Clemo's Jim Clark edition (1 of 12 )

[lotusflasherman]

[lotusflasherman]

[lotusflasherman]

[clemo]

Nice one Phil ... thanks for the repost . I thought we had to use bucket or something like that .

[Rambo]

and finally ...

clemo chassis.jpg

One of the best photo I've seen that shows what a joke that 'Strut Bar' Group Buy was... Strut Bar
Does anybody with an ounce of engineering knowledge think a bit of tube with the ends flattened bolted across the top is going to add anything to the rigidity of that structure ?

Yes, but it was great for holding a golf umbrella and a red hazard warning triangle

[Rambo]

Looking good Clemo. Maybe you'll get to drive it in 2018. Or will you be frightened to take it out the garage in case it gets dirty

PS those orange side reflectors look so '90's. Get some clear ones

[clemo]

Clear sides , fronts and REARS to be fitted .

[lotusflasherman]

[quote="lotusflasherman"
Does anybody with an ounce of engineering knowledge think a bit of tube with the ends flattened bolted across the top is going to add anything to the rigidity of that structure ?

Yes, but it was great for holding a golf umbrella and a red hazard warning triangle

Yeah but you couldn't get 2 x 17" wheels with tyres in with that there - and what about Colin's "add lightness"?

By the way... when I was checking disc run out with a dial gauge I rigged it up between the strut 'mounting points' and jacked up under a hub carrier until the other wheel was off the ground as well. Repeated for the other side.
There was more movement on the dial gauge if I just banged the side of the car ... Anybody who says the strut improves their car must have a seriously rotten chassis, so not something you'll be needing Clemo.

... and personally I still prefer OE orange lenses on the various green and Collapso Elans, but clear on all the other colours.

[GeoffSmith]

and finally ...
One of the best photo I've seen that shows what a joke that 'Strut Bar' Group Buy was... Strut Bar
Does anybody with an ounce of engineering knowledge think a bit of tube with the ends flattened bolted across the top is going to add anything to the rigidity of that structure ?

Nope. I've been waiting more than 10 years for the evidence!

[GeoffSmith]

... and personally I still prefer OE orange lenses on the various green and Collapso Elans, but clear on all the other colours.

[Rambo]

and finally ...
One of the best photo I've seen that shows what a joke that 'Strut Bar' Group Buy was... Strut Bar
Does anybody with an ounce of engineering knowledge think a bit of tube with the ends flattened bolted across the top is going to add anything to the rigidity of that structure ?

Nope. I've been waiting more than 10 years for the evidence!

Me too Geoff, and RayD knew what he was on about

However, it was a group buy and Dico persuaded everyone to go for it so Dave Myers' Papal account profited well

[Kathryn]

Clear sides , fronts and REARS to be fitted .

Clear rears!? The last ones I saw were ridiculously expensive!

[clemo]

Clear sides , fronts and REARS to be fitted .

Clear rears!? The last ones I saw were ridiculously expensive!

How much where they Kathryn ?

[Steve A]

The car's looking fab Dave

[Kathryn]

How much where they Kathryn ?

About £400 each for the whole rear light. Are you just changing the orange bits? Is that possible?

[Darran6969]

It's one year on and it looks like You re doing really are doing a great job on her is she on the road yet? Sorry no more paperwork was found over Xmas

[Rambo]

It's one year on and it looks like You re doing really are doing a great job on her is she on the road yet? Sorry no more paperwork was found over Xmas

i think it's still king of the garage queen's

It failed to make it up to the Jim Clark 50th anniversary meet at Duns last w/e

[clemo]

It's one year on and it looks like You re doing really are doing a great job on her is she on the road yet? Sorry no more paperwork was found over Xmas

i think it's still king of the garage queen's

It failed to make it up to the Jim Clark 50th anniversary meet at Duns last w/e

Yes yes i know ... standard Clemo let down but i was in motorbiking round Burma with Pinky so it was a bit difficult to just hop back. Promise to be present next year.

[clemo]

Car update .

Good news .
Ex Lotus guy who worked on the M100 production line Nigel Furnace is working on my car. So he is now fitting and re routing bits and pieces back to factory.

Car should be back in my possession in a few weeks time.

Things i want checked before return is lazer wheel alignment .
Anything else you guys can think of ?

[Rambo]

What happened to the guys that were originally working on your car Clemo ? Did you kick them into touch ?