Lotus Elan and Lotus Elan Plus 2 Forums

Hi Guys
Last evening my Plus 2 had rather intimate contact with the rear of an Audi A3, as a result of this I may need a good bodywork repair shop. Is their anyone out there can recomend one in the North East of England. I look forward to your informed responces.
Cheers Geordie

SMS Lincolnshire for the best work

Speak to Brian Stanners at Formula 1 (Lotus dealer) in Newcastle - he recommended a firm to me who they use for fiberglass work but I can't recall their details

Not in the North East but highly recommended are Classicar automotive for brake services

http://www.classiccar.net/cdps/cditem.cfm?NID=4395

John

Sorry to hear that you must be gutted. John you are a cruel sod ?
Ian

Yes I am gutted, I got Mr. Pellys irony & I have lots to tell about my experiance with insurance. Please wait for the next instalment.
Geordie

Sorry to Mr Pelly I meant Mr Clegg.

Insurance....don't get me started on that,they're as bad as politicians...

John

My bid is for SMS,they did my Elan a few years ago and it still looks good

Hi everyone,
Well the insurance co. have written the car off, so can anyone recommend a good supplier of replacement body sections, as I am going to attempt the repair myself.
Cheers Geordie

Geordie,

Sorry to hear about your accident. My S3 started life in your part of the world and, that too, had suffered the same fate !

For a reference point (and I have no connection) SJS Sportscars list repair sections here:

http://www.sjsportscars.co.uk/index.php?mod=10

If one of the "standard" sections will cover your needs, OK.

However, I believe Boss Motors (Norwich) will make sections to suit a particular damaged area.

Without seeing the extent of damage it's hard to advise, but there have been complete bodyshells on ebay like these at the moment. Maybe a more cost effective route?
ebay item # 270696383910
ebay item # 280621759071

Good Luck - rd

Bad luck Geordie

I do know that Lotusbits ( http://www.lotusbits.com/ ) have a +2 bodyshell front end but I cannot remember if it is a bonded screen type or the earlier type although it may be of some help.

Regards
John Lockwood

Hi everyone.
I have been in touch with lotus bits & they are sending me photos of the +2 front end they have. I also rang my insurance company & I am waiting for an offer! Thanks for all the advice it has been very helpfull. I will keep you posted of developments. Cheers Geoff.