Replacing polycarb engine cover

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The Exige engine cover is undoubtedly one of its more “bespoke” components.Are there likely to be issues if one ever needs to source a replacement and has anyone experience of doing this?

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I need a new one - as its delaminating …frame coming away from the Polycarbonate.However … Lotus want 1200 quid for one - which is robbery … I talked to the company that that makes 'em …Pat Thomas wanted 60% of full price for 2nd hand one - which is still too much.

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I may have one available, complete with gas struts, soon-ish.

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Russ !!We need to talk … [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image]Serious if you are wanting to sell, I’m wanting to buy …CheersAndrewOh yeah - no delamination right [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image]PPS - Nitrons - went up to 16 rear and 14 front at Prestwold, thought I was getting to the limit at that, by that I mean it was still real predictable on the long fast corners but getting “edgy” on the twisty bits …

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Russ !!We need to talk … [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image]Serious if you are wanting to sell, I’m wanting to buy …CheersAndrewOh yeah - no delamination right [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image]PPS - Nitrons - went up to 16 rear and 14 front at Prestwold, thought I was getting to the limit at that, by that I mean it was still real predictable on the long fast corners but getting “edgy” on the twisty bits …