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Tyre pressures

2008-02-01T17:02:59Z

Hustler: /* Tyre pressures */

===Tyre pressures===

Make sure you buy a tyre pressure gauge of your own, who knows when the last time the air pump at the garage was calibrated.

Buying your own gauge will insure you get similar readings.

'''Please enter all readings as COLD'''

Please beware that tyre pressure is part of your suspension setup and the pressure numbers from the manual is a good start if you run factory geo and OE tyres. Anything else is trial and error.

That said starting at the low end will help you find the correct pressure faster.

'''As used by other SELOC members:'''

{| border="1"
|-
| '''Elise S1'''||'''FRONT'''||'''REAR'''||'''Road or Track?'''
|-
|Toyo R888||22||24||Road
|-
|Yokohama Advan Neova LTS||22||24||Road
|-
|Toyo Proxies T1R||24 ||26||Road
|-
|BF Goodrich G Force Profilers||22||24||Road
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|}

The Elise manual says 26F/27.5R for Bridgestones on a K series but this may be too high with rear centre tread wearing first.

{| border="1"
|-
| '''Elise S2 K series'''||'''FRONT'''||'''REAR'''||'''Road or Track?'''
|-
|Yoko AD07||PSI 22||PSI 24||Road & Track
|-
|Bridgestones||PSI 24 ||PSI 26||Road
|-
|Bridgestones||PSI 26 ||PSI 27.5||Road (and no abnormal centre wear at all)
|-
|Yoko AD07||23 ||25||Road
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|}

{| border="1"
|-
| '''Elise S2 Toyota'''||'''FRONT'''||'''REAR'''||'''Road or Track?'''
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI||PSI||?
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|}

{| border="1"
|-
| '''Exige S2 Toyota''' ||'''FRONT'''||'''REAR'''||'''Road or Track?'''
|-
|Yokohama A048||22||24||Track
|-
|Yokohama A048||24 ||26||Road
|-
|Toyo T1-R||26||28||Road
|}

{| border="1"
|-
|'''Europa'''||'''FRONT'''||'''REAR'''||'''Road or Track?'''
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI||PSI||?
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?
|}

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Engine conversions

2007-04-14T20:39:29Z

Hustler: /* Videos of 0-100 etc */

== Commercial Conversions ==

{| border="1"

|-
!Engine
!BHP
!0-60
!0-100
!Top Speed
!RPM
!Weight gain
!Price
!Warranty
!Supplier

|-
|Honda
|220-330
|around 4
|under 10
|~165
|8600
|~18Kg's
|N/A £8,495 +Vat S/C £11,470 +Vat
|12 months
|[http://www.hondaelise.com Eliseparts/Link-Up]

|-
|Honda & Honda SC
|220+
|4ish
|<10
|160ish
|8500
|
|£9,400 upwards
|12 months
|[http://www.sinclairemotorsport.com/hondaconversion.asp Sinclaire of London]

|-
|Honda
|220
|around 4
|under 10
|
|8400
|
| ? + £1250.00
|12 months
|[http://www.evo-gt.com/ Sun International]

|-
|Honda JDM spec
|238
|around 4
|under 10
|155
|8600
|25 kg
|€23.900 inc TÜV
|12 months
|[http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php/cPath/141/language/en Komo Tec]

|-
|Audi
|250
|4.6
|under 10
|160
|6000
|40kg
|£8,150
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/audi-conv.htm Auto Teknix]

|-
|Audi
|300+
|under 4
|8.5
|170
|6500
|40kg
|£10,550
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/audi-conv.htm Auto Teknix]

|}

''All data comes from supplier's websites''

=== Dyno Plots ===

Not all conversions will result in identical power output. These are just examples of what is achievable.

[http://www.dyno-plot.co.uk/dyno/dynoplot/id%3D178_232_56_314%26sort%3Drec%26but_sea%3Dqs%26sea_simple%3Dlink/index.htm Audi 250 vs Audi 300 vs N/A Honda vs S/C Honda]

=== Number of Conversions ===

These numbers are largely hearsay, but can be considered as pointers to get you started on hunting for more info:

* 22 Audi conversions by Bernard [http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=85466]
* 200+ Honda conversions kits supplied by Simon S [http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=78980]

=== Videos of 0-100 etc ===

Just in case you don't believe the numbers above:

* [http://media.putfile.com/Honda-0-60 NA Honda S1]
* [http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-2243377228768435950&hl=en-GB/S1vsS2 NA Honda S1 vs S2 Exige rolling start at 80mph]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTMF0Ha_C7w/ Exige NA Honda S1 Exige vs S1 Exige]

How to remove badges

2007-04-06T12:59:47Z

Hustler: /* How to remove badges S2 */

===How to remove badges===

===Screw in type===

===Stuck on type===

[[image:badge1.jpg|thumb|left]]
{{clr}}

Options to loosen the badge include heat (hairdryers, hot water, heat guns)and simply prying the badge off, but these do run the risk of damage to your paintwork in some cases.

However, one thing that does work without any chance of damage (assuming your car is clean and there's no grit/dirt to grind into the paint) is the fishing line/dental floss technique.

[[image:badge2.jpg|thumb|left]]
{{clr}}

Lotus have kindly considered this technique when they were designing the build quality of their cars. They left a small gap all the way around the badge through which you can pull taught a length of nylon fishing line or dental floss.

With a sawing action back and forth, the line/floss will easily cut through the adhesive pad holding the badge to the clam. The line (and particularly floss) may snap a few times but it's cheap so just grab another bit! Work slowly though and without any bling rings on your hand and there'll be no risk to your paint work.

[[image:badge3.jpg|thumb|left]]
{{clr}}

Eventually, you'll be through and the plastic faded badge will fall to the ground.

[[image:badge4.jpg|thumb|left]]
{{clr}}

Next you have to remove the adhesive pad. The best method for this is pulling at it gently, as it stretches and comes away in clumps. Failing this, you'll need to rub away at it with a finger or thumb nail. Tar Remover etc can be used if needs be but physical persuasion will be required.

[[image:badge5.jpg|thumb|left]]
{{clr}}

Once the adhesive pad is all gone, all you are left with is a bit of sticky glue on your car. This is best removed with a bit of Meths or tar remover etc.

How to remove badges

2007-04-06T12:59:29Z

Hustler: /* How to remove badges */

===How to remove badges S2===

===Screw in type===

===Stuck on type===

[[image:badge1.jpg|thumb|left]]
{{clr}}

Options to loosen the badge include heat (hairdryers, hot water, heat guns)and simply prying the badge off, but these do run the risk of damage to your paintwork in some cases.

However, one thing that does work without any chance of damage (assuming your car is clean and there's no grit/dirt to grind into the paint) is the fishing line/dental floss technique.

[[image:badge2.jpg|thumb|left]]
{{clr}}

Lotus have kindly considered this technique when they were designing the build quality of their cars. They left a small gap all the way around the badge through which you can pull taught a length of nylon fishing line or dental floss.

With a sawing action back and forth, the line/floss will easily cut through the adhesive pad holding the badge to the clam. The line (and particularly floss) may snap a few times but it's cheap so just grab another bit! Work slowly though and without any bling rings on your hand and there'll be no risk to your paint work.

[[image:badge3.jpg|thumb|left]]
{{clr}}

Eventually, you'll be through and the plastic faded badge will fall to the ground.

[[image:badge4.jpg|thumb|left]]
{{clr}}

Next you have to remove the adhesive pad. The best method for this is pulling at it gently, as it stretches and comes away in clumps. Failing this, you'll need to rub away at it with a finger or thumb nail. Tar Remover etc can be used if needs be but physical persuasion will be required.

[[image:badge5.jpg|thumb|left]]
{{clr}}

Once the adhesive pad is all gone, all you are left with is a bit of sticky glue on your car. This is best removed with a bit of Meths or tar remover etc.

Engine conversions

2007-03-03T20:14:38Z

Hustler: /* Videos of 0-100 etc */

== Commercial Conversions ==

{| border="1"

|-
!Engine
!BHP
!0-60
!0-100
!Top Speed
!RPM
!Weight gain
!Price
!Warranty
!Supplier

|-
|Honda
|220-300
|around 4
|under 10
|~165
|8600
|~18Kg's
|N/A £8,495 +Vat S/C £11,470 +Vat
|12 months
|[http://www.hondaelise.com Eliseparts/Link-Up]

|-
|Honda & Honda SC
|220+
|4ish
|<10
|160ish
|8500
|
|£9,400 upwards
|12 months
|[http://www.sinclairemotorsport.com/hondaconversion.asp Sinclaire of London]

|-
|Honda
|220
|around 4
|under 10
|
|8400
|
| ? + £1250.00
|12 months
|[http://www.evo-gt.com/ Sun International]

|-
|Honda JDM spec
|238
|around 4
|under 10
|155
|8600
|25 kg
|€23.900 inc TÜV
|12 months
|[http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php/cPath/141/language/en Komo Tec]

|-
|Audi
|250
|4.6
|under 10
|160
|6000
|40kg
|£8,150
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/audi-conv.htm Auto Teknix]

|-
|Audi
|300+
|under 4
|8.5
|170
|6500
|40kg
|£10,550
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/audi-conv.htm Auto Teknix]

|}

''All data comes from supplier's websites''

=== Dyno Plots ===

Not all conversions will result in identical power output. These are just examples of what is achievable.

[http://www.dyno-plot.co.uk/dyno/dynoplot/id%3D178_232_56_314%26sort%3Drec%26but_sea%3Dqs%26sea_simple%3Dlink/index.htm Audi 250 vs Audi 300 vs N/A Honda vs S/C Honda]

=== Number of Conversions ===

These numbers are largely hearsay, but can be considered as pointers to get you started on hunting for more info:

* 22 Audi conversions by Bernard [http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=85466]
* 200+ Honda conversions kits supplied by Simon S [http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=78980]

=== Videos of 0-100 etc ===

Just in case you don't believe the numbers above:

* [http://media.putfile.com/Honda-0-60 NA Honda S1]
* [http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-2243377228768435950&hl=en-GB/S1vsS2 NA Honda S1 vs S2 Exige rolling start at 80mph]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTMF0Ha_C7w/Exige NA Honda S1 Exige vs S1 Exige]

Engine conversions

2006-11-25T19:54:29Z

Hustler: /* Commercial Conversions */

== Commercial Conversions ==

{| border="1"

|-
!Engine
!BHP
!0-60
!0-100
!Top Speed
!RPM
!Weight gain
!Price
!Warranty
!Supplier

|-
|Honda
|220-300
|around 4
|under 10
|~165
|8600
|~18Kg's
|£9,750
|12 months
|[http://www.maidstonesportscars.co.uk/services/lotusHPE.asp Maidstone Sports Cars]

|-
|Honda
|300+
|
|
|
|
|
|£13,250
|
|

|-
|Honda & Honda SC
|220+
|4ish
|<10
|160ish
|8500
|
|£9,400 upwards
|12 months
|[http://www.sinclairemotorsport.com/hondaconversion.asp Sinclaire of London]

|-
|Honda
|220-300
|around 4
|under 10
|~165
|8600
|~18Kg's
|£9,995
|12 months
|[http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/phond1.htm Brooke-Kensington]

|-
|Honda
|220
|around 4
|under 10
|
|8400
|
| ? + £1250.00
|12 months
|[http://www.evo-gt.com/ Sun International]

|-
|Honda JDM spec
|238
|around 4
|under 10
|155
|8600
|25 kg
|€23.900 inc TÜV
|12 months
|[http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php/cPath/141/language/en Komo Tec]

|-
|Audi
|250
|4.6
|under 10
|160
|6000
|40kg
|£8,150
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/audi-conv.htm Auto Teknix]

|-
|Audi
|300+
|under 4
|8.5
|170
|6500
|40kg
|£10,550
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/audi-conv.htm Auto Teknix]

|}

''All data comes from supplier's websites''

=== Dyno Plots ===

Not all conversions will result in identical power output. These are just examples of what is achievable.

[http://www.dyno-plot.co.uk/dyno/dynoplot/id%3D178_232_56_314%26sort%3Drec%26but_sea%3Dqs%26sea_simple%3Dlink/index.htm Audi 250 vs Audi 300 vs N/A Honda vs S/C Honda]

=== Number of Conversions ===

These numbers are largely hearsay, but can be considered as pointers to get you started on hunting for more info:

* 22 Audi conversions by Bernard [http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=85466]
* 200+ Honda conversions kits supplied by Simon S [http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=78980]

=== Videos of 0-100 etc ===

Just in case you don't believe the numbers above:

* [http://media.putfile.com/Honda-0-60 NA Honda S1]
* [http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-2243377228768435950&hl=en-GB/S1vsS2 NA Honda S1 vs S2 Exige rolling start at 80mph]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i98OzHtXbW0/Exige NA Honda S1 Exige vs S1 Exige]

Engine conversions

2006-10-29T20:52:09Z

Hustler: /* Videos of 0-100 etc */

== Commercial Conversions ==

{| border="1"

|-
!Engine
!BHP
!0-60
!0-100
!Top Speed
!RPM
!Weight gain
!Price
!Warranty
!Supplier

|-
|Honda
|220-300
|around 4
|under 10
|~165
|8600
|~18Kg's
|£9,750
|12 months
|[http://www.maidstonesportscars.co.uk/services/lotusHPE.asp Maidstone Sports Cars]

|-
|Honda
|300+
|
|
|
|
|
|£13,250
|
|

|-
|Honda & Honda SC
|220+
|4ish
|<10
|160ish
|8500
|
|£9,000 upwards
|12 months
|[http://www.sinclairemotorsport.com Sinclaire of London]

|-
|Honda
|220-300
|around 4
|under 10
|~165
|8600
|~18Kg's
|£9,995
|12 months
|[http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/phond1.htm Brooke-Kensington]

|-
|Honda
|220
|around 4
|under 10
|
|8400
|
| ? + £1250.00
|12 months
|[http://www.evo-gt.com/ Sun International]

|-
|Honda JDM spec
|238
|around 4
|under 10
|155
|8600
|25 kg
|€23.900 inc TÜV
|12 months
|[http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php/cPath/141/language/en Komo Tec]

|-
|Audi
|250
|4.6
|under 10
|160
|6000
|40kg
|£8,150
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/audi-conv.htm Auto Teknix]

|-
|Audi
|300+
|under 4
|8.5
|170
|6500
|40kg
|£10,550
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/audi-conv.htm Auto Teknix]

|}

''All data comes from supplier's websites''

=== Dyno Plots ===

Not all conversions will result in identical power output. These are just examples of what is achievable.

[http://www.dyno-plot.co.uk/dyno/dynoplot/id%3D178_232_56_314%26sort%3Drec%26but_sea%3Dqs%26sea_simple%3Dlink/index.htm Audi 250 vs Audi 300 vs N/A Honda vs S/C Honda]

=== Number of Conversions ===

These numbers are largely hearsay, but can be considered as pointers to get you started on hunting for more info:

* 17 Audi conversions by Bernard [http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=85466]
* 200+ Honda conversions kits supplied by Simon S [http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=78980]

=== Videos of 0-100 etc ===

Just in case you don't believe the numbers above:

* [http://media.putfile.com/Honda-0-60 NA Honda S1]
* [http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-2243377228768435950&hl=en-GB/S1vsS2 NA Honda S1 vs S2 Exige rolling start at 80mph]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i98OzHtXbW0/Exige NA Honda S1 Exige vs S1 Exige]

Engine conversions

2006-10-29T20:45:14Z

Hustler:

== Commercial Conversions ==

{| border="1"

|-
!Engine
!BHP
!0-60
!0-100
!Top Speed
!RPM
!Weight gain
!Price
!Warranty
!Supplier

|-
|Honda
|220-300
|around 4
|under 10
|~165
|8600
|~18Kg's
|£9,750
|12 months
|[http://www.maidstonesportscars.co.uk/services/lotusHPE.asp Maidstone Sports Cars]

|-
|Honda
|300+
|
|
|
|
|
|£13,250
|
|

|-
|Honda & Honda SC
|220+
|4ish
|<10
|160ish
|8500
|
|£9,000 upwards
|12 months
|[http://www.sinclairemotorsport.com Sinclaire of London]

|-
|Honda
|220-300
|around 4
|under 10
|~165
|8600
|~18Kg's
|£9,995
|12 months
|[http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/phond1.htm Brooke-Kensington]

|-
|Honda
|220
|around 4
|under 10
|
|8400
|
| ? + £1250.00
|12 months
|[http://www.evo-gt.com/ Sun International]

|-
|Honda JDM spec
|238
|around 4
|under 10
|155
|8600
|25 kg
|€23.900 inc TÜV
|12 months
|[http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php/cPath/141/language/en Komo Tec]

|-
|Audi
|250
|4.6
|under 10
|160
|6000
|40kg
|£8,150
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/audi-conv.htm Auto Teknix]

|-
|Audi
|300+
|under 4
|8.5
|170
|6500
|40kg
|£10,550
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/audi-conv.htm Auto Teknix]

|}

''All data comes from supplier's websites''

=== Dyno Plots ===

Not all conversions will result in identical power output. These are just examples of what is achievable.

[http://www.dyno-plot.co.uk/dyno/dynoplot/id%3D178_232_56_314%26sort%3Drec%26but_sea%3Dqs%26sea_simple%3Dlink/index.htm Audi 250 vs Audi 300 vs N/A Honda vs S/C Honda]

=== Number of Conversions ===

These numbers are largely hearsay, but can be considered as pointers to get you started on hunting for more info:

* 17 Audi conversions by Bernard [http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=85466]
* 200+ Honda conversions kits supplied by Simon S [http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=78980]

=== Videos of 0-100 etc ===

Just in case you don't believe the numbers above:

* [http://media.putfile.com/Honda-0-60 NA Honda S1]
* [http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-2243377228768435950&hl=en-GB/S1vsS2 NA Honda S1 vs S2 Exige rolling start at 80mph]