HELP - Split composite

[mark_graphic]

I hit a deep pot hole in my S2 at the weekend and the composite has split about 300mm behind the numberplate (which also got smashed) underneath the clam.

Does anyone know a goog way or repairing this or patching it up???

Thanks

[TonyHetherington]

Doesn't sound promising - has it actually split the whole thing or have you simply smashed it?

Either way - perhaps get yourself to someone like Sinclaires so they can look at it and quote for the repair aswell as tell you if it's going to get worse etc.

[mark_graphic]

It has split but I roeckon after looking at it again this morning it could be repaired.

Who are Sinclaires annd where are they based?

M

[TonyHetherington]

This will tell you all you need to know...

www.lotusrepairs.com/vehiclerepair.asp

[mark_graphic]

Thanks Tony

I like the pics of your 111S, im thinking of getting one as I didnt like the brakes and power delivery of the 111R

M

[TonyHetherington]

Thanks

I've fallen in love with my 111S - at the time I bought it (1yr ago) I couldn't afford a similar spec 111R and was very happy with the S. 1 year on, with 111R prices having dropped signficantly, I am still excruciatingly happy with the car and my decision!

Welcome aboard, and hope you get the bash sorted relatively painlessly!

[mark_graphic]

Nice one

I got my S2 sports tourer last September as I wasnt sure if Iwas going to like the Lotus as much as I adoured my MR2 Turbo. Like yourself ive fallen in love with my Lotus and I want another one asap. I wanted to get one to go to Le Mans in but I dont think thats really going to happen now.

M

[junior mint]

Out of interest Mark (and totally off topic), did you buy your car at Nick Whale? Blue with white stripes? If so, that was my car. I did love it but chopped it in for an S1 Exige.

[gooby]

Have you broken the crash structure? If so then no one will/can repair it. It is a multi - weve composite with specificially designed structures designed to absorb impact. It sounds to me like a replacement.

[mark_graphic]

No I didnt, mines from a non Lotus Dealer and its Quartz.

I fancy and Exige next

[mark_graphic]

Thanks Gooby

I got it looked at this morning and they said the front clam may have to be replaced.

The joys of owning a plastic car!