in his own style as it ads a certain something.

By reliable I don't mean an engine

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. . . → Read More: Steve Butts on his reliable 240bhp K series LOTRDC engine]]> http://www.elise-r.co.uk/steve-butts-on-his-reliable-240bhp-k-series-lotrdc-engine/feed/ 0 Rover K series head – proof of porosity http://www.elise-r.co.uk/rover-k-series-head-proof-of-porosity/ http://www.elise-r.co.uk/rover-k-series-head-proof-of-porosity/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:28:33 +0000 editor http://www.elise-r.co.uk/2008/02/12/rover-k-series-head-proof-of-porosity/ DVA has provided some photographic proof of what has been known for a long time - Rover K series heads can suffer head gasket failure (HGF) due to poor casting and quality control in the Rover foundry. Poor control of…

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Anyway Tesla have appointed a new CEO, Se'ev Drori - he of Clifford fame. He replaces Marks who only started…

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