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Juicetin, In an earlyer thread you said that your rear ride height seemed about 150mm after fitting the s2 kit, and you were going to call Steve B. What was the outcome? I'm now considering this kit as an option but my only real concern is the ride height. Many thanks, Adam.
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I need to get my Geo looked at and possibly adjusted (a slight altercation with a curb when getting trounced by a Audi Quattro on Boxing Day, local tyre guys* did a had a look and said it was fine, but I'm slightly concerned it isn't). I'm in Peterborough so Kelvedon are probably the closest specialists - they've said i'll be looking at about 1.5hrs labour to check (ie get some readouts) - about £80, plus anything upto 6 hours to adjust settings, although I suspect that was a fairly 'worst case' scenario - although could be looking at £300 worst case. I really just want a bit of peace-of-mind that the car is set up properly before I embark on an airfield day (don'…
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Does anyone know where i can get an exploded diagram of the steering system for my S1. Or if there is nothing online, can anyone recommend a workshop manual.
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Thinking of getting one at donny if there are any one offer. Is this something I could fit at home? Plus is it worth fitting exhaust wrap on it? Cheers! Dave
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Black Wheels 1 2
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I've decided I want my wheels to be black and have been searching for places to do it round Nottingham but not really found many places up to now. Has anyone else had it done? I want it doing properly and don't want it peeling off, etc in a few months time! Any help at all is much appreciated...Cheers James
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Ive had mine fitted (usual great service from Horizon), and the improvement is quite incredible. It now glides over all but the biggest bumps in near silence and is stiffer, flatter and more composed on the road, and bump-absorbtion is excellent considering theres only a few inches of travel. It enables you to drive quicker due to the extra confidence gained from the improved handling. Only problem is with mine at the moment is that, whilst the front is lower at about 125mm, the back actually seems higher at about 150mm. Dont know why this is, i will call Steve Butts. I have the right brackets at the back. Anyway, it's brilliant, in my opinion almost an essential upgrad…
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hi everyone! i'm a little new to this site and recently purchased my s2 elise in september 2003. A little change from my corsa gsi i'm thinking of spending a little cash on upgrades and am after some advice on where to start and whats worth doing and whats not etc! would be very grateful of any advice! cheers DANNY!
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hi guys! anyone help with a problem ive got with my kenwood kdc7090r cd header unit? basically moved it from old car fitted it into elise and having probs with the masking key! have power to the system and everything just seems the masking key isnt transmitting! hence no stereo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! although rather listen to sound of engine missus not happy
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I'm going to fit some braided brake hoses and change the pads at the same time. I saw a link for a handbrake piston wind back tool but have now lost it. (They sell one on eliseparts but would rather save the tenner for something else ) Has anyone here either got one or have the dimensions for one so I can make it myself? Cheers.
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After I drained my Elise's fuel tank at my recent jaunt to Scotland. Everytime I fill the tank to the brim - the gauge shows '34L' - no more 'FULL' Of course, it stays 34L for a while until the tank reaches 33L and the countdown begins. I wonder if you all experience the same problem?? M
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Can anyone tell me the wheel sizes for the OZ motorsport wheels on the S2. I need all the details, offset, PCD and the likes. I'm trying to source an alternative to the that I won't need to extend the mortgage for.........
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This might be useful for some of those questions about why and how do exhausts alter the performance of your car. exhaust Dave
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Here: http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=17864 Seems to suggest that CRP's can actually *reduce* power? Assumingly due to the loss of backpressure (especially on the VVC) Also claims that Sports CAT's have a small increase power over the CRP, whilst still having the noise and being road-legal... Edited to say...this should really be in "technical" if Beefcake (or another mod person) can move it...
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Nitrons V Lss 1 2
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Although I find the ride of the suspension fine, I fancy lowering the car to fill the arches! Has anyone tried both set ups? If they are about the same then paying nearly twice as much for Nitrons seams a waste in my case? Any advice please! Dave
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Could any one out there tell me how hard it is to fit a new trophy throttle body. Is it a straight forward job to do like an induction airfilter? Or should i get someone who knows what there doing to fit it?
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