How to take the front clamshell off?

[nobbles]

How easy is it (S2), and what to watch out for?

[Charisma]

It's very easy, just take it to you local dealer.

...and watch out for the bill.

One has to ask why? I gather it's not easy to do. When I had my windscreen replaced it took my dealer an hour to drop the clamshell forward and refit it afterwards. Obviously all the cables etc were not disconnected in order to do this.

[bogie]

I would advise getting hold of the service manual ! ...Ive had a look and its pretty involved with a set procedure and probably 6-8 hours work if you know what youre doing

[Roy W. Olivier]

I sent you a PM and asked for your email address, I'll e-mail you the procedure.

I looked at it and it's not much more involved than my Exige. It takes me 45 minutes to remove my front clam...

Roy

[bogie]

45 mins ! How come my local specialist and dealer quote 6-8 hours ! ...what a rip-off

[nobbles]

Thanks Roy I got the service report. I just hope the bodyshop is competent. The temporary import thing to the US is OK until some stupid woman in a Lexus reverses into you on a dual carriageway..... Lotus USA have been very helpful, as they support the track day elise's that are out here I was told 2 weeks for the parts. The damage is hopefully just superficial but the gel has grazed so new clamshell. Actually would like the alignment checked - any info on that as well???? Oh well the one year import now equates to 9 months driving probably...