New Chassis !

[jetstream]

Hi Europa owners , I am restoring an 1970 S2 and need to replace the chassis and might do an engine change . in the past i have used Spyder Sport for Chassis' on my Elan's , I have E-mailed them but am getting no response are they still doing this kind of work or would i be better off going to Banks ! I am U/K based ,sorry for the long winded script .cheers Pete.

[europa88]

This would be my first port of call. Chassis is made by Richard winter I believe.

https://www.lotus-supplies.com/parts/chassis/chassis-chassis/chassis-lotus-s2/

[SwiftDB4]

If you're thinking of an engine change I would call Spyder. I don't think Richard answers e mails either. I bought one of their chassis years ago and the additional access of the tube frame made my Zetec conversion much easier.

[BDA]

First off...  jetstream!!

Swift is right, Richard does not do email. I think the guys a Lotus Supplies do but I'd call them anyway.

I have a pre space frame Spyder frame that is very similar to what Lotus Supplies sells. I like it but I think europa88 is right that Spyder can probably cater more specifically to your engine swap. That is a supposition so I'd call both places and discuss what you're wanting to do with them.

Have you made a decision on which motor you want to use. Probably the most popular swap is a Zetec. That means that you'll probably get the most support from frame builders and accessory vendors. For example, Dunnell has made a beautiful set of headers for a buddy of mine. I'd imagine he can provide them for you easily.

I know I speak for everybody here when I say we'd love to see some pictures of your baby - for that matter, we'd all like to track your progress as you restore her!

Good luck!

[Sandyman]

Spyder doesn't seem to respond to emails. I had to phone them from Canada. Took 9 months to  get the chassis. Fantastic job and the chassis fit perfectly. Good luck!

[jetstream]

Hi guys ,Thank you for the welcome and advice ,i called Spyder and they said to put my enquiry in an e/mail to Sean ,that was 3 weeks ago !! I will call both Spyder and Lotus Supplies again and keep you posted of my progress . My choice of engines is split between a Lotus T/c and a Zetec .both of which i have ! I think i am likely to use the Zetec  Cheers Pete.

[jetstream]

Hi guys ,at last a response from Sean at Spyder ! needs photo's of what i have ! so over the w/e will sort stuff out .hopefully things will get under way and i can post some updates ,Pete.