S2 clams

[MikeThack]

Are the front clams on S2s the same regardless of whether they're Rover or Toyota engined? I know the Toyota front is higher for the ABS bits and pieces but is that just the vents and removable panels that are different?

The reason I ask is that I need a replacement for my 111S after a very minor altercation with a wheelie bin revealed damage that had previously been repaired that I wasn't aware of - so much for buying Lotus Approved! I'm not impressed but I'm guessing I don't have any comeback.

So if anyone has a serviceable front clam out there that would be suitable, please let me know.

Cheers,

Mike.

[J2LOT]

Think they are slightly different - centre part mainly - as different radiator. No idea if they will fit k and yota - can't be much difference.

[kambites]

a "Toyota clam" may well fit a Rover engined car but you'd need new grills and things from a Toyota engined car to fit the new clam. To my mind, the Toyota clams also don't look as good anyway because the grills on top of the radiator are set almost flush with the clam, rather than inset, in order to make clearance for the Toyota engine's radiator. The Exige is different again, lacking the little winglets on the bottom of the clam.

I think all K-series engined cars have the same clam though.

[Bada Bing!]

The center part that runs over the radiator grille up to the windscreen is certainly different. Not sure about underneath.

[MikeThack]

Thanks guys. I wasn't thinking of fitting a Toyota one, just trying to work out if I needed to be sure what I was buying if I found a decent nick used one.

Mike.

[Aston77]

MikeThack said:

Thanks guys. I wasn't thinking of fitting a Toyota one, just trying to work out if I needed to be sure what I was buying if I found a decent nick used one.

Mike.

No too sure I would mate, I agree toyota one's don't look as good as the bonnet vents are almost flush with the bonnet, plus if you were buying a K-Series 111S would you not think it suspicious if it had a later front clam, people may jump to the wrong conclusion and think its been in a bigger more serious accident.

A77