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Ive noticed some horrible crashing clunking noises coming from my front wheels/suspension and I wondered if this was familiar... Running original Konis, so Im pretty used to the car feeling/sounding like its gonna split into 2 when I go over bumps, but recently a couple of things are concering me and Im not sure it is just that(I dont really understand springs/dampers too well ) First time I really noticed was coming out of Sainsburys car park and they have humps which are very short and high. As I drove over them with the front, travelling very slowly, the RHS(more noticeably) made a very loud clunk as if there was no spring at all! Then yesterday, I was drivi…
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After being completely put off chipping my S1, I thought I'd have a look at something else - and after recent track days where I was sliding all over the place in my seat, I fancy some bucket seats and racing harnesses. So, has anyone got any recommendations? And what should I be looking for? I quite like hte idea of a 5 point harness, but will go for 4 point if the seat is good and works well.. Also, are you limited in the sort of seats you can have that will fit in an Elise?
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Disks For S2
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Hi there, I'm new to this club so I appologise if I'm doing this wrong! I need to replace the brake disks on my 111s (mk2) elise and was wondering what people out there are doing. The standard lotus cross-drilled disks cost £108 each. I've seen some EBC "turbo" blind drilled and grooved disks for £84 each. Whats the consensus on these, are there any other options? Cheers!
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Just wondering what an A service actually entails, I'm sure I saw a list somewhere once of what is covered in each service, but I can't remember. I can only assume that an A service is an oil change, oil filter, maybe new plugs if needed. Is that correct? Just thinking I may go to a local mechanic to get that done rather than a dealer or Horizon... thanks Graham
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Guys, Can anybody advise how the passenger footrest is secured in the footwell? I've taken a look at the the diagram in the parts manual and it seem that it's just the footrest and lashings of that hook & loop velcro type stuff (or am I missing something??) Apologies for the significant levels of numptiness.... Thanks Ray
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I just read an addvert on ebay for an elise on it he says he has a slanted rear window to stop the anoying reflections at night ! well it annoys me also ,especialy if following someone with fog lights on with no need does anyone know about slanted rear windows ? Thanks .
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Not being a huge newspaper reader (the Star is my daily 'news' paper) my wife pointed out an article in I think the Telegraph on Staurday about a new seat being developed with Lotus. Called something like Probax or something it claims to vastly improve the comfort of driving the Elise. It even went as far to say that some uninformed druvers thought that there had been a change in chassis design (?!). Also claims of better blood flow so less fatigue and risk of DVT (planes are next so they say). Anyone got any further info on these? I find the seats in mine a bit wide (slide about a bit) but generally surpisingly comfortable.
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I need to get my footwells looked at on a 98 S1 Does anyone have any experience of Peter Smith doing this work? And if so, were they good. Thanks in anticipation
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I was looking to purchase a quick shift and linkage kit but have been informed they're not really worth the money but bushes are. I've had a look at some of the prices and the nylatron wishbone bushes are approx £180 - to be honest i am not looking to spend that much and have seen bushes for sale on this forum. My Elise 111 S2 is my everyday car and won't be seeing the track so would it be worth fitting the bushes for an everyday car? Does anyone have any for sale, or know where i can get some cheap Thanks
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Should I Chip It? 1 2 3 4
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I was talking to Mike from Horizons about what I can do to get a little bit more poke out of my S1 without breaking the bank. I've got the exhaust, Hurricane & decat - he suggested a new chip for the Engine management system. Its about £250-300, so is affordable. Anyone got one? if so what type and are they any good?
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Just had my MOT test at a local garage near to me and passed fine apart from the headlight alignment. How hard is it to get to the headlights to change the alignment? He said that both headlights were pointing high. He will re-test and will change the headlight alignment but is not sure the best way to get to the headlights. Does it involve taking the wheels of etc? Is it possible for me to change the headlight alignment myself? Cheers, Alex.
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Hi Guys, I need some advice please. When I purchased my Elise Type 23, it came with a Pipercross induction filter (but not fitted). I've now decided to pop it on and see what difference it makes (looking for noise difference really)... but... Should I stick the Pipercross on or go for a Hurricane system?? Is there really any difference or great preference? I don't really know much about either of them so some advice would be greatly received. Also... will a different induction system change the mixture? Will the ECU compensate for this? Am I barking up the wrong tree? Geeeez.... Thanks guys Regards, Mac
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Hi all, Tried to start my 1998 S1 this morning but got nothing other than a loud clicking from the engine compartment. The battery seems to be powered up with no loose connections. I was out and about last night and the only untoward thing I noted was that literally as I got home I noted that the temperature had crept up to 89c whereas it's normally stable around 86/87. Any suggestions? Thanks Ray
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Woke up on Monday morning to the wail of the alarm going off on the Elise This has happened once before a few months ago and as far as I'm concerned it's due to two possible things. 1) Our next door neighbours cat walking around on the roof. 2) The battery going flat for some reason. The reason for possibility 2 is that the battery is now flat Wheather that's because the alarm was going off, or the cause of the alarm going off I don't know. The battery isn't very old so I'd be surprised if it was a bad battery. I can recharge the battery no problem, the problem is that I can't turn the alarm off for some reason. It won't respond to the keyfob and the…
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Hi guys , i`m sorry for my bad english and maybe for the newbie question ... Recently i decide to replace the catalytic converter with a replacement straigh pipe . After 200 miles CEL appears on dash ... I bought from eliseparts the MIL eliminator and put it on the wires between o2 sensor and plug as detailed on the instruction . But , after that CEL still apears "online" ... How can reset the OEM ECU without visiting local dealer that is abou 200 miles from me ? I will appreciate your help ! Regards Haris
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