Johnny A
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« on: January 19, 2006, 08:26:27 PM » |
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Does anyone at all know of any other LET carlton existing? I know about that mad LET senator in Europe, but is there any Carltons about with LET's in? Usually the rule is that someone has always done it before you have but it would be so cool if I could say 'I was the first'  Anyone at all? John. |
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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2006, 08:58:00 PM » |
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I don't know of any, but I think there are reasons why it's not a popular conversion: - There's a bigger engine available as standard with the same standard power as the LET - The Carlton engine bay is rather big and it looks kinda lost compared to the 6-cyl. And more points too, which I reckon is why not many people have considered it. Not saying you're doing a bad thing, just not many people would consider the transplant. I can understand why you're doing it tho - I know you can tune the LET up to more BHP than a 24v.  |
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« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2006, 09:20:11 PM » |
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Johnny - I think Matt summed it up quite well plus the 20LET's a have a bit of a reputation for spectacular ends I reckon you know what you are doing tho Just for the life of me can't remember the nickname given to em..... |
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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Pedro
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« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2006, 09:25:13 PM » |
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Redtop?
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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2006, 09:51:39 PM » |
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Redtop?
nah - that I knew - summut like hand grenade!!!! |
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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Johnny A
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« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2006, 10:04:57 AM » |
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I know what you thinking of, the engines themselves are very strong and hardy. So is the 6-speed gearbox fitted to all of them as standard.
You are thinking of the 4x4 transfer box, made totally from pure whole grade organic chocolate...
you think I am joking
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1993 Carlton Estate 2.0 16v Turbo camo edition
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« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2006, 08:16:27 PM » |
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there is a let estate in france and a number of them in germany,
your are the first letous rep one though,m
all the others are euro fashion
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Johnny A
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« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2006, 08:18:15 PM » |
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got any info on any of those Ian?
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1993 Carlton Estate 2.0 16v Turbo camo edition
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Pedro
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« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2006, 08:28:45 PM » |
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Mate's DTM Calibra chucked it's transfer box a couple of years ago, luckily, he got it fixed and paid for by the VX dealer he bought it from (he also works there).
That'll be two grand then!!!!!!!
Just thought, he also said that XE and LET sump gaskets are in 3 (?) pieces, but the *valve is one peoce -what's more, it fits XE and LET engines and stops the factory fitted oil leak!
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« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2006, 08:30:49 PM » |
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but the *valve is one peoce -what's more, it fits XE and LET engines and stops the factory fitted oil leak!
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2006, 08:35:08 PM » |
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Oh dear, I've had a couple of bottles of pop..................... Please excuse any further ramblings! |
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« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2006, 08:43:15 PM » |
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Oh dear, I've had a couple of bottles of pop..................... Please excuse any further ramblings! I can't sweep up here Pete so go steady |
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2006, 08:50:14 PM » |
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Tink theyr'e used to me by now, Ian! i'm very, very drunk |
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