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2013-05-30T14:51:19Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

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| ||[[S2_Wheel_Options#OZ_Racing|OZ Racing]]||[[S2_Wheel_Options#Rimstock_6-spoke|Standard S2]]||Standard S1
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|[[#AO48 LTS|Yokohama AO48]]||Yes|| ||
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|[[#AD07 LTS|Yokohama AD07]]|| ||Yes||
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|[[#RE040|Bridgestone RE040]]|| ||Yes ||
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'''Please add knowledge, its easy just press edit'''

===Elise S1===

Single piece, light alloy roadwheels, in various styles, were fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres, engineered to
provide the optimum balance of ride and handling characteristics. Pirelli P Zero are the recommended tyres for use on the vehicle under normal road conditions.

Note that the tyre tread pattern is asymmetric with the tyre sidewalls marked ‘Inner’ and ‘Outer’; check that replacement tyres are correctly fitted.
Part of the tread pattern is also directional in appearance, but the direction of rotation has no bearing on the tyre performance.

Pirelli have ceased manufacture of the P Zero (Nov 2007) and Group Lotus now recommend the Yokohama C-Drive. Note that the only way to mix tyres is with a pair of P Zeros on the front and a pair of C-Drives on the back. Details are on the Lotus web site at http://www.grouplotus.com/media/car/doc/Wheels%20&%20Tyres_Website.pdf

In order to give S1 Elise owners an alternative tyre choice with an emphasis on track performance,
Yokohama and Lotus jointly developed the Advan Neova tyre.
This construction, which is not generallyavailable in Europe, features an assymetric directional tread pattern with special attention having been
paid during development to provide improvements in vehicle balance, wet grip and comfort without sacrificing general agility.
Sizes are 195/50x15 front, and 225/45x16 rear, to fit standard Elise roadwheels.

Tyres may be ordered through Lotus dealers and should be fitted in complete vehicle sets.
Note that the increased width of the front tyre (standard = 185/55 R15) requires that an extension lip be applied around the front wheelarch to provide the necessary tyre coverage - see your dealer.
Since these tyres have not been homologated in all territories, customers should check the legality of these tyres with the appropriate authorities in their country of residence.

Various wheel types have been used.
The first cars were fitted with wheels having 5 split-spokes made by AWI, which wheels are now no longer available.
These wheels were replaced in April ’99 by a 12 spoke design made by Rimstock,
whilst the 111S model featured a 6 spoke design by O.Z. with ½” wider (7.5J) rear rims. The Sport 160 used wider ‘Victory’ wheels with 6J and 8J rims.

{| border="1"
|'''S1 Tyre Options'''||'''185/55 R15'''||'''195/50 R15'''||'''205/50 R16'''||'''225/45 R16'''
|-
|Toyo T1-R||Yes||Yes||Yes||Yes
|-
|Yokohama C-Drive||Yes|| ||Yes||
|-
|Yokohama Advan Neova LTS|| ||Yes || ||Yes
|-
|Yokohama A048|| ||Yes || ||Yes
|-
|Hankook RS-2|| ||Yes || ||Yes
|-
|Toyo R888|| ||Yes || ||Yes
|-
|Dunlop SP9000|| ||Yes || ||Yes
|-
|Falken Ziex ZE-512||Yes||Yes||Yes||Yes
|-
|Kumho Ecsta Sport KU31||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes
|-
|Bridgestone Potenza RE050 || || || Yes ||
|-
|}

* From sizes offered by [http://www.blackcircles.com/ BlackCircles], [http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/ Event Tyres], [http://www.camskill.co.uk/ Camskill] or the manufactures website.

'''Tyre Pressure(when cold): Front(185/195) 1,6Bar. Rear(205) 1,7Bar. (225) 1,9Bar'''

===340R===

were fitted with beither 10 spoke magnesium wheels by Tecnomagesio, or 10 spoke alloy wheels by Rimstock, but both wheel types required 6mm longer wheel studs.
Track biased Yokohama A038-R tyres were used.

===S1 Exige===

used Rimstock 12 spoke wheels larger in diameter and width than the Elise, and fitted with Lotus specification Yokohama A039 tyres.
These Exige wheels use 60 degree taper wheelnuts as opposed to the spherical seat nuts used on other Elise variants.

'''Tyre Pressure(When Cold): Front 1,6Bar Rear 1,8Bar'''

===S2 Elise===

Lotus engineers have worked with the tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, to produce a version of the
‘Potenza’ tyre specifically for the ‘Mk.2’ Elise, to optimise performance on both road and track.
This tyre is identified by the construction code element of the DOT code moulded on one of the tyre sidewalls, and it
is most important that ONLY this version is fitted if the correct handling characteristics are to be maintained.
The rear tyre is NOT the same as fitted to Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220.

Lotus front tyre code; CFE.

Lotus rear tyre code; DCK.

[http://arc.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=107800 Yoko AD 07's v Bridgestone RE040]

The S2 Elise uses different hubs from the S1, with roadwheels having a larger diameter and PCD, such
that there is no interchangeability between models. Rimstock wheels with both 6 and 8 spoke designs have been used, both of which are retained with four conical wheelbolts.
Some 8 spoke wheels are
finished in ‘high power silver’ which can be very difficult to shade match.

'''Tyre Pressure(When cold): Front 1,8Bar (26 psi) Rear 2,0Bar (29 psi)'''

===Sport 135 and Lotus Sport 111 versions===

use Yokohama A048 tyres mounted on 16 spoke O.Z. roadwheels in conjunction with sports suspension.
The wider front tyre (195/50) is fitted on a wider front wheel rim. Lotus approves of this tyre fitment only as part of the complete Sport 135R/111 package.
The tyres should not be fitted on standard specification wheels, or with standard suspension.

===Elise 111R/Exige S2/USA Elise===

The 111R originally used the same Bridgestone Potenza RE040 tyres as ‘Mk.2’ Elise, but re-classified to ‘W’
speed rating. However following the release of the Federal (USA) Elise UK cars are now fitted with the Yokohama Neova AD07 tyres.

The S2 Exige uses the Yokohama A048 tyres as used on Sport 135R/111.

USA Elise are fitted with specially developed Yokohama Neova AD07 tyres.

Standard Elise roadwheels are the same style and rim diameters as on ‘Mk.2’ cars, but the rear wheels
have a greater inset to accommodate the repositioned suspension pick up points, and the front wheels
have been re-classified to a higher load rating.

Exige models use a unique 8 twin spoke design, with a wider front rim (6.5J compared with 6J for the Elise) for the A048 tyres. The Yokohama AD07 tyres (175mm width) are not recommended for the Exige wheels. A number of SELOC members have written to Lotus Cars to request the AD07 be made available in a 195mm width to provide a more road biased option than the AO48.

Fitting wheel and tyre configurations not tested or approved by Lotus can result in chassis or body foul,
adversely affecting handling or braking, wheel security or other dangerous conditions and should not be attempted without expert advice.

==Manufacturers==
===Yokohama===
====Advan Neova AD05/AD06 LTS====
[[Image:LTS.jpg|thumb|left| Yokohama Advan Neova LTS]]
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====AD07 LTS====
[[Image:ADO7.JPG|thumb|left| Yokohama AD07 LTS These are 111R OEM]]
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====AO38 LTS====
[[Image:AO38.JPG|thumb|left|Yokohama AO38 LTS These are 340R (195/50 R15 82V,225/45 R16 89W) OEM and for Superior S1 grip]]
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====AO48 LTS====
[[Image:AO48.JPG|thumb|left|Yokohama AO48 LTS These are S2 135R, S2 Sport 190 and S2 Exige OEM(195/50 R16 84V,225/45 R17 90W)]]
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====C-Drive====
[[Image:Cdrive.jpg|thumb|left| Yokohama C-Drive Current S1 replacement Tyre 185/55R15, 205/55R16]]
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===Bridgestone===
====RE040====
[[Image:RE040.jpg|thumb|left|Bridgestone RE040 LTS S2 K-Series OEM]]
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====RE050====
Bridgestone Potenza RE050 Fit for S1 rears only in 205/50/16

===Dunlop===
====SP9000====
[[Image:SP9000.JPG|thumb|left|SP9000's]]
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===Toyo===
====Proxes T1-R====
[[Image:TR1.JPG|thumb|left|T1-R's]]
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====Proxes R1R====
[[Image:R1R.JPG|thumb|left|R1R's]]
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====Proxes R888====
[[Image:888s.JPG|thumb|left|R888's]]
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===Kumho===
====Ecsta V700====
[[Image:ImgTyrV70A.gif|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta V700]]

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====Ecsta Sport KU31====
[[Image:ImgTyrV701A.jpg|thumb|left|Ecsta Sport KU31 15R50/195: 8,8kg, 16R45/225 9,2Kg]]

[http://www.kumhotire.com/tire/tire_detail.jsp?prdt_id=16 Kumho KU31 product page]

Treadwear 320 Traction AA Temperature A

Tread depth new 8mm

Approximate cost (May 2008):

195/50R15 £45ea, fitted.
225/45R16 £61ea, fitted.

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===Hankook===
====Ventus RS-2====
[[Image:VENTUSRS-2Z212.jpg|thumb|left|Ventus RS-2 Z212]]

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==What do the Treadwear, Traction and Temperature markings mean?==

These makings are to satisfy the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Uniform Tire Quality Grade Standards (UTQG). Only passenger car tyres sold in the U.S.A. market are required to have UTQG markings.

'''Treadwear'''

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test track. A tire graded 200 would wear twice as long on the government test course under specified test conditions as one graded 100.

Treadwear should not be used in comparison between different tyre manufactures because each manufacturer may use a different base figure.

'''Traction'''

Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. They represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.

'''Temperature'''

This rating grades a tyres ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. The temperature grades from highest to lowest, are A, B and C. These represent the tire's resistance to the generation of heat.

==The LAW & your tyres==

[[Image:Tyrelawdepth1.gif]]

Sources:

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTQG Wikipedia UTQG]

[http://www.toyo.com.au/tech_info4.html Toyo Technical Information Issue #4]

[http://www.cars101.com/subaru/tiresandwheels.html#UTQGS Understanding Tyres and Wheels, cars101.com]

==Tyre Links==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_tyre Wikipedia on Tyres]

[http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html The Wheel and Tyre Bible]

[http://www.bridgestone.co.uk/ Bridgestone UK]

[http://www.toyo.co.uk/ Toyo Tyres UK]

[http://www.yokohamatire.com/ Yokohama Tyres]

[http://www.kumhotire.com/tire/tire_main.jsp Kumho Global Tyre Range]

== '''Tyre options - the opinions''' ==

Unfortunately tyres are a matter of opinion, subjective at that, and suitability for the user. However you have to bear in mind that you cannot readily "try before you buy" so this section has been added to give the heads up on tyre choice. Please note they are only for guidance and other opinions and tyres are available ! Your feedback will be appreciated.

If you want to add a review then please do - data sourced from the following thread.

http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=99391

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Bridgestone RE040==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Bridgestone

'''Tyre Model:''' RE040

'''Size/rating:''' 175/55/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Ohlins Road & Track

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 3

'''Life:''' 4

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
Decent grip in all conditions and suit the steering and balance of the car. The skinny fronts make braking on the limit tricky

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Toyo T1-R==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' T1-R

'''Size/rating:''' 185/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Ohlins Road & Track

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 5

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
Very soft sidewalls, that improve the ride but remove most of the directness and the steering feel from the Elise. Quite decent on wet and dry grip, with better braking than the skinny 175 Bridgestones.

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 135R/Toyo T1-R==

'''Driver:''' Lawrence5

'''Model:''' S2 135R

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' T1-R

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' OZ’s

'''Suspension:''' Lotus Sport Suspension

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 5

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 4

'''Comment:'''
Destroyed the ride to the point of often feeling sick over undulating surfaces. Very soft sidewalls rob a bit of steering feel and initial turn in. Well balanced front to back running 24psi /26psi. Acceptable dry grip but real gain is in the wet and cold coming over from A048’s. Bargain price makes them a good winter/commute choice – esp if you have a 2nd set of rims for spirited driving.

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Toyo R888==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' R888

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Bespoke Ohlins

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 5

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 3

'''On limit predictability:''' 3

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
A Semislick that has awesome grip in the dry and better than expected grip in wet conditions. Demands some respect in very wet/cold weather as would any tyre. Good value for money, compared to AO48's

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 135R/Yokohama A048 LTS==

'''Driver:''' Lawrence5

'''Model:''' S2 135R

'''Tyre Brand:''' Yokohama

'''Tyre Model:''' A048 LTS

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' OZ’s

'''Suspension:''' Lotus Sport Suspension

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 5

'''Wet Grip:''' 2

'''Life:''' 2

'''On limit predictability:''' 3

'''Value for money:''' 3

'''Comment:'''
Unbelievable dry grip on smooth tarmac but the flip side being the price especially when they only come with 6mm of tread from new. Not too bad in damp conditions but focused tread pattern means they are often overwhelmed through standing water. Need warming through well before offering peak performance but I found rear griped hard and use of throttle can wash out the front though improved by running 23psi in the front. Fantastic for track and low mileage summer users but expensive to run daily and scary in the winter.

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[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Tyre pressures

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===Tyre pressures===

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

Buying your own gauge will insure you get similar readings.

'''Please enter all readings as COLD for Road and HOT for Track'''

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

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

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

{| border="1"
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| '''Elise S1'''||'''FRONT'''||'''REAR'''||'''SIZE'''||'''Road or Track?'''||'''Used by'''
|-
|Toyo R888||22||24||||Road||
|-
|Yokohama Advan Neova LTS||22||24||||Road||
|-
|Yokohama Advan Neova LTS||20||22||||Road||Mr Wiki in the Summer
|-
|Yokohama Advan Neova LTS||22||24||||Road||Mr Wiki in the winter
|-
|Yokohama Advan A048r (M)||23||24||195/255||Road||sc-009
|-
|Yokohama Advan A048||27||28||||Track||
|-
|Toyo Proxies T1R||24 ||26||||Road||
|-
|Toyo R1R||22 ||24||||Road||
|-
|BF Goodrich G Force Profilers||22||24||||Road||
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|Yoko C Drive||22 ||24||||Road||
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|Kumho Ecsta KU31||24 ||26||||Road||
|-
|Kumho Ecsta KU31||23 ||24||195/225||Road (Wet)||sc-009
|-
|Kumho Ecsta KU31||26 ||26||195/225||Track||sc-009
|-
|Kumho Ecsta KU31||23 ||25||195/225||Road||sida
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|Kumho Ecsta KU31||26 ||28||195/225||Track||sida
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|Hankook RS2||24 ||26||195/225||Road||ReVolt
|}

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

{| border="1"
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| '''Elise S2 K series'''||'''FRONT'''||'''REAR'''||'''Road or Track?'''||'''Used by'''
|-
|Yoko AD07||22||24||Road & Track||
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|Bridgestones||24||26||Road||
|-
|Bridgestones||26 ||27.5||Road (and no abnormal centre wear at all)||
|-
|Bridgestones||24||26||Track||
|-
|Yoko AD07||23 ||25||Road||
|-
|Toyo R888||22 ||24||Road||
|-
|Toyo R888||20 ||22||Track||
|-
|Yoko AO48||22 ||24||Road||
|-
|Dunlop SP9000||24 ||26||Road||
|}

The Elise manual says 26F/29R for Bridgestones on a Toyota-engined Elise Standard 111R

{| border="1"
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| '''Elise S2 Toyota'''||'''FRONT'''||'''REAR'''||'''Road or Track?'''||'''Used by'''
|-
|Yokohama AD07||23||25||Road||
|-
|Yokohama A048||22||24||Road||
|-
|Bridgestones||23||24||Road||
|-
|Toyo R1R||22||24||Road||Juninho1976
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?||
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?||
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?||
|}

{| border="1"
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| '''Exige S2 Toyota''' ||'''FRONT'''||'''REAR'''||'''Road or Track?'''||'''Used by'''
|-
|Yokohama A048||22||24||Track||
|-
|Yokohama A048||24 ||26||Road||
|-
|Toyo T1-R||26||28||Road||
|-
|Toyo 888||19||23||Track||
|}

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

===Toyo 888 Tyre Pressures===

Extracted from the following thread:

http://forums.seloc.org/t/222602

My name is Alan Meaker, I am the Motorsport Manager for Toyo Tyres (UK) Ltd.

I was at Rockingham on the Saturday 1ST March at the LOT trackday and worked with a couple of cars using our R888 tyre regarding pressures and tread temperatures.

What I would like to do is to offer some advice on tyre temperatures and pressures and how to achieve the best from our tyres when taking part in either trackdays or racing.

The R888 has a semi race construction (very stiff) and a race tread compound. The optimum tread temperature range is between 85C and 95C measured using a probe type pyrometer, and ideally a maximum difference across the tread of 9C. The maximum hot pressure we recommend is 40psi. Camber angles up to 5 degrees are permissible but the final setting will depend on tread temperatures. It is advisable to have as much positive castor as practical as castor induces a beneficial camber change during cornering. I recommend that the tyres be put through 2 heat cycles before hard use.

The pressures you use will initially depend on the weight of the car, too little pressure on a heavy car can lead to over deflection of the tyre and subsequent failure.

Below are some basic settings:

VEHICLE WEIGHT COLD PRESSURE HOT PRESSURE
Very Light < 800kg 17 - 22 psi 22 - 29 psi
Light 800kg - 1000kg 20 - 26 psi 24 - 32 psi
Heavy 1000kg - 1400kg 23 - 27 psi 28 - 40 psi
Very Heavy > 1400kg 27 - 35 psi 37 - 40 psi

As a tyre gets hotter the pressure increases, this is due to the moisture in the air. The cold pressure you set to achieve a desired hot pressure will depend on the conditions on the day i.e. ambient and track temperature, wet or dry. If the day/track is cold you will need to start with a higher cold pressure as the tyre will not get as hot therefore the pressure increase will not be so great.
Hot pressures must be balanced side to side. Once the tyres have cooled you will find that you will have a difference in pressure side to side, if you have been racing on a right hand track you will find the offside pressures will usually be higher than the nearside.

Changing hot inflation pressures by small amounts can be used to fine tune handling.

Reduce Oversteer Reduce rear pressures or increase front pressures
Increase Oversteer Increase rear pressures or reduce front pressures
Reduce Understeer Reduce front pressures or increase rear pressures
Increase Understeer Increase front pressures or reduce rear pressures

Achieving the required tread temperatures will depend again on the conditions on the day i.e. ambient and track temperature, wet or dry.

You often here competitors saying “My tyres started to go of towards the end of the race”, this is usually due to the tread getting to hot.

The tread temperatures are constantly changing through out a race, hotter when cornering and cooler when on the straights and cooling even more when you are slowing to come into the pits. Therefore the temps you record in the pits will be lower than those during the race. So if you record temperatures within the range given above the probability is the temps will be too high during the race.

Increasing your tyre pressures will cause your tread temperatures to increase, more pressure stiffens the tyre’s casing which results in the tread having to do more work resulting in the tread getting hotter. Lowering your pressures will cause them to decrease.

Inevitably changing one thing will affect other things, the whole set up of your car is a compromise between anything that is adjustable.

Some of you are also asking about different compounds. Originally we only had one compound ‘GG’ (medium hard), but we have now introduced some sizes in a ‘SG’ (soft/wet) compound. This was done primarily for sprint/hillclimb (around 60 second runs) where the distances covered are relatively short and you need the tyres to work/heat up very quickly. This is not a compound I would recommend for race/trackday dry use as the tyres will go off very quickly.

The sizes that will be available are:

185/60R13, 205/60R13, 195/50R15, 205/50R15, 225/45R16, 225/45R17.

Another subject is the introduction of our Proxes R1R. This tyre was due to be launched at the beginning of 2008, unfortunately this has been delayed to at least mid 2008 but there is a good chance it will be latter than this. Regarding sizes, initially we will have a rear fit (225/45ZR17) but not the front (195/50R16).

I hope this is of some use to you.

If I can be of any further assistance please give me a call.

01933 414537

Best Regards

Alan

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[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Remove the wheels

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{{Infobox Timetools | time=30 mins | tools=[[Tool roll]], Jack, 17mm socket, Wheel brace/extension bar, Copper grease}}

=== Removal ===

Loosen the 4 wheel bolts with bolt tools found in the [[Tool roll]] then [[Jacking points|jack up the car]], then undo the wheel bolts and remove the wheel.

=== Fitting ===

Refit the wheel, replace the 4 wheel bolts so they are hand tight then lower car to the ground and torque wheel bolts to

105NM (S2)

80-85NM (S1)

Check that there is no side to side play by trying to rock the wheel at a quarter to three.

Depress brake pedal a few times to get the pressure back.

[[Image:36_Torque_Wheel_Bolts.JPG|thumb|left]]
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=== Warning ===

Do not over torque the nuts '''they will shear''' invest in a torque wrench or you will end up paying out for a new set of wheel bolts.

[[Image:brokenbolt.JPG|thumb|left]]
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Paint codes

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===PAINT CODES===

Lotus allocates a paint code to all its colours, and generally includes the code either on the V.I.N. label, or a dedicated label nearby.

Some colours may also by used by other manufacturers, but many are Lotus specific.

The following list identifies all colours used to date, and includes the paint suppliers reference number which should be quoted when ordering material from an automotive paintshop. Note that the Lotus paint code prefix

letter identifies the paint type as follows:

‘L’ prefix codes indicate nitro-cellulose paint for which two suppliers reference numbers are sometimes quoted .

International Paint (formerly Pinchin & Johnson) and ICI.

‘A’ prefix paint codes are used for cars finished in ICI 2K two pack acrylic polyurethane paint introduced
around 1977.

‘B’ codes indicate DuPont basecoat/clear acrylic enamel paint introduced during 1991, with water based
paints being phased in during 1997.

‘S’ codes were used for a short period only (1976/77) and indicate that the body was moulded with integral colour using ICI 2K two pack polyurethane paint of the P407 line.
These cars should be repaired using conventional materials and techniques.

===Location of Your Car's Paint Code===

This can normally be found on the chassis plate sticker.

Elan M100s may be an exception to this.

Paint Code Example: B20 = Azure Blue

===Chassis Plate locations===

'''Under the Bonnet:'''

Elise S1 / Exige S1

Excel

Esprit

'''Inside the car on the inner sill panel near the drivers seat:'''

Elise S2 / Exige S2

Europa S

===Paint Colour Manufacturer Code & Code No. ===

L01 British Racing Green PJ 6170Y2790
ICI P030 2854

L02 French Blue PJ 6170Z1280
ICI P030 7210

L03 Wedgewood Blue PJ 6170Z1290

L04 Cirrus White PJ 6170X0540
ICI P030 9049

L05 Carnival Red PJ 6170X5350
ICI P030 8385

L06 Burnt Sand PJ 6170X4570
ICI P030 6853

L07 Lotus Yellow PJ 6170X3940
ICI P030 9547

L08 Matt Black PJ 0235X9050RZ
ICI Non Gloss

L09 Royal Blue PJ 6170Z1920
ICI P030 7557

L10 Bahama Yellow PJ 6170Y3140
ICI P030 6854

L11 Regency Red PJ 6170Y5960
ICI P030 9053

L12 Lagoon Blue PJ 6170A1130
ICI P031 4339

L13 Pistachio Lime Green PJ 6170W2230R1
ICI P030 9052

L14 Colarado Orange PJ 6170Z5980RJ
ICI P030 9055

L15 Black Gloss ICI P030 122

L16 Ford Tawny PJ 6170A4330
ICI P031 3626

L17 Renault Mid Green PJ 6170A2580

L18 Glacier Blue ICI P079 4403

L19 Sable ICI P030 7604

L20 Indigo Blue

L21 Purple ICI P031 4963

L22 Bitter Green PJ 6170X2097
ICI P030 9501

L23 Sepia Brown PJ 6170Y4817
ICI P030 TW25028

L24 Firecracker PJ 6170X5150

===Lotus Touch Up No. ===

B036B6424S

ICI P030 8662

L25 Monaco White ICI P030 7517 B050B6237S

L26 Olympic Blue ICI P030 9257

L27 Gunmetal ICI P031 3141

L28 Rover Brown

L29 Mint Green ICI P030 DC27

L30 Garnet ICI P031 4984

L31 Lemon Yellow ICI P030 0455

L32 Oxford Blue ICI P030 113

L33 Ford Signal Orange ICI DA 21

L34 Roman Bronze ICI P031 5050

L35 Brazil ICI P031 4563

L36 Silver ICI P031 5699

L37 Jupiter Basecoat ICI P031 9235

L38 Garnet Basecoat ICI P031 9142

L39 Versailles Red

L40 Midnight Blue ICI P030 4647

L41 Crystal Blue

L42 Calypso Red ICI P030 GJ23

L43 Martini Green

L44 Essex Blue ICI P031 9176

L45 British Racing Green ICI P030 CC43

L46 British Racing Green ICI P030 8120

L47 British Racing Green ICI P030 8461

Gold Laquer PJ 6170A3130 (Elan sprint bumpers)

Silver Laquer PJ 6170A8020 (Elan bumpers)

S01 White ICI P407 701

Repair Cellulose ICI P030 101

S02 Signal Red ICI P407 717

Repair Cellulose ICI P030 437

S03 Lemon Yellow ICI P407 783

Repair Cellulose ICI P030 455

S04 Orange ICI P407 720

Repair Cellulose ICI P030 457

S05 Oxford Blue ICI P407 738

Repair Cellulose ICI P030 113

P02 Pearlescent White ICI P4217865

A01 Blue Oxford ICI P420113

A02 Black ICI P420122 B036B6424S

A03 Silver Diamond ICI P4229167

A04 Gold ICI P4229638

A05 Viper Green ICI P4229289

A06 Bermuda Blue ICI P4229288

A07 Roman Bronze ICI P42296468

A08 Lotus Bronze ICI P4229756

A09 Martini Green IPJ

A10 Metallic Black ICI P4229719

A11 Martini Green ICI P4229890

A12 Onyx ICI P4229809

A13 Tabac ICI P4229781

A14 Altair Green ICI P4220182

A15 Helleblau ICI P4220183

A16 Essex Blue ICI P4220146

A17 Essex Blue IPJ - 2 Pack

A18 Tissot Blue

A19 Copper Fire Metallic ICI P4220311

A20 Gold Sikkens F158979

A21 Monaco White ICI P4207517 B050B6237S

A22 Lotus Yellow ICI P4200455

A23 Calypso Red ICIP42OGJ23 D075B6264F

A24 Gunmetal

A25 New Gold ICI P4220628B

A26 Copper

A27 Toyota Red ICI P4220691

A28 Ruben Red ICI P4229373

A29 Copper ICI P4215031

A30 Jupiter Red ICI P4216056

A31 Copper ICI P4217222

A32 Mediterranean Blue ICI P4217215 C082B6126J

A33 Ice Blue ICI P4217220

A34 Essex Blue ICl P4217219

A35 Silver ICI P4217379

A36 New Gold ICI P4217221

A37 Fiat Grey ICI P4214491

A38 Chrysier Steel Grey ICI P4215310

A39 Ice Blue ICI P032

A40 Silver ICI P032-918

A41 Silver

A42 British Racing Green ICI P4216490 C082B6089J

A43 Oyster Gold ICI P4215888

A44 Glacier Blue ICI P4210757 C082B6090J

A45 Silver Frost ICl P4217805 C082B6091J

A46 Cream ICI P4209267

A47 Graphite Grey ICI P4217937

A48 Grey ICI A234B

A49 Green ICI 1609B

A50 Calypso Red Glazurit

A51 Midnight Blue ICI P420NK60

A52 Mediterranean Blue ICI P4218054 C082B6126J

A53 Cirrus Grey ICI P4218056

A54 New Jupiter Red ICI P4218055

A55 Cherry Red ICI JT76

A56 Nimbus Grey ICI P4218116M

A57 Shadow Grey ICI 679-1090B

A58 Champagne Gold ICI P4218117M

A59 Steel Blue ICI P4218118M C082B6133J

A60 Seal Grey ICI P4218147

A61 Atlantic Green ICI P4218119M

A62 Claret ICI P4218120M C082B6145J

A63 British Racing Green ICI P420NV24 B082B6146S

A64 Camel Yellow/ ICI P420WD55 A100B6275S

Norfolk Mustard

A65 British Racing Green ICI P420GE51 B082B6171S

A66 Walnut ICI P4218209

A67 Vulcan Grey ICI P4218208 C082B6172J

A68 Pacific Blue ICI P4217750 C082B6173J

A69

A70

A71 Empire Green ICl P4218456

A72 Aqua Blue B100B6276J

A73 Silk Red. B100B6274J

===Dupont Code Dupont Microfiche Touch Up ===

B01 Monaco White Dupont ABN9149 N9149 A082B6294F

B02 Black Dupont AB47600 M1698 A082B6295F

B03 Calypso Red Dupont ABK9197 K9197 D075B6264F

B04 British Racing Green Dupont ABK9349 K9349 D082B6146F

B05 Norfolk Mustard Dupont ABN9561 N9561 A082B6296F

B06 Aqua Blue Dupont ABK9253 L9682 A082B6309F

B07 Silk Red Dupont ABL9683 L9683 B082B6310F

B08 Pacific Blue Dupont ABN9144 N9144 D082B6173F

B09 Silver Frost Dupont ABL9056 L9056 D082B6091F

B10 Steel Blue Dupont ABN9148 N9148 A082B6311F

B11 Midnight Blue Dupont ABK9348 K9348 B082B6125F

B12 Ibiza Blue Dupont ABG9051 G9051 A082B6312F

B13 Metallic Black Dupont ABN8113 N8113 A082B6313F

B14 Metallic Green Dupont ABH8395 H8395 A082B6314F

B15 Pearl Silver Special Mix -A082B6315F

B16 Empire Green (Omega) Dupont ABW9320 W9320 A082B6299F

B17 Mica Yellow Spec 637CJ417 W9424 A082B6300F

B18 Medina Green Dupont N9888 F2254 A082B6301F

B19 Palicio (Purple) Dupont 3E321 F1722 A082B6302F

B20 Azure Blue Metallic Dupont L9890 F2255 A082B6303F

B21 Lotus Racing Green Dupont L9051 F2256 A082B6304F

===Metallic===

B22 Aluminium HY100 F2073 A082B6305F

B23 Ruby Red Metallic Dupont ABN9933 F7503 A082B6306F

B24 Bronze Dupont F0585 F2284 A082B6307F

B25 Chrome Orange (Base) Dupont F0262 F7504 A082B6338F

Chrome Orange (Pearl) Dupont HE01 F7504

B26 Saturn Silver Dupont F0189 M1699 A082B6339F

B27 Electric Green Dupont F1613 M1800 A082B6340F

B28 Deep Purple Dupont F0457 M1801 A082B6341F

B29 Racing Green Dupont F1415 M1658 A082B6342F

B30 Inferno Dupont K9381 M1659 A082B6343F

B31 Pacific Green Dupont F1037 M1660 A082B6344F

B32 Willow Dupont F1827 M1661

B33 Charcoal Dupont L9254 M1662 A082B6345F

B34 Steel Blue Dupont N8661 M1663 A082B6346F

B35 New Aluminium Dupont BS97 F7235 A082B6350F

B36 Mustard Yellow Dupont F8121 M1664 A082B6383S

B37 Anniversary Green Dupont F1357 M0043 A082B6381F

B38 Quicksilver Dupont H9594 M0485 A082B6382F

B39 Scandal Green Dupont F1377 M1880

B40 Lotus Steel Blue Met. Dupont G8928 M1878

B41 Metallic Green Dupont AB46700 K6 F2257

B42 Midnight Blue Metallic Dupont L8632 F1728 A082B6308F

B43 Lotus Yellow Dupont L9327
(Equivalent to ICI A22)

B44 Night Blue Metallic Dupont ABH9597 F2258

B45 Cranberry Red Metallic Dupont N9571 F2259

B46 Bugatti Blue Metallic A082B6335F

B47 Ferrari Yellow Dupont W8650 F2260

B48 Mauritius Blue Dupont H9322 F2261

B49 Pearl Black Dupont H9595 F2262

B50 Orient Blue Dupont XB-FOA20 F2263

B51 Pearl White Dupont ABN9150 F7505

B52 Magenta Metallic Dupont H9883 F2264

B53 Red Pearl Metallic Dupont F1127 F2265

B54 Bugatti Blue Mono Dupont ABFO496 F7506

B55 Ferrari Red Dupont H8436 F7507

B56 Red/Gold Pearl Dupont W9329/W9352 2-T999

B57 Juvarra Ivory Metallic Dupont 712 M1665 A082B6334F

B58 Estoril Blue Metallic -F2238

B59 Vulcan Grey Metallic Dupont N9145 F7509

B60 Cosmos Black Metallic Dupont F0642 F7510

B61 Nautilus Blue Dupont W9783 F7511 A082B6347F

B62 Titanium Dupont F0576 F7512 A082B6348F

B63 Lotus Racing Yellow Dupont W9424 F7513 A082B6349F

B64 Pearl White/Gold Dupont H0867/AM76 F7514

B65 Pearl White/Blue Dupont AM74 F4803

B66 Mendip Blue Dupont F1487 M1666

B67 Epsom Green Metallic Dupont F1001 M1667

B68 Peugeot Blue Metallic Dupont F1821 M1668

B69 Sahara Gold Metallic Dupont HY6 M1656

B70 Viola Metallic HY39/97 F7964

B71 Old English White WT03 M1879 A082B6404F

B72 Lynx Flag Blue Metallic F9915 M1657

B73 Atlantic Blue Metallic L9560 M1653

B74 Dolphin Blue Metallic M2441

B75 Motorsport Green M1362

B76 Light Blue P290C M2437

B77 Envy Green Metallic LY6K F2138 A082B6401F

B78 Atlantis Blue Pearl F3595 -A111B6203F

B79 Starmist Blue Metallic -M6059

B80 340R Grey Metallic N8990 M9333 A082B6399F

B81 340R Black Metallic L9024 M6027 A082B6398F

B82 Winter Green Metallic F4514

B83 Lightning Yellow P1375

B84 Lava Orange P1376

B85 Laser Blue P1377 A082B6386F

B86 Racing Green P1378

B87 Ice Blue P1379 A082B6389F

B88 Gunmetal P1380 A082B6390F

B89 Quartz P1381 A082B6391F

B90 Cobalt Blue P1382 A082B6392F

B91 Aqua P1383 A082B6393F

B92 Arctic Silver Metallic P1384 A082B6396F

B93 Starlight Black Metallic P4832 A082B6402F

B94 Ardent Red Mono P4485 A082B6400F

B95 Bordeaux Red Metallic X0468 A082B6405F

B96 Teal Blue Mono X0469 A082B6406F

B97 Atlantic Blue Metallic X0470 A082B6407F

B98 Storm Titanium Met. X0471 A082B6408F

B99 Aztec Bronze Pearl X0472 A082B6409F

B100 Magnetic Blue Pearl X0473 A082B6410F

B101 Electric Green Pearl X0474 A082B6411F

B102 Aubergine Purple Pearl X0475 A082B6412F

B103 Silver Mica Pearl X0466 A082B6413F

B104 Blue Mica Pearl X0467 A082B6414F

B105 Nightfall Blue Met. X0476 A082B6415F

B106 Saffron Yellow Mono X0908 A082B6416F

B107 Glacier Blue Metallic X1386 A082B6417F

B108 Graphite Grey Metallic X1387 A082B6418F

B109 Krypton Green Mono X1388 A082B6419F

http://www.bell-colvill.co.uk/admin/lotusnews/PDFS/4515.pdf[Download This Information in a PDF]

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

Ohlins settings

2013-05-30T13:16:29Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

===Ohlins settings===

{| {{table}}
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Exige Cup 240 - Ohlins Dampers'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
|-
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Recommended Settings - Road'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
|-
| ||Front Damper||||Full Hard||Full Soft
|-
| ||Bump||P11||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||Rebound||P8||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||||
|-
| ||Rear Damper||||||
|-
| ||Bump||P15||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||Rebound||P15||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||||
|-
| ||Front Anti Roll Bar||P3||P1||P5
|-
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Recommended Settings - Race'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
|-
| ||Front Damper||||Full Hard||Full Soft
|-
| ||Bump||P11||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||Rebound||P8||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||||
|-
| ||Rear Damper||||||
|-
| ||Bump||P10||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||Rebound||P12||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||||
|-
| ||Front Anti Roll Bar||P3||P1||P5
|}

{| {{table}}
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Exige Cup - Ohlins Dampers'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
|-
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Recommended Settings - Road'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
|-
| ||Front Damper||||Full Hard||Full Soft
|-
| ||Bump||P7||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||Rebound||P5||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||||
|-
| ||Rear Damper||||||
|-
| ||Bump||P4||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||Rebound||P19||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||||
|-
| ||Front Anti Roll Bar||P3||P1||P5
|-
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Recommended Settings - Race'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
|-
| ||Front Damper||||Full Hard||Full Soft
|-
| ||Bump||P6||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||Rebound||P3||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||||
|-
| ||Rear Damper||||||
|-
| ||Bump||P4||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||Rebound||P17||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||||
|-
| ||Front Anti Roll Bar||P3||P1||P5
|}

===Track Settings===

{| {{table}}
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Benchmark Settings - Donington Park'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
|-
| Front Damper||||Full Hard||Full Soft
|-
| Bump||P4||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| Rebound||P5||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||
|-
| Rear Damper||||||
|-
| Bump||P2||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| Rebound||P4||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||
|-
| Front Anti Roll Bar||P2||P1||P5
|-
|
|}

{| {{table}}
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Benchmark Settings - Rockingham'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
|-
| Front Damper||||Full Hard||Full Soft
|-
| Bump||P4||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| Rebound||P5||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||
|-
| Rear Damper||||||
|-
| Bump||P2||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| Rebound||P4||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||
|-
| Front Anti Roll Bar||P2||P1||P5
|-
|
|}

{| {{table}}
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Benchmark Settings -Snetterton'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
|-
| Front Damper||||Full Hard||Full Soft
|-
| Bump||P2||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| Rebound||P4||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||
|-
| Rear Damper||||||
|-
| Bump||P2||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| Rebound||P4||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||
|-
| Front Anti Roll Bar||P2||P1||P5
|-
|
|}

{| {{table}}
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Benchmark Settings -Cadwell Park'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
|-
| Front Damper||||Full Hard||Full Soft
|-
| Bump||P11||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| Rebound||P8||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||
|-
| Rear Damper||||||
|-
| Bump||P10||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| Rebound||P12||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||
|-
| Front Anti Roll Bar||P2||P1||P5
|-
|
|}

{| {{table}}
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Benchmark Settings -Spa Francorchaps'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|''''''
|-
| Front Damper||||Full Hard||Full Soft
|-
| Bump||P2||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| Rebound||P2||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||
|-
| Rear Damper||||||
|-
| Bump||P2||P1 (Clockwise)||P22 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| Rebound||P2||P1 (Clockwise)||P60 (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
| ||||||
|-
| Front Anti Roll Bar||P1||P1||P5
|-
|
|}

[[Category:Suspension]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Jacking points

2013-05-30T13:14:11Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

'''Take your time when jacking the car up, make sure you have the jack in the correct place.'''

'''When placing the car onto axle stands be slow lowering the jack as the car needs to shift its weight.'''

=Elise=

[[Image:Jacking.JPG|thumb|left]]
{{clr}}

==A==
[[Image:jacking points blue sticker.jpg|thumb|left|The blue stickers marks the place to jack at]]
[[Image:jacking points side.jpg|thumb|left|Jacking Point A]]
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'''A'''

In the above image. Marks the single point per side jacking point, marked with a blue jacking point sticker on the underside of the car. This jacking point will allow you to raise both wheels on one side of the car at the same time.

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==B==

In the above image. Marks a jacking point that should be used when the car is raised on a 4 point lift, in conjunction with the C point (below)

Both '''B''' points can be used together to support the front of the car when work requires both front wheels to be removed. This can be with conventional axle stands or more stably, two boxes (5 reams) of paper.

Axel stands on the b jacking points spread on wood you can see them under the wood
[[Image:scrappingtonAxleStandsB.jpg|thumb|left]]
[[Image:B points.jpg|thumb|left|Note jack left inplace for extra protection]]
[[Image:Bpoints2.JPG|thumb|left|Close up of the picture on the left]]
{{clr}}

==C==
Marks a jacking point, in the fuel tank bay shear panel, which should be used in conjunction with point B (above) when raising the car on a 4 point lift. This jacking point cannot be used without removing the undertray.

==D==
Marks a jacking point that may be user to raise the rear of the car. This jacking point cannot be used without removing the undertray.

[[Image:D points.jpg|thumb|left|Jacking point D]]
{{clr}}

http://gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/37655/Jacking-Point-D.JPG

==See also==

'''This can be used but preference should always be for the wheels to be raised on ramps or for jacking points B, C or D to be used.'''

The green arrow points to where I place axle stands - this means that the suspension and springs compress onto the bump stops and support the car.

The wishbones (red arrow) are not strong enough to support the car weight.

[[image:alxelstands.JPG|thumb|left|click to make bigger]]
{{clr}}

'''Some 'Jacking' Threads:'''

http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=115837

http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=117273

* [[Jacking accidents]]

=Evora=

[[File:Evora Jacking Points.PNG|thumb|left]]

'''A''' - Identified by a blue sticker. Beneath the front ends of the chassis main siderails, just behind the rear edge of the front undertray.

'''B''' - Identified by a blue sticker. Beneath each end of the fuel tank bay rear crossmember, just ahead of the front edge of the engine bay undertray.

[[Category:DIY]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]
[[Category:Lotus Evora]]

Interior Light

2013-05-30T13:11:50Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

===Interior Light===

Elise Interior Light

===S1 Cars===

'''Please Add Info'''

===S2 Non Air Con Cars / Pre MY04 ===

*The interior light on poverty spec / boggo spec / pre MY04 cars is located just above the fan switches, it is unknown if the LED modification will work on this.
'''Please Add Info'''

===S2 Cars With Air Con, or MY04 onwards===

*On early cars with air-con, or from MY04 onwards the interior light is located behind the seats.
And once again our resident handy man SELOC member [http://forums.seloc.org/m/dobbin Dobbin] has this nifty little trick.

[http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=800 LEDs from here]

*Remove the standard light housing

[[Image:led1.jpg|thumb|left|Housing removed.]]
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*Standard blub shown on the left

[[Image:led2.jpg|thumb|left|Standard bulb shown on the left.]]
{{clr}}
*As you can see the LEDs on the side stick out just a bit more than the contacts of the holder.

[[Image:led3.jpg|thumb|left|LED v. Housing.]]
{{clr}}
*Take the whole lot of light housing apart

[[Image:led4.jpg|thumb|left|Housing striped down.]]
{{clr}}

*Attack Housing with a dremel and enlarge the bulb holes
[[Image:led5.jpg|thumb|left|Housing after enlarging.]]
[[Image:led6.jpg|thumb|left|Housing after enlarging.]]
{{clr}}

*Put all clips back together and jobs a carrot.
[[Image:led7.jpg|thumb|left|LED in car.]]
[[Image:led8.jpg|thumb|left|LED in car.]]
{{clr}}

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

Induction

2013-05-30T13:06:19Z

ReVolt:

===Piper Cross===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= Rice Burner
| image= Pipercross_rice_burner.jpg
| material=
| price= £208.95
| supplier= Moto-Build
| url=[http://www.moto-build.com/ Click Here]
| notes=This is what we refer to as 'The rice burner' this is the ultimate cold air system for your Elise (or MGF) this features a huge Pipercross trumpeted filter enclosed within a cannister. This filter was originally designed and used on the Australian V8 Holden touring cars! So it has enough capacity for your 1.8 K series! The filter is attached to the throttle body with a silicon hose and the flexible cold air pipe and trumpet picks up air from the wing vent. Never mind all the other cold air kits, we've been there and done them all - this filter will produce the same if not more than any other kit on the market }}

===Carbonaire===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= Carbonaire
| image= Elise_carbonaire.jpg
| material=
| price= £144.00
| supplier= Moto-Build
| url=[http://www.moto-build.com/ Click Here]
| notes=Carbonaire cold air induction kit for Mk1 or 2 K series engine, 1.8 or VVC this kit features a silicon connection hose from filter cannister to throttle body, the filter cannister is made from carbon fibre and the filter is a cotton gauze type like a KN, off the front is an expandable alloy cold air intake, this is a genuine cold air filter kit that gives great performance at a realistic price }}

===Hurricane===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= Hurricane S1, S2 & 111R
| image= Hurricane.jpg
| material= Cotton
| price= £169.14
| supplier= Eliseparts or Eliseshop
| url=[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=413 Eliseparts] or [http://www.elise-shop.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3&zenid=c0ef99729491b950e307379f0095d6e2 Eliseshop]
| notes= The Hurricane Induction system was originally developed on and for the Lotus Elise.

It combines the advantages of an open air filter (sports filter) and an airbox. Besides, the system is gas flowed from side air vent. All these combined features result in:

- Lower flow resistance by using bigger ducting...
- Direct cold air intake..
- Optimised flow, no turbulence..
- Very mature soundtrack

Using the advantage of the sports filter and the cold air intake, power and torque gain is obvious!

During the Hurricane airbox development, all components have been optimised by using high-tech aerodynamics systems. Turbulence has been ruled out, which results in a very steady clean and cool air supply.

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAp5pD4JGnc Hurricane Noise 1 on YouTube]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBiTUgeZrIQ Hurricane Noise 2 on YouTube]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7dKAraU8SA Hurricane Noise 3 on YouTube]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK9o-iRR1Cc Hurricane Noise 4 on YouTube]

}}

===How to Clean Your Hurricane===

It's recommended that induction kits like the hurricane with a cotton filter should be cleaned every 5-6k or every 6 months (more so if you drive in dusty environments)

1)Remove bent hose that connects it to the throttle body, this gives you room to work, next remove the big jubilee clip and pull out the green filter.

2)Next brush of debris, then soak with cleaner leave it a good 15 mins to work in, then rinse it well from the inside out only
in clean warm water. If required apply more cleaner and do it again.

3)Wait for it to dry and then give it a fair but not excessive coat of dust retention spray on oil.

4)Refit reverse of removal.

Note: Cleaner solution and oil can be purchased from http://www.elise-shop.com and http://www.eliseparts.com or from Halfords - Green Cotton Cleaner kit.
Remember that if the filter does become very dirty or blocked it will affect the performance of you car.

===ITG===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Maxogen S1
| image= S1_ITG_Maxogen.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £374.83
| supplier= PTP
| url=[http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=421 Click Here]
| notes= Following years of experience designing induction systems for F1, rally and touring cars at world championship level, itg are now making purpose designed air boxes to form the core of a super efficient air intake system. Attention to detail and huge performance gains are the key to this exceptional system. Based around the remarkable AB65 carbon fibre airbox, we see a much smoother torque curve and a peak power increase of 8bhp at 500 less rpm on this installation. The kit will fit all MK1 Elise (including 111S and Sport 160) and features copper nickel plated mounting bracket, foam air filter spinning, dust retention oil spray, stainless steel fixing screws and an "S" shaped silicon air intake hose. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Maxogen S2 Carbon
| image= ITG_Maxogen_S2.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £374.83
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=423 Click here]
| notes= Attention to detail and huge performance gains are the key to this exceptional system. Based around the remarkable carbon fibre airbox, we see a much smoother torque curve and a peak power increase of 8 bhp at 500 less rpm on this installation. The kit will fit all Mk2 Lotus Elise models with the K Series engine (including 111S) and features bright silver annodised aluminium mounting bracket, cold air collector hose, stainless steel airbox screws and an 'S' shaped black silicon hose. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Maxogen S2 Aluminium
| image= ITG_Maxogen_S2_Alu.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £284.99
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=881 Click here]
| notes= A Maxogen with an aluminium air box rather than carbon fibre. Suitable for all S2 Elises fitted with the K Series engine, including the 111S, the installation is a snug fit under the bonnet using the ITG Patented RAB65 inline air box, copper nickel plated mounting bracket and air filter spinning, a 90° black silicon hose, complex black dip moulding and stainless screws.
}}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Maxogen 111R and S2 Exige
| image= 111R_and_S2_Exige_ITG_Maxogen.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £386.58
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=457 Click here]
| notes= Suitable for the Toyota powered Lotus Elise and Exige (Pre October 2005 cars), this carbon fibre induction system from F1 Manufacturer ITG has much attention to detail spent on it as always. Independant Performance testing has shown a peak increase of 10bhp at the road wheel with massive torque improvements once fitted to a standard production car. Each kit is supplied with easy to follow DIY fitting instructions, performance air filter, 100% carbon air box, dust retention oil spray, cold air hoses and a unique nickel plated mounting braket. Not only does it look good, the engine power/torque increases transform the overall engine performance. A copy of the Power and torque tests can be supplied upon request. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Panel Filter S1 & S2
| image= S1_and_S2_ITG_Panel_Filter.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £35.24
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=433 Click here]
| notes= Suitable for all models of the Mk1 and Mk2 Lotus Elise, this air filter simply fits into the standard air box. Three layers of foam combined with the arresting stickiness of the dust retaining oil gives a high level of filtration to protect the engine from all containments. Long after ordinary filters have blocked up and reduced the engine power Profilter keeps on performing. In normal road use, a Profilter will last at least four times as long as the equivalent standard filter. You will never have to clean a Profilter panel filter – EVER. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Panel Filter 111R and S2 Exige
| image= 111R_and_S2_Exige_ITG_Panel_Filter.gif
| material= Foam
| price= £59.93
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=844 Click here]
| notes= The ITG panel filter achives a high level of filteration. This is achived by the three layers of foam combined with the arresting stickiness of the dust retaining oil. In normal road use a Profilter will last at least four times as long as the equivalent standard filter, the performance is unaffected by very large quantities of dirt arrested in the filter. Long after ordinary filters have blocked up and reduced the engine power caused by a loss of air flow into the engine, the Profilter will continue to allow greater air flow through into the engine. This means that the loss of pressure in the Profilter airflow will be exceptionally low. Because of these facts the waste is reduced so Profilter helps the environment as well as the engine. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= Exige MK1 ITG Air Filter With Backplate
| image= S1_Exige_ITG_Panel_Filter.gif
| material= Foam
| price= £141.00
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=434 Click here]
| notes= This filter and baseplate has been specically designed and developed as an aftermarket performance option to further enhance the Exige's already impressive power unit. The filter is made from a 3 layer foam over a stainless steel mesh cage, this is easily inserted into the existing housing. The red baseplate is then mounted to the throttle body and the housing is easily attached with concealed retained nut locators. The filter has undergone several months worth of extensive on car testing. It allows better airflow throughout the lifetime of the filter. This coupled with an improvement in air filtration over the original item ensures that only clean filtered air arrives into the engine, ensuring that the engine breathes at its optimum - ALL THE TIME. Its easily fitted, produces a marked long term improvement and is easy to clean and re-oil - so now you can just keep on driving. }}

===K&N===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= 57i
| image= K&N_57I.gif
| material=
| price= £54.00
| supplier= Brooke Kensington
| url=[http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/ppartl5.htm Click Here]
| notes= Enables remote siting of the filter to pick up colder air.Nice induction noise
}}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= Panel
| image= K&N_Panel.gif
| material=
| price= £35.00
| supplier= Brooke Kensington
| url=[http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/ppartl5.htm Click Here]
| notes= }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= In Line
| image= K&N_In_Line.gif
| material=
| price= £29.00
| supplier= Brooke Kensington
| url=[http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/ppartl5.htm Click Here]
| notes=Attaches direct }}

===Racing Cup===

{{Infobox Induction
| name= S1 Racing Cup Airbox
| image= S1_Moto_Concept_Racing_Cup_Airbox.jpg
| material=
| price= 250 Euros
| supplier= Moto Concept
| url=[http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise1/artikel_elise1_detail.php?item_id=15164 Click Here]
| notes= It is finally here: the Racing Cup Air Box for Elise! More performance, more sound and more torque.The MC Racing Cup Air Box stands out because of it’s unique “Twin Air” filter technology. Top quality by using valuable anodized aluminum and a special cotton fabric which is integrated into an extremely elastic plastic tube. Our Air Box is custom made. Our system consists of a computer modulated intake pipe (*the air needed for combustion flows through the intake pipe to the inlet valve) and a special Twin Air Filter and a fittest “70 mm Air Intake tube”.The MC Racing Cup Air Box offers a dynamic performance curve. The Cup Air Box has a exact defined and significantly higher air flow and improved responsiveness, especially in mid range. The torque load increases slightly. Due to a larger volume of cold air, which carries more oxygen, precise combustion is guaranteed. The engine appears more agile. You can count on a 5% increase in power. Installation does not require major technical alterations. Installation takes place onto the original throttle valve openings.The MC Racing Cup Air Box fits into these models:Lotus Elise M111 1.8I K-engine with 88 KW 5500 rev/min., engine 18K4F. Can also be installed into the VVC version.Please note: *some motor sport parts are without certification for road traffic and are without warranty.. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= S1 Racing Cup Carbon Airbox
| image= S2_Racing_Cup_Airbox.jpg
| material=
| price= 350 Euros
| supplier= Moto Concept
| url=[http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise1/artikel_elise1_detail.php?item_id=15166 Click Here]
| notes= Racing Cup Air Box for all Elise! More performance, even with extreme heat emission.Top quality by using valuable anodized aluminum, carbon and a special cotton fabric which is integrated into an precisely calculated carbon tube. Our Air Box is custom made for us. The system consists of a computer modulated intake pipe, a carbon pipe and a special Twin Air Filter.The MC Cup Carbon Air Box offers a dynamic performance curve, even with extreme heat emission from the engineThe Cup Carbon Air Box has a exact defined and significantly higher air flow than the original with significantly improved responsiveness. The torque load increases slightly. Due to a larger volume of cold air, which carries more oxygen, precise combustion is guaranteed. The engine appears more agile. You can count on a sign. increase in power compared to a closed system.Installation does not require major technical alterations. Installation takes place onto the original throttle valve openings.The Moto Concept Air Box fits these models:Lotus Elise M111 1.8I K-engine with 88 KW 5500 rev/min., engine 18K4F. Can also be installed into VVC versions.Please note: *some motor sport parts are without certification for road traffic. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= S2 Racing Cup Carbon Airbox
| image= S2_Racing_Cup_Airbox.jpg
| material=
| price= 350 Euros
| supplier= Moto Concept
| url=[http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise2/artikel_elise2_detail.php?item_id=15165 Click Here]
| notes= Racing Cup Air Box for all Elise! More performance, even with extreme heat emission.Top quality by using valuable anodized aluminum, carbon and a special cotton fabric which is integrated into an precisely modulated carbon tube. Our system consists of a computer modulated intake pipe, a carbon pipe and a special Twin Air Filter.The MC Cup Carbon Air Box offers a dynamic performance curve, even with extreme heat emission from the engineThe Cup Carbon Air Box has a exact defined and significantly higher air flow than the original. The responsiveness and the air flow are significantly improved. The torque load increases slightly. Due to a larger volume of cold air, which carries more oxygen, precise combustion is guarantied. The engine appears more agile. You can count on a sign. increase in power compared to a closed system.Installation does not require major technical alterations. Installation takes place onto the original throttle valve openings.Please note: *some motor sport parts are without certification for road traffic. }}

===TRD (Toyota Racing Development) ===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= S2 (Toyota) TRD Airbox and Filter
| image= Trd-filter.jpg
| material=
| price= £69.95
| supplier= Elise Parts
| url=[http://www.eliseparts.com/ Click Here]
| notes=Genuine Lotus TRD Air Box and Filter, originally designed to increase the performance models of the S2 Exige. Uses a substantially larger filtration area along with a 30% increase in the air inlet induction port. Ideal upgrade for any Supercharged Exige but will also fit the S2 Elise and Exige with a non Supercharged Toyota 2ZZ engine. This is a Sports Filter system and as it improves the flow it will also increase induction sound. }}

[[Category:Engine]]
[[Category:Air Induction]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

File:Trd-filter.jpg

2013-05-30T13:05:42Z

ReVolt: TRD Air Box and Filter

TRD Air Box and Filter

Induction

2013-05-30T12:08:53Z

ReVolt:

===Piper Cross===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= Rice Burner
| image= Pipercross_rice_burner.jpg
| material=
| price= £208.95
| supplier= Moto-Build
| url=[http://www.moto-build.com/ Click Here]
| notes=This is what we refer to as 'The rice burner' this is the ultimate cold air system for your Elise (or MGF) this features a huge Pipercross trumpeted filter enclosed within a cannister. This filter was originally designed and used on the Australian V8 Holden touring cars! So it has enough capacity for your 1.8 K series! The filter is attached to the throttle body with a silicon hose and the flexible cold air pipe and trumpet picks up air from the wing vent. Never mind all the other cold air kits, we've been there and done them all - this filter will produce the same if not more than any other kit on the market }}

===Carbonaire===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= Carbonaire
| image= Elise_carbonaire.jpg
| material=
| price= £144.00
| supplier= Moto-Build
| url=[http://www.moto-build.com/ Click Here]
| notes=Carbonaire cold air induction kit for Mk1 or 2 K series engine, 1.8 or VVC this kit features a silicon connection hose from filter cannister to throttle body, the filter cannister is made from carbon fibre and the filter is a cotton gauze type like a KN, off the front is an expandable alloy cold air intake, this is a genuine cold air filter kit that gives great performance at a realistic price }}

===Hurricane===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= Hurricane S1, S2 & 111R
| image= Hurricane.jpg
| material= Cotton
| price= £169.14
| supplier= Eliseparts or Eliseshop
| url=[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=413 Eliseparts] or [http://www.elise-shop.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3&zenid=c0ef99729491b950e307379f0095d6e2 Eliseshop]
| notes= The Hurricane Induction system was originally developed on and for the Lotus Elise.

It combines the advantages of an open air filter (sports filter) and an airbox. Besides, the system is gas flowed from side air vent. All these combined features result in:

- Lower flow resistance by using bigger ducting...
- Direct cold air intake..
- Optimised flow, no turbulence..
- Very mature soundtrack

Using the advantage of the sports filter and the cold air intake, power and torque gain is obvious!

During the Hurricane airbox development, all components have been optimised by using high-tech aerodynamics systems. Turbulence has been ruled out, which results in a very steady clean and cool air supply.

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAp5pD4JGnc Hurricane Noise 1 on YouTube]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBiTUgeZrIQ Hurricane Noise 2 on YouTube]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7dKAraU8SA Hurricane Noise 3 on YouTube]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK9o-iRR1Cc Hurricane Noise 4 on YouTube]

}}

===How to Clean Your Hurricane===

It's recommended that induction kits like the hurricane with a cotton filter should be cleaned every 5-6k or every 6 months (more so if you drive in dusty environments)

1)Remove bent hose that connects it to the throttle body, this gives you room to work, next remove the big jubilee clip and pull out the green filter.

2)Next brush of debris, then soak with cleaner leave it a good 15 mins to work in, then rinse it well from the inside out only
in clean warm water. If required apply more cleaner and do it again.

3)Wait for it to dry and then give it a fair but not excessive coat of dust retention spray on oil.

4)Refit reverse of removal.

Note: Cleaner solution and oil can be purchased from http://www.elise-shop.com and http://www.eliseparts.com or from Halfords - Green Cotton Cleaner kit.
Remember that if the filter does become very dirty or blocked it will affect the performance of you car.

===ITG===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Maxogen S1
| image= S1_ITG_Maxogen.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £374.83
| supplier= PTP
| url=[http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=421 Click Here]
| notes= Following years of experience designing induction systems for F1, rally and touring cars at world championship level, itg are now making purpose designed air boxes to form the core of a super efficient air intake system. Attention to detail and huge performance gains are the key to this exceptional system. Based around the remarkable AB65 carbon fibre airbox, we see a much smoother torque curve and a peak power increase of 8bhp at 500 less rpm on this installation. The kit will fit all MK1 Elise (including 111S and Sport 160) and features copper nickel plated mounting bracket, foam air filter spinning, dust retention oil spray, stainless steel fixing screws and an "S" shaped silicon air intake hose. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Maxogen S2 Carbon
| image= ITG_Maxogen_S2.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £374.83
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=423 Click here]
| notes= Attention to detail and huge performance gains are the key to this exceptional system. Based around the remarkable carbon fibre airbox, we see a much smoother torque curve and a peak power increase of 8 bhp at 500 less rpm on this installation. The kit will fit all Mk2 Lotus Elise models with the K Series engine (including 111S) and features bright silver annodised aluminium mounting bracket, cold air collector hose, stainless steel airbox screws and an 'S' shaped black silicon hose. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Maxogen S2 Aluminium
| image= ITG_Maxogen_S2_Alu.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £284.99
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=881 Click here]
| notes= A Maxogen with an aluminium air box rather than carbon fibre. Suitable for all S2 Elises fitted with the K Series engine, including the 111S, the installation is a snug fit under the bonnet using the ITG Patented RAB65 inline air box, copper nickel plated mounting bracket and air filter spinning, a 90° black silicon hose, complex black dip moulding and stainless screws.
}}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Maxogen 111R and S2 Exige
| image= 111R_and_S2_Exige_ITG_Maxogen.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £386.58
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=457 Click here]
| notes= Suitable for the Toyota powered Lotus Elise and Exige (Pre October 2005 cars), this carbon fibre induction system from F1 Manufacturer ITG has much attention to detail spent on it as always. Independant Performance testing has shown a peak increase of 10bhp at the road wheel with massive torque improvements once fitted to a standard production car. Each kit is supplied with easy to follow DIY fitting instructions, performance air filter, 100% carbon air box, dust retention oil spray, cold air hoses and a unique nickel plated mounting braket. Not only does it look good, the engine power/torque increases transform the overall engine performance. A copy of the Power and torque tests can be supplied upon request. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Panel Filter S1 & S2
| image= S1_and_S2_ITG_Panel_Filter.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £35.24
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=433 Click here]
| notes= Suitable for all models of the Mk1 and Mk2 Lotus Elise, this air filter simply fits into the standard air box. Three layers of foam combined with the arresting stickiness of the dust retaining oil gives a high level of filtration to protect the engine from all containments. Long after ordinary filters have blocked up and reduced the engine power Profilter keeps on performing. In normal road use, a Profilter will last at least four times as long as the equivalent standard filter. You will never have to clean a Profilter panel filter – EVER. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Panel Filter 111R and S2 Exige
| image= 111R_and_S2_Exige_ITG_Panel_Filter.gif
| material= Foam
| price= £59.93
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=844 Click here]
| notes= The ITG panel filter achives a high level of filteration. This is achived by the three layers of foam combined with the arresting stickiness of the dust retaining oil. In normal road use a Profilter will last at least four times as long as the equivalent standard filter, the performance is unaffected by very large quantities of dirt arrested in the filter. Long after ordinary filters have blocked up and reduced the engine power caused by a loss of air flow into the engine, the Profilter will continue to allow greater air flow through into the engine. This means that the loss of pressure in the Profilter airflow will be exceptionally low. Because of these facts the waste is reduced so Profilter helps the environment as well as the engine. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= Exige MK1 ITG Air Filter With Backplate
| image= S1_Exige_ITG_Panel_Filter.gif
| material= Foam
| price= £141.00
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=434 Click here]
| notes= This filter and baseplate has been specically designed and developed as an aftermarket performance option to further enhance the Exige's already impressive power unit. The filter is made from a 3 layer foam over a stainless steel mesh cage, this is easily inserted into the existing housing. The red baseplate is then mounted to the throttle body and the housing is easily attached with concealed retained nut locators. The filter has undergone several months worth of extensive on car testing. It allows better airflow throughout the lifetime of the filter. This coupled with an improvement in air filtration over the original item ensures that only clean filtered air arrives into the engine, ensuring that the engine breathes at its optimum - ALL THE TIME. Its easily fitted, produces a marked long term improvement and is easy to clean and re-oil - so now you can just keep on driving. }}

===K&N===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= 57i
| image= K&N_57I.gif
| material=
| price= £54.00
| supplier= Brooke Kensington
| url=[http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/ppartl5.htm Click Here]
| notes= Enables remote siting of the filter to pick up colder air.Nice induction noise
}}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= Panel
| image= K&N_Panel.gif
| material=
| price= £35.00
| supplier= Brooke Kensington
| url=[http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/ppartl5.htm Click Here]
| notes= }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= In Line
| image= K&N_In_Line.gif
| material=
| price= £29.00
| supplier= Brooke Kensington
| url=[http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/ppartl5.htm Click Here]
| notes=Attaches direct }}

===Racing Cup===

{{Infobox Induction
| name= S1 Racing Cup Airbox
| image= S1_Moto_Concept_Racing_Cup_Airbox.jpg
| material=
| price= 250 Euros
| supplier= Moto Concept
| url=[http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise1/artikel_elise1_detail.php?item_id=15164 Click Here]
| notes= It is finally here: the Racing Cup Air Box for Elise! More performance, more sound and more torque.The MC Racing Cup Air Box stands out because of it’s unique “Twin Air” filter technology. Top quality by using valuable anodized aluminum and a special cotton fabric which is integrated into an extremely elastic plastic tube. Our Air Box is custom made. Our system consists of a computer modulated intake pipe (*the air needed for combustion flows through the intake pipe to the inlet valve) and a special Twin Air Filter and a fittest “70 mm Air Intake tube”.The MC Racing Cup Air Box offers a dynamic performance curve. The Cup Air Box has a exact defined and significantly higher air flow and improved responsiveness, especially in mid range. The torque load increases slightly. Due to a larger volume of cold air, which carries more oxygen, precise combustion is guaranteed. The engine appears more agile. You can count on a 5% increase in power. Installation does not require major technical alterations. Installation takes place onto the original throttle valve openings.The MC Racing Cup Air Box fits into these models:Lotus Elise M111 1.8I K-engine with 88 KW 5500 rev/min., engine 18K4F. Can also be installed into the VVC version.Please note: *some motor sport parts are without certification for road traffic and are without warranty.. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= S1 Racing Cup Carbon Airbox
| image= S2_Racing_Cup_Airbox.jpg
| material=
| price= 350 Euros
| supplier= Moto Concept
| url=[http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise1/artikel_elise1_detail.php?item_id=15166 Click Here]
| notes= Racing Cup Air Box for all Elise! More performance, even with extreme heat emission.Top quality by using valuable anodized aluminum, carbon and a special cotton fabric which is integrated into an precisely calculated carbon tube. Our Air Box is custom made for us. The system consists of a computer modulated intake pipe, a carbon pipe and a special Twin Air Filter.The MC Cup Carbon Air Box offers a dynamic performance curve, even with extreme heat emission from the engineThe Cup Carbon Air Box has a exact defined and significantly higher air flow than the original with significantly improved responsiveness. The torque load increases slightly. Due to a larger volume of cold air, which carries more oxygen, precise combustion is guaranteed. The engine appears more agile. You can count on a sign. increase in power compared to a closed system.Installation does not require major technical alterations. Installation takes place onto the original throttle valve openings.The Moto Concept Air Box fits these models:Lotus Elise M111 1.8I K-engine with 88 KW 5500 rev/min., engine 18K4F. Can also be installed into VVC versions.Please note: *some motor sport parts are without certification for road traffic. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= S2 Racing Cup Carbon Airbox
| image= S2_Racing_Cup_Airbox.jpg
| material=
| price= 350 Euros
| supplier= Moto Concept
| url=[http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise2/artikel_elise2_detail.php?item_id=15165 Click Here]
| notes= Racing Cup Air Box for all Elise! More performance, even with extreme heat emission.Top quality by using valuable anodized aluminum, carbon and a special cotton fabric which is integrated into an precisely modulated carbon tube. Our system consists of a computer modulated intake pipe, a carbon pipe and a special Twin Air Filter.The MC Cup Carbon Air Box offers a dynamic performance curve, even with extreme heat emission from the engineThe Cup Carbon Air Box has a exact defined and significantly higher air flow than the original. The responsiveness and the air flow are significantly improved. The torque load increases slightly. Due to a larger volume of cold air, which carries more oxygen, precise combustion is guarantied. The engine appears more agile. You can count on a sign. increase in power compared to a closed system.Installation does not require major technical alterations. Installation takes place onto the original throttle valve openings.Please note: *some motor sport parts are without certification for road traffic. }}

===TRD (Toyota Racing Development) ===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= S2 (Toyota) TRD Airbox and Filter
| image= 111R_and_S2_Exige_ITG_Panel_Filter.gif
| material=
| price= £69.95
| supplier= Elise Parts
| url=[http://www.eliseparts.com/ Click Here]
| notes=Genuine Lotus TRD Air Box and Filter, originally designed to increase the performance models of the S2 Exige. Uses a substantially larger filtration area along with a 30% increase in the air inlet induction port. Ideal upgrade for any Supercharged Exige but will also fit the S2 Elise and Exige with a non Supercharged Toyota 2ZZ engine. This is a Sports Filter system and as it improves the flow it will also increase induction sound. }}

[[Category:Engine]]
[[Category:Air Induction]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Induction

2013-05-30T12:08:05Z

ReVolt: Added TRD and added to Exige category.

===Piper Cross===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= Rice Burner
| image= Pipercross_rice_burner.jpg
| material=
| price= £208.95
| supplier= Moto-Build
| url=[http://www.moto-build.com/ Click Here]
| notes=This is what we refer to as 'The rice burner' this is the ultimate cold air system for your Elise (or MGF) this features a huge Pipercross trumpeted filter enclosed within a cannister. This filter was originally designed and used on the Australian V8 Holden touring cars! So it has enough capacity for your 1.8 K series! The filter is attached to the throttle body with a silicon hose and the flexible cold air pipe and trumpet picks up air from the wing vent. Never mind all the other cold air kits, we've been there and done them all - this filter will produce the same if not more than any other kit on the market }}

===Carbonaire===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= Carbonaire
| image= Elise_carbonaire.jpg
| material=
| price= £144.00
| supplier= Moto-Build
| url=[http://www.moto-build.com/ Click Here]
| notes=Carbonaire cold air induction kit for Mk1 or 2 K series engine, 1.8 or VVC this kit features a silicon connection hose from filter cannister to throttle body, the filter cannister is made from carbon fibre and the filter is a cotton gauze type like a KN, off the front is an expandable alloy cold air intake, this is a genuine cold air filter kit that gives great performance at a realistic price }}

===Hurricane===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= Hurricane S1, S2 & 111R
| image= Hurricane.jpg
| material= Cotton
| price= £169.14
| supplier= Eliseparts or Eliseshop
| url=[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=413 Eliseparts] or [http://www.elise-shop.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3&zenid=c0ef99729491b950e307379f0095d6e2 Eliseshop]
| notes= The Hurricane Induction system was originally developed on and for the Lotus Elise.

It combines the advantages of an open air filter (sports filter) and an airbox. Besides, the system is gas flowed from side air vent. All these combined features result in:

- Lower flow resistance by using bigger ducting...
- Direct cold air intake..
- Optimised flow, no turbulence..
- Very mature soundtrack

Using the advantage of the sports filter and the cold air intake, power and torque gain is obvious!

During the Hurricane airbox development, all components have been optimised by using high-tech aerodynamics systems. Turbulence has been ruled out, which results in a very steady clean and cool air supply.

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAp5pD4JGnc Hurricane Noise 1 on YouTube]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBiTUgeZrIQ Hurricane Noise 2 on YouTube]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7dKAraU8SA Hurricane Noise 3 on YouTube]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK9o-iRR1Cc Hurricane Noise 4 on YouTube]

}}

===How to Clean Your Hurricane===

It's recommended that induction kits like the hurricane with a cotton filter should be cleaned every 5-6k or every 6 months (more so if you drive in dusty environments)

1)Remove bent hose that connects it to the throttle body, this gives you room to work, next remove the big jubilee clip and pull out the green filter.

2)Next brush of debris, then soak with cleaner leave it a good 15 mins to work in, then rinse it well from the inside out only
in clean warm water. If required apply more cleaner and do it again.

3)Wait for it to dry and then give it a fair but not excessive coat of dust retention spray on oil.

4)Refit reverse of removal.

Note: Cleaner solution and oil can be purchased from http://www.elise-shop.com and http://www.eliseparts.com or from Halfords - Green Cotton Cleaner kit.
Remember that if the filter does become very dirty or blocked it will affect the performance of you car.

===ITG===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Maxogen S1
| image= S1_ITG_Maxogen.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £374.83
| supplier= PTP
| url=[http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=421 Click Here]
| notes= Following years of experience designing induction systems for F1, rally and touring cars at world championship level, itg are now making purpose designed air boxes to form the core of a super efficient air intake system. Attention to detail and huge performance gains are the key to this exceptional system. Based around the remarkable AB65 carbon fibre airbox, we see a much smoother torque curve and a peak power increase of 8bhp at 500 less rpm on this installation. The kit will fit all MK1 Elise (including 111S and Sport 160) and features copper nickel plated mounting bracket, foam air filter spinning, dust retention oil spray, stainless steel fixing screws and an "S" shaped silicon air intake hose. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Maxogen S2 Carbon
| image= ITG_Maxogen_S2.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £374.83
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=423 Click here]
| notes= Attention to detail and huge performance gains are the key to this exceptional system. Based around the remarkable carbon fibre airbox, we see a much smoother torque curve and a peak power increase of 8 bhp at 500 less rpm on this installation. The kit will fit all Mk2 Lotus Elise models with the K Series engine (including 111S) and features bright silver annodised aluminium mounting bracket, cold air collector hose, stainless steel airbox screws and an 'S' shaped black silicon hose. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Maxogen S2 Aluminium
| image= ITG_Maxogen_S2_Alu.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £284.99
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=881 Click here]
| notes= A Maxogen with an aluminium air box rather than carbon fibre. Suitable for all S2 Elises fitted with the K Series engine, including the 111S, the installation is a snug fit under the bonnet using the ITG Patented RAB65 inline air box, copper nickel plated mounting bracket and air filter spinning, a 90° black silicon hose, complex black dip moulding and stainless screws.
}}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Maxogen 111R and S2 Exige
| image= 111R_and_S2_Exige_ITG_Maxogen.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £386.58
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=457 Click here]
| notes= Suitable for the Toyota powered Lotus Elise and Exige (Pre October 2005 cars), this carbon fibre induction system from F1 Manufacturer ITG has much attention to detail spent on it as always. Independant Performance testing has shown a peak increase of 10bhp at the road wheel with massive torque improvements once fitted to a standard production car. Each kit is supplied with easy to follow DIY fitting instructions, performance air filter, 100% carbon air box, dust retention oil spray, cold air hoses and a unique nickel plated mounting braket. Not only does it look good, the engine power/torque increases transform the overall engine performance. A copy of the Power and torque tests can be supplied upon request. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Panel Filter S1 & S2
| image= S1_and_S2_ITG_Panel_Filter.jpg
| material= Foam
| price= £35.24
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=433 Click here]
| notes= Suitable for all models of the Mk1 and Mk2 Lotus Elise, this air filter simply fits into the standard air box. Three layers of foam combined with the arresting stickiness of the dust retaining oil gives a high level of filtration to protect the engine from all containments. Long after ordinary filters have blocked up and reduced the engine power Profilter keeps on performing. In normal road use, a Profilter will last at least four times as long as the equivalent standard filter. You will never have to clean a Profilter panel filter – EVER. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= ITG Panel Filter 111R and S2 Exige
| image= 111R_and_S2_Exige_ITG_Panel_Filter.gif
| material= Foam
| price= £59.93
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=844 Click here]
| notes= The ITG panel filter achives a high level of filteration. This is achived by the three layers of foam combined with the arresting stickiness of the dust retaining oil. In normal road use a Profilter will last at least four times as long as the equivalent standard filter, the performance is unaffected by very large quantities of dirt arrested in the filter. Long after ordinary filters have blocked up and reduced the engine power caused by a loss of air flow into the engine, the Profilter will continue to allow greater air flow through into the engine. This means that the loss of pressure in the Profilter airflow will be exceptionally low. Because of these facts the waste is reduced so Profilter helps the environment as well as the engine. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= Exige MK1 ITG Air Filter With Backplate
| image= S1_Exige_ITG_Panel_Filter.gif
| material= Foam
| price= £141.00
| supplier= PTP
| url= [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=434 Click here]
| notes= This filter and baseplate has been specically designed and developed as an aftermarket performance option to further enhance the Exige's already impressive power unit. The filter is made from a 3 layer foam over a stainless steel mesh cage, this is easily inserted into the existing housing. The red baseplate is then mounted to the throttle body and the housing is easily attached with concealed retained nut locators. The filter has undergone several months worth of extensive on car testing. It allows better airflow throughout the lifetime of the filter. This coupled with an improvement in air filtration over the original item ensures that only clean filtered air arrives into the engine, ensuring that the engine breathes at its optimum - ALL THE TIME. Its easily fitted, produces a marked long term improvement and is easy to clean and re-oil - so now you can just keep on driving. }}

===K&N===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= 57i
| image= K&N_57I.gif
| material=
| price= £54.00
| supplier= Brooke Kensington
| url=[http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/ppartl5.htm Click Here]
| notes= Enables remote siting of the filter to pick up colder air.Nice induction noise
}}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= Panel
| image= K&N_Panel.gif
| material=
| price= £35.00
| supplier= Brooke Kensington
| url=[http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/ppartl5.htm Click Here]
| notes= }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= In Line
| image= K&N_In_Line.gif
| material=
| price= £29.00
| supplier= Brooke Kensington
| url=[http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/ppartl5.htm Click Here]
| notes=Attaches direct }}

===Racing Cup===

{{Infobox Induction
| name= S1 Racing Cup Airbox
| image= S1_Moto_Concept_Racing_Cup_Airbox.jpg
| material=
| price= 250 Euros
| supplier= Moto Concept
| url=[http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise1/artikel_elise1_detail.php?item_id=15164 Click Here]
| notes= It is finally here: the Racing Cup Air Box for Elise! More performance, more sound and more torque.The MC Racing Cup Air Box stands out because of it’s unique “Twin Air” filter technology. Top quality by using valuable anodized aluminum and a special cotton fabric which is integrated into an extremely elastic plastic tube. Our Air Box is custom made. Our system consists of a computer modulated intake pipe (*the air needed for combustion flows through the intake pipe to the inlet valve) and a special Twin Air Filter and a fittest “70 mm Air Intake tube”.The MC Racing Cup Air Box offers a dynamic performance curve. The Cup Air Box has a exact defined and significantly higher air flow and improved responsiveness, especially in mid range. The torque load increases slightly. Due to a larger volume of cold air, which carries more oxygen, precise combustion is guaranteed. The engine appears more agile. You can count on a 5% increase in power. Installation does not require major technical alterations. Installation takes place onto the original throttle valve openings.The MC Racing Cup Air Box fits into these models:Lotus Elise M111 1.8I K-engine with 88 KW 5500 rev/min., engine 18K4F. Can also be installed into the VVC version.Please note: *some motor sport parts are without certification for road traffic and are without warranty.. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= S1 Racing Cup Carbon Airbox
| image= S2_Racing_Cup_Airbox.jpg
| material=
| price= 350 Euros
| supplier= Moto Concept
| url=[http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise1/artikel_elise1_detail.php?item_id=15166 Click Here]
| notes= Racing Cup Air Box for all Elise! More performance, even with extreme heat emission.Top quality by using valuable anodized aluminum, carbon and a special cotton fabric which is integrated into an precisely calculated carbon tube. Our Air Box is custom made for us. The system consists of a computer modulated intake pipe, a carbon pipe and a special Twin Air Filter.The MC Cup Carbon Air Box offers a dynamic performance curve, even with extreme heat emission from the engineThe Cup Carbon Air Box has a exact defined and significantly higher air flow than the original with significantly improved responsiveness. The torque load increases slightly. Due to a larger volume of cold air, which carries more oxygen, precise combustion is guaranteed. The engine appears more agile. You can count on a sign. increase in power compared to a closed system.Installation does not require major technical alterations. Installation takes place onto the original throttle valve openings.The Moto Concept Air Box fits these models:Lotus Elise M111 1.8I K-engine with 88 KW 5500 rev/min., engine 18K4F. Can also be installed into VVC versions.Please note: *some motor sport parts are without certification for road traffic. }}

{{Infobox Induction
| name= S2 Racing Cup Carbon Airbox
| image= S2_Racing_Cup_Airbox.jpg
| material=
| price= 350 Euros
| supplier= Moto Concept
| url=[http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise2/artikel_elise2_detail.php?item_id=15165 Click Here]
| notes= Racing Cup Air Box for all Elise! More performance, even with extreme heat emission.Top quality by using valuable anodized aluminum, carbon and a special cotton fabric which is integrated into an precisely modulated carbon tube. Our system consists of a computer modulated intake pipe, a carbon pipe and a special Twin Air Filter.The MC Cup Carbon Air Box offers a dynamic performance curve, even with extreme heat emission from the engineThe Cup Carbon Air Box has a exact defined and significantly higher air flow than the original. The responsiveness and the air flow are significantly improved. The torque load increases slightly. Due to a larger volume of cold air, which carries more oxygen, precise combustion is guarantied. The engine appears more agile. You can count on a sign. increase in power compared to a closed system.Installation does not require major technical alterations. Installation takes place onto the original throttle valve openings.Please note: *some motor sport parts are without certification for road traffic. }}

===TRD (Toyota Racing Development) ===
{{Infobox Induction
| name= TRD Airbox and Filter
| image= 111R_and_S2_Exige_ITG_Panel_Filter.gif
| material=
| price= £69.95
| supplier= Elise Parts
| url=[http://www.eliseparts.com/ Click Here]
| notes=Genuine Lotus TRD Air Box and Filter, originally designed to increase the performance models of the S2 Exige. Uses a substantially larger filtration area along with a 30% increase in the air inlet induction port. Ideal upgrade for any Supercharged Exige but will also fit the S2 Elise and Exige with a non Supercharged Toyota 2ZZ engine. This is a Sports Filter system and as it improves the flow it will also increase induction sound. }}

[[Category:Engine]]
[[Category:Air Induction]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Geo Alignment Rig (Home Made)

2013-05-30T11:50:21Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

== Intro ==

Being a budget class A racer and having forked out lots of £45s to the local Hunter place, following some questionable results recently I want to be able to mess around with the geo (camber and toe) myself so built a rig for £5.98 (normal price £19.98).

Note that whilst this is mechanically fairly straightforward you kind of need to understand suspension settings and what you are doing on an Elise, this is not a comprehensive “zero to geo hero” guide. See see:[[Geo Setups]] for standard settings.

[[Image: Geo_rig_small.jpg]]

== Preparation ==

The car needs to be on level(ish) ground, centre the steering wheel, hot tyre pressures and load up the cabin to usual racing/driving around weight. Infact having the right ballast in the seats is critical e.g. for a 780Kg race Elise the difference between empty and an 85Kg driver can be 5mm ride height, 0.2° camber and 1mm toe.

== Measuring Toe ==

1. Homebase for two bits of 2400mm rigid aluminum (16mm ally channel as they don’t to tubes, but I’ll call them “poles” for now) and 10m of nylon cord or fishing line.

2. The rear track of the S2 Elise is 1700mm and to allow for bodywork and working space cut the poles to 2000mm, mark the centre and drill a 4mm hole 900mm each side from the centre on each pole.

3. Find the centre of the car measure from the wheel track and mark up (front towing post is near-ish.) with tape for coarse alignment.

4. Tape the poles to the front and back of the car aligning centre marks (spirit level to avoid droopidge).

5. Run string through the holes; big knot in one end and tie off the other, make sure it passes near the wheel centers.

6. Measure from the centre of each wheel and adjust the string until its parallel side to side for fine alignment. That is the same distance from the wheel centre to the string on each side of an axle.

7. Use a ruler to measure mm distance from front and rear of rim to string and subtract rear from front for the TOE_IN_MM (minus value is toe OUT, positive value is toe IN).

8. If your want toe in degrees then convert using Excel =DEGREES( ASIN( TOE_IN_MM / ( RIM_DIA_INCHES * 25.4 )))

== Measuring Camber ==

1. To measure camber I made a plumb line out of stuff lying around (net curtain rail, string, iron weight) and taped the rail across the car to give me something to hang the plumb from.

2. Measure distance from top & bottom of the rim to the plumb line string and subtract top from bottom for CAMBER_IN_MM. (minus is GOOD)

3.Calculate camber in degrees using Excel =DEGREES( ATAN( CAMBER_IN_MM / ( RIM_DIA_INCHES * 25.4 )))

== Measuring Castor ==

CBA

== Accuracy ==

A minus B is TOE_IN_MM (Minus is toe OUT plus is toe IN)

D minus C is CAMBER_IN_MM (You want an negative number)

Either use RIM_DIA_INCHES*25.4 or take the actual MM measurement of the diameter you are measuring from A to B and C to D

Reading the markings on the ruler seems to be the limit on accuracy - around plus/minus 0.5mm on each measure which is 0.07° in toe or camber so worst case compound error gives plus/minus 0.14° on each setting.

[[Image: Geo_measures.jpg]]

== Adjusting Camber ==

Once you have the plumbline measure you don’t need the string any more (and the wheel needs to come off) as each 1mm camber shim is 0.25 degree front and 0.30 degree on the back - just add or remove the number of shims from the measurement to get what you want (see the service manual for HOW TO).

''' Whilst your there, don’t forget to check or change the rear plinth bolts to A117W7212F 10.9 grade '''

== Adjusting Castor ==

CBA - see the service manual for HOW TO

== Adjusting Toe ==

1. Jack the car onto 4 even blocks of wood for working room (front of an S2 with low ride height)

2. Rear diffuser/under-tray off

3. Secure the steering wheel with a strap

4. Loosen front TRE locknuts and rear toe-link locknuts

5. Measure changes from the rear (thats whats moving), adjust and measure again repeatedly (see the service manual for HOW TO)

6. After getting the front toe perfect, when you tighten the locknuts you can alter the toe by a mm so be prepared to measure and redo a couple of times if you want perfection.

[[Category:Suspension]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]
[[Category:DIY]]

Fuel economy

2013-05-30T11:47:11Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category and mpg stats

===Fuel Economy===

Figures in the table below are approximate, based on real-world experience of SELOC members.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Engine
! Steady motorway driving
! Spirited B-road driving
! on Track
|-
| K series (S1) - 118hp
| 53mpg
| 34mpg
| ?
|-
|-
| K series - 118hp
| 37mpg
| 34mpg
| ?
|-
| K series - 160hp
| 44 mpg
| 30-35 mpg
| ?
|-
| K series - 200hp
| 34mpg
| ?
| ?
|-
| Toyota
| ?
| ?
| ?
|-
| Toyota SC
| 30 mpg
| 26 mpg
| ?
|-
| Honda NA
| 37mpg
| 31mpg
| 13-17
|-
| Honda SC
| 36-40
| 20-25
| 7-10
|-
| Audi 250hp
| ?
| 28mpg
| ?
|-
| Audi 300hp
| ?
| ?
| ?
|}

To calculate fuel economy, divide the distance travelled since the tank was full by the number of imperial gallons it takes to fill the car again. 36L = 7.9 Gallons, 1L = 0.22 Gallons (see [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=1L+in+imperial+gallons Google's conversion thingy])

===Tank Capacity===

While not strictly related to fuel economy, this is a common question on the forums. The 'offical' tank capacity of an elise is 36L, however brimming a completely empty elise can take up to 45L.

===Fuel Guage===

===S1===
The fuel guage on an early S1 elise is hopelessly unreliable. On the S1, there is a digital readout which displays: Full>34L>33L>32L...11L>Refill. This can change by as much as 6L on a long corner, but 'Refill' normally means you have about 10-15% capacity remaining (good for about 30 miles of steady driving). Left hand corners and downhill inclines will cause the reading to be lower than actual, right-handers and uphills have the opposite effect. Later S1 fuel gauge tends to be more accurate, on switching to refill, steady driving will see around 50 miles before cutting out.

===S2===
Early S2 gauge is still a number read out and is better than the S1 gauge as it will give you a good idea how much fuel is in the car, but just displays REFILL at 6lts.

The Later (Cir 04) S2 fuel gauge is a simple 5 segment display which obscures erratic readings simply by having a less granular display.

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

===Fuel economy tips from Guy===

http://forums.seloc.org/member.php?action=viewpro&member=GPZarquon

http://wiki.seloc.org/images/5/5f/Guy_pic.gif

Extracted from Guy's well known thread - Bored of your front Speakers? http://arc.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=90546&page=1

One of Guy's finest achievements in life is his method on how to become fuel efficient in a Lotus Elise. However the reader will note that Guy's passionate mission to become "Green" has led to several challenges along the way.

So here is Guy's acount of how to be lean and green.

Switching off the engine when going downhill is Guy's commitment to saving energy and helping to prevent climate change.

Guy says, "my favourite gear is neutral. Every chance I get, I run with the engine off and the ignition switch on. I call it driving Soap Box Derby style. I have been doing this for five years. So you can see, coasting downhill has become a hobby".

"I use every downhill slope to coast with the engine off, especially if I can stay above 40 mph—even if I can coast only for a couple hundred feet. Of course, if a green light turns red ahead of me, I immediately turn the engine off and coast. There is no sense in burning fuel, even small amounts if I am going to stop anyway. However, if the battery charge is particularly low and I have uphill slopes ahead of me, I will sometimes use downhill slopes and deceleration to a stoplight to get a little extra charge in the battery".

"Another trick I use is to coast up hills with the engine off if I have enough momentum to crest the hill without going too slow. This turns what would normally be very negative mileage miles into very positive miles. I use the backside of the hills to regain my speed, usually with the engine still off as long as I am not impeding or blocking traffic".

Here is Guy coasting downhill

http://wiki.seloc.org/images/thumb/2/21/Guy_coasting_downhill.JPG/180px-Guy_coasting_downhill.JPG

And to complete his passionate eco mission, Guy decided to recycle a pair of Bobsan's brake discs.

Here is a photograph of Guy cleaning them up ready for assembly.

http://wiki.seloc.org/images/e/e1/Guy_cleaning_brake_discs.JPG

No Guy you are not supposed to undo that nut.

http://wiki.seloc.org/images/e/ee/Guy_undoing_wrong_nut.JPG

Here is Guy removing an old brake disc

http://wiki.seloc.org/images/d/d4/Guy_removing_an_old_brake_disc.JPG

Eventually after 30,000 miles of coasting downhill, Guy had to fit a new battery.

http://wiki.seloc.org/images/1/1a/Guy_fitting_a_new_battery.JPG

And his clutch seized up through lack of use

http://wiki.seloc.org/images/9/93/Guy_with_his_clutch.JPG

So out came the gearbox.

http://wiki.seloc.org/images/7/76/Guy%27s_broken_gearbox.JPG

There, that's better.

http://wiki.seloc.org/images/d/d2/Guy_fixing_his_gearbox.JPG

Another downside of continually switching the engine off and on for coasting is that the starter motor burns out quickly.

http://wiki.seloc.org/images/c/cd/Guy_fixing_his_starter_motor.JPG

After 100,000 miles of coasting it is time for Guy to do an oil change.

http://wiki.seloc.org/images/1/1b/Guy_doing_an_oil_change.JPG

And finally, here is Guy tooled up ready to change a ball joint.

http://wiki.seloc.org/images/5/54/Guy_changing_a_ball_joint.JPG

Exhaust silencers for Elise S2, Exige S2, 111R, Toyota engine

2013-05-30T11:39:48Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

===HANGAR 111 Signature Series===
Official website - [http://www.hangar111.com/ Hangar 111]

====Signature Sports Exhaust - Twin Grille Exit for all Toyota Engined Cars ====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = toyota-twin-exit-signature.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = Less Than Standard
| dB = 96-98db (depending on tune)
| Price = From £383+vat
| Suppliers = Hangar 111 Lotus Performance
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/429-exige-s2-elise-111r-2-eleven-sport-exhaust-stainless-steel.html Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel Sports exhaust system for the Elise, Exige and 2-Eleven featuring any of the Toyota 1.8 or 1.6 ltr Engines. This system has twin tailpipes that are positioned either side of the number plate. Requires Hangar 111 Grille Kit to achieve appearance shown in image. Can also be used with our original rear-panel-elminator Kit. Superb sound effects without booming in cockpit and exceptional flow characteristics.

}}

====Signature Sports Exhaust - Twin Undertray Exit for all Toyota Engined Cars ====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = toyota-twin-undertray-signature.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = Less Than Standard
| dB = 96-98db (depending on tune)
| Price = From £383+vat
| Suppliers = Hangar 111 Lotus Performance
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/427-elise-111r-exige-s2-sports-exhaust.html Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel Sports exhaust system for the Elise and Exige featuring any of the Toyota 1.8 or 1.6 ltr Engines. This system has twin tailpipes that exit through the rear diffuser and point rearwards. Superb sound effects without booming in cockpit and exceptional flow characteristics.

}}

====Signature Sports Exhaust - Twin Undertray Exit for all Toyota Engined Cars ====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = toyota-twin-undertray-flush-fit-signature.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = Less Than Standard
| dB = 92-98db (depending on tune)
| Price = From £383+vat
| Suppliers = Hangar 111 Lotus Performance
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/211-elise-111r-exige-s2-sports-exhaust-stainless-steel.html Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel Sports exhaust system for the Elise and Exige featuring any of the Toyota 1.8 or 1.6 ltr Engines. This system has twin tailpipes that exit flush with the rear diffuser and point downwards - giving a refined subtle appearance. Superb sound effects without booming in cockpit and exceptional flow characteristics.

}}

====Signature Sports Exhaust - Single Oval Undertray Exit for all Toyota Engined Cars ====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = toyota-single-oval-signature.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = Less Than Standard
| dB = 95-98db (depending on tune)
| Price = From £383+vat
| Suppliers = Hangar 111 Lotus Performance
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/583-elise-111r-exige-s2-2-eleven-sports-exhaust-system-stainless-steel.html Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel Sports exhaust system for the Elise and Exige featuring any of the Toyota 1.8 or 1.6 ltr Engines. This system has a single oval tailpipe that exits through the rear diffuser and points downwards. Popular with supercharged models to improve flow and reduce noise. Superb sound effects without booming in cockpit and exceptional flow characteristics.

}}

====Signature Sports Exhaust - Single Grille Exit for all Toyota Engined Cars ====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = toyota-single-exit-signature.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = Less Than Standard
| dB = 95-98db (depending on tune)
| Price = From £383+vat
| Suppliers = Hangar 111 Lotus Performance
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/428-elise-111r-exige-s2-2-eleven-sports-exhaust-system-stainless-steel.html Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel Sports exhaust system for the Elise and Exige featuring any of the Toyota 1.8 or 1.6 ltr Engines. This system has a single tailpipe

that exits through a grille or can be used with our original rear-panel-eliminator kit. Popular with supercharged models to improve flow and reduce noise. Superb sound effects without booming in cockpit and exceptional flow characteristics.

}}

==Lotus Stage 1==
===Sports===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image =
| Material =
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers =
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Lotus Stage 2==
===Sports===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image =
| Material =
| Weight = 18lbs
| dB = 70dB at Idle

92dB at 4000 RPM

103dB at 6200 RPM

All dB measurements conducted at a distance of 20" from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline
| Price =
| Suppliers =
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Quicksilver==
Official website -

[http://www.quicksilverexhausts.com/ Quicksilver]

or [http://www.lotusexhausts.com/ Lotus Exhausts]
===111R/Exige S2 Supersports System===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image =
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 15.8lbs
| dB = 70dB at Idle

Revised system in August 2006 to include updated silencer producing slightly less noise and more torque.

92dB at 4000 RPM
98dB at 6200 RPM

All dB measurements conducted static at a distance of 0.5m from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline (as per MSA Rules).
| Price = See Hangar 111 Wesbite
| Suppliers = Hangar 111
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back System, Stainless Steel, 25 Year Warranty
}}

==Arqray==
===Double Tip Stainless Steel===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Twintip_medium.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 22lbs
| dB = 74dB at Idle

93dB at 4000 RPM

100dB at 6200

With Sports Cat

All dB measurements conducted at a distance of 20" from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline
| Price = $1,200.00
| Suppliers = Sector111
| Web = [http://www.sector111.com/handler.cfm?cat_id=20216&cat_id=20229&prod_id=1200&function=product Click Here]
| Notes = The exhaust will NOT bolt to the stock cat. You must order either the Sport Cat or Cat Replacement Pipe to fit this system to your car. Track use only.
}}

===Double Tip Titanium===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Twintip_medium.jpg
| Material = Titanium
| Weight = 13.7lbs
| dB = 74dB at Idle

93dB at 4000 RPM

100dB at 6200 RPM

With Sports Cat

All dB measurements conducted at a distance of 20" from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline
| Price = $2,400.00
| Suppliers = Sector111
| Web = [http://www.sector111.com/handler.cfm?cat_id=20216&cat_id=20229&prod_id=1201&function=product Click Here]
| Notes = The exhaust will NOT bolt to the stock cat. You must order either the Sport Cat or Cat Replacement Pipe to fit this system to your car. Track use only.
}}

===Single Tip===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Singletip_medium.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 15lbs
| dB =
| Price = $800.00
| Suppliers = Sector111
| Web = [http://www.sector111.com/handler.cfm?cat_id=20216&cat_id=20229&prod_id=1203&function=product Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
This system requires that one of the perforated panels be modified or removed.
}}

===Twin Muffler===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Dualmuffler2_medium.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 18lbs
| dB = 69dB at Idle

95dB at 4000 RPM

104dB at 6200 RPM

All dB measurements conducted at a distance of 20" from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline
| Price = $1,200.00
| Suppliers = Sector111
| Web = [http://www.sector111.com/handler.cfm?cat_id=20216&cat_id=20229&prod_id=1344&function=product Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
No modifications needed
}}

==Larini==
Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]
===Sports with F1 Tips===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image= 111F1-t.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £370.00 + VAT
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]
===Sports with Oval SE Tips===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image=
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £370.00 + VAT
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
Side exit as per K Series S2
}}

Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]
===Sports with Round SE Tips===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image= 111RSE2-t.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB = 68dB at Idle

94.5dB at 4000 RPM

102dB at 6200 RPM

All dB measurements conducted at a distance of 20" from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline

| Price = £370.00 + VAT
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
Side exit as per K Series S2
}}

Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]
===Sports with Slash Cut Tips===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image= Larini_medium.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB = 68dB at Idle

94.5dB at 4000 RPM

102dB at 6200 RPM

All dB measurements conducted at a distance of 20" from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline

| Price = £370.00 + VAT
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Janspeed==
Official website - [http://www.janspeed.com/ Janspeed]
===Roadsport Elise/Exige===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = SS997th.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB = Static 93 - 95 Drive by 88
| Price = £350 inc. VAT
| Suppliers = PTP
| Web = [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=536 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Milltek==
Official website - [http://www.millteksport.com/ Milltek]
===Sports===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 252.sm.jpg
| Material =
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers =
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
Twin 76.2mm Jet Pipe Diameter: 2.50" (63.50mm)
}}

==2Bular==
Official website - [http://www.2bular.com/ 2Bular]
===Thru Diffuser Twin Extended Tips===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 2bular111R6inchthrudiffuser.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 6" 4.5Kgs

7" 5.5Kgs

8" 6.5Kgs
| dB =
| Price = 6" £381.88 Inc. VAT Plus p&p

7" £387.75 Inc. VAT Plus p&p

8" £393.63 Inc. VAT Plus p&p
| Suppliers = 2Bular
| Web = [http://www.2bular.com/products.htm Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
8" silencer will not fit behind rear grill
}}

Official website - [http://www.2bular.com/ 2Bular]
===Stage 2 Style===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 2bularTrackDaysilencerStage2style.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £434.75 Inc. VAT Plus p&p
| Suppliers = 2Bular
| Web = [http://www.2bular.com/products.htm Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

Official website - [http://www.2bular.com/ 2Bular]
===Ultra and GT3 Single Tip Silencer===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 2bularGT3SingleTip.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 4.75" 3.2Kgs

6" 4.2Kgs

7" 5.2Kgs

8" 6.2Kgs
| dB = 97dB at 5500 RPM

101dB at 6500 RPM (2nd cam)

7”dia x 22”long TrackDay silencer at 0.5 Metre
| Price = 4.75" Ultra £381.88 Inc. VAT Plus p&p

6" Ultra £381.88 Inc. VAT Plus p&p

7" Ultra £387.75 Inc. VAT Plus p&p

8" GT3 £393.63 Inc. VAT Plus p&p
| Suppliers = 2Bular
| Web = [http://www.2bular.com/products.htm Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==KOMO TEC==
Official website - [http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php Komo Tec]
===Sportauspuff Elise 111R mit TÜV Gutachten===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 220_1.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 849 EUR
| Suppliers = KOMO TEC
| Web = [http://www.komo-tec.com/product_info.php/products_id/220 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

Official website - [http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php Komo Tec]
===Sportauspuff Elise 111R ohne TÜV Gutachten===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 230_1.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 749 EUR
| Suppliers = KOMO TEC
| Web = [http://www.komo-tec.com/product_info.php/products_id/230 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Moto Concept==
Official website - [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/index.php Moto Concept]
===Sport exhaust with oval single endpipe===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Bild4.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 620 EUR
| Suppliers = Moto Concept
| Web = [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise2r/artikel_elise2r_detail.php?item_id=15609 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

Official website - [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/index.php Moto Concept]
===Cup exhaust 70mm endpipes===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Bild5.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 720 EUR
| Suppliers = Moto Concept
| Web = [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise2r/artikel_elise2r_detail.php?item_id=15569 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Trial==
Official website - [http://www.trialusa.net/ Trial]
===Exige/Elise111R V2 Exhaust Kit SPL===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Trial.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = $3200
| Suppliers = Trial
| Web = [http://www.shopts.com/trial_elise/58AFCD12-BAFC-455C-AC99-08A5E52E5E1F/2D3E1972-EB56-4D8C-A356-2B3FEA316AF0.html Click Here]
| Notes = This Kit includes the TRIAL Header, SPL Downpipe (70mm →63mm), and SPL (Side Tip) Muffler!
}}

Official website - [http://www.trialusa.net/ Trial]
===V1 Muffler===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Trial2.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel & Titanium
| Weight =
| dB = 105dB @ 5700rpm
| Price = $1450
| Suppliers = Trial
| Web = [http://www.shopts.com/trial_elise/58AFCD12-BAFC-455C-AC99-08A5E52E5E1F/17673652-5D3E-46A9-88BF-327E68DE0350.html Click Here]
| Notes =
Tail: Titanium 70mm *2
Main: Stainless Steel 63mm
}}

==Von hep==
Official website - [http://www.vonhep.com/ Von hep]
===Exige/Elise 111R===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Von_hep.jpg
| Material = Stainless Exhaust, Panel Exit, Single Tip
| Weight = 9.25 lbs Total Weight Including All Hardware
| dB =
| Price = $499
| Suppliers = Von hep
| Web = [http://www.vonhep.com/prod_desc_9_1.html?sno=298 Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel shell, core and inlet/outlet pipes with billet aluminum end caps. Silent Sport Premium Packing. Stainless Steel Clamps and Brackets.
}}

==HKS==
===Exige/Elise R/Elise S===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = HKS exhaust.jpg
| Material = SUS304 Stainless Steel Twin Tip Ø50 x 2
| Weight = 47% less than OEM exhaust
| dB =
| Price = TBC
| Suppliers = Co-ordSport
| Web = [http://www.coordsport.com]
| Notes = ''''''COMING SOON!! COMING SOON!! COMING SOON!!''''''
}}

[[Category:Exhaust]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Cleaning products

2013-05-30T11:35:26Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

===What Cleaning products?===

Here is a quick 'run down' on what products to use when cleaning your Elise.

Note: cleaning your car is up to you, so use what ever products you prefer. This is just a shortlist of well-regarded products that are considered to be among the best.

1 is best / recommended but obviously some items are not easily available at short notice etc so you might want to sacrifice the last ounce of performance for something further down the list thats available on the High Street.

'''Shampoo'''

'''1.''' Chemical Guys Maxi Suds 2

'''2.''' Meguiars Gold Class car shampoo

'''3.''' Meguiars NXT Generation car wash

'''4.''' Auto Glym Shampoo and Wax

'''5.'''Enter

'''Polish'''

'''1.'''Auto Glym Super Resin Polish (Excellent for hiding swirls and scratches)

'''2.'''Enter

'''3.'''Enter

'''4.'''Enter

'''5.'''Enter

'''Glaze'''

'''1.'''Auto Glym Ultra Deep Shine ( Dark color )

'''2.'''Auto Glym Fast Glass

'''3.'''Enter

'''4.'''Enter

'''5.'''Enter

'''Wax / Sealant'''

'''1.''' Chemical Guys 50/50 wax

'''2.''' Chemical Guys Factory Sealant

'''3.''' Swissol - Best of Show (Amazing durability - has been known to last upto a year, approx £100 a tub though)

'''4.'''Auto Glym Ultimate Gloss Protection

'''5.'''Enter

'''Interior Ali'''

'''1.''' Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner (a weak mix solution)

'''2.'''Wet Shammy! - no oily residue left on plastics.

'''3.'''Auto Glym interior Shampoo

'''4.'''Enter

'''5.'''Enter

'''Leather'''

'''1.''' Autoglym Leather Care Cream

'''2.'''Enter

'''3.'''Enter

'''4.'''Enter

'''5.'''Enter

'''Plastic fins & other black trim'''

'''1.'''Auto GLym Vinyl Rubber

'''2.'''Enter

'''3.'''Enter

'''4.'''Enter

'''5.'''Enter

'''Tyres'''

'''1.'''Carplan Tyre Slik (Wins tyre black of the year every year)

'''2.'''Turtle Wax Tyre Shine (use from a Jar & apply with Pait brush)

'''3.'''Chemical Guys - New Look Trim Gel

'''4.'''Enter

'''5.'''Enter

'''Alloy Wheels'''

'''1.'''Auto Glym (Custom) Wheel Cleaner

'''2.'''Enter

'''3.'''Enter

'''4.'''Enter

'''5.'''Enter

'''Scratch removal'''

'''1.'''Auto Glym Paint Renovator

'''2.'''Chemical Guys - Diamond Cut (1000-2000)

'''3.'''Meguiar's Ultimate Compound

'''4.'''Enter

'''5.'''Enter

'''Metal work'''

'''1.'''Brasso / Brillo Pad depending on metal finish!

'''2.'''Autosol - Metal Polish.

'''3.'''Enter

'''4.'''Enter

'''5.'''Enter

'''Accessories'''

recommeded foam lances, wash mitts, applicator pads, drying towels, polishing cloths, clays & lubes etc

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

'''Synth - Shammy's are better than leather ones'''

'''Lambs wool wash mitt'''

'''Pure Cotton Polishing clothes'''

Change a ball joint

2013-05-30T11:34:19Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

{{Infobox Timetools | time=1 hour | tools=[[Ball joint splitter]], spanner, jack}}
This procedure details how to change the offside lower front ball joint. The nearside front is an identical procedure and the upper front ball joints follow a similar procedure. The rear ball joint and damper replacement are slightly more complicated as they require a different method to remove the brake calipers.

'''Safety Notice'''
I did not use a fixed support to prevent the car from dropping if the trolley jack hydraulics failed when performing this procedure. It is far safer to jack up the car and then use an appropriate fixed support that cannot collapse before performing these steps.'''

== Removal ==
'''1. Raise car and remove front wheels'''

'''2. Remove front brake caliper'''
<gallery>
Image:5._Removing_Brake_Pipe_Clamp.JPG|Remove the [[brake hoses|brake hose]] clamp first
Image:6._Removing_Front_Brake_Caliper.JPG|Remove the brake caliper using an 8mm hex driver or allen key
Image:7._Securing_Front_Brake_Caliper.JPG|Zip tie the caliper out of the way
</gallery>

* Secure the brake caliper so that it does not get in the way of removing the ball joint. Ensure that the brake line is not under strain and taking the weight of the caliper. You may wish to use a cable tie to secure the caliper out of the way.

'''3. Remove the brake discs'''

'''4. Remove the ball joint nut'''
<gallery>
Image:8._Removing_Lower_Ball_Joint_Nut.JPG
</gallery>

* Use a 19mm ring/open ended spanner for the lower ball joint. You need to start with the ring end and transfer to the open end after winding the nut half the way up, otherwise the ring spanner will get stuck between the nut and the hub carrier and you won’t be able to remove the nut or the spanner.

''' 5. Split the ball joint from the hub carrier'''
<gallery>
Image:9._Splitting_Lower_Ball_Joint.JPG
Image:10._Lower_Ball_Joint_Split_From_Hub_Carrier.JPG
</gallery>

* You may wish to use a [[Ball joint splitter|fork splitter]] with a few hard hits with a club hammer. Alternatively you could use a scissor splitter.
* When the ball joint is split from the hub carrier move carrier out of the way. You could use a trolley jack handle as a prop for the hub carrier under the track rod end bolt.

'''6. Remove ball joint'''
<gallery>
Image:11._Steering_Wheel_Set_To_Full_Lock.JPG
Image:12._Ball_Joint_Removal_Tool_Assembled.JPG|Make sure that you coat the bolt threads with plenty of copper grease
Image:13._Removing_Ball_Joint.JPG|Maintain even pressure
Image:14._Ball_Joint_Removed.JPG|The ball joint pops out very easily
</gallery>

* Turn the steering wheel to full lock to move the hub carrier out of the way, so you can fit a ball joint removal tool.
* Remove the ball joint rubber dust cover and circlip. This is important because the dust cover and circlip can bind up in the ball joint removal tool and the bolts could snap when you are tightening them.
* Assemble the ball joint removal tool and make sure that you coat the bolt threads with plenty of copper grease. This is an Elise Parts ball joint removal tool.
* Using a 19mm socket/ratchet, tighten the bolts 2 turns each keeping them even

== Fitment ==
'''7. Grease up new ball joint'''
<gallery>
Image:15._Greasing_New_Ball_Joint_Rubber.JPG
</gallery>

* It is a good idea to put new ball joints in the freezer for a day or two. This ensures an easy fit into the wishbone.
* Grease the rubber dust cover so that it does not snag.

'''8. Squeeze in new ball joint'''
<gallery>
Image:16._Fitting_New_Ball_Joint.JPG
Image:17._Ball_Joint_Assembly_Tool.JPG
Image:18._Ball_Joint_Fitted.JPG
</gallery>

* Hand fit the new ball joint into the wishbone. It should go in easily if it is frozen as it will be slightly contracted.
* Fit the ball joint assembly tool and hand tighten the bolts making sure everything is evenly spaced.
* Tighten the bolts two turns at a time until the ball joint is seated. The heat created during fitting will defrost the ball joint.

'''9. Tighten lower ball joint'''
<gallery>
Image:30._Tighteneing_Lower_Ball_Joint.JPG
Image:31._Damper_And_Lower_Ball_Joint_Fitted.JPG
</gallery>

* With the suspension under compression tighten the lower ball joint nut to 45NM. (Lotus service manual says 55Nm this is for early S1s maybe later cars are different please check)
* If you only have a basic tool kit you will not be able to use a 19mm socket and torque wrench because the hub carrier will be in the way, so you will need to estimate the right amount of tightness using a 19mm ring spanner.

The damper and lower ball joint are now fitted. Note that the caliper is now repositioned to alleviate the straining on the brake pipe.

'''10. Replace caliper and brake hose'''
<gallery>
Image:33._Refitting_Brake_Caliper.JPG
Image:34._Securing_Brake_Pipe.JPG|Secure the brake pipe to the top wishbone
</gallery>
* Refit the brake caliper and torque down to 45NM (I don’t use retaining compound on these bolts as they are frequently removed).

== Top tips ==
* It is a good idea to put new ball joints in the freezer for a day or two. This ensures an easy fit into the wishbone.
* Grease the rubber dust cover so that it does not snag.

[[Category:Suspension]]
[[Category:DIY]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Bulbs

2013-05-30T11:15:29Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

=S1=
Bulbs as fitted as standard to Series 1 Elises/Exiges.
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1">
<tr>
<td>Fitment</td>
<td>Type</td>
<td>Wattage</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>Fitment</td>
<td>Type</td>
<td>Wattage</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]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Brake fluid

2013-05-30T11:14:30Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

[[Image:Castrol super dot brake fluid.jpg|thumb|left|Castrol Response Super DOT 4]]

Lotus specifies Castrol Response Super DOT 4 brake fluid, changed annually. This is a fully synthetic brake fluid that exceeds the boiling point specifications of most DOT 5.1 fluids and is no more costly. For road use this is fine.

This can be hard to locate, also very important to note that it is '''Super''' as Castrol do also sell a normal response DOT 4.

[http://www.racelubricants.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=111&P_ID=450 Castrol Response Super DOT 4 Sold here]

It's also sold by Sussex Classic MGF Car Parts at Partridge Green in West Sussex [http://www.mgfcarparts.co.uk/ MGF Car Parts website] at £11.68 per litre as of October 2010.

Hard track use with extended high temperatures over 30 minute sessions needs some further consideration; regular change of less expensive fluid or more expensive race fluid changed less? There is no right answer.

The function of brake fluid is to provide an incompressible medium to transmit the driver’s foot pressure to clamp the friction material against the discs. When fresh, all brake fluids are virtually incompressible, but overheated brake fluid will boil in the calliper producing gas bubbles which are compressible leading to a “soft” brake pedal with long travel. 

[[Image:AP600 Brake Fluid.jpg|thumb|left|AP600]]

The dry boiling point is the temperature at which a given brake fluid boils when it is fresh out of the can. Since DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 brake fluids are hygroscopic and adsorb water over time (through the breathers, caliper piston seals and by magic) which boils at 100 °C, the absorbed water dramatically lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid. The Wet boiling point is the temperature at which a given brake fluid boils when it has taken on 3.7% H2O. For detailed discussion checkout http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_brakefluid_1a.shtml 

DOT 4 and 5.1 are polyethylene glycol based fluids and are perfectly fine to mix. Don't mix 4 or 5.1 with DOT 5 as it's silicone based and is not compatible.

The specification for DOT 5.1 is higher than DOT 4 - the reality here is that most race fluid is DOT 4 but meets/exceeds the spec of DOT 5.1 in most aspects but may fail the long term tests, hence why they are classified as DOT 4.

Notes from a 40 track hour a year Elise;
[[Image:Castrol SRF Brake Fluid.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Castrol SRF]]

• '''Castrol Response DOT 4''' £7/lit (Dry 270°C Wet ca170°C). Note this is not the Lotus recommended fluid '''NON SUPER'''.
This is listed for comparison against Super.

• '''Comma DOT5.1''' £8/lit (Dry 280°C Wet 180°C). Is this as good as the Castrol Super DOT4 ?

• '''Castrol Response Super DOT 4''' £10/lit (Dry 280°C Wet 186°C). This was needing to be changed every 6 track hours with a gradually softening pedal, coming out black from the front callipers and discoloured from the rear.

• '''AP600''' £20/lit (Dry 310°C Wet 210°C). This seems to want 50ml bled off the front callipers every 6 track hours (no noticeable colour change) which will effectively purge the system every year (but don't forget to do the rears and clutch).

• '''Motul RBF600''' £25/lit (Dry 312°C Wet 216°C). To be tested.

• '''R600+''' £26/lit (Dry 315°C Wet 204°C). As used by [http://forums.seloc.org/member.php?action=viewpro&member=randy Randy].

• '''Silkolene Pro Race 2000''' £30/lit (Dry 300°C Wet 195°C). Need to test this

• '''Motul RBF660''' £35/lit (Dry 325°C Wet 204°C). To be tested.

• '''Castrol SRF''' £50/lit (Dry 310°C Wet 270°C) This is in a class by itself with patented chemistry providing wet boiling point close to most other fluids dry. Not affluent enough to try this.

==Brake bleeding (quick)==

Order; OSR, NSR, OSF, NSF. Wheels off for the rears, but can do it through the spokes at the front. For each calliper in turn, pump the brake pedal until it is solid then maintain the pressure whilst the other person puts a non return value on the brake nipple and releases it (11 mm spanner) until the pedal hits the deck.

'''Brake bleeding (long - wheels and calipers off)'''

• Tap on the calipers and hoses gently with a plastic hammer to dislodge any bubbles that adhere to the surface

• Get some (very)worn brake pads. Fit these to the front calipers and press the pedal a few times to extend the pistons. This will fill them up with fluid.

• Now put the pressure bleeder on the reservoir and put some light pressure on it. Not too much or you can pop the pistons out in the next step.

• Remove a front caliper, invert it open the bleed nipple and tape the brake hoses gently and also tap on the inside of the caliper.

• Then (with your hands) squeeze the INNER piston in. This will empty the inner piston and force the bubbles to the front one. Make sure you push it completely in.

• Now carefully rotate the piston normal side up again. Try to turn it so any bubbles in the outer piston will not try to go up the connecting pipe again.

• Now tap the caliper again and squeeze the OUTER piston back into the caliper. Once it's fully in, close the bleed nipple and do the other side.

• You should get some extra bubbles out.

• For the rear brakes make sure you screw the pistons completely back into the caliper before you bleed them.

Don't skimp on the amount of fluid. Get 2L and work your way through it.

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See also: [[Bleed the brakes]]

[http://www.aaoil.co.uk/racing-R600 R600+ Found here.]

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_5.1 DOT 5.1]

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_4 DOT 4]

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOT_5 DOT 5]

[http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_italy/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/t/TDS_RESPDOT4.PDF Castrol Response DOT 4 Spec Sheet]

[http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_italy/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/t/TDS_RESSDOT4.PDF Castrol Response Super DOT 4 Spec Sheet]

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[[Category:Brakes]]
[[Category:Fluid]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Brake hoses

2013-05-30T11:13:19Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

[[Image:Ss braided brake hoses LRG.jpg|thumb|left|Stainless Steel brake hoses]]
'''Brake hoses''' are used to transfer [[brake fluid]] to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_brake brake calliper] and force the [[brake pads]] onto the [[brake discs]]. They should not be confused with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_lining brake lining] even though they are sometimes referred to as '''brake lines'''.

On an Elise the standard brake hoses are made from rubber which is fine up to a point, however these hoses tend to expand under the hydraulic pressure from the [[brake system]], this results in the effort from your foot expanding the hose instead of stopping the car. Primarily this reduces brake feel.

Upgrading these (usually to stainless steel braided Teflon hoses) results in a firmer, more positive brake pedal with less pedal travel. There are four brake hoses on the Elise and the procedure for changing them is relatively involved.

It is worth noting that on the '''S2 Exige fitted with ABS''', one of the front hoses will be slightly longer than the other three to accomodated for the inboard ABS unit located under the radiator on the off side. In addition the fitting of the new front hoses will require the removal of the front clam due to the ABS unit.
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==Procedure for changing the brake hoses==

[http://www.elisenet.plus.com/BrakeHoses.htm Some instructions for an Elise S1 here]

==Aftermarket Products==
Stainless Steal Goodridge Brake hose Kit

Lotus Part Number: A340J6000S

Will fit

Elise S1 and S2

Exige S1 and S2

340R

Will NOT fit USA spec

'''Click on Images to enlarge.'''

[[Image:howtohose.jpg|thumb|left|How to use guide below]]
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[[Image:goodridge.jpg|thumb|left|Lotus Goodridge Hoses]]
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== Suppliers ==

* [http://www.goodridge.net/uk/index.htm Goodridge]
* [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=157&products_id=379 Elise Parts]
* [http://www.elise-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=70 Elise Shop]

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

Brake discs

2013-05-30T11:11:23Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

==Lotus OEM Fitment==
===S1 Elise===
====MMC====
When originally conceived and released, the Elise was supplied with Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) brake discs in combination with specific MMC brake pads. In general it is agreed that an MMC brake setup provides excellent brake performance and feel. The only real complaint seems to be that in wet weather the initial bite and performance is poor until the discs are dried by application. (From VIN 2260 a splash guard was introduced to reduce this problem - Source [http://www.elises.co.uk elises.co.uk])

MMC's differ from normal 'iron' discs in that the friction generated is mostly Adherent Friction rather than abrasive friction (a very good article on the nature of braking can be found [http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_warped_brakedisk.shtml here]). Essentially when the disc and pad come in contact some of the pad material transfers onto the disc surface, meaning the contact patches between the two are effectively the same material. As the disc rotates the bonds between the surfaces break and reform creating friction.

One of the benefits of Adherent Friction is that under normal use the discs last a very very long time. When braking the pads transfer their material to the surface of the disc, and it is this layer that is broken down, not the disc suface. Therefore the discs suffer very little wear. Under very heavy use however, the bonds between the pad and disc cannot reform as fast as they are broken down, meaning areas of the disc can loose the material layer entirely. When this happens the abrasive friction of the pad can score away the disc surface making it too rough to rebuild the original material layer. If this happens braking performance from the disc is permanently damaged and the disc must be replaced. For this reason car used on track or running semi-slick tyres may wish to use traditional setups.

MMC discs were also extremely light, reducing the unsprung weight of each wheel.

MMC brake systems were supplied up until VIN 3714, when increased part costs forced Lotus to introduce standard iron brake discs. Recently Lotus have had trouble sourcing replacement pads, and have offered discounted conversions to iron discs for affected customers. Third party replacement pads are available from [http://www.eliseparts.com Elise Parts] and [http://www.elise-shop.com Elise Shop]. These alternative pads are also said to improve wet weather performance. MMC discs are no longer available.

====Standard cast iron====
These discs followed the MMC disc as the standard brake disc for the S1 Elise from VIN 3715.

Although introduced for cost reasons, Iron disks are better able to withstand the high temperatures associated with track driving and provide better wet weather performance than the previous MMC disks.

The surface of the disks are solid, however they are internally vented to aid cooling. As the disk rotates at speed, centrifugal forces act on the air inside the vanes, forcing it outwards from the center. This action then draws fresh, cooler, air from the center of the disc through the internal vanes and out through the holes in the edges. (Lotus Part Number: A111J0128F)

[[Image:A111J0128F.JPG|thumb|left|Vented S1 OEM Disc]]
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====Cross drilled====
The Sport 135, Sport 160, Sport 190 and 111S models were supplied with iron disks which were vented and cross drilled. Cross drilling is the name given to drilling holes through the disc. This has a number of advantages:
* The holes allow for better cooling by drawing more air into the internal vanes.
* The edges of the holes clean pad surface which can provide increased brake 'bite'.
* The holes prevent gasses from collecting between the pad and disc surface
* The holes reduce the weight of the disk, and therefore its inertia and the unsprung weight.

(Lotus Part Number: A111J0141F)

[[Image:A111J0141F.JPG|thumb|left|Cross drilled and Vented S1 Disc]]
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===S1 Exige, 340R===
The Lotus Series 1 Exige and 340R, were fitted with the same cross drilled disks as seen on the Series 1 111s and Sport 160 editions described above.
(Lotus Part Number:A111J0141F)

===S2 Elise and Exige===
Series 2 Elises are fitted with 288mm vented iron discs.

The discs on the S2 are different from those one the S1. This is due to the S1 iron discs being a copy of the original MMC discs and therefore an uncoventional size. S2's were shipped as standard with plain discs, with cross drilled versions being available as an option. Later S2's were shipped with the cross drilled discs as standard.

The S2 discs feature longer, curved internal flow passages which increase the disc stability and reduce hot spot formation. The revised hole pattern has been specified to complement the new vane arrangement.

The discs are not handed, so the same disc is used on the right and left hand sides of the car. The cooling air flow through the left and right discs is identical and the flow rate is purely a result of pressure differential between the centre of the disc and its rim; the shape of the vanes and the direction of rotation does not affect the flow rate significantly.

Some noise from the brakes themselves is to be expected but there is a fix to stop brake pads banging in the calipers.

===Vauxhall VX220/Opel Speedster===

VX/Speedster discs are also 288mm as on the S2, but there are some differences:

* hubs are 5 stud
* use a bigger center bore
* use a slightly different offset (about 1 to 2mm) because the VX220 uses a different bearing pack. (uprights are identical to the S2 though)
* are almost the same thickness as S2 discs (25mm vs. 26mm), but have a much thicker surface and as a result a much smaller air-gap between the disc surfaces.

The last point makes the VX220 discs significantly heavier than S2 discs (around 750G to 1 Kg each).

The thicker surface should give them a little more heat capacity, but also makes it more difficult for them to shed the heat again.

VX220 discs are actually taken from existing GM cars (Vauxhall/SAAB), eg. Vauxhall Vectra V6 2.5 front discs, and as such they can be obtain from many regular car-parts stores are very low prices.

==Lotus Europa Disc Brakes==

288mm Vented Discs with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-lock_braking_system ABS]

This is currently unconfirmed - Press the 'Edit' link to add your knowledge!

==Elise Upgrade Options==

===Lotus Motorsport===

====Lotus Motorsport Brake Bias Valve====
Lotus Motorsport Brake Bias Valve, as used on the Elise S2 Sport 190 and VX220 Sprint. This allow the front/rear brake balance to be adjusted.
(Lotus Part Number:ALS1J6012F)
[[Image:ALS1J6002_3F.JPG|thumb|left|Lotus Motorsport AP 4 Pot Calipers ]]
[[Image:brakebias.JPG|thumb|left|Lotus Motorsport Brake Bias Valve]]
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====Lotus Motorsport Brake Master Cylinder====
(Lotus Part Number: ALS1J6010F)
Actually available only through Maidstone Sports Cars who gets small batches from AP. 295 GBP.

====Lotus Offical upgrade kit for the S2====
Lotus Motorsport supplied bolt on kit that comes with 2 x AP 4 pot alloy calipers with Pagid RS14 Pads and 2 x alloy bells with discs.
(Lotus Part Number:ALS3J0040F)

From Lotus Motorsport:

Fittings are also included.
Track Use Only

The pads are 16mm thick with an area of 43.2cm2 and are Pagid RS14 ceramic friction material.

They are full race pads with a medium to high friction value.

The discs are 310mm outside diameter and 28mm thick and weigh 4.9kg

The Caliper is a 2 piece aluminium alloy body with 38.10mm diameter piston bores. Weight is 2.3kg

Designed to fit the following cars using a 16inch Front wheel:

- Elise S2 (with OZ wheels + 3mm spacer)
- Elise 111R - with Exige S2/Forged Alloy wheels
- Exige S2 - direct fitment

This kit will not fit Elise S1 or Exige S1.

Lotus recommend use with braided brake hoses

Lotus Part Number:ALS3J0040F

Price £1,762.50 inc VAT

[[Image:brakeupgrade1.JPG|thumb|left|Upgrade Caliper and Discs]][[Image:brakeupgrade2.JPG|thumb|left|Upgrade bolts]][[Image:brakeupgrade3.JPG|thumb|left|Upgrade Pads]] [[Image:APBigBrakeCaliper.jpg|thumb|left|Upgrade Caliper]][[Image:APBigBrakeCaliper2.jpg|thumb|left|Upgrade Caliper and Disc]]
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===EliseParts.com===
[http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=157&zenid=a2860acbb2e0d419982d9d1196ced354 Elise Parts]

Eliseparts aluminum belled disks for S1 or S2 have custom bells, the rotors are OEM by Hispec/EBC starting at 26mm with min thickness 24mm when grooves have worn away. Excellent with Pagid RS14 pads for up to 200bhp track and race with no problems running 60 min endurance races. Disks last around 36 track hours on the front and 72 track hours on the rear.

===Elise-Shop.com===
[http://www.elise-shop.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9 www.Elise-Shop.com]

[[Image:EliseS1WEB.jpg|Elise-Shop.com bespoke Motorsport brake discs.]]

'''Elise-Shop.com bespoke Motorsport brake discs.''' 

These cross drilled and grooved discs are specifically designed for use on the Lotus Elise S1/S2, Exige S1/S2, 340R and Vauxhall VX220. 
The material mixture has been designed to deliver optimum performance when combined with Pagid RS42 or Pagid RS14 pads.
 
These are the recommended choice for heavy trackday use and racing. 

[[Image:S2MSportGroove.jpg|Elise-Shop.com bespoke Motorsport brake discs.]] 

'''Elise-Shop.com bespoke Motorsport brake discs.''' 

This is the lower cost version of our bespoke Motorsport rotors. 
These rotors are grooved only. Although casted with the same material mixture, these discs are recommended for fast-road and trackday use. 
We recommend to use these discs with Pagid RS42 or RS14 brake pads.

===Plans Motorsport===
[http://www.plansmotorsport.com/showroom/components/ Plans Motorsports]
Content to be added! Press the 'Edit' link to add your knowledge!

===EBC===
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/

These are budget brake discs and are ideal if you are looking for good fast road performance but you don't want to spend thousands of pounds on upgrading your braking system.

'''EBC Sport (Drilled & Slotted)'''

[[Image:EBC_Gold_Discs.jpg|thumb|150px|]]

Wide aperture grooves
Special disc alloys UNIQUE to EBC
Dimple hole construction
Balanced geometry

The wide slot draws cool air across the pad surface keeping pads and discs cooler. They also expel dust, dirt and hot gases better than fine slots which eventually fill with rust and scale. 
The blind drilled holes are there to break down surface gases when braking hard from speed but do not weaken the cross section of the disc as can happen with discs that are drilled all the way through, thereby lessening the chance of the discs cracking due to heavy use. 
These discs are standard size OEM replacements with a cosmetic surface coating that helps prevent unsightly rust, however the coating will soon go and the un-braked surfaces of the disc will rust. 
The grooved and drilled design means the pads and disks run cooler but the surface area reduction means braking efficiency will be reduced unless the brake pads are upgraded to a higher friction compound to compensate. So if you add extra friction to better cooling you will have better brakes. 
Extra benefits of drilled and grooved discs is the effect the slots have on maintaining a flat smooth pad surface during the pads wear life. The slots encourage the pads to wear with a more flat pattern and the "Ribbing" common with non slotted rotors does not appear. This removes the "Record groove" effect of pads on plain discs, particularly around the outer edge and helps pads maintain better contact area with the disk through their life. 

[[Image:P1011059.jpg|right|thumbnail|150px|EBC Ultimax Disc]]

'''EBC Ultimax Black Anodised discs'''

EBC Ultimax discs offer much quieter braking and feature a special paint process to prevent corrosion. Note that the black surface will go away on the part where the brake pads touch the disc and this area can/will rust. How fast is depending on how the discs are used (and brake pads). I have read reports from 2 month to still being totally black after 2 years.

'''EBC Brake Pads'''

Sport & Premium Street Brakes

For more information about EBC brake pads please see [[Brake pads|Techwiki about brake pads]].

===HiSpec Motorsport===
[[http://www.hispecbrake.co.uk/index.html| HiSpec Motorsport]]
Content to be added! Press the 'Edit' link to add your knowledge!

Don't email them - phone them instead!

==Common Questions==

===Pads sticking to the disc===

The unservoed brakes on the S1 were criticized for not having enough initial bite when first applied, so Lotus used higher "grab" pads on the S2 to improve this. A byproduct of these pads is they tend to stick to the disc over a period of time, in damp or humid conditions this can happen within a couple of hours. This is something that affects the S1 as well but not to the same extent. Normally the sticking is limited to a clunk on pulling away, but with wet weather or if the car has recently been washed, the sticking can be quite severe. This however is not a problem its just something you just need to be aware of, it is also just another case of [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php/TADTS TADTS]

==Other sources of information==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_brake Wikipedia on Disc Brakes]

[http://www.elises.co.uk/components/s1/brakes/index.html Elises.co.uk on S1 Disc Brakes]

[http://www.elises.co.uk/components/s2/brakes/index.html Elises.co.uk on S2 Disc Brakes]

[http://www.hubert.racegame.org/brakes.html HubSpace.net on Disc Brakes]

The "Warped" Brake Disc and Other Myths of the Braking System by Carroll Smith: http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_warped_brakedisk.shtml

[[Category:Brakes]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:VX220]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Brake pads

2013-05-29T11:19:02Z

ReVolt: Added to Exige category.

The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_equipment_manufacturer OEM] '''Brake pads''' on the Elise are reasonably expensive and generally not highly regarded. There are many after market products to choose from with superior performance, both in terms of stopping power and longevity, and at a more reasonable costs.

'''[http://elise-faq.info/index.php?title=Pad_change Changing brake pads]''' is an easy and rewarding DIY project, and some people prefer the reassurance this gives. There is a '''[[Brake pad bedding in procedure]]''' which you are encouraged to following after fitting new pads.

Early S1 Elises with MMC discs MUST use MMC specific pads, if other pads are used you will ruin the discs very quickly and also risk a dangerous brake failure.

Brake pad fitment for the Elise is as follows:-

Below is a list of after market manufacturers with descriptions, and real world experiences, from SELOC members.

==Borg&Beck==

In 2000 mainstream Automotive Products was broken up and sold, a new, smaller company was created - AP Racing. Specialised in high performance brake and clutch systems for motorsports applications. This company has since been purchased by Brembo S.p.A., but is still run as a separate entity.
You can still buy Elise/Exige brake pads and clutches branded with Borg&Beck. '''user information required'''

http://www.firstline.co.uk/borgandbeck/index.php

==Brembo HP sport (HP2000)==
[http://www.brembo.com| Brembo Manufacturer Website]

New brake pad available at Eliseparts shop.

'''Below information is from manufacturer. User information required'''

Tested to the highest levels on the track with decelerations from 270kph (168mph) the HP2000 material is capable of operating in the most demanding conditions. 
With excellent cold performance & bite, high resistance to fade, frictional stability throughout all operating conditions, reduced pad & disc wear and low dust levels, the all new HP2000 friction material offers significant advantages over its rivals. Designed to be a direct replacement for the Original Equipment (OE) pads the Brembo sport pad comes with the exact same specification as the OE pad including (where applicable): fitted wear leads, slots for separate wear leads and anti-rattle clips with the added benefit of anti-noise shims on every pad. 
Combine all of this with competitive pricing and UNECE R90 approval across the full range (making them street legal) and you get a true high performance brake pad fit for the road.

==Carbone Lorraine==
===RC5+, RC6, RC8===
Sintered brake pads from French manufacturer who started out as a motorbike brake manufacturer, but also does the brake pads for the TGV and works rally teams from Peugeot, etc.

* RC5+ pads have the lowest friction index (approx 0.48)
* RC6 is medium (0.55)
* RC8 is high (>0.6)

RC8 probably has a friction index that is too high for a light car like the Elise and locks up too quickly or gives too little control over brake modulation. RC8 is only available as a rear pad.

RC6 and RC5+ are more useful.

[http://www.cl-brakes.com/ Manufacturer Website]

[http://www.carbonelorrainebraking.co.uk/ UK Distributor]

[http://www.cl-brakes.co.uk/ Dedicated CL Brakes Shop]

For Elise specific pads:
* Front pad type code: 4060
* Rear pad type code: 4115

As delivered the pads for 4 pot callipers may be too thick and require some grinding of the friction material (about 1mm) to fit properly on new discs.

With standard callipers they are a straight fit but you MUST fit the small square anti rattle rubber buffers directly to the calliper or suffer very annoying rattling from the n/s/f disc.

These pads give a very consistent pedal feel and show little or no variation in retardation if temperatures go up. Fading because of pad material breakdown is virtually impossible as sintered material does not break down until >1100C and by that time your brake fluid will have started to boil.

See the following thread for some concerns:

[http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=334404&page=1 SELOC Chat]

==EBC==
[http://www.ebcbrakes.com| EBC Manufacturer Website]

We fit 100's of EBC Greens & have had no reported failures or catching fire. However, with any pads it is very important to bed them in properly & we supply a hanger on every car that goes out explaining this.
Edited by Sinclaire 20/05/09
[[File:Ebc brakes.jpg|250px|thumb|left|EBC brake pad range temperature overview]]

'''Ultimax/Blackstuff:''' no information found on use with Lotus. They are cheap, have the lowest temperature capacity and surely won't stand up to track use. Nominal friction coefficient 0.46

'''Green:''' Not recommended for track use but comparable with OEM pads for both stopping power and wear. Nominal friction coefficient 0.55

'''Redstuff:''' low dust, high temp pad. Designed for large vehicles or high performance vehicles. Average friction coefficient 0.5

'''Yellow:''' New compound getting a good write-up for track use, possible alternative to Pagids at half the price. Cold friction 0.5 ; 550C(1000F)-0.31 ; 800C(1440F)-0.21 ; Average friction coefficient 0.5

'''Bluestuff NDX:''' NDX is for street use. Non-NXD is an endurance race pad (not street legal). Cold friction 0.75 ; 550C(1000F)-0.45 ; 800C(1440F)-0.42

'''Orangestuff:''' New pad. Track use only (not street legal). Designed to slow down car and not stop it. Cold friction 0.5 ; 550C(1000F)-0.6 ; 800C(1440F)-0.63
 
One of the [[http://arc.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=126236&page=1#pid2778366| comments]] about EBC from forum from a user (Simon S) that has used a lot of brake pads: 
EBC *anything* are just shite cheap crap, Greens are IMHO dangerous for anything other than light road use, Reds are not much better, and don't work well when pushed hard (as in overheat and break up), Yellows are rock hard and just do not offer the same level of retardation and pedal feel the OEM pads to when push come to shove... they also crumble when really pushed (and I had them actually catch fire!).
 

==Ferodo==
[http://www.ferodo.com/en-global/Products/Pads/Pages/Product-Selection.aspx| Ferodo Manufacturer Website]
===DS2500 - H compound===
Similar performance to Mintex 1144 but longer lasting. Common replacement pad in mainland Europe. Consistent coefficient of friction (0,42) at all temperatures.

===DS3000===
Race pad (not suitable for the road). Very grabby (high initial bite like it says on Ferodo website), no pedal feel, non-linear (unvarying torque output). Very High coefficient of friction (0,54) at all speeds and temperatures. There are several flavours of DS3000 pad: DS3000-R,DS3000-E,DS3000plus-M 
Additional brake pads from Ferodo. Not available for Elise owners: DS4003, DS1.11, DS2.11 (source: http://www.compfriction.com.au/brake_pads/ferodo_racing.php)

==Hawk==
[http://www.hawkperformance.com| Hawk Manufacturer Website] 
According to their catalogue they only produce brake pads/discs for Lotus Elise 2005 (need more info: is this pad compatible with more years?) '''User information required''' 
Code reference: 
*HB180x.560 Front brake pads
*B278x.465 Rear brake pads
Instead of 'x' fill in compound code: F=High Performance Street(HPS) Z=Performance Ceramic N=HP Plus 
===DTC-70===
Race pad. Compound code U: 400-1600°F; 204-871°C. Extremely high torque with aggressive controllable initial bite. Superior release and torque control characteristics. Brake pads designed for cars with high deceleration rates with or without down force.
===DTC-30===
Race pad. Compound code W: 100-1200°F; 38-649°C. Brake pads designed Specifically for Dirt Circle Track applications. Uniquely controllable torque with smooth consistent feel and bite. Superior Release and torque control characteristics.
===HT-10===
Race pad. Compound code S: 300-1300°F; 149-871°C. Intermediate to high torque with a smooth initial bite. Very consistent pedal feel. Excellent modulation and release characteristics. Higher Torque than Blue 9012.
===Blue 9012===
Race pad. Compound code E: 250-1000°F; 121-538°C. Medium/High torque and temperature compound with excellent brake modulation. #1 selling brake pad material for SCCA.
===HP Plus===
Race/Street pad. Compound code N. Extremely high coefficient of friction makes HP Plus the perfect upgrade over stock for high performance streetcars used in autocross competition or that experience repetitive, heavy braking. 
Buy direct from Hawk: http://www.hawkpadsdirect.com/ 
Direct link to Hawk catalogue: http://www.hawkperformance.com/docs/catalog-current.pdf 

==Mintex==
[http://www.mintex.co.uk/ Mintex Manufacturer Website] 
===1144===
Excellent value for fast road and occasional track. Quick to bed in and work well from cold. Good pad life and not particularly abrasive on disks, although can be a bit dusty. Some fade experienced after pro-longed track use. Squeal can be a problem when the pads are hot, but a hefty dollop of coppaslip on the back of the pads should help.

Can overheat on tracks that need heavy braking and not much opportunity for cooling (e.g. Brands Indy), leading to a "gravelly" feel after a few laps.

'''Mintex variations'''

Be aware that there has been some confusion over which pads are 1144's. The part number for Mintex Pads for the Elise are MDB1890 and MDB1891 (Front and Rear), there are then compound types of which 1144 is one. These are the variations;

'''1109''' - Standard Road Use - Not suitable for the track - These are normally found in motorfactors or ebay for £25 per axel and sometimes mis-sold as 1144's.

'''1144''' - Fast Road / Normal Track Use - Cira £60 per axel, will be marked C-Type on the box.

'''1155''' - Hard Track use only - harder compound and will lose out on feel and progression

The code will be on the back of the pad.

==OMP==

=== Road&Sport ===
OT/7951 Front pads 
OT/7954 Rear pads 
http://www.ompracing.it/prodotti.html?categorycode=GPASTIGLIE1&changelanguage=en

OMP Road&Sport brake pads have been developed to offer excellent performance in fast road use.
* Excellent stability of the friction coefficient, even at the highest temperature (see graph).
* This compound is the result of 30 years experience in rallies and track racers.
* For the new car models manufactured from 10/1999 the pads are homologated according to R-90 rules.

===Racing===
OT/6951 Front pads 
OT/6952 Rear pads 

http://www.ompracing.it/prodotti.html?categorycode=GPASTIGLIE&changelanguage=en

971C RACING COMPOUND
OMP 971C range of brake pads is made from a new friction material, asbestos free, having following characteristics:
* COMPOSITION: thermosetting resins with the addition of special carbon materials.
* FRICTION COEFFICIENT: very high (0.48).
* FRICTION STABILITY: uniform also during varying of the temperature in a field between 100 and 800° C (see graph).
* ANTI-FADING PROPERTIES: excellent
* MECHANICAL RESISTANCE: very high also thanks to the special structure formed by the substances present in the compound.
* TOP LEVEL PERFORMANCES in professional use (Rally, Group N).

Pads have good initial bite from cold and cope well with track use.

Could do with a little more feedback under hard braking, but don't show any signs of fading.

Like many track-oriented pads they can squeal/screech quite a bit on the street.

Low disc wear.

==Pagid==
[http://www.braketechnology.com/ Official Website]

[http://www.braketechnology.com/racecharacteristics.html Racing Compound Characteristics]

===RS 4-2 Blue===
A medium friction racing compound with good cold friction and fading resistance up to 500°C ( 930°F).
* Work well from cold.
* Under very hard use they will fade before the RS14 compound.
* less prone to squeal than RS14's

Summary, A good compromise for both Road and Track usage. Can be noisy with some disc combo's.

Fronts are lasting around 10 hard track days (20 hours) rears are lasting 40 track hard days (80 hours).

===RS 14 Black===
This is a medium high friction value ceramic type compound with very good modulation, high fade resistance, low heat conductivity, and a good wear rate up to a temperature of 650°C (1.200°F).
* If used as a road pad they can eat discs, however when at track temperature the wear ratio will be higher in the pad providing less wear of the disk.
* Not as effective from cold as the RS 4-2 compound.
* Very track orientated pad so whilst safe to use on the road a driver with a road only intention may well be better to look at a different compound.
These pads can generate a lot of squeal if not used in anger on a regular basis, so while highly rated for track work, these pads are perhaps too compromised for a road car. Incompatible with a lot of discs so check compatibility before buying.

===RS 15 Grey===
Very high torque compound. It combines a 20% higher friction value than the RS14 with a slightly increased pad wear. Needs finesse to avoid over braking the car. Good release characteristic. Although the RS15 has a very good modulation (controllability) it might have an excessive bite for some applications, as lightweight cars or cars with boosted brakes. Applications: NASCAR, CART, F3, Touring cars, GT cars, WSC, DP, Trans Am and Rally.

==Performance Friction==
New brake pad available at Eliseparts shop.
[http://www.performancefriction.com/| PFC Manufacturer Website] 
'''Below information is from manufacturer and other websites. user information required'''

===81===
Low Grip Asphalt and Dirt Track applications
Replacing the perennial favourite 80 compound, 81 offers smooth and stable high temperature torque with excellent cold bite for the dirt and asphalt racers that demand race ready friction. 81 compound also offers quicker release for unrivaled modulation with low wear and excellent disc conditioning properties.
===01===
01 is one of the most popular race compounds in the PFC's arsenal. Slightly higher
bite and torque for the first 2/3's of the stop than 83 compound. At the end of the
stop, 01 compound has less torque scatter for improved modulation with excellent
release and a flat torque curve. 01 compound is very easy on the discs with very
low wear, on par with 83 compounds.
===08===
08 compound is one of PFC newest and have gained immediate favor in Endurance Sportscar, and GT racing due to its performance in applications where smooth initial bite is a must. 08 have a slight friction rise with temperature, excellent release and modulation characteristics, and very low abraded disc wear. In addition to its considerable performance, 08 wears the longest of all PFC pads and easily matches wear of the other competitors with much higher bite.

note: Added section below because this compound is mentioned. 83 Compound is replaced by the 81 compound. 
===83===

Recommended for high grip and severe duty applications. This is the compound that has won more championships since it’s debut than all others. It is a perenniel workhorse in NASCAR. When it comes to slowing down under the most severe conditions, 83 compound has a tremendous history of success. Higher bite than 80 compound, with a rising torque curve to handle the most extreme conditions, along with low wear. 01, 03 and 05 compounds are steadily replacing 83 compound in most applications. It is still available in many applications and remains a viable choice nearly 20 years after being released.

Manufacturer website: http://www.performancefriction.com

==SBS==
Scandinavian Brake Systems. Not have the feel of Pagid but perfectly decent. High performance low cost.
* [http://uk.sbs.dk/divisions/automotive.aspx| SBS Manufacturer Website]
* UK SBS distributer is [[Questmead]].

=== ProTrack ===
Steady, all round carbon ceramic race compound. Ideal for track days, standard car racing etc.

* Disc temperatures up to 700°C.

Front: 3017.CC.TH14.3
Rear: 3101.CC.

=== ProRace ===
The professional Dual Carbon race compound for racing at highest level. Stable and consistent brake performance round after round. Extremely high thermal stability.

* Disc temperatures up to 800°C.

==Textar==
[http://www.textar.com| Textar Manufacturer Website]
===R90 Road pads===
Pure road pads which should be similar (and possibly identical) to Lotus OEM brake pads.

Additional information: ''OEM are Textar pads with a Brembo/AP logo printed on them. The Textar logo can be seen engraved in the backing plate.''

Part numbers:

* Front: 2032306 (EAN-number: 4019722256141)
* Rear: 2041003 (EAN-number: 4019722256172)

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

Access panel

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== S2 ==
[[image:removingcover.JPG|thumb|left|Removing the Access Panels]]
Two removeable, body colour composite panels are provided in the front body to allow access to the [[Services compartment|Services compartments]].
{{clr}}

=== How to remove ===
[[image:coversensor.JPG|thumb|left|Removing the Access Panels]]
Use Caution with the removed pannels as they are light and can damage easily when removed from car.

Use the hexagonal key supplied in the [[tool roll|vehicle tool kit]] (in the battery cover rear pocket), to release the single threaded fastener securing the outboard corner of the panel, and withdraw the panel from the two locating holes in the front body spine.
{{clr}}

'''Dont forget that the front access panels are protected by a alarm sensor.'''

== How to refit ==
Hook the extended lip on the front edge of the panel beneath the rear edge of the louvre panel before engaging the two locating pegs on the inboard side of the access panel with the grommeted holes in the front body spine. Fit the single screw at the outboard corner of the panel into the captive nut in the body, taking care not to cross-thread or overtighten the screw. Re-stow the hexagonal key in the tool kit. Note that the outboard fastener uses a mounting plinth adjustable in height to allow optimum panel alignment to be achieved.

'''WARNING: Ensure the access panels are refitted and properly secured before driving.'''

== Exige S2 ==
The access panels on the Exige model are shorter front to back than those of the Elise, and are retained by three socket head screws, the outermost of which features an adjustable plinth to allow panel height adjustment.

[[Category:Body]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Toyota Gearboxes

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This page contains a list of Toyota gearboxes used in Lotus cars.

==ZZ-series Gearboxes==

Gearboxes used in cars equipped with ZZ-series engines, such as the 111R, Toyota engined "Elise S", S2 Exiges and the 2-Eleven.

===C64===

Fitted in all the [[Toyota engines#2ZZ-GE|2ZZ-GE]] engined Lotus cars including the [[Elise model history#Elise 111R Introduction: January_2004|Elise 111R]], [[Elise model history#Introduction of Elise SC:_February_2008|Elise SC]], [[Elise model history#2004 Exige Introduction: March 2004|all S2 Exige variants]] and the [[Elise model history#2-Eleven Introduction: May 2007|2-11]] (GT4 excluded). The C64 is a six speed transmission and features the following ratios.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 1st
! 2nd
! 3rd
! 4th
! 5th
! 6th
! Reverse
! Final
|-
| 3.166
| 2.050
| 1.481
| 1.166
| 0.916
| 0.815
| 3.250
| 4.529
|}

Other C6x gearboxes, such as the C60 and C63, are used in conjunction with the ZZ-series engine in cars such as the Toyota Celica. The C60 features identical 1st-5th ratios and final drive, but with a longer 6th gear, while the C63 features a completely different gearset (other than 1st) and longer final drive, reducing acceleration but increasing in gear speeds.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Varient
! 1st
! 2nd
! 3rd
! 4th
! 5th
! 6th
! Reverse
! Final
|-
! C60
| 3.166
| 2.050
| 1.481
| 1.166
| 0.916
| 0.725
| 3.250
| 4.529
|-
! C63
| 3.166
| 1.904
| 1.310
| 1.031
| 0.864
| 0.725
|
| 3.941
|}

====Known Issues====

There have been reports of a weakness in the syncro-mesh in the C64 gearbox on 3rd and 4th gear. Changing the [[Gearbox_oil#Toyota_C64|gearbox oil]] and engine mounts has been observed in some cases to cure or lessen this issue: http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=311604

In the event of a gearbox failure (or if increasing power or planning on using the car heavily on track) then it is highly worth considering the stronger [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/lotus-2-eleven-gearbox-a-clutch/445-toyota-elise-exige-2-eleven-jubu-racing-gearset-2zz-c64-gearbox.html Jubu Racing Gearset] for a rebuild, along with an gearbox oil cooler to reduce gearbox temperatures.

===C56===

Fitted by Lotus to the [[Elise model history#2007 M.Y. .26 Elise S Introduction: June 2006|Elise S (2007-2010)]] with the [[Toyota engines#1ZZ-FE|1ZZ-FE engine]], the Toyota C56 gearbox is a 5-speed transmission.

Gear ratios for this transmission.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 1st
! 2nd
! 3rd
! 4th
! 5th
! Reverse
! Final
|-
| 3.166
| 1.904
| 1.392
| 1.031
| 0.815
| 3.250
| 4.312
|}

==ZR-series Gearboxes==

Gearboxes used in cars equipped with ZR-series engines, such as the Elise 1.6 and supercharged MY12 Elise S.

===EC60===

Fitted by Lotus to the [[Elise model history#2011 M.Y. Introduction: March 2010|MY11 Elise]] and Elise CR with the 1.6l [[Toyota engines#1ZR-FAE|1ZR-FAE]] engine, the EC60 is a 6-speed transmission with the following ratios:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 1st
! 2nd
! 3rd
! 4th
! 5th
! 6th
! Reverse
! Final
|-
| 3.538
| 1.913
| 1.310
| 0.971
| 0.818
| 0.700
| 3.333
| 4.294
|}

===EC60A===

Rumoured to be the hydraulically automated version of the EC60 found in the Elise SPS, you can find more information here: [http://www.seloc.org/articles/guides/speculating-on-the-elise-sps/ SELOC - Speculating on the Elise SPS]

This gearbox is found in the Toyota Auris 1.6 Multimode, and it's gear ratios match those of the standard EC60. Cars using this box have failed to materialise however.

==2GR-series Gearboxes==

For more information on the gearboxes pair up with the 2GR-series engines by Lotus, be sure to look at the Wiki entry [[2GR-FE Gearboxes]], which contains extensive information on the Evora and Exige S gearbox options.

===EA60===

Originally source designed for use in diesel cars such as the Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D, the EA60 is used by Lotus in the [[Models - Evora#Evora|Evora]], [[Models - Evora#Evora S|Evora S]] and the [[Models - Exige V6#Exige Models|V6-engined Exige S]].

The EA60 is used with two different gearsets, the standard one as used by Toyota and a 'Sport' ratio set.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!
! 1st
! 2nd
! 3rd
! 4th
! 5th
! 6th
! Reverse
! Final (1st-4th)
! Final (5th-6th)
|-
! Sport
| 3.528
| 1.913
| 1.218
| 0.86
| 0.79
| 0.638
| 3.831
| 3.777
| 3.238
|-
! Standard
| 3.528
| 1.913
| 1.407
| 1.091
| 0.9697
| 0.8611
| 3.831
| 3.777
| 3.238
|}

===U660E===

The Evora IPS and S IPS use the Toyota U660E gearbox as used by Toyota in conjunction with the 2GR-FE engine in several vehicles.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 1st
! 2nd
! 3rd
! 4th
! 5th
! 6th
! Reverse
! Final
|-
| 3.300
| 1.900
| 1.420
| 1.000
| 0.713
| 0.608
| 4.148
| 3.935
|}

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:Lotus 2-Eleven]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]
[[Category:Exige V6]]
[[Category:Lotus Evora]]
[[Category:Transmission]]

S1 Wheel Options

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==Lotus/OEM==

'''Please Add Your knowledge, Its Easy, Just Press [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php?title={{PAGENAMEE}}&action=edit EDIT]'''

Alloy wheel weight is very important to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsprung_weight unsprung weight] of the car.

Stuck on what PCD or Centrebore means, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing read here].

If you want different wheels to those listed below, you need pcd converting wheel-spacers like [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165&products_id=219 Hubcentric Wheel Adaptors.] as 4x100pcd is already relatively common.

What you need is simple wheel spacers in 4x100pcd, centre bore 56.6 to make the offset a little more common. These spacers would fit Vauxhall Corsa, Astra F&G, Tigra, Vectra + OPEL Ascona and are therefore pretty easy to come by and quite cheap. [http://www.performancefx.net/wsvauxhall.htm example of cheap spacers]

===Lotus AWI 5-Spoke ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 7.10kg
| r_weight = 8.80kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15 (can be used with 195/50R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50ZR16 (can be used with 225/45ZR16)
| price = Not available anymore !!!
| web =
| image = [[Image:5spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| image2 = [[Image:5spok.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0004F

Rear: A111G0005F
}}

===Lotus OZ 6-Spokes (111s, JPS, Type '49')===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.5J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.95kg
| r_weight = 9.40kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15(Ex factory) 195/50R15(Alternative fitment such as Neova LTS)
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = £1200 approx.
| web =
| image = [[Image:6spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 6 spoke OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
111s are silver. JPS and Type '49' are gold

Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0013F (111s), A111G0029F (JPS, Type 49)

Rear: A111G0012F (111s), A111G0031F (JPS, Type 49)
}}

===Lotus Rimstock 12-Spoke===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 7.56kg
| r_weight = 8.62kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55 R15 (Factory fit) (can be used with 195/50 R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50 R16 (Factory fit) (can be used with 225/45 R16)
| price = About £1200
| web =
| image = [[Image:12spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 12 Spoke OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6040F

Rear: A111G6041F
}}

===Lotus Victory (Sport160)===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6.0J x 15
| r_size = 8.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET10
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 8.32kg
| r_weight = 10.0kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50R15
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = complete set GBP 1240 (B&C)
| web =
| image = [[Image:silvervictories.jpg|thumb|S1 160 OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6032S (Grey), A111G6030S (Silver)

Rear: A111G6033S (Grey), A111G6031S (Silver)
}}

==S1 Exige==

===Lotus OEM===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 16
| r_size = 8.5J x 17
| f_offset = ET7
| r_offset = ET5
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = ~8.50kg
| r_weight = 11.20kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50 R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45 R17
| price = complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:exw.jpg|thumb|OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

==340R==

===Lotus OEM Technomagnesium (UK) ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6JJ x 15
| r_size = 8JJ x 16
| f_offset = ?
| r_offset = ?
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.77kg
| r_weight = 5.82kg
| f_tyresize = ?
| r_tyresize = ?
| price = 2000
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG1.jpg|thumb|Technomagnesio only UK cars was offerd these as replacement for the rimstock ]]
| image2 = [[Image:techmag.jpg|thumb|]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Lotus OEM Rimstock===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J15
| r_size = 7.5J16
| f_offset = ?
| r_offset = ?
| f_pcd = ?
| r_pcd = ?
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.5
| r_weight = 8.5
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/16
| price = Not sold retail
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG2.jpg|thumb|Rimstock Alloy (outside uk std) replacement delivery wheels when magwheels where in production ]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

==Aftermarket==

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

===Speedline Corse Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5,5kg
| r_weight = 7kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1220
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Dymag Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight =
| r_weight =
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1880 complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:DYMAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===TMR Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +12
| r_offset = +9
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4,65kg
| r_weight = 5,85kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1880 complete set inc VAT ???
| web = http://www.msar-safety.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12
| image = [[Image:TRM.jpg|thumb|Forged Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Eliseparts 12 Spoke Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.00 Kg
| r_weight = 6.52 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1700
| web = http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=77_79&products_id=713
| image = [[Image:EPW.jpg|thumb| 12 Spoke EP Forge Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Rota Slipstream===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +7, +10
| r_offset = +10, +12
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.95 Kg
| r_weight = 7.95 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 565
| web = http://www.eliseparts.com/products.php?product=494
| image = [[Image:Slipstream_4.jpg|thumb| Rota - Grey]]
| image2 = [[Image:Slipstream_5.jpg|thumb| Rota - Black]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Compomotive MO===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +10
| r_offset = +10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 60mm
| r_cbore = 60mm
| f_weight = 6.95 Kg
| r_weight = 9.00 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 542
| web = http://www.comp.co.uk
| image = [[Image:MO1562_l.jpg|thumb| MO - FRONT]]
| image2 = [[Image:MO1680_l.jpg|thumb| MO - REAR]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]

S1 Wheel Options

2011-02-23T09:22:04Z

ReVolt: /* Compomotive MO */

==Lotus/OEM==

'''Please Add Your knowledge, Its Easy, Just Press [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php?title={{PAGENAMEE}}&action=edit EDIT]'''

Alloy wheel weight is very important to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsprung_weight unsprung weight] of the car.

Stuck on what PCD or Centrebore means, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing read here].

If you want different wheels to those listed below, you need pcd converting wheel-spacers like [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165&products_id=219 Hubcentric Wheel Adaptors.] as 4x100pcd is already relatively common.

What you need is simple wheel spacers in 4x100pcd, centre bore 56.6 to make the offset a little more common. These spacers would fit Vauxhall Corsa, Astra F&G, Tigra, Vectra + OPEL Ascona and are therefore pretty easy to come by and quite cheap. [http://www.performancefx.net/wsvauxhall.htm example of cheap spacers]

===Lotus AWI 5-Spoke ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 7.10kg
| r_weight = 8.80kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15 (can be used with 195/50R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50ZR16 (can be used with 225/45ZR16)
| price = Not available anymore !!!
| web =
| image = [[Image:5spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| image2 = [[Image:5spok.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0004F

Rear: A111G0005F
}}

===Lotus OZ 6-Spokes (111s, JPS, Type '49')===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.5J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.95kg
| r_weight = 9.40kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15(Ex factory) 195/50R15(Alternative fitment such as Neova LTS)
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = £1200 approx.
| web =
| image = [[Image:6spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 6 spoke OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
111s are silver. JPS and Type '49' are gold

Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0013F (111s), A111G0029F (JPS, Type 49)

Rear: A111G0012F (111s), A111G0031F (JPS, Type 49)
}}

===Lotus Rimstock 12-Spoke===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 7.56kg
| r_weight = 8.62kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55 R15 (Factory fit) (can be used with 195/50 R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50 R16 (Factory fit) (can be used with 225/45 R16)
| price = About £1200
| web =
| image = [[Image:12spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 12 Spoke OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6040F

Rear: A111G6041F
}}

===Lotus Victory (Sport160)===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6.0J x 15
| r_size = 8.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET10
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 8.32kg
| r_weight = 10.0kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50R15
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = complete set GBP 1240 (B&C)
| web =
| image = [[Image:silvervictories.jpg|thumb|S1 160 OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6032S (Grey), A111G6030S (Silver)

Rear: A111G6033S (Grey), A111G6031S (Silver)
}}

==S1 Exige==

===Lotus OEM===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 16
| r_size = 8.5J x 17
| f_offset = ET7
| r_offset = ET5
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = ~8.50kg
| r_weight = 11.20kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50 R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45 R17
| price = complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:exw.jpg|thumb|OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

==340R==

===Lotus OEM Technomagnesium (UK) ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6JJ x 15
| r_size = 8JJ x 16
| f_offset = ?
| r_offset = ?
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.77kg
| r_weight = 5.82kg
| f_tyresize = ?
| r_tyresize = ?
| price = 2000
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG1.jpg|thumb|Technomagnesio only UK cars was offerd these as replacement for the rimstock ]]
| image2 = [[Image:techmag.jpg|thumb|]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Lotus OEM Rimstock===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J15
| r_size = 7.5J16
| f_offset = ?
| r_offset = ?
| f_pcd = ?
| r_pcd = ?
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.5
| r_weight = 8.5
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/16
| price = Not sold retail
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG2.jpg|thumb|Rimstock Alloy (outside uk std) replacement delivery wheels when magwheels where in production ]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

==Aftermarket==

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

===Speedline Corse Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5,5kg
| r_weight = 7kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1220
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Dymag Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight =
| r_weight =
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1880 complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:DYMAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===TMR Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +12
| r_offset = +9
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4,65kg
| r_weight = 5,85kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1880 complete set inc VAT ???
| web = http://www.msar-safety.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12
| image = [[Image:TRM.jpg|thumb|Forged Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Eliseparts 12 Spoke Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.00 Kg
| r_weight = 6.52 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1700
| web = http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=77_79&products_id=713
| image = [[Image:EPW.jpg|thumb| 12 Spoke EP Forge Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Rota Slipstream===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +7, +10
| r_offset = +10, +12
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.95 Kg
| r_weight = 7.95 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 565
| web = http://www.eliseparts.com/products.php?product=494
| image = [[Image:Slipstream_4.jpg|thumb| Rota - Grey]]
| image2 = [[Image:Slipstream_5.jpg|thumb| Rota - Black]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Compomotive MO===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +10
| r_offset = +10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 63.5mm
| r_cbore = 63.5mm
| f_weight = 6.95 Kg
| r_weight = 9.00 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 542
| web = http://www.comp.co.uk
| image = [[Image:MO1562_l.jpg|thumb| MO - FRONT]]
| image2 = [[Image:MO1680_l.jpg|thumb| MO - REAR]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]

Tyre pressures

2010-05-17T15:05:37Z

ReVolt: /* Tyre pressures */

===Tyre pressures===

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

Buying your own gauge will insure you get similar readings.

'''Please enter all readings as COLD for Road and HOT for Track'''

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

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

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

{| border="1"
|-
| '''Elise S1'''||'''FRONT'''||'''REAR'''||'''SIZE'''||'''Road or Track?'''||'''Used by'''
|-
|Toyo R888||22||24||||Road||
|-
|Yokohama Advan Neova LTS||22||24||||Road||
|-
|Yokohama Advan A048r (M)||23||24||195/255||Road||sc-009
|-
|Yokohama Advan A048||27||28||||Track||
|-
|Toyo Proxies T1R||24 ||26||||Road||
|-
|BF Goodrich G Force Profilers||22||24||||Road||
|-
|Yoko C Drive||22 ||24||||Road||
|-
|R888||19 ||21||||Road||
|-
|Kumho Ecsta KU31||24 ||26||||Road||
|-
|Kumho Ecsta KU31||23 ||24||195/225||Road (Wet)||sc-009
|-
|Kumho Ecsta KU31||26 ||26||195/225||Track||sc-009
|-
|Kumho Ecsta KU31||23 ||25||195/225||Road||sida
|-
|Kumho Ecsta KU31||26 ||28||195/225||Track||sida
|-
|Hankook RS2||24 ||26||195/225||Road||ReVolt
|}

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

{| border="1"
|-
| '''Elise S2 K series'''||'''FRONT'''||'''REAR'''||'''Road or Track?'''||'''Used by'''
|-
|Yoko AD07||22||24||Road & Track||
|-
|Bridgestones||24||26||Road||
|-
|Bridgestones||26 ||27.5||Road (and no abnormal centre wear at all)||
|-
|Bridgestones||24||26||Track||
|-
|Yoko AD07||23 ||25||Road||
|-
|Toyo R888||22 ||24||Road||
|-
|Toyo R888||20 ||22||Track||
|-
|Yoko AO48||22 ||24||Road||
|-
|Dunlop SP9000||24 ||26||Road||
|}

The Elise manual says 26F/29R for Bridgestones on a Toyota-engined Elise Standard 111R

{| border="1"
|-
| '''Elise S2 Toyota'''||'''FRONT'''||'''REAR'''||'''Road or Track?'''||'''Used by'''
|-
|Yokohama AD07||23||25||Road||
|-
|Yokohama A048||22||24||Road||
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?||
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?||
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?||
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?||
|-
|Tyre Name||PSI ||PSI||?||
|}

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

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

===Toyo 888 Tyre Pressures===

Extracted from the following thread:

http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=222602

My name is Alan Meaker, I am the Motorsport Manager for Toyo Tyres (UK) Ltd.

I was at Rockingham on the Saturday 1ST March at the LOT trackday and worked with a couple of cars using our R888 tyre regarding pressures and tread temperatures.

What I would like to do is to offer some advice on tyre temperatures and pressures and how to achieve the best from our tyres when taking part in either trackdays or racing.

The R888 has a semi race construction (very stiff) and a race tread compound. The optimum tread temperature range is between 85C and 95C measured using a probe type pyrometer, and ideally a maximum difference across the tread of 9C. The maximum hot pressure we recommend is 40psi. Camber angles up to 5 degrees are permissible but the final setting will depend on tread temperatures. It is advisable to have as much positive castor as practical as castor induces a beneficial camber change during cornering. I recommend that the tyres be put through 2 heat cycles before hard use.

The pressures you use will initially depend on the weight of the car, too little pressure on a heavy car can lead to over deflection of the tyre and subsequent failure.

Below are some basic settings:

VEHICLE WEIGHT COLD PRESSURE HOT PRESSURE
Very Light < 800kg 17 - 22 psi 22 - 29 psi
Light 800kg - 1000kg 20 - 26 psi 24 - 32 psi
Heavy 1000kg - 1400kg 23 - 27 psi 28 - 40 psi
Very Heavy > 1400kg 27 - 35 psi 37 - 40 psi

As a tyre gets hotter the pressure increases, this is due to the moisture in the air. The cold pressure you set to achieve a desired hot pressure will depend on the conditions on the day i.e. ambient and track temperature, wet or dry. If the day/track is cold you will need to start with a higher cold pressure as the tyre will not get as hot therefore the pressure increase will not be so great.
Hot pressures must be balanced side to side. Once the tyres have cooled you will find that you will have a difference in pressure side to side, if you have been racing on a right hand track you will find the offside pressures will usually be higher than the nearside.

Changing hot inflation pressures by small amounts can be used to fine tune handling.

Reduce Oversteer Reduce rear pressures or increase front pressures
Increase Oversteer Increase rear pressures or reduce front pressures
Reduce Understeer Reduce front pressures or increase rear pressures
Increase Understeer Increase front pressures or reduce rear pressures

Achieving the required tread temperatures will depend again on the conditions on the day i.e. ambient and track temperature, wet or dry.

You often here competitors saying “My tyres started to go of towards the end of the race”, this is usually due to the tread getting to hot.

The tread temperatures are constantly changing through out a race, hotter when cornering and cooler when on the straights and cooling even more when you are slowing to come into the pits. Therefore the temps you record in the pits will be lower than those during the race. So if you record temperatures within the range given above the probability is the temps will be too high during the race.

Increasing your tyre pressures will cause your tread temperatures to increase, more pressure stiffens the tyre’s casing which results in the tread having to do more work resulting in the tread getting hotter. Lowering your pressures will cause them to decrease.

Inevitably changing one thing will affect other things, the whole set up of your car is a compromise between anything that is adjustable.

Some of you are also asking about different compounds. Originally we only had one compound ‘GG’ (medium hard), but we have now introduced some sizes in a ‘SG’ (soft/wet) compound. This was done primarily for sprint/hillclimb (around 60 second runs) where the distances covered are relatively short and you need the tyres to work/heat up very quickly. This is not a compound I would recommend for race/trackday dry use as the tyres will go off very quickly.

The sizes that will be available are:

185/60R13, 205/60R13, 195/50R15, 205/50R15, 225/45R16, 225/45R17.

Another subject is the introduction of our Proxes R1R. This tyre was due to be launched at the beginning of 2008, unfortunately this has been delayed to at least mid 2008 but there is a good chance it will be latter than this. Regarding sizes, initially we will have a rear fit (225/45ZR17) but not the front (195/50R16).

I hope this is of some use to you.

If I can be of any further assistance please give me a call.

01933 414537

Best Regards

Alan

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

Elise weight

2009-05-15T11:18:56Z

ReVolt: /* Elise weights from SELOC members */

===Elise weights from Lotus===

Standard car weights from Lotus take with salt.

S1 = 690kg -96 brochur, 713kg -97 manual, 755kg -98 manual

S1 111S = 770kg brochur

S1 160 =

S1 Exige =

S2 ST =

S2 111S =

S2 111R =

S2 Exige =

===Elise weights from SELOC members===

Weights entered from SELOC Members, take with salt.

{| border="2"
! Name !! Car!!Weight!!Misc Info!
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Atom 300
|620kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Full tank, tool kit, dead flies
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S1
|700kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, 1 gallon fuel, minus carpets, rear screen & hoop
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S1 111S
|760kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, 27L fuel
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S1
|760kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, 27L fuel
|-

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

| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S1 111S
|780kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Full tank, bottles of water
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S2 111S
|800kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Half tank, Elec windows, no a/c
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S2 111S
|820kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Full tank, manual windows, a/c
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S2 111R
|880kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Unknown fuel
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S2 111R
|880kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Full tank, harness bar
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|S2 Exige S
|920kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Half tank, boot full of gubbins
|-
|ReVolt [http://forums.seloc.org/m/revolt]
|Elise S1 (1999)
|726KG
|Dry weight (no fuel) measured at EMERALD, weight distribution: front/back: 45/55
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Elise weight

2009-05-15T11:18:28Z

ReVolt: /* Elise weights from SELOC members */

===Elise weights from Lotus===

Standard car weights from Lotus take with salt.

S1 = 690kg -96 brochur, 713kg -97 manual, 755kg -98 manual

S1 111S = 770kg brochur

S1 160 =

S1 Exige =

S2 ST =

S2 111S =

S2 111R =

S2 Exige =

===Elise weights from SELOC members===

Weights entered from SELOC Members, take with salt.

{| border="2"
! Name !! Car!!Weight!!Misc Info!
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Atom 300
|620kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Full tank, tool kit, dead flies
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S1
|700kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, 1 gallon fuel, minus carpets, rear screen & hoop
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S1 111S
|760kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, 27L fuel
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S1
|760kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, 27L fuel
|-

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

| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S1 111S
|780kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Full tank, bottles of water
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S2 111S
|800kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Half tank, Elec windows, no a/c
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S2 111S
|820kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Full tank, manual windows, a/c
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S2 111R
|880kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Unknown fuel
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S2 111R
|880kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Full tank, harness bar
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|S2 Exige S
|920kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Half tank, boot full of gubbins
|-
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|Enter car type here
|726KG
|Dry weight (no fuel) measured at EMERALD, weight distribution: front/back: 45/55
|-
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Elise weight

2009-05-15T11:17:39Z

ReVolt: /* Elise weights from SELOC members */

===Elise weights from Lotus===

Standard car weights from Lotus take with salt.

S1 = 690kg -96 brochur, 713kg -97 manual, 755kg -98 manual

S1 111S = 770kg brochur

S1 160 =

S1 Exige =

S2 ST =

S2 111S =

S2 111R =

S2 Exige =

===Elise weights from SELOC members===

Weights entered from SELOC Members, take with salt.

{| border="2"
! Name !! Car!!Weight!!Misc Info!
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Atom 300
|620kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Full tank, tool kit, dead flies
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S1
|700kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, 1 gallon fuel, minus carpets, rear screen & hoop
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S1 111S
|760kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, 27L fuel
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S1
|760kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, 27L fuel
|-

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

| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S1 111S
|780kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Full tank, bottles of water
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S2 111S
|800kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Half tank, Elec windows, no a/c
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S2 111S
|820kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Full tank, manual windows, a/c
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S2 111R
|880kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Unknown fuel
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|Elise S2 111R
|880kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Full tank, harness bar
|-
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|S2 Exige S
|920kg
|Apr 09, French public weigh bridge, Half tank, boot full of gubbins
|-
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|Enter car type here
|726KG
|Dry weight (no fuel) measured at EMERALD, weight distribution: front/back: 45/55
|-
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|720KG
|Info Info Info
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Side light bulbs

2009-05-15T11:14:09Z

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S1 side light bulb:
The side light bulb is a metal capped bayonet type 5 watt called a 233.

== External links ==

* http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ba9233-wide-angled-high-power-bulb-xenon-white-p-1645.html

Throttle Position Sensor

2009-04-20T09:45:04Z

ReVolt: /* External links */

[[Image:TPS.jpg|thumb|left|TPS]]
The '''Throttle Position Sensor''' (TPS) is a potentiometer attached to the [[throttle body]] which notifies the [[ECU]] about the position of the throttle. Among other things it helps the engine maintain a stable idle speed.
{{clr}}

== Common faults ==
The TPS is sensitive to heat, moisture and vibration leading to the failure of some units. The sensor is a sealed unit and cannot be repaired only replaced. A TPS may fail gradually leading to a number of symptoms which can include one or more of the following: -

* '''Poor idle control''': The TPS is used by the [[ECU]] to determine if the throttle is closed and the car should be using the [[Idle Air Control Valve]] exclusively for idle control. A fault TPS sensor can confuse the ECU causing the idle to be erratic or "hunting".

* '''High Idle Speed''': The TPS may report faulty values causing the engine idle speed to be increased above normal. This is normally found in conjunction with a slow engine return to idle speed symptom.

* '''Slow engine return to idle''': A failing TPS can report the minimum throttle position values incorrectly which can stop the engine entering idle mode when the throttle is closed. Normally when the throttle is closed the engine fuel injectors will be deactivated until a defined engine RPM speed is reached and the engine brought smoothly to idle speed. When failing a TPS will not report the throttle closed and fueling will continue causing the engine to return to idle very slowly.

* '''Engine Hesitation on Throttle Application''': The TPS is also used by the [[ECU]] to determine if the driver has applied the throttle quicker than the Manifold Air Pressure sensor can read. The fueling is adjusted acordingly to cope with the sudden increase in air volume, however a faulty sensor can cause the [[ECU]] to ignore this data and the engine will "hesitate" when applying the throttle. In extreme cases with the engine at idle, a sudden application of full throttle can stall the engine.

* '''Engine Misfire''': A fault TPS can report values outside the deined acceptable range causing the [[ECU]] to incorrectly fuel the engine. This is noticable as a slight misfire and can trigger the misfire detection software and/or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) light on the dashboard. Extreme cases can cause excessing misfires resulting in one or more cylinders being shut down to prevent engine and catalytic converter damage.

== Manual recalibration ==
In all cases a manual recalibration of the TPS may resolve the issues at least on a temporary basis. To recalibrate the TPS: -
# With the engine off, insert the key and turn the ignition to position 2 (On) without starting the engine.
# For MEMS-equipped cars (S1), '''quickly''' press and release the accelerator pedal several times (at least 5, but to be sure 8 or 9) using as much of the throttle travel as practicable. This will trigger the ECU into the closed-throttle reference learn algorithm, which has it looking for the lowest measured static throttle position (the closed position). The throttle position calibration is a fixed definition from this point.
# Turn the ignition off, remove the key and wait for the ECU to power down (about 30-40s).
# Start car as normal.

== Replacement ==
It's often sold and replaced as part of the throttle body itself however can be replaced separately.

If any of the wires have snapped in the plug its a 3 Pin Female Junior Power Timer from here http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/680

== External links ==
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Throttle_position_sensor
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentiometer
* http://www.eliseparts.com/products.php?product=234

[[Category:Engine]]
[[Category:Induction]]

SELOC members skill set

2008-09-17T14:37:27Z

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Fancy helping SELOC. Please add your name below and what you're happy to help with.

{| border="1"
! Name !! Skill
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Stephanie%20Plum Stephanie Plum] || I certainly wouldn't want to do anything full time, but am happy to volunteer for bits of it. Maybe the database management bit, email enquiries and/or membership pack post outs.
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Mr%20Wiki Mr Wiki]
|| Anything need to be done in the Techwiki or local events / meets
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Marcus Marcus]
|| Happy to help out with routes and creating TomTom files. City of London Mon - Fri if that is of any use.
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Anth Anth]
|| mini van based in the midlands and often up in durham, I can pick up and delivery stuff;
general help, building stands, manning stands, directing traffic etc;
access to wide format printer for monochrome posters on paper (1m wide roll)
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| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/ReVolt ReVolt]
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[[Category:Misc]]

Acronyms

2006-11-06T09:17:36Z

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===Forum Acronyms===

'''TADTS''' = '''T'''hey '''A'''ll '''D'''o '''T'''hat '''S'''ir

'''HTH''' = '''H'''ope '''T'''hat '''H'''elps

'''MMC''' = '''M'''ade '''M'''e '''C'''huckle

'''IIRC''' = '''I'''f '''I''' '''R'''emember '''C'''orrectly

'''GF''' = '''G'''et '''F'''ucked

'''g/f''' = '''G'''irl'''f'''riend

'''TTIPWP''' = '''T'''his '''T'''hread '''I'''s '''P'''ointless '''W'''ithout '''P'''ics

'''FFS''' = '''F'''or '''F'''uck '''S'''ake

'''FRO''' = '''F'''uck '''R'''ight '''O'''ff

'''DPM''' = '''D'''ouble '''P'''osting '''M'''uppet

'''LOL''' = '''L'''augh '''O'''ut '''L'''oud

'''GLOL''' = '''G'''enuine '''L'''augh '''O'''ut '''L'''oud

'''BS''' = '''B'''ullshit

'''IMO''' = '''I'''n '''M'''y '''O'''pinion

'''IMHO''' = '''I'''n '''M'''y '''H'''umble '''O'''pinion

'''LMAO''' = '''L'''augh '''M'''y '''A'''ss '''O'''ff

'''TIA''' = '''T'''hanks '''I'''n '''A'''dvance

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Acronyms

2006-11-06T09:15:51Z

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===Forum Acronyms===

'''TADTS''' = '''T'''hey '''A'''ll '''D'''o '''T'''hat '''S'''ir

'''HTH''' = '''H'''ope '''T'''hat '''H'''elps

'''MMC''' = '''M'''ade '''M'''e '''C'''huckle

'''IIRC''' = '''I'''f '''I''' '''R'''emember '''C'''orrectly

'''GF''' = '''G'''et '''F'''ucked

'''g/f''' = '''G'''irl'''f'''riend

'''TTIPWP''' = '''T'''his '''T'''hread '''I'''s '''P'''ointless '''W'''ithout '''P'''ics

'''FFS''' = '''F'''or '''F'''uck '''S'''ake

'''FRO''' = '''F'''uck '''R'''ight '''O'''ff

'''DPM''' = '''D'''ouble '''P'''osting '''M'''uppet

'''LOL''' = '''L'''augh '''O'''ut '''L'''oud

'''GLOL''' = '''G'''enuine '''L'''augh '''O'''ut '''L'''oud

'''BS''' = '''B'''ullshit

'''IMO''' = '''I'''n '''M'''y '''O'''pinion

'''IMHO''' = '''I'''n '''M'''y '''H'''umble '''O'''pinion

'''LMAO''' = '''L'''augh '''M'''y '''A'''ss '''O'''ff

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