Wanted: Elise S2 front clam

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Is this allowed as a post?

I had an accident with my '07 plate Elise S. It happened before Christmas. I've been told I cant receive the from France until 10 to 11 weeks.

The coachworks dealing with the repair have agreed to let me use a second hand front clam.

If anyone has any knowledge of an immaculate original clam for sale please can they reply.

Many thanks,
Grant

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Shnozz said:

Perhaps drop this guy an email.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...

He is able to supply replacement clams. No OEM but I have seen them in the fibreglass and you would not know any difference - quality looks A1.

Either that or many talking about 4 - 6 month tail back from Lotus..

Thanks shnooze, I did speak to them about a repro but they are concerned about the quality of fit. The car is low mileage and pre accident perfect condition. I don't feel comfortable taking the risk....

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Oh well, I hope I don't miss the summer!

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Thanks for that kambites I didn't know that!

I'm on my phone and can't check the front clam you mean.
Its a 2007 Elise s2 Toyota engined model.
If the clam is the correct one I shall be very interested :-)

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Well, that's December till now. just tried to push Lotus and the Coachworks about the clam today. They told me there would be a clam available for me in the next batch, now there are no guarantees.

Six months and more I'm sure. Maybe I can trade the car in for an Exige? would they take in the car as a trade in unfinished?

I had a road trip planned for June and now it all looks like there isn't a hope in hell of it happening.

Really disappointed with Lotus. It's the usual problem where no-one can take any responsibility and nowhere to turn.

If I'd pushed for the Lancia to be restored I could have had this on the road. I also could have had the Lotus part repaired / bodged to get by until a clam is ready.

Any Lotus employees here that can help?

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Anyone I can make a complaint to who will listen?

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I have this stinking feeling that I'm getting put to the back of the queue because I don't know the right people in Lotus.

Maybe just paranoia, but obviously when you're in the right circles you will get preferential treatment.

???????? WTF

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Thanks for the conversation John.

I spoke with the coachworks company. I believe Lotus are having financial difficulties which is why the supplier isn't releasing clams.

He's pretty confident that the insurance company will go along with it if I sign a disclaimer stating I'm happy with a non-genuine Lotus part. Which I am, considering genuine parts dont exist.

If they do go with this then please can you contact me back as I would like to purchase a hard top as well. You have one advertised in Titanium, same colour as my car

Thanks!!!!!