Can Of Worms Time

[dandylion]

I have pretty much settled on an S2 Elise SC (2008) as my choice to purchase soon, and would appreciate any advice on making it bullett proof.

Not literally, obviously, but my experiences with an S1 inform me that prevention is better than cure! Assuming that I buy sensibly, what should I be looking to upgrade/replace to ensure many trouble free miles?

[Alex B]

I have pretty much settled on an S2 Elise SC (2008) as my choice to purchase soon, and would appreciate any advice on making it bullett proof.

Not literally, obviously, but my experiences with an S1 inform me that prevention is better than cure! Assuming that I buy sensibly, what should I be looking to upgrade/replace to ensure many trouble free miles?

The Toyota engines are pretty built proof with decent/regular servicing. 2008 model will use a 2zz engine which are superb.

 

suspension is something too look at are any of the shocks leaking.

 

The standard stuff such as HPI clear?

Any previous accident damage?

 

If unsure arrange for the car to be checked over by a specialist.

[dandylion]

Thank you. I shall be pestering Will Blackham shortly.

[lukevx]

Mileage dependant id look at a supercharger service too on a 9/10 year old car. The 'service free' thing is bollocks, a fresh set of bearings and oil will be a very good investment. Powerhouse in chesterfield are specialists in this and did a great job servicing and porting mine.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[dandylion]

Mileage dependant id look at a supercharger service too on a 9/10 year old car. The 'service free' thing is bollocks, a fresh set of bearings and oil will be a very good investment. Powerhouse in chesterfield are specialists in this and did a great job servicing and porting mine.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good point, that hadn't occurred to me. Thanks.

[lukevx]

I just caught mine at 35k - the base bearings are none replaceable and when they go the impellers eat themselves. A snout and needle bearing change along with some fresh all stops this occurring. If the base bearings go it's scrap.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[dandylion]

I just caught mine at 35k - the base bearings are none replaceable and when they go the impellers eat themselves. A snout and needle bearing change along with some fresh all stops this occurring. If the base bearings go it's scrap.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't like the sound of scrap at all!  What sort of turnaround time could I reasonably expect on a supercharger service?

[DeanB]

On the whole newer Elises are more reliable than s1s I think. I don't think you have a great deal to worry about but I would always have the car fully inspected and properly serviced by a good specialist who knows what to look for.

Spec the best oil you can get. Don't forget to have everything that needs doing done (does it need gearbox oil? If so use the best stuff you can get. Fuel filter? etc) because even specialists can miss these things or may assume they were done on a previous service but weren't.

I would also suggest that regular driving does them good - parking them for months can cause problems beyond the usual flat battery.

Keep it dry if you can.

Don't park it with wet brakes.

Try and avoid leaving it with road salt on the underside.

 

Just the usual stuff really.

 

Happy hunting!

[dandylion]

Ah, the thrill of the chase!  I loved my S1 to bits, but I did begin think that she was having an affair with the rescue truck...

[lukevx]

Best asking whoever is doing it, gav and unit 4 stripped mine off in about 2 hours and it was at power house for about 3 days.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[dandylion]

That seems reasonable, thanks.

[DanP]

If you have had an S1, then you know most of your stuff already. It would be nice if you could get the ECU readout to look for over revving, but in my experience no-one is going to let you have a look. You might have better luck. 

[dandylion]

Forgive my ignorance, but what sort of over revving?

[Flower]

Over revving such as when someone selected 2nd gear when they were trying to get fourth and the rev counter whips pass 10,000

[dandylion]

Ahh, I'm with you.