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Weight reduction

2014-12-12T20:25:47Z

James101: /* Wheels */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| S1 Standard Manifold 3.285kg, S1 Standard Flexi Pipe 3.425kg || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" SCRP 2.235kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Steering/Suspension ===
|-
| S1 Front Ball Joint Mount 332g/Each || Eliseparts Aluminium Ball Joint Mount 122g/Each
|-
| S1 (Early) Steering Arm 368g/Each ||
|-
| S1 (Later) Steering Arm ???g/Each || Eliseparts Lightweight Aluminium Steering Arm 300g/Each
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Engine ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mount 462g
|-
| S1 Magneti Marelli Alternator 5.075Kg || S1 Eliseparts Lightweight 'K' Series Alternator (steel pulley) 3.230Kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Interior ===
|-
| S1 Standard Leather Seats, without Sub-frame 6.170Kg/Each || Probax Motorsport (Harness Hole) Seats, without Sub-frame 7.355Kg/Each
|-
| ||
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Wheels ===
|-
| S1 Standard Steel Wheel Nuts ~42g/Each (x16/ 704g) || Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel Nuts ~22g/Each (x16/ 374g)
|-
| ||
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2014-12-12T20:24:48Z

James101:

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| S1 Standard Manifold 3.285kg, S1 Standard Flexi Pipe 3.425kg || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" SCRP 2.235kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Steering/Suspension ===
|-
| S1 Front Ball Joint Mount 332g/Each || Eliseparts Aluminium Ball Joint Mount 122g/Each
|-
| S1 (Early) Steering Arm 368g/Each ||
|-
| S1 (Later) Steering Arm ???g/Each || Eliseparts Lightweight Aluminium Steering Arm 300g/Each
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Engine ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mount 462g
|-
| S1 Magneti Marelli Alternator 5.075Kg || S1 Eliseparts Lightweight 'K' Series Alternator (steel pulley) 3.230Kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Interior ===
|-
| S1 Standard Leather Seats, without Sub-frame 6.170Kg/Each || Probax Motorsport (Harness Hole) Seats, without Sub-frame 7.355Kg/Each
|-
| ||
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Wheels ===
|-
| S1 Standard Steel Wheel Nuts ~42g/Each(x16 704g) || Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel Nuts ~22g/Each(x16 374g)
|-
| ||
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2014-12-12T20:09:49Z

James101: /* Exhaust */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| S1 Standard Manifold 3.285kg, S1 Standard Flexi Pipe 3.425kg || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" SCRP 2.235kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Steering/Suspension ===
|-
| S1 Front Ball Joint Mount 332g/Each || Eliseparts Aluminium Ball Joint Mount 122g/Each
|-
| S1 (Early) Steering Arm 368g/Each ||
|-
| S1 (Later) Steering Arm ???g/Each || Eliseparts Lightweight Aluminium Steering Arm 300g/Each
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Engine ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mout 462g
|-
| S1 Magneti Marelli Alternator 5.075Kg || S1 Eliseparts Lightweight 'K' Series Alternator (steel pully) 3.230Kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2014-12-12T20:08:23Z

James101: /* Exhaust */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| S1 Standard Manifold 3.285kg, S1 Standard Flexi Pipe 3.425kg || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Steering/Suspension ===
|-
| S1 Front Ball Joint Mount 332g/Each || Eliseparts Aluminium Ball Joint Mount 122g/Each
|-
| S1 (Early) Steering Arm 368g/Each ||
|-
| S1 (Later) Steering Arm ???g/Each || Eliseparts Lightweight Aluminium Steering Arm 300g/Each
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Engine ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mout 462g
|-
| S1 Magneti Marelli Alternator 5.075Kg || S1 Eliseparts Lightweight 'K' Series Alternator (steel pully) 3.230Kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-03-24T19:28:01Z

James101: /* Engine */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Steering/Suspension ===
|-
| S1 Front Ball Joint Mount 332g/Each || Eliseparts Aluminium Ball Joint Mount 122g/Each
|-
| S1 (Early) Steering Arm 368g/Each ||
|-
| S1 (Later) Steering Arm ???g/Each || Eliseparts Lightweight Aluminium Steering Arm 300g/Each
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Engine ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mout 462g
|-
| S1 Magneti Marelli Alternator 5.075Kg || S1 Eliseparts Lightweight 'K' Series Alternator (steel pully) 3.230Kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-02-04T00:26:24Z

James101:

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Steering/Suspension ===
|-
| S1 Front Ball Joint Mount 332g/Each || Eliseparts Aluminium Ball Joint Mount 122g/Each
|-
| S1 (Early) Steering Arm 368g/Each ||
|-
| S1 (Later) Steering Arm ???g/Each || Eliseparts Lightweight Aluminium Steering Arm 300g/Each
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Engine ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mout 462g
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-02-04T00:25:46Z

James101:

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Steering/Suspension ===
|-
| S1 Front Ball Joint Mount 332g/Each || Eliseparts Aluminium Ball Joint Mount 122g/Each
|-
| S1 (Early) Steering Arm 368g/Each ||
|-
| S1 (Later) Steering Arm ???g/Each || Eliseparts Lightweight Aluminium Steering Arm 300g/Each
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Engine/Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mout 462g
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-02-04T00:25:23Z

James101:

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Steering/Suspension ===
|-
| S1 Front Ball Joint Mount 332g/Each || Eliseparts Aluminium Ball Joint Mount 122g/Each
|-
| S1 (Early) Steering Arm 368g/Each ||
|-
| S1 (Later) Steering Arm ???g/Each || Eliseparts Lightweight Aluminium Steering Arm 300g/Each
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Engine/Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mout 462g

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-02-04T00:24:23Z

James101: /* Other */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Steering/Suspension ===
|-
| S1 Front Ball Joint Mount 332g/Each || Eliseparts Aluminium Ball Joint Mount 122g/Each
|-
| S1 (Early) Steering Arm 368g/Each ||
|-
| S1 (Later) Steering Arm ???g/Each || Eliseparts Lightweight Aluminium Steering Arm 300g/Each
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-02-04T00:21:22Z

James101: /* Other */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Other ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mout 462g
|-
| S1 Front Ball Joint Mount 332g/Each || Eliseparts Aluminium Ball Joint Mount 122g/Each
|-
| S1 (Early) Steering Arm 368g/Each ||
|-
| S1 (Later) Steering Arm ???g/Each || Eliseparts Lightweight Aluminium Steering Arm 300g/Each
|-
| ||
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-02-04T00:20:22Z

James101: /* Other */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Other ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mout 462g
|-
| S1 Front Ball Joint Mount 332g/Each || Eliseparts Aluminium Ball Joint Mount 122g/Each
|-
| S1 (Early) Steering Arm 368g/Each || Eliseparts Lightweight Aluminium Steering Arm 300g/Each
|-
| ||
|-
| ||
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-02-04T00:18:10Z

James101: /* Other */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Other ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mout 462g
|-
| S1 Front Ball Joint Mount 332g/Each || Eliseparts Aluminium Ball Joint Mount 122g/Each
|-
| ||
|-
| ||
|-
| ||
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-02-04T00:15:26Z

James101:

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Other ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mout 462g
|-
| ||
|-
| ||
|-
| ||
|-
| ||
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-02-04T00:14:51Z

James101:

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

=== Other ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mout 462g
|-
| ||
|-
| ||
|-
| ||
|-
| ||
|-
| colspan=2 |

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-02-04T00:14:06Z

James101:

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Other ===
|-
| S1 Rear Engine Mount 854g || S1 Eliseparts Adjustable Engine Mout 462g
|-
| ||
|-
| ||
|-
| ||
|-
| ||
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-02-04T00:11:20Z

James101: /* Brakes */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-02-04T00:10:37Z

James101: /* Brakes */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| || S1 EliseParts Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| || S1 EBC (Grooved) 5.605kg/each
|-
| || S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2013-02-04T00:07:01Z

James101: /* Brakes */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| S1 EBC 5.605kg/each || S1 EP Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| S1 Pagid (plain) 5.790Kg/each ||
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Insurance

2012-08-01T14:34:05Z

James101: /* Companies */

[http://www.seloc.org/membership/benefits/insurance/ Check the latest SELOC membership insurance benefits]

==Companies==
{| border="1"
!Name & Weblink !! Phone !! Contact !! Mod Friendly !! Track Day Cover Included / Additional Information
|-
|[http://www.reis.co.uk/ REIS (Formerly Richard Egger Insurance)]|| 0115 985 0165 || Steve Hallam or Mary Singleton (mention SELOC for special rates)|| Yes || Agreed Value Cover available. Track Day Cover (Four days included - any venue in the UK or Europe, excluding Nurburgring/Nordschliffe) available. Glass Cover & Club Discounts all available. Discount for Andy Walsh/Car Limits Driver Training Day. Enhanced Windscreen Cover (upto £1000 per claim) as standard. All drivers must be 25+. Policies limited to 7000 miles. No premium load for Commuting although vehicle must be parked in works car park.
|-
|[http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/ Competition Car Insurance (CCI)] || 0844 892 1966 || Option 4 || Yes || 4 free days with approved organisers & notification prior to day (1 days notice minimum) required. [If you have 2 years+ claim-free experience driving an Elise or similar, quotes are very competitive. 10% discounts available for SELOC Club Supporters. Also additional discount (10%) to be had for car control course / driver training - need certificate to prove attendance though]. Track cover includes some EU circuits (NOT Spa or Nurburgring) but doesn't include recovery costs and windscreen damage not covered on track. Won't mirror NCB from another car, but were happy to give me 4 year's worth "introductory bonus". Policies limited to 7000 miles.
May 2012 - Just got a quote and it included 6 track days with the same conditions as above. As of 2012, Aviva (CCI's underwriter) are heavily loading premiums for anyone that requires "commuting" cover, be sure to mention if you dont need it.
|-
|[http://www.heritage-quote.co.uk Heritage] ||0121 246 6062 - ask for Martin (drivers over 28yrs.) ||Discount for SELOC members || Yes || Track cover only included for club you are a member of eg LoT, cover is available for events with other TDOs at an additional premium. Will mirror NCB from other cars - no need to transfer your NCB to the vehicle insured with them. Check terms with Heritage. Spoke to on 11/1/2012 and refused to quote on Elise, saying they dont really deal with these any more
|-
| [http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk Chris Knott] || 0844 576 0660 || Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || Drivers over 30 (was 25 in previous years and may revert back in 2012). Need to have been driving your lotus for at least a year. Minimum premium is £400 apparently
|-
| [http://www.hendersontaylor.co.uk/ Henderson Taylor insurance] || 0161 4377442 || (Matt) Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || Trackdays included, mod friendly policies mostly underwritten by Aviva on very similar terms as CCI (also underwritten by Aviva). As of 22/11/11, mileage limited to 7500 (now 5000?) miles per annum for Lotus policies. As of 08/02/12 Matthew confirmed that unlimited policies are available. As of 2012, Aviva are heavily loading premiums for anyone that requires "commuting" cover, be sure to mention if you dont need it though Matt is on the ball and will almost certainly ask you.
|-
| [http://www.manninguk.com/automotive/ Manning UK] || 01491 578759 || - || Yes || Sportscar specialists (run club schemes for TVR/Porsche/Aston). Includes trackdays. Discounts for driver training. Happy to quote for Lotus too, very friendly/helpful. Target profile is primarily second car or low mileage (5K) drivers, werent competitive (for me) on a 9K miles policy. Well worth a try if you fit their profile though.
|-
| [http://www.privateclients.aon.co.uk/privateclients/microsites/cars/ Lotus - Esteem / AON (Official)] || 08705 708090 or 01483 706055 or 51 || AON policies now moved to Footman James (below) || ? || (Require driver be 30 or over)
|-
| [http://www.aplan.co.uk/ A-Plan] || 01635 874 646 || Usually Matthew Minchin. Discount for SELOC members || Yes || Contact the Thatcham office for Lotus schemes.
Can provide free 5 day UK trackday cover on Royal Sun Alliance policies
|-
| [http://www.adrianflux.co.uk/ Adrian Flux] || 0800 081 8989 || "Yellow department" Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes ||
|-
| [http://www.noeldazely.co.uk/ Noel Dazely] || 0870 0466604 || Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes ||
|-
| [http://www.aplan.co.uk/ Admiral] || 0800 600 800 || || No || ?
|-
| [http://www.bell.co.uk/ Bell Direct] || 0800 140 180 || || No || ?
|-
| [http://www.directline.com/ Direct Line] || 0845 246 8701 || || ? || (require tracker and driver over 25yrs old)
|-
| [http://www.elephant.co.uk/ Elephant] || 0870 0401 140 or 0870 0131072 || || No ||
|-
| [http://www.footmanjames.co.uk/ Footman James] || 0121 561 4196 || || Not very - didn't even like Performance pack on Exige || Track day cover included but won't cover Car Limits driver training days with Andrew Walsh
|-
| [http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ArgosFSCarInsuranceHomeView?langId=-1&storeId=10001 Argos] || 0800 015 4835 || || ? || ?
|-
| [http://www.asdafinance.com/car-insurance.html ASDA] || 0845 300 2310 || || ? || ?
|-
| [http://www.lv.com/insurance/car_insurance Liverpool Victoria] || 01202 292 333 || || ? || Driver must be 25+ on an Elise
|-
| [http://www.hastingsdirect.com More Than / Hastings] || 0800 072 4186 || || ? || ?
|-
| [http://www.michaelwardassociates.com Michael Ward] || 01707 378260 || || ? || Good for young drivers on all sports cars, very easy to deal with!
|-
|}

Insurance world 01604 615415

Norwich Union Direct 0800 092 9564

Privilege 0845 246 0275

Quoteline Direct 0870 442 9049

Tesco 0845 300 4400

Also remember that you can get affiliate money with some of the bigger insurance companies simply by taking out insurance via your QuidCo.com account. For example, More Than currently give £75 back via QuidCo. These cashback sites are discussed on the uber-price comparison site:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/compare-cheap-car-insurance

==Temporary Cover==
For instant short-term insurance for courtesy cars and test drives etc - car not needed to be owned by driver:

http://www.ecarinsurance.co.uk

http://www.dayinsure.com

http://www.tempcover.co.uk (some restrictions on insurance groups of cars they will cover - it will tell you during the quote)

== One-off Track Day Insurance ==

* REIS (formally Richard Egger Insurance) - http://www.reis.co.uk/
* Competition Car Insurance - http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/enquiry.htm
* Morris - http://www.morispayment.co.uk/affiliate_trackday.asp?prefix=CIG

CCI insurance is cheaper if the event is a novice trackday, so be sure to mention it.

==Insurance Check==
Use this site to check whether any car in the UK is insured.

http://www.askmid.com
http://ownvehicle.askmid.com/ (direct link)

Use this site to check a cars MOT history. You need the registation plate and V5 document number.

http://www.motinfo.gov.uk

[[Category:Reference]]

==Job Title==
Use this site to see what impact subtle variations in your job title can have on your premiums.

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/car-insurance-job-picker/

==Postcode Risk Assessment==
Have a look at this site to see what risk assessment is associated with your postcode.

http://www.carinsuranceexplained.com/car_insurance_explained/insurance_postcode_risk.htm

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:Lotus 2-Eleven]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]
[[Category:Lotus Europa]]
[[Category:Lotus Esprit]]
[[Category:Lotus Evora]]
[[Category:VX220]]

Bulbs

2012-07-06T20:04:41Z

James101: /* S1 */

=S1=
Bulbs as fitted as standard to Series 1 Elises/Exiges.
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1">
<tr>
<td><b>Fitment</b></td>
<td><b>Type</b></td>
<td><b>Wattage</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Dipped and Main Beam)</td>
<td>H4</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driving Lamps</td>
<td>H1</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front Side Light</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front Indicator</td>
<td>P21W</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Side Repeater</td>
<td>WY5W</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brake/Tail</td>
<td>P21/5W (382)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>High Mount Brake</td>
<td>?</td>
<td>?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear Indicator</td>
<td>P21W (382)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fog/Tail</td>
<td>P21W (382)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reversing</td>
<td>R5W</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Number Plate</td>
<td width="221">(264) 42mm</td>
<td>10W</td>
</tr>
</table>

=S2=
Bulbs as fitted as standard to Series 2 Elises/Exiges.
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1">
<tr>
<td><b>Fitment</b></td>
<td><b>Type</b></td>
<td><b>Wattage</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Dipped Beam)</td>
<td>H1 for pre 2007, H7 for 2007 onwards.</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Main Beam)</td>
<td>H7</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driving Lamps</td>
<td>H3</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Side Light</td>
<td>W5W (501 Capless Wedge)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front Indicator</td>
<td>PY21W Amber (581)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Side Repeater</td>
<td>W5W Amber (501 Capless Wedge)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brake/Tail</td>
<td>P21/5W (380)</td>
<td>5/21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tail</td>
<td>R5W (207)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>High Mount Brake</td>
<td>16xLED </td>
<td>2.5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear Indicator</td>
<td>H21W (R435)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fog/Tail</td>
<td>P21/5W (380)</td>
<td>5/21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reversing</td>
<td>H21W (R435)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Number Plate</td>
<td width="221">C5W (239 Festoon)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
</table>

=Light Upgrades=
The standard headlights on Elises/Exiges are rather rubbish. A number of owners opt to upgrade the bulbs to [[High Intensity Discharge lamps]].

[[Category:Electrical]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:Lotus Exige]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Bulbs

2011-12-27T20:09:21Z

James101: /* S1 */

=S1=
Bulbs as fitted as standard to Series 1 Elises/Exiges.
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1">
<tr>
<td><b>Fitment</b></td>
<td><b>Type</b></td>
<td><b>Wattage</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Dipped Beam)</td>
<td>H4</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Main Beam)</td>
<td>?</td>
<td>?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driving Lamps</td>
<td>H1</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front Side Light</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front Indicator</td>
<td>P21W</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Side Repeater</td>
<td>WY5W</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brake/Tail</td>
<td>P21/5W</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tail</td>
<td>?</td>
<td>?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>High Mount Brake</td>
<td>?</td>
<td>?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear Indicator</td>
<td>P21W</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fog/Tail</td>
<td>P21W</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reversing</td>
<td>R5W</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Number Plate</td>
<td width="221">?</td>
<td>?</td>
</tr>
</table>

=S2=
Bulbs as fitted as standard to Series 2 Elises/Exiges.
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1">
<tr>
<td><b>Fitment</b></td>
<td><b>Type</b></td>
<td><b>Wattage</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Dipped Beam)</td>
<td>H1 for pre 2007, H7 for 2007 onwards.</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Main Beam)</td>
<td>H7</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driving Lamps</td>
<td>H3</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Side Light</td>
<td>W5W (501 Capless Wedge)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front Indicator</td>
<td>PY21W Amber (581)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Side Repeater</td>
<td>W5W Amber (501 Capless Wedge)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brake/Tail</td>
<td>P21/5W (380)</td>
<td>5/21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tail</td>
<td>R5W (207)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>High Mount Brake</td>
<td>16xLED </td>
<td>2.5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear Indicator</td>
<td>H21W (R435)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fog/Tail</td>
<td>P21/5W (380)</td>
<td>5/21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reversing</td>
<td>H21W (R435)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Number Plate</td>
<td width="221">C5W (239 Festoon)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
</table>

=Light Upgrades=
The standard headlights on Elises/Exiges are rather rubbish. A number of owners opt to upgrade the bulbs to [[High Intensity Discharge lamps]].

[[Category:Electrical]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:Lotus Exige]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Bulbs

2011-12-27T20:08:54Z

James101: /* S1 */

=S1=
Bulbs as fitted as standard to Series 1 Elises/Exiges.
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1">
<tr>
<td><b>Fitment</b></td>
<td><b>Type</b></td>
<td><b>Wattage</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Dipped Beam)</td>
<td>H4</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Main Beam)</td>
<td>?</td>
<td>?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driving Lamps</td>
<td>H1</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Side Light</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front Indicator</td>
<td>P21W</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Side Repeater</td>
<td>WY5W</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brake/Tail</td>
<td>P21/5W</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tail</td>
<td>?</td>
<td>?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>High Mount Brake</td>
<td>?</td>
<td>?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear Indicator</td>
<td>P21W</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fog/Tail</td>
<td>P21W</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reversing</td>
<td>R5W</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Number Plate</td>
<td width="221">?</td>
<td>?</td>
</tr>
</table>

=S2=
Bulbs as fitted as standard to Series 2 Elises/Exiges.
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1">
<tr>
<td><b>Fitment</b></td>
<td><b>Type</b></td>
<td><b>Wattage</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Dipped Beam)</td>
<td>H1 for pre 2007, H7 for 2007 onwards.</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Main Beam)</td>
<td>H7</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driving Lamps</td>
<td>H3</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Side Light</td>
<td>W5W (501 Capless Wedge)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front Indicator</td>
<td>PY21W Amber (581)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Side Repeater</td>
<td>W5W Amber (501 Capless Wedge)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brake/Tail</td>
<td>P21/5W (380)</td>
<td>5/21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tail</td>
<td>R5W (207)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>High Mount Brake</td>
<td>16xLED </td>
<td>2.5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear Indicator</td>
<td>H21W (R435)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fog/Tail</td>
<td>P21/5W (380)</td>
<td>5/21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reversing</td>
<td>H21W (R435)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Number Plate</td>
<td width="221">C5W (239 Festoon)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
</table>

=Light Upgrades=
The standard headlights on Elises/Exiges are rather rubbish. A number of owners opt to upgrade the bulbs to [[High Intensity Discharge lamps]].

[[Category:Electrical]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:Lotus Exige]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2011-02-10T23:23:08Z

James101: /* Exhaust */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| S1 EBC 5.605kg/each || S1 EP Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 small bore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2011-02-10T23:22:35Z

James101: /* Exhaust */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| S1 EBC 5.605kg/each || S1 EP Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || S1 Janspeed 4-2-1 smallbore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| || S1 Eliseparts 5" Sports Exhaust 7.985kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2011-02-10T23:18:06Z

James101: /* Exhaust */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| S1 EBC 5.605kg/each || S1 EP Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || Janspeed 4-2-1 smallbore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| || eliseparts 4" SCRP 2.335kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2011-02-10T23:16:38Z

James101: /* Exhaust */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| S1 EBC 5.605kg/each || S1 EP Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || Janspeed 4-2-1 smallbore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2011-02-10T23:16:15Z

James101: /* Exhaust */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| S1 EBC 5.605kg/each || S1 EP Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| || Janspeed smallbore w/flexi 6.575kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Weight reduction

2011-02-10T23:11:01Z

James101: /* Brakes */

__NOTOC__

{| border=1 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=2
|-
| Original Weight (kg) || Aftermarket product and weight (kg)
|-
| colspan=2 |
=== Brakes ===
|-
| S1 MMC 2.9 kg/each || EBC 6 kg
|-
| S1 EBC 5.605kg/each || S1 EP Ali Bells 5.245kg/each
|-
| S2 Drilled 5.9 kg/each || Ali bells 5.0 kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Exhaust ===
|-
| S1 Standard 20 kg || S1 Eliseparts Sport Exhaust 8 kg
|-
| K series standard manifold 3.3kg flexi pipe 3.4kg || k series full stainless steel 4-1 manifold 8kg
|-
| colspan=2 |

=== Door ===
|-
| S2 w/o ali beam complete: 15.1kg ||
|-
|-
| S2 window mech.: 1.375kg ||
|-
| S2 window winder: 120g ||
|-
| S2 mirror fixing triangle: 355g ||
|-
| S2 mirror: 405g ||
|-
| S2 seal window: 302g ||
|-
| S2 inner trim (plastic+leather): 705g ||
|}

==Elise Weight Reduction==

S1 Alarm Fob 20 grams

'''Carbon clams''' are hideous money compared to the weight saved, and don't save much at all unless they are autoclaved or vacuum formed. Benetec CF Front Clam 4.95 kg Vs std at 15 kg but cost £58k :( Benetec CF Rear Clam 7,2kg

Be very wary of '''polycarbonate side screens'''. They are very flexible and, with the roof fitted, flare out dramatically at speeds above 60MPH.

Early '''rear arch liners''' are 2.8 kg. Later liners are lighter.

Removing the GRP where the reversing light and fog lights are, along with the grilles and the reversing light saves about 1 kg.

The '''rubber seals around all four wheel arch liners''' (assuming you haven't ditched the arch liners) are about 200g each, and most of the boot lid seal can be removed with just token parts left in to prevent rattle giving about 1 kg of saving.

'''Exhaust''' Exige/111R Catback: 13 kg. Stage 1: 11.8 kg (saves 1.2 kg). Stage 2: 8.2 kg (saves 4.8 kg). Quicksilver Titanium: 5.2 kg (saves 7.8 kg)

'''S1 Weight Reduction'''

-13,4 kg Carbon fibre track seats (1,8 kg vs 8.5 kg) x2

-12.5 kg Titanium Exhaust system (std 16 kg vs 3.5 kg)

-11.2 kg MMC discs instead of iron disks (2.7 kg vs 5.5 kg each)

-11,1 KG TRM FSL001 instead of std AWI 5 spoke Wheels (20,7kg vs 31.8 kg)

-9,9kg Race battery (www.voltphreaks.com or www.braillebattery.com) (1,36 kg vs 11.35 kg)

-7.25 kg Lexan front window (5 kg vs 12.25 kg)

-6.8 kg Speedline Magnesium instead of std AWI 5 spoke (25 kg vs 31.8 kg)

-6.55 kg Alloy Fuel Tank

-4.4 kg Carbon fibre fixed seat frames(2 kg and 3 kg vs 0.3 kg)

-4.4 kg Remove the door reinforcement on 2 doors

-4 kg Remove radio and speakers (radio ~1.4 kg speakers ~1.6 kg)

-3.695 kg Soft top and mountings (Top 1.807 kg, siderails 1.888 kg)

-3.3 kg Lightweight Flywheel

-2.71 kg Cat Replacement Pipe (flexi stainless) (1.587 kg Vs 4.3 kg) mild steel 1.8 kg

-2.55 kg Lightweight alternator (3.35 kg vs 5.9 kg)

-2.2 kg Billet aluminium crankshaft pulley

-2.136 kg Back window

-2 kg Alu boot lit instead of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)

-2 kg Alu top engine mount

-2 kg 2x Leather sill covers

-1.994 kg Rollbar cover

-1.697 kg Heat shield baggage compartment

-1,59 kg CF undertray insted of alu std

-1.388 kg Dressed baggage compartment

-1.329Kg Original Airbox and filter

-1 kg Eliseparts Lightweight Wheel studs

-1 kg Carbon fibre steering wheel (1.7 kg vs 0.7 kg)

-0,9 kg Elisparts solid 4-2-1 manifold (5,8 kg vs std 6,7 kg)

-0,9 kg Carbon fibre side mirrors instead of std

-0.872 kg Alu ball joint mounts (1.308 kg vs 0.436 kg)

-0.8 kg Footwell divider

-0,83 kg lexan back window instead of std glass

-0.6 kg Handbrake and gear stick cover

-0.562 kg Pair of Alu Verniers instead of std iron pulleys(570g v.s. 298g each)

-0.53 kg Passenger footrest

-0.5 kg Front Mud flaps

-0.4 kg Alarm siren

-0.23 kg Inner Rear view mirror

-1/2 of std Lightweight Starter Motor

-2/3 of std Polycarbonate / perspex rear/side/front screen

plastic boot lid stay 865g

2 x plastic floor mats 160g

passenger foot rest 535g

charcoal canister and pipes 625g

rear grills 310g

removal of fibre glass behind fog/reverse lights 370g

speakers including wiring 1220g

plastic speaker mounts behind seats 525g

plastic wiper motor guard 60g

rear wheel arch liners 2300g

plastic booy drain pipe 225g

front brake disc splash guards 210g

radio and surround 1760g

front grill 275g

handbrake trim surround 240g

Aerial and lead 160g

gear stick surround trim 325g

alarm siren 370g

rubber trim from rear wheel arches and boot lid 140g

interior side pads 2000g

boot bag 1435g

heat insulation/sound deadening in boot 1495g

boot divider Ali 1295g

rear under tray (homemade Carbon fibre) reduced by 900g

Rear boot tray 1620g

heat shield above exhaust (below boot tray) 1885g

misc nuts bolts cables ties etc 445g

passenger seat & belt 9725g

remove cat and replace with CRP 2725g

battery replaced by varley red top 6100g

battery bracket and breather piper 200g

===Other sources of Information===

[http://forums.seloc.org/m/SteveB SteveB]

http://www.340r.net/technical/weight/weight.htm

http://forums.seloc.org/t/91178

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27701

[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=128 Eliseparts Weight Reduction Section]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]