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Garage / Re: It's not easy being green - 1971 TC
« Last post by Cheguava on Today at 04:01:44 PM »
Quote from: Cheguava on Tuesday,May 14, 2024, 06:21:04 AM
Quote from: Fotog on Tuesday,May 14, 2024, 05:22:50 AM
You could send a photo to them to be specific about what you want.
I'm afraid I was *that* person - sent them a picture of my seats and asked if theirs were the same! In my mind I was being helpful. ;D
I'll see how helpful they found it when I get a response.

I'm spamming my own thread now.  :D  Just admin - need to add that Banks have replied today (promptly) to my email, confirming that their ribbed perforated vinyl seat covers look to be the same as mine, and also answering another question I had. They quote lead time for seats as 3-4 weeks, which works for me, thought I'd share it as I know there are others considering options.
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Garage / Re: It's not easy being green - 1971 TC
« Last post by Cheguava on Today at 03:55:28 PM »
Quote from: dakazman on Today at 01:14:41 PM
   My stainless Pins from RD have a threaded hole in the lower end to accept a bolt that aids in turning and removing.
 I use my Bonney wrenches to loosen and tighten nuts.  Okay Gavin no jokes now. :FUNNY:
 Dakazman

Cheers, I will have a look from underneath and see if I'm in luck and have the same assistance. Definitely worth a check.
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Garage / Re: What are we missing, what should I make on a VMC?
« Last post by Grumblebuns on Today at 03:52:58 PM »
Take a look at Gavin T's post #15

https://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=6525.15
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Garage / Re: It's not easy being green - 1971 TC
« Last post by Cheguava on Today at 03:52:42 PM »
Quote from: EuropaTC on Today at 01:02:49 AM
What usually happens is that the pin seizes in the door bush and so when you open the door the pin moves at the same time and the sliding surfaces are between the aluminium bushes in the body (lower sill, upper door aperture). This is what causes the wear and doors to drop.

My first shot would be to sit inside the car, hold the pin with mole grips and try to open the door. If it moves the mole grips as well, then use the leverage of the door whilst holding the grips to get the pin rotating while the door is stationary. That'll be the best way to get the release fluid where it's needed and any marks from the grips can be filed off before you start to drop the pin out.

Brian

Been out all day, but popped out to the garage this evening to see if I could make any progress. With the driver's door supported, got the split pin out!  :trophy: However, the door pin rotates with the door, and so far, is resisting any attempts with the mole grips to loosen. Will try again tomorrow.  The passenger door pin, on the other hand, does not rotate as you open the door, but the crusty tail of the split pin is pointing inwards, so removing that is going to be joyful, unless I can get an improvised punch on it and knock it through. One for tomorrow.
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Garage / Re: Anyone using aftermarket seats?
« Last post by RonPNW on Today at 03:45:28 PM »
Heads up, measure very carefully.

So I bought new seats in the 90's and the project stalled. Now restarted.

I decided to go with new seats to get some control of the rake (my back does not like the stock rake) and to allow easy access to storage behind the seat. Pluss the originals needed a rebuild. I wanted a comfortable (non race) seat. I carefully measured and the seats fit in the car great but .....

I did not account for some of the details of the Lotus seat design and the cushioning. The Lotus seat uses 2" cushion. Typical practice is 3 to 4" with spring suspension. The Lotus bottom is a recessed pan that effectively puts the bottom cushion on the floor, nearly at the same level of the bottom of the sliders.

So while the seat fits I lost about 2" of vertical and 2" of horizontal seating space. I've taken the springs out of the seat bottom and regained about an inch, I may drive for a while and see if the new foam compresses another inch. If not I'll replace with a thinner piece. This actually feels better, making the seat bucket deeper. For length, I plan to cut into the slanted wall behind the seat (leaving a 1" fiber glass cross beam at floor level) to allow the seat to roll back another inch. I think that will get back to the comfortable situation I had before (I'm 5'8" and 170lb).

Sadly I can not recall the seat vendor.

Ron
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Garage / Re: Restoration of 3940R
« Last post by dakazman on Today at 03:00:20 PM »
Quote from: berni29 on Today at 01:32:03 PM
Hi

Small update, I had to stop stripping the car down as the DVLA wanted to inspect it as part of me registering the car here in the UK. Probably because the US title had the model listed as "Champion" and not Europa. Anyways, thats done now so hopefully will get my new age correct reg number in a couple of weeks, and can start taking things apart again now. The car has to be basically complete for the inspection.

Secondly Lotus Supplies got back to me about the Europa seat cover kits, so I have ordered a pair for the TC in black with no perforations. Hopefully copying the old foams will not be too difficult! The s/n's are stamped on the frame just before the shock mount.
Dakazman

    Bernie, show them the S/N markings on the frame and the door inscriptions of the s/n'S
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Garage / Re: Restoration of 3940R
« Last post by My S1 on Today at 02:55:46 PM »
Berni,  I made some seats for my home made Can Am car which I modelled after the S2 Europa seats.  It was allot of fun sculpting the foam.  I had to change the width, back angle and thigh support angle which is why I did not end up using the Europa pans.  I used three different durometers to dial in the comfort level.  I used a band saw with widely spaced teeth for the main cuts.  An ellectric meat knife to rough in some parts.  Pneumatic die grinder with coarse discs.  Hand block sander with 36 grit paper to finese.  Took me about a week of vacation time to do the foam.
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Garage / Re: Restoration of 3940R
« Last post by berni29 on Today at 01:32:03 PM »
Hi

Small update, I had to stop stripping the car down as the DVLA wanted to inspect it as part of me registering the car here in the UK. Probably because the US title had the model listed as "Champion" and not Europa. Anyways, thats done now so hopefully will get my new age correct reg number in a couple of weeks, and can start taking things apart again now. The car has to be basically complete for the inspection.

Secondly Lotus Supplies got back to me about the Europa seat cover kits, so I have ordered a pair for the TC in black with no perforations. Hopefully copying the old foams will not be too difficult!

Berni
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Garage / Re: It's not easy being green - 1971 TC
« Last post by dakazman on Today at 01:14:41 PM »
   My stainless Pins from RD have a threaded hole in the lower end to accept a bolt that aids in turning and removing.
 I use my Bonney wrenches to loosen and tighten nuts.  Okay Gavin no jokes now. :FUNNY:
 Dakazman
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eBay - Craigslist Ads - Other Listings / Re: Nice Restored '73 TCS on eBay - $40K ????
« Last post by FourLoti on Today at 10:52:08 AM »
"The items removed from the car come with it. with the exception of the original steering wheel ( It will hang on the wall of my shop)"

LOL:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/145369112525 

As they say, when buying a car sight unseen on an auction site, you have to go with your vibes about the seller's credibility! (not to mention awareness - how hard is it to hit the "Seller's Other Items" link?)  Just saying.......

Ron
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