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Europa TC added to the Herd!
wilkrod:
So started with the drivers door as it was the worst. need to raise the back corner up by an inch or more.
Got to the nuts on the hinge and got the upper and lower loose.
I am not understanding how these adjustments work.
With the nuts loose do I simply maneuver the door until it is the position I want, or is there some sequence of screwing the top, and bottom nut in/out to perform the alignment?
Thanks
Kendo:
Like you said, once it’s loose, it’s loose. So maneuver the door around until it is where you want it. Bias a bit too high, because the door will sag. I had best results with the seats out and a helper inside to tighten the nuts when you like the fit. It still takes a few iterations. The door striker plate might also need adjusting.
JR73:
That looks like an MBE ecu - I would suspect that it was sourced from Banks as Richard used to supply complete kits to effectively ‘bolt on’. - wiring loom, throttle bodies and any sensors.
Exhaust system also looks like a Banks supplied system, the ‘up and over’ was commonly fitted to the race Twin Cams or those running higher hp, the system was actually designed and manufactured for Banks by a well respected race exhaust specialist here in the uk. There was a version available that allowed the rear boot box to be fitted but was a little less free flowing… Banks did have a modified boot box available that worked with the system you have (albeit with a smaller luggage capacity).
Nice looking car, hope you enjoy owning and driving it.
Quebec_Europa:
--- Quote from: JR73 on Friday,July 08, 2022, 04:41:03 PM ---That looks like an MBE ecu - I would suspect that it was sourced from Banks as Richard used to supply complete kits to effectively ‘bolt on’. - wiring loom, throttle bodies and any sensors.
--- End quote ---
Do you think Banks still supply that kit?
jbcollier:
Banks/Richard used to supply all sorts of things. Europa body and chassis to take parts from a donor Smart Car anyone? Most of that is no longer available.
If you want to switch to injection, there are suppliers, no problem. Just search for Lotus Twin Cam injection. You can also do it from scratch yourself. Nothing will be a straight bolt on, drive off. There will be some fabrication and programming required. Sticking with Webers or Dells will be a cheaper and simpler option with known base settings and only minor tweaks after that.
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