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Since owning my Elise 240 Final Edition I've felt that the brakes weren't the best. Seemed to lack initial bite and lacked "feel" through the pedal. Over the past few weeks I've had 2 occasions when driving in the rain where I've gone to brake and found there to be very little there, had to press the pedal a few times and wondered whether I was going to stop in time - not a comfortable feeling. As I'd never been keen on the feel of the brakes I always planned to change the pads at some point anyway, so I booked it in at Central Lotus (was going for the drive belt replacement anyway as wasn't done at last service as the belts were out of stock) for them to have a chec…
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I’ve been to see a S2 Exige today. Cosmetically, I can’t fault it. It’s a 08MY so has the twin airbag dash and a few nice upgrades (carbon bits/upgraded intercooler etc…). The major downside is it isn’t a TOURING spec car. No carpet, no driving lights, no aircon and no leather!!! IMHO the seats look awful (charcoal fabric). The centre console (gear-lever/handbrake) are not lined with leather either so internally, it all looks and feels a bit low budget. Should I move on and keep looking or try and get the price reduced to a level where I can go and get everything retrimmed properly in leather (e.g Allon White Sportscars). All thoughts welcomed.
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Morning everyone, does anyone know if the soft top fitted to the Elise s2 is also the same top that fits the exige 350s? I’ve been told my car was fitted with one (in the past) during the work I had carried out in my last service. Wondering if I can pick one up used, rather than pay dealership prices. Any advice would be appreciated 👍🏻
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Hi all, I have a 16 plate Exige that has had a few dipped headlight issues: Initially one dipped headlight stopped working and I assumed it was the bulb Then a few weeks later my second dipped headlight stopped working Checked the bulbs and they were fine. Checked the fuses and they were fine Replaced the Switch Pack Module Worked fine for about 3-4 months Then one dipped headlight stopped working A few weeks later the second stopped working The connection to the bulb seem to almost get fried/melted like the attached. Does anyone have any ideas what might be causing this?
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Hello all, just out curiosity has anybody else experienced either one of there front side indicators taking flight mid drive ? I was driving back from Whitchurch yesterday and mine decided to do exactly that. haven’t hit any pot holes, nor had I previously loosened it off around the seals etc…. Just very bizarre as I’ve never had a car like this where bits and pieces just fly off lol. also when getting a replacement as I have now ordered are there any ‘upgrades’ you can do to prevent this as I’ll be honest I’ll be driving with a bit of PTSD. Lol
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I have just fitted a 7” Joying headunit to my Elise to replace the antiquated Alpine headunit I had fitted. It’s excellent! Sounds great, gives me wireless Apple CarPlay and was a doddle to fit. If anyone was thinking about fitting one, do it, you won’t be disappointed.
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My car went into PJS last week for a full Geo setup. It's made such a difference to the handling of the car - Money well spent!! It was pointed out to me that my front tyres were over 8 years old! Although they have plenty of tread, I was advised to change them. My current front tyres are Yokohama AD07 (175/55R16). My rears are AD08RS (225/45R17). Due the car being my daily, I was advised to look at Yokohama V105 to replace the AD07's. I would have to increase tyres to 195/50R16 though. Is the combination of front and rears a good one or would I be better replacing all 4 for V105's? Any other recommendation? I realise tyre choice is subjective but any gu…
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Hi All, Theo Clive's son has asked the following. any ideas? Hi Ray, hope you’re well! Got a little query, trying to get my Dads car on the road but hit a few obstacles. Couple of which have been sorted however such as dipped lights not being able to turn off and the radio not working but are still struggling to get the rear fog lights to operate fuses have been checked and they’re working. But on starting the car the battery isn’t charging which is leading to the alternator? Have you had any problems with yours at all? Or know anyone in the group that may have one?
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One of my shocks has got very hard to adjust the stiffness on my Nitron ntr shocks. i think it’s may be a tiny bit of grit has got into the thread as it turned it. Would lithium grease spray work or GT85, which is better to carefully work into the thread where you adjust the stiffness?
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The latest Absolute Lotus suggests (Issue 37 page 75) that it is simple to fit cruise control, with just the change of indicator stalk and an ECU mod. The stalks seem readily available, so has anyone experience of this please? I have a 2008 Elise SC thanks Keith
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Hi. I'd like to get the head gasket and cam belt changed on my 1999 S1 elise. I've already removed the rear clam. I'm looking for a company or one person band who could come to my house to do the job. I have all the parts. I'm based in the East Midlands but of course willing to pay for the travel costs and of course the hours actually doing the job. I'm not looking for someone to do this as a freebie. Was hoping someone might be able to give some recommendations Cheers Badger
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Hi all well it’s been a few years now since I sold my Elise SC Toyota 2009 and it’s one of the biggest mistakes ever just like when I sold a 911 turbo that’s now worth a fortune. Anyway I will be back one day but for now I have the original single outlet exhaust sat in my garage so if anyone needs one DM me with an offer. It would need picking up at B633TE. thanks I really do need to get another Lotus it’s was the best car I’ve ever owned👍
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Anyone had a throttle cable replaced on a Toyota engined (cable throttle) and got a price for supply and labour,thanks
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Hi I tried to move my elise s2 zz1 Toyota engine out of the garage today first time since last September it started fine but every time I tried to rev the engine it cut out runs fine on tick over help please
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In readiness for the summer, I want to refresh the body stripes on my Elise and maybe wrap some other areas on my Elise. Can anyone recommend someone in the Midlands area? TIA
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