Ashton’s President’s Prattle November 24

Happy November everyone! “How did that happen?” I keep asking myself. Oh well, the US election is done and dusted, and the sun keeps coming up. Time will tell what the changes will look like for Australia (and indeed the rest of the world) but we’ll keep driving plastic cars. Planning is well advanced for our Christmas Lunch and AGM. … Read More

Entry Open for CSCA 2024 Round 5

Our friends in the Triumph Sports Owners Association have opened entry for the fifth and final round of the 2024 CSCA supersprint series. Get your entry in to support a great event, and get some more track time in before Christmas! The sprint will be held on Sunday November 24 at Luddenham Raceway. Entry documentation is available for download from the … Read More

Lotus Photos: Sandy Bay Tasmania, October 2024

Thanks to Robert Verhey Our friends in Tasmania get together most months at Sandy Bay to kick tyres and chat about life, Lotus and everything. Robert Verhey made it to this month’s meeting on Sunday October 6, and very kindly reached out with a few photos that you can enjoy below.

For Sale: Quicksilver 4.2.1 extractor exhaust manifold

Quicksilver 4.2.1 extractor exhaust manifold

Ian is selling a Quicksilver 4.2.1 extractor exhaust manifold – for 2ZZ S2 Elise/Exige. It is used and there is a small leak at a primaries merge section that needs re-welding. Has been welded previously. This is a lightweight unit of aircraft stainless steel. Equal length primaries 42mm, secondaries 47mm into 63.5mm. It suits n/a and supercharged cars. Adds torque … Read More

For Sale: Lotus Elan S1/2 Soft Top Parts

Lotus Elan S1/2 Soft Top Parts

Club member Dan has some spare Lotus Elan S1/2 soft top parts for sale. Read on for the details. In my search for soft top parts I was lucky, so I ended up with some spares. I have a pair of cant rails (R/H needs some rework), a bow and soft top bar. Asking $250. Located Queens Park for pick … Read More

Ashton’s President’s Prattle for October, 2024

President's Prattle October 2024

My apologies before I begin for the silence last month – by the time the Great Cape Rally finished on 7 September and I got home and worked out which way was up, it was too late to call it early September still! But there’s a wrap from the rally here if you are into that sort of thing.

Wanted: Windscreen to Suit Excel/Elite/Eclat

Club member Robert is seeking a windscreen to suit an Excel, Elite or Eclat for the project Excel that he is working on. Any condition will be considered, new or used, if it will pass a registration inspection (ie. no cracks in driver’s line of vision). Email Seth at [email protected] and he’ll put you in touch with Robert.

Round Wrap-Up: CSCA 2024 Round 4 at Sydney Motorsport Park

CSCA 2024 Round 4 Hosted by Club Lotus Australia

Gino Valdes on the throttle out of turn two On Saturday the 24th of August, Club Lotus Australia was honoured to host the fourth round of the 2024 CSCA supersprint series on Sydney Motorsport Park’s Gardner circuit. Scroll along and enjoy some photos and a wrap-up of the day.

Ashton’s President’s Prattle for August, 2024

Gidget

So sorry everyone, we’re running a little late this month! As some of you will know, I have been up against time to get Gidget prepared for the Great Cape Rally, which starts on Wednesday, August 21st.