Interesting concept.....

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Have been thinking for some time about replacing my Elise body for a motorsport/Exige body (cant afford to do it until at least middle of next year) for racing.If I did that I would make the clams ‘quick release’ so I could get them off to do work on the engine.I would still have my Elise clams in the garage which I could also make quick release…How similar are the mounting points for the two cars.in theory I could be able to swap car shape depending on what competition I was entering…Possibility or fictional work of a mad man???

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quote:Originally posted by ogeddes:Possibility or fictional work of a mad man???There’s a thin line between genius and insanity…Definitely an interesting idea. I’d suggest a posting to Nick Adams on the OLC board - I’m pretty sure if he doesn’t know what’s involved, he’ll know a man who does!Ian [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image]

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My god - he’s only just discovered us, and now he’s everywhere [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image]IPJ wrote >Well, I know which side Owen’s on. [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image]

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quote:Originally posted by MarkD:My god - he’s only just discovered us, and now he’s everywhere [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image]Would this help? [image]http://www.smilies-world.de/Smilies/Smilies_klein/spacecraft.gif[/image]

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quote:Originally posted by ogeddes:How similar are the mounting points for the two cars.I’m not sure, but why not consider using those “Motorsport” panels (like on B1OWN K) that were available for the Elise from Lotus about 18 months ago . They are more likely to be a 1-for-1 mating.Lord Whitter may be able to find out for you too.

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Thats what I was thinking. Some Lotus dealers must still have these around - they were all forced to buy a set - must be some cheap somewhere…

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quote:Originally posted by ogeddes:Thats what I was thinking. Some Lotus dealers must still have these around - they were all forced to buy a set - must be some cheap somewhere…OwenChristopher Neil had some carbon clams about 6 months ago IIRC. [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/wink.gif[/image]

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Hi Owen. Sorry for the delay in replying, I�ve been away. You�re right in that dealers were obliged to buy a motorsport body kit, but this was a requirement of becoming a Lotus Motorsport Dealer, so it�s only the Motorsport dealers who did this. From memory the kit was around �8k + VAT, and most dealers made an Elise conversion to use the kits up as there weren�t too many takers. AFAIK they are still available from Lotus and are obviously designed to go on a Mk 1 Elise.