Should we be concerned or is this a one off?
I don’t subscribe to ‘the other site’ so I cannot see the other end of the link but is it anything to do with this FOOTWELL CORROSION thread?
Also discussed HERE
Mike
It’s a different “problem”. The latest is about corroding suspension mounts, which are glued to the chassis. Officially, not repairable, but unofficially they can be. I’ve not read the story since yesterday, when it was still on 1 page. Will try & catch up on comments later.
I think that picture is really odd, if it failed due to be corroded through then surely it would have bent the other side to match? As it hasn’t why is it bent?
Ade
Perhaps it got bent whilst the bolt was being removed 
External forces at work
Blue Glue! 
That does not look too tough for someone (inclu Lotus) to arrive at a repair solution!
An inner sleeve would perhaps work?
Everyday (unfortunately), passenger aircraft made of aluminium are damaged/dented/holed by ground service vehicles. It is a huge problem and usually results in a lengthy period of downtime. However, the repairs are always made, usually by a ‘patch’ and rivets.
The stresses on aircraft alli are huge, eg: going from +50 degs C to - 50 degs C in 30 mins, flexing, pressurisation at 8.6 lbs per sq inch (that’s over 1/2 tonne per sq foot and a nerve wracking 22,300 lbs (11 Tons) in the human sized area next to your window seat!!!). I cannot see a repair to this wishbone area being ‘rocket science’…
Bit of a pain however… hopefully just a ‘one off’ 
[quote=Mr Pesky]Mike
It’s a different “problem”. The latest is about corroding suspension mounts, which are glued to the chassis. Officially, not repairable, but unofficially they can be. I’ve not read the story since yesterday, when it was still on 1 page. Will try & catch up on comments later. [/quote]
Thanks Rob. Pete’s comments are aposite. Also, in the Vintage car world everything is repairable… all you need is a man with the right tools and skills.
That damage looks a bit strange to blame corrosion. I guess the idea is the blame it on corrosion creating a weak-spot for old style physical forces to take its toll. It makes sense.
A good welder should be able to fix that without frying the glue.
In 20 years when lotus makes no more elise frames it will be a fine art to repair the ones that are still around.