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Bumpsteer? 1 2
by Wuddie- 19 replies
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while driving, the front of the car seems to feel a bit light, and the car will follow grooves in the road and if the groove is big enough will actually start to turn the car. Any ideas what can cause this and what i should do to correct it... I noticed it when i had my original suspension, but now i have S2 suspension it seems to be a bit worse.
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I've bought a Hurricane second hand. No instructions for fitting or cleaning the element. Does anyone who bought new have any instructions they could photocopy & bring on the run on Sunday? Much appreciated if you do. Graeme
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Air Filters 1 2
by jez_s- 15 replies
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Hello, Are there any benefits from fitting just a performance air filter i.e different sound. I don't want to go down the route of fitting a sports zorst just yet!, but the sewing machine noise is getting a bit tedious. I had a look on the Hanger 111 site and they have those ITG filters and they mentioned something about a 'different induction sound' whatever that means . so anybody been down this road before? hope everybody is keeping well cheers jez
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Hi. I am thinking about fitting a Competition Head Gasket from Elise Parts! Has any one tried one or got any suggestions? This is carrying on from my original email on blown head gasket. (Unfortunatly I have had to open a new account, due to Email validation problems) Nomis
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Steve Butts ?? I think is his name - does the S2 kit come in LSS or lower than std form ? I'm planning on making an assault on the S1 111s market in the not so distant future but dont fancy the gap between the wheels. If so....combien ??
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what sort of power increase am i gonna see from a janspeed zorst and janspeed 4-2-1 manifold? i thank you .oO(spike)
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Coming back last night at 3am (I *love* driving at night, when its quiet) I was having some fun on the way back from a crap night* and taking some corners enthusiastically. Noticed a low rumbling/vibration/groaning when taking right handers. Did it twice, then I couldn't get it to do it again. I'm sure this is a sign of something wearing - ball joints or something....but due to my general mechanical retardedness I can't remember what it is. Any ideas? *Also, I know this is very OT from the thread, but has anyone ever been to "Blast Off" in Wolvo? If anyone asks, just say no!
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i think i need to have the geo sorted on my car, anywhere in notts that can do this and not charge me a fortune??
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Hi, I'am looking for limited mileage insurance cover for my Esprit SE, can anyone recommend a good company that they have been happy with, & have not been ripped off with! Many Tks Starbuck
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i know that lotus basically make the VX 220 and use the same chassis as the elise, but with the new VX having turbo power, why won,t lotus use a blown system?? how to vauxhall get the unit inside the chassis now?? i,m presuming that the engine has nearly the same mounts as the K series uses or i,m i,m totally wrong?? i,ve seen the duratec conversions, audis, honda Vtecs but why not a vauxhall turbo lump??
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Car's in at NW getting the heater replaced. The problem was water getting onto the electrics and shorting it out. There was apparently a swimming-pool of water splishing about in the body. Don't know how the water got there any why it didn't drain away, but hopefully it'll get fixed. Nice and warm, just in time for Summer. In my last week of warrantee too. I take it no-one else has ever had this problem?
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Hi, A recent MOT picked up that my rear pads need changing, which I'm going to do in conjuction with fitting braided hoses. I bought some cheap rear pads off ebay - the mintex ones that are always listed and cost me £19. I'm just starting to have second thoughts though, don't really want to sacrifice a bit of money on the brakes and regret it later. I dont intend to do any track days, except for a first lotus day coming up, but just want something reasonable for road use. Any oppinions on whether the Mintex one's will be fine and I'm worrying about nothing, or what are the pros/cons of EBC pads and are there any other choices (apart from Pagid one's which seem a …
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Does anyone know the correct torque setting for the front brake caliper fixing bolts? Want to change my discs this weekend. Thanks in advance. Rob
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Cylinder Head Gasket !
by Guest NOMIS- 12 replies
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My cylinder head gasket has blown on my Elise, after only 33000 miles. I am thinking about replacing the gasket myself and I want to know if any one has any sensible advice. I have been told that it tacks about 8 hours, is the correct. Can you get to all the bolts through the wheel arch without taking the rear clamshell off? !!Please Help!!
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Hi - I have an Elise S2 with the standard 2 speakers behind the seats. I want to upgrade to four speakers - does anyone know a good place to buy the speakers & have them fitted? I'm, looking for somewhere in the north / midlands, preferably in the Derbyshire / South Yorkshire area? Cheers
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