Lotus Elite Type 14 Checklist

General


Current Owner: ______________________________
               ______________________________

Chassis No.:   ______________________________

Series:        [ ] I        [ ] II        [ ] II-SE

Engine Type:   [ ] FWE      [ ] Other __________

Engine No.:  ______________________________

Gearbox:       [ ] ZF  S4-12  [ ] BMC [ ] BMC-CR  [ ] Other __________

Condition:     [ ] Running    [ ] Not Running       [ ] In Storage
               [ ] Dismantled [ ] Under Restoration [ ] Parts Car
               [ ] Wreck

Usage:         [ ] Daily Driver   [ ] Pleasure Driving  [ ] Circuit Racing
               [ ] Hill Climb     [ ] Slalom            [ ] Rally
               [ ] Concours

Weight:  ____________________

FIA Papers:  [ ] YES [ ] NO

   Issued By: ____________________

   Date:      ____________________

Registration No.: _______________________________
 
 

History


Purchase Date: ___________________________

Restoration Date: ________________________

Engine Serviced By: ______________________

Original Mileage: ________________________

Mileage Since Last Rebuild:_______________

Recent Competition History:
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Previous Owners:
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Body


Original Colour: ____________________

Current Colour:  ____________________

Coats of Paint:  ____________________

Exterior Finish Quality: [ ] Show  [ ] Excellent  [ ] Good
                         [ ] Fair  [ ] Poor

Body Condition:          [ ] Show  [ ] Excellent  [ ] Good
                         [ ] Fair  [ ] Poor

Subframe:   [ ] Original [ ] Replaced _______________

Subframe Condition:      [ ] New   [ ] Good       [ ] Fair
                         [ ] Poor  [ ] Dangerous

Accident Damage:  [ ] YES [ ] NO

    [ ] Left side  _______________
    [ ] Right side _______________
    [ ] Front      _______________
    [ ] Back       _______________
    [ ] Rolled     _______________
    [ ] Fire       _______________


Cavities Filled:  [ ] NO    [ ] YES _______________

Bumpers:          [ ] Original  [ ] Removed  [ ] Replaced __________

Grill:            [ ] Original  [ ] Removed  [ ] Replaced __________

Wiper arms:       [ ] Original  [ ] Removed  [ ] Replaced __________

Other Body Modifications:
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Interior


Condition:      [ ] Show      [ ] Excellent      [ ] Good
                [ ] Fair      [ ] Poor

Trim:           [ ] Standard  [ ] Royalite      [ ] Removed
                [ ] Replaced _______________

Original Trim Colour: ____________________

Current Trim Colour:  ____________________

Weatherstripping:  [ ] Original  [ ] Removed  [ ] Replaced __________

Gauges: Tachometer:   [ ] Original   [ ] Replaced __________

  Fuel Gauge:               [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________
  Speedometer:              [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________
  Water temp/Oil pressure:  [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________
  Ammeter:                  [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________
  Fuel:                     [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________


Reinforced Pedal Box:     [ ] YES [ ] NO

Reinforced Steering Rack: [ ] YES [ ] NO

Roll Cage:                [ ] YES [ ] NO

    Certificate:     [ ] YES [ ] NO


Seat(s): [ ] Single Racing __________
         [ ] Dual Racing __________
         [ ] Original
         [ ] Other __________

Orientation:    [ ] RHD  [ ] LHD

Steering Wheel: [ ] Lotus Leather
                [ ] Original Wood
                [ ] Other __________

Fire Fighting System: [ ] Plumbed FIA Spec
                      [ ] Hand-held
                      [ ] Other __________
                      [ ] None

Battery Position:     [ ] Boot  [ ] Cabin

Harnesses:      [ ] ___-point  [ ] None
 
 
 

Electrical


Battery Type:  ____________________

Ground:          [ ] Positive [ ] Negative

Generator Type:  [ ] Dynamo   [ ] Alternator

Starter Motor:   [ ] Original [ ] Replaced _______________

External Kill Switch: [ ] YES [ ] NO
 
 

Engine


Displacement: ____________________

Crank:   [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced  __________
         [ ] Reground __________

Shells:             [ ] Original [ ] Replaced __________

Crack Tested:       [ ] Yes __________  [ ] No

Engine Balanced:    [ ] Yes __________  [ ] No

Compression Ratio: __________

Compression Test:   [ ] Yes __________  [ ] No

   Cylinder 1 __________
   Cylinder 2 __________
   Cylinder 3 __________
   Cylinder 4 __________


Cylinder Liners:   [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Rods:              [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Rod Bolts:         [ ] 7mm       [ ] 9mm     [ ] Other __________

Pistons:           [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Rings:             [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Camshaft:          [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Camshaft Bearings: [ ] 3   [ ] 5

Camshaft Lift      [ ] .310”       [ ] .360”      [ ] Other __________

Timing Gear:       [ ] Steel Chain [ ] Fibre Belt [ ] Replaced: __________

Valves:            [ ] Original    [ ] Replaced __________

Valve Springs:     [ ] Original    [ ] Replaced __________

Valve Seats:       [ ] Original    [ ] Replaced __________

Rear Oil Seal Rings:  [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Jack Shaft Bearings:  [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Oil Seals:            [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Remote Oil Filter:    [ ] YES       [ ] NO

Remote Oil Cooler:    [ ] YES       [ ] NO

Radiator:  [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Power:  __________ bhp @ __________ rpm

Torque: __________ ft/lb @ __________ rpm

Transmission

Final Drive Ratio: [ ] 1:5.125
                   [ ] 1:4.875
                   [ ] 1:4.55
                   [ ] 1:4.22
                   [ ] 1:3.73
                   [ ] Other __________

LSD:          [ ] NO         [ ] YES __________

Clutch Type:  [ ] Diaphragm  [ ] Spring

Clutch Plate Size: [ ] 8.5”
                   [ ] 8”
                   [ ] Other __________

Clutch Cover:              [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Clutch Centre Plate:       [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Gearbox Shaft Bearing:     [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Synchro Hubs and Bearings: [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Crown Wheel and Pinion:    [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Differential Output Shafts:[ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Differential Bearings:     [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Drive Shafts:              [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Wheel Bearings:            [ ] Original  [ ] Sealed     [ ] Replaced __________
 
 

Suspension


Front Dampers:             [ ] Original   [ ] Replaced __________

Front Damper Type:         [ ] Koni       [ ] Spax     [ ] Biltstein
                           [ ] Leda       [ ] Other __________

Front Springs:             [ ] Original   [ ] Replaced __________

Front Spring Rate:         __________

Front Wishbones:          [ ] Original    [ ] Replaced __________

Front Top Arm:            [ ] Original    [ ] Replaced __________

Rear Dampers:             [ ] Original    [ ] Replaced __________

Rear Damper Type:         [ ] Armstrong   [ ] Koni    [ ] Spax
                          [ ] Biltstein   [ ] Leda    [ ] Other __________

Rear Springs:             [ ] Original    [ ] Replaced __________

Rear Spring Rate:         __________

Rear Wishbones:          [ ] Original    [ ] Replaced __________

Uniball:                 [ ] Rose Joints [ ] Rubber Balls
 
 

Brake System


Circuit:                [ ] Single       [ ] Dual

Front Calipers:         [ ] Original     [ ] Replaced __________
                        [ ] Cast Iron    [ ] Alloy

Rear Calipers:          [ ] Original     [ ] Replaced __________
                        [ ] Cast Iron    [ ] Alloy

Brake Disks:            [ ] Original     [ ] Replaced __________

Brake Pads:             [ ] Original     [ ] Replaced __________

Brake Hoses:            [ ] Original     [ ] Replaced __________

Master Cylinder:        [ ] Original     [ ] Replaced __________
                        [ ] 0.625”       [ ] 0.70”     [ ] 0.75”

Handbrake:              [ ] Flyoff       [ ] Umbrella
                        [ ] Original     [ ] Replaced __________ [ ] Removed
 

Fuel System


Carbeurator(s):        [ ] Dual Weber 40 DCOE
                       [ ] Dual SU H4
                       [ ] Single SU H4
                       [ ] Other __________

Intake Manifolds:  _______________

Air Intake:  [ ] Nose  [ ] NACA Duct [ ] Other __________

Air Filtration: __________

Fuel Pump:  [ ] Electric  [ ] Mechanical

Fuel Type:  [ ] Leaded   _____
            [ ] Unleaded _____

Fuel Tank:  [ ] Original
            [ ] FIA Spec
            [ ] Other __________
            [ ] None

Fuel Capacity: __________
 
 

Wheels and Tyres


Wheel Diameter:      [ ] 15"     [ ] 14"     [ ] 13"

Front Wheel Width:   [ ] 4"      [ ] 4.5"    [ ] 5"    [ ] 5.5"

Rear Wheel Width:    [ ] 4"      [ ] 4.5"    [ ] 5"    [ ] 5.5"

Wheel Type:  [ ] 48-spoke Dunlop [ ] 60-spoke Borrani  [ ] Other __________

Tyre Size: __________ front
           __________ rear

Tyre Type: __________

Tyre Wear: __________
 
 

Screens


Front Windscreen:    [ ] Original  [ ] Laminated [ ] Other __________

Side Windows:        [ ] Original  [ ] Lexan     [ ] Other __________

Window Frames:       [ ] Original  [ ] Removed   [ ] Replaced __________

Rear Window:         [ ] Original  [ ] Lexan     [ ] Other __________
 
 

Exhaust System


Manifold:            [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________
                     [ ] Cast Iron [ ] 4 branch

Silencer(s):         [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________

Exhaust:             [ ] Original  [ ] Replaced __________
 
 

Spares


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Remarks


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