Ready for the season!

PostPost by: Giallo77 » Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:31 am

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After some specific improvements my recently aquired 1969 Lotus Elan S4 FHC is now ready for the season! I added among others 5-inch Minilite Wheels, an Aluminium Radiator, an alternator and an optimized starter motor. This year the car will participate in some minor rallies in Switzerland as well as in the hillclimb to the famous Ballon d?Alsace in France?
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PostPost by: nmauduit » Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:34 am

nice! love the colour, too...

also reminds me I have to get mine ready :oops:
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PostPost by: 69S4 » Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:56 am

So that's what mine would look like with Minilites (13" x 5"?) and a decent radiator / expansion tank. I suspect I'll be going down that route in the near future.
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PostPost by: billwill » Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:04 pm

Did you use specific tyres with those 5" wide alloy wheels, to avoid the tyres touching the inside of the wheel arches and the rear spring supports?
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PostPost by: Giallo77 » Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:44 pm

The wheels are regular 5x13" Minilites and the tires are Dunlop Street Response 155/80x13" - everything fits without problems!
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