stainless steel rear wishbones

[GeoffSmith]

Lotus have have recently done Polybush development and suspension work for the Esprit range in conjunction with LEF/LEW. It might be worth talking to Bibs or Kato to see how it worked as I know they had members cars upgraded and tested/optimised at Hethel.

However, if there is any chance of loosing the opportunity to buy at these prices, I'm with the cost conscious majority and will get the wife off to work more often.

[RayD]

Ray,

Please don't take my comments personally - I appologise if it came across that way

Sorry Dave, I hadn’t taken it personally – just concern for other people not on the list having their views limited.

It’s a good point about whether the passive 4 wheel steering would continue to work forever.

are they fitted in such a way that they flex in the same way as bonded rubber bush?

yes.....
the rotation is taken by the stainless tube in the centre of the bush whilst the poly bit of the bush doesnt move at all....

Thanks Gareth,

The original inner sleeves are fixed in position as the nuts are tightened – depending on the length of the new sleeve there might be a need for a bit of modification to allow it to turn.

Ray

[Matt RI]

Gareth,

Thanks for the estimated shipping to the states- I appreciate you taking the time to check that out and account for those of us in the Colonies. I am set to purchase a pair with bushes- so once we have 5 for the next batch, please IM me as to where you want the funds directed.


The "as soon as possible please and where do I send my money" list

1. theelanman ....pd
2. dapinky ......pd
3. esp88 ......Donington
4. rodman ......pd
5. davidjt ......pd
6. paulwatkins
7. Woody
8. Matt RI


The "not now" list:

1. Rip
2. Geoff
3. DeeAitch
4. Se
5. Andy_J
6. Stef
7. A B Munro
8. Dermot Bell
9.S2
10. drasicjazz

[andyhaworth]

Been a while since I last posted, as the Elan was pretty much laid up over the Xmas period

I've been watching this thread with interest though, as I'm toying with putting the Elan out to the track. The one issue I have is (other than the water pump) the rear wishbones. The ones on mine have been welded and beaten, so I dont fancy taking something like Paddock at full tilt

Can whoever's in the know do a roundup of what the price actually is, with bushes, if there's immediate availability and any other Gotchas?

Andy

[theelanman]

wahoo!!!!!!

the first set fitted no problems at all!!!!!
I now have a lovely pair of SS rear wishbones on my car....
I'll try to take some pics.....wel if I can borrow a lift and get under it

the old bolts were a bit rusty on the head as was the end of the bolt threads.....once this was cleaned off and sprayed with wd40 it all came appart no probs......

then it was a ded simple job or bolt the new one back in.....

just got back from the wheels/tyre mans after he checked the alignment and thats all bob on too so I am now a very happy camper indeed

it was all so simple

Andy
what do you need to know??....
£250 each including bushes (they are to sold as a pair tho for obvious reasons)......
we can do them unbushed if you want to used the lotus bushes...that price is £200 just for the wishbone (the lotus bushes are coming in at £120 per side on top of that)
there is availability when do you want them....
there are 4 more sets to finish for those who have ordered them for Donington........these are definate......if any more are required for Donington then it may or may not be possible just depends on whether there is enough time to make them....the 4 odered already have been factored into the current work load and are possible...extras may not be
hope that answers your questions
cheers
G

[andyhaworth]

Thanks for the info. My need is an urgent one, cars in the garage now and quick decision needed so I'm going to lube up and take the Lotus ones I think.

Thanks anyway, will possibly compare at Donington

[theelanman]

andy
leave it with me......didnt realise it was that desparate.....
I can have a word....although would you want them before Donington??
I'll see what I can do.....might be possible for next weekend....
I'll just need to see if we have enough time to fullfil the existing commitment and if we can then you can have a set that have been made
what do you think???
cheers
g

[Dico]

The "as soon as possible please and where do I send my money" list

1. theelanman ....pd
2. dapinky ......pd
3. esp88 ......Donington
4. rodman ......pd
5. davidjt ......pd
6. paulwatkins
7. Woody
8. Matt RI


The "not now" list:

1. Rip
2. Geoff
3. DeeAitch
4. Se
5. Andy_J
6. Stef
7. A B Munro
8. Dermot Bell
9.S2
10. drasicjazz
11. Dico


Just hope my numbers come up soon

[bratboy_y2k]

hey folks are we any farther ahead here on the poly bushings?

[theelanman]

yep......
the whole project is sorted....
first batch to be delivered next friday/saturday to the lotus show at donington.....
what are you after???.....bushes, bones or the whole thing???

cheers
G

[Sy V]

Oh he's after bushings, G.

[TrueBlue]

ive lost track of this
my name was on the list at one point

can someone please confirm the total price for these please
including bushes now is it?

and i'll add my name to the list AGAIN

and one thing i want to know is how do we know that stainless steel is strong enough? surely if it is strong enough lotus would have made them already?

cheers

[Sy V]

OK, someone needs to hold me back now!

[theelanman]

ive lost track of my name

can someone please confirm the total price.....is it?

and one thing i want to know is how do we know that if shirley is strong

cheers

true blue
£500 for a pair incl bushes
they'll be stronger than the filigree tissue paper ones most people have
ta
G
if youre at donington you can have a look

[andyhaworth]

[Monty]

OK, someone needs to hold me back now!

Go for it

[TrueBlue]

ive lost track of my name

can someone please confirm the total price.....is it?

and one thing i want to know is how do we know that if shirley is strong

cheers

true blue
£500 for a pair incl bushes
they'll be stronger than the filigree tissue paper ones most people have
ta
G
if youre at donington you can have a look

thanks i'll pm you the delivery address

1. theelanman ....pd
2. dapinky ......pd
3. esp88 ......Donington
4. rodman ......pd
5. davidjt ......pd
6. paulwatkins
7. Woody
8. Matt RI
9. TrueBlue


The "not now" list:

1. Rip
2. Geoff
3. DeeAitch
4. Se
5. Andy_J
6. Stef
7. A B Munro
8. Dermot Bell
9.S2
10. drasicjazz
11. Dico

[theelanman]

thanks i'll pm you the delivery address

thanks........I'll pm you the payment address

[theelanman]

right then thats the first batch done

summary........
stainless steel wishbones.....£500 for a pair incl bushes
(current lotus price is £385 + VAT each...thats £455 or £910 for a pair)

next batch....need 6 minimum
delivery to stoneleigh at the latest (november)
collected from me at the serpentine run (june 29th)
let me know which please.........

1. paulwatkins
2. Woody
3. Matt RI
4. dodders


The "not now" list:

1. Rip
2. Geoff
3. DeeAitch
4. Se
5. Andy_J
6. Stef
7. A B Munro
8. Dermot Bell
9. S2
10. drasicjazz
11. Dico

[Andy_J]

Now having paid for my respary and seen the quality if these at donington I am in for the next batch

summary........
stainless steel wishbones.....£500 for a pair incl bushes
(current lotus price is £385 + VAT each...thats £455 or £910 for a pair)

next batch....need 6 minimum
delivery to stoneleigh at the latest (november)
collected from me at the serpentine run (june 29th)
let me know which please.........

1. paulwatkins
2. Woody
3. Matt RI
4. dodders
5. Andy_J (now with bushes)

The "not now" list:

1. Rip
2. Geoff
3. DeeAitch
4. Se
6. Stef
7. A B Munro
8. Dermot Bell
9. S2
10. drasicjazz
11. Dico