identifcation of series 2 SE
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I am the new owner of 26/4139 , the car has had pin drive/ knockoffs from new, seems to have CR gearbox
and now sprint cams, How can I know i this was an original SE version ( there is no SE badge?) ,would it appear in data plate ? other distinguishing external features ?
Also is there any source in USA for stock size [performance tires 145SR13 ?
Jeffrey Vogel
and now sprint cams, How can I know i this was an original SE version ( there is no SE badge?) ,would it appear in data plate ? other distinguishing external features ?
Also is there any source in USA for stock size [performance tires 145SR13 ?
Jeffrey Vogel
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I dont think the SE models were introduced until 26/5282.
Brian
64 S2 Roadster
72 Sprint FHC
64 S2 Roadster
72 Sprint FHC
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types26/36 - Coveted Fifth Gear
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No expert but off the top of my head - carpets instead of rubber mats, leather rim wheel, Teleflex seat belts, Lucas dipping mirror, LOTUS across the back of the car, Carello repeaters. sill strip and KO's. S/E cams, different distributor, servo, 200e box and 3.5 diff. I posted a Lotus factory spec sheet awhile ago, but typically I can't find it now.
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The tire selection isn't too good for 13" diameter. I've seen these tires on Elans and think most people would like them.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.js ... =58TR3TA11
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.js ... =58TR3TA11
Bob
1969 S4
1969 S4
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A few other distinguishing features of the S2 SE:
green cam cover,
one groove cams
155R13 tires
Coker Tire, Longstone Tire, and perhaps others can provide Michelin XAS FF in 155HR13 or if you have wider alloy wheels, perhaps 165SR13 sizes. They feature modern sticky rubber but in a classic profile, but expensive.
Bill
green cam cover,
one groove cams
155R13 tires
Coker Tire, Longstone Tire, and perhaps others can provide Michelin XAS FF in 155HR13 or if you have wider alloy wheels, perhaps 165SR13 sizes. They feature modern sticky rubber but in a classic profile, but expensive.
Bill
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Mazzini wrote: I posted a Lotus factory spec sheet awhile ago, but typically I can't find it now.
That would be this.
download/file.php?id=41746
Brian
64 S2 Roadster
72 Sprint FHC
64 S2 Roadster
72 Sprint FHC
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I have a question for those here who know... Did the "Lotus" lettering first appear across the rear decklid (boot) on the S2SE Elans as stated below? This would imply that the pre-S2SE cars (the S1 and the earlier S2 cars) had no such lettering across the rear as they came from the factory. hunting through my pictures it looks like early S2 cars haad a "Lotus Elan" script badge on the right side. Is this correct?
1963 Unicorn
1964 S1
1965 S2
1967 S3 SE DHC
Frankentwincam 26R
Seven S2 A
Seven S2 F
1964 S1
1965 S2
1967 S3 SE DHC
Frankentwincam 26R
Seven S2 A
Seven S2 F
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...and the earlier cars had "Lotus Elan 1600" and "Lotus Elan S2" respectively on the RH side behind the boot lid. The S2 also had "Elan S2" in front of each door.
The S2 SE was also the first model to fit repeat flashers on the front wings, Lucas 734 (edit from 539), and I soon fitted a pair to my very un-SE.
The S2 SE was also the first model to fit repeat flashers on the front wings, Lucas 734 (edit from 539), and I soon fitted a pair to my very un-SE.
Last edited by Quart Meg Miles on Sun Nov 26, 2017 4:04 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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26/4088 1965 S1½ Old and scruffy but in perfect working order; the car too.
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26/4088 1965 S1½ Old and scruffy but in perfect working order; the car too.
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