Musicman7 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Hi guys, great to finally be here! Picked up a black 51 plate Elise S2 yesterday and couldn't be happier. Will post up pics when I take some! The paintwork on the Elise is a little worn in places, what can I do to restore this? Or should i say where is the best place to go (I'm based in Chesterfield). Also, some of the interior is a little worn as to be expected. Is there any products out there to replace or cover the big arm rests on either side? Although I'm happy with the performance (it's a k series standard) I'm considering getting a decat exhaust system and some form of induction filter. Has anyone else on here done this and how does it effect the sound/performance? Looking forward to Chatsworth! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meister Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Hi Simon Welcome to MLOC! If you can post up some photos of the paintwork I can can give you an idea of what is possible, by hand, without risk to the paintwork by using Swissvax products. They are expensive put it's amazing what you can achieve with them! When I had my K series Elise I had a Hurricane air filter and a Larini Clubsport exhaust and it sounded amazing....IMO! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chip2257 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Welcome Depends how bad, I got my resprayed last year in Burton by a friend of Gav at Unit 4, great work and a good price too I've got a hurricane induction kit and janspeed backbox, love the sound , negligible performance gain for me but its only a backbox.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanB Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I have a K&N cone filter and Hangar111 superlight back box. It sounds a lot better and may be a teeny bit more poweful. It's worth it for the sound and weight saving (12 kilos I think - loads really just for a back box) at the back of the car where you want it most. Welcome to MLOC btw. I am sure you will enjoy your car - my s2 is pretty much standard and I love it. The brake pads have been upgraded to Carbone Lorraine RC5+ though which I would highly recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickashton Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I can recommend Pete Lenton interior trimmers. I work in the motor trade and whenever I have had a seat repair etc to be done he has done a first class job. http://peterlentoncartrim.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Lawless Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Welcome. How far would you want to travel? John Bee's in Sheffield have done bodywork on mine and did a very good job. They used to do all the bodywork for the Lotus dealer when Sheffield had one a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Hi Simon, welcome on board. Depending on what is needed you may be bales to pull the paintwork back, I do my own polishing with meguires and swissvax products and my G220 DA If you do want someone to do it for you these guys are said to be good and they are swissvax approved http://www.cardetailingsheffieldyorkshire.co.uk If it needs paint, I use Prestige bodyshop in Birdwell (M1 jct 36) They have changed the colour of mine 3 times now, this is my latest colour, they will of course do repairs and work for many NYLOC members Do not get dragged in trying to do too much straight away, take your time and make the right decision, I have had my S1 for 13 years and am only just sorting some real upgrade suspension. Exhausts are something that you want to get right first time as being stainless you are unlikely to replace them for a very long time. I took my decat off as it made the car too noisy, I now have a silenced decat which is much better but I am thinking of getting a sports cat. Air filters, I have been through a few, I started off opening up my OE air box and sticking a K&N panel filter in, it made the right noises, looked stock and was cheap. Having said that you can pick up a decent 2nd hand filter for little money (most S1 filters can be made to fit a S2 with little effort (you can't do this with the S1 ITG) My first 'real' filter was a BMC CDA 85-150 (if you go for one of these make sure it is a real one not a cheap copy and that is is the larger 85 (diameter of the inlet and outlet) -150 (length of the filter), they were the filter of choice for reasonable money. It is a universal filter so I had to get the silicon hose and cut it to fit and make a support bracket, the kit comes with some bits to make the bracket with, ( easier than it sounds) you will also need a reducer to match the pipe to the throttle body (you can just make that out in the picture) This is now on our lasses Focus ST The 2nd filter I had was a Pipercross viper, the silicon pipe in the picture is a replacement bit (silicon pipe can be purchased for £15 via ebay This worked well and it would still be there if I hadn't got my 3rd filter. I sold the Pipercross to a guy with an S2 and it fitted with no real issue, he just cut off the bend from the silicon hose. I then got my 3rd filter , an ITG maxogen, the rolls Royce of air filters for the k-series, this is the only one that will not transfer to an S2 they have a separate kit for those (see below) This is the S2 ITG , you will see the filter goes straight in to the wheel arch, they also do a cheaper version out of alli instead of carbon fibre If you do want to meet up NYLOC have a meet near your on the 4th Tuesday of the month' there is also a club lotus meet around Chatsworth I recall (they tend to have classic lotus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman7 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Wow thanks everyone, very useful answers! Dennis your right, my tendency is to try and do everything and get it sorted straight away! Today was my first full day in it, absolutely loved it. SO different from the E46 M3 I had previously! My first job is to get the paintwork sorted, possibly take it to a specialist for a check over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex B Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Welcome Simon. Here at MLOC we like photos There's also the fish meet at ravenshead which is only a stones throw from Chesterfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman7 Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Welcome Simon. Here at MLOC we like photos There's also the fish meet at ravenshead which is only a stones throw from Chesterfield. Thanks Have included pics in original post! Ooh please tell me more about this meet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friggerpants Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I'm in alfreton, and have a s2 rover engined elise with larini decat and club sport if you want a listen. Quite a few in Derbyshire, should go for a run out one morning + brekfsst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin R Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 That looks nice Keep your eye on the events section for meets etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumaxa Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Nice car ! I was concerned by the tyre condition of first picture ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Nice car ! I was concerned by the tyre condition of first picture ! Good spot, get that changed!! When I got mine it needed a lot of paint but I enjoyed it for a year or so first, fixing the little bits like, tires, rad that started leaking, brake pads, geo etc. Then the odd track day without worry about stone chips etc. Then when I was happy I got it painted and then started modding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex B Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I'm in alfreton, and have a s2 rover engined elise with larini decat and club sport if you want a listen. Quite a few in Derbyshire, should go for a run out one morning + brekfsst The Hutt @ Ravens head Every third Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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