Remove the rear clamshell

2007-02-19T19:31:52Z

RichardG:

[[Image:Rear_clamshell_removed.jpg|thumb|left|Please upload a picture]]
A few of us are removing rear clam currently
add remove some of this
if outside buy halfords small car cover £25
soft/hard top wil need to be off
drive or lift car up onto a 6" concrete blocks
disconnect battery
undo battery brackets
take battery out of car
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==Procedure==
'''1. Remove roll over bar shroud'''
from inside cabin
4 8mm bolts upwards
remove rool bar black plastic clip things for softtop catches - undo 2 allen bolts
long tail shroud undo allen bolt at each end
lift off shroud - leaves sticky foam on rear clam - where do you buy some more?

'''2. Remove speaker trim panel'''
it's only held in with 4 of those black plastic rivet things with heads that maul when you try to unscrew them
so decided to remove passenger seat
and passenger seat belt top mount to clam shell
seat is only held in by 4 sownward allen bolts (as above)
front 2 are easy to get to
rear tunnel is ok if you have enough extensions
rear near side only if you have a flexible extension,and the bolt is so tight it you need to rotate the seat too, to help it release
( you'll need to remove the bracket holding the lumbar bubble thing too - allen head )
ok then remove the trim panel undoing the speaker wires

all this for
'''3. Remove bolt each side going sideways into the clam'''

'''4. Remove engine cover'''
2 bolts each hinge with assorted washers
unplug the aerial near the engine cover
from inside cabin unscrew 2 nuts per hinge and remove hinge clamp brackets which hold down front of clam

'''5. Have a rest and remove carpet foam etc from within boot'''
remove battery bracket 2 bolts
2 more clam bolts through floor battery side
3 clam bolts right side
discover tyre weld above offside wheel arch

'''6. Remove 2 allen bolts holding ecu unit to boot partition'''
leave ecu where it is

'''7. Remove n/s wheel ( jack car first)'''
remove liner
remove half dozen of those screw plastic rivet things
remove one 8mm bolt just above shock absorber

lift liner over shock absorber - it's tight
easerest of wheel arch liner out of space - its a good job its flexible - I found back end easiest to get out first
and there's a clip holding some wires which you need to poke out from inside the wheel arch

this gives access to 2 bolts holding clam / air box tube/side grill towards front of wheel arch - there may be 'C' shims here!
from inside liner pull battery wires through clam with grommit
same for rear lightcluter wires - undo connector in boot
refit wheel lower jack

'''8. Do same for o/s wheel'''
after removing the liner
undo the 8 screws holding the petrol filler aluminium ring
aand press the filler cap gently - it should unstick and move slighly inside clam

'''9. I found it easier to [[Remove_the_rear_undertray]]'''

'''10. Remove a pozi screw each side holding the grille around the exhaust'''

'''11. Remove one more bolt each side at this point screwing sideways into the clam'''

lift off the clam

refit by reversing the above procedure :)

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S2 Wheel Options

2007-02-18T20:14:30Z

RichardG: /* Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2S */

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 then listed below, you don't 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]

To fit S2 exige wheels or 111R wheels onto a K-engined elise the fronts are the same, but the rears require 20mm each side spacers to correct the offset.

'''IF FITTING WIDER ALLOYS AND OR 'STICKY' TYRES PLEASE CONSIDER FITTING UPRATED TOELINKS'''

For more information See Thread: http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=102501

=K-series=

==Lotus/OEM==

===Rimstock 6-spoke===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 16x5.5
| r_size = 17x7.5
| f_offset = ET31.5
| r_offset = ET18
| f_pcd = 4x100
| r_pcd = 4x100
| f_cbore = 56.6
| r_cbore = 56.6
| f_weight = 8.00kg
| r_weight = 10.52kg
| f_tyresize = 175/55R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45R17
| price = complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:elise2000silver.jpg|thumb|S2 OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S2 wheels, also available in black.
Lotus Part Numbers:
Front in black: D117G0024H
Rear in black :D117G0025H
}}

===Rimstock 8-spoke===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 16x5.5
| r_size = 17x7.5
| f_offset = ET31.5
| r_offset = ET18
| f_pcd = 4x100
| r_pcd = 4x100
| f_cbore = 56.6
| r_cbore = 56.6
| f_weight = 6.88kg
| r_weight = 9.50kg
| f_tyresize = 175/55R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45R17
| price = complete set inc VAT £920
| web =
| image = [[Image:Elise-Wheel-grey.jpg|thumb|S2 111S OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S2 111S wheels, also available in black
}}

===OZ Racing===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 16x6.5
| r_size = 17x7.5
| f_offset = ET31
| r_offset = ET18
| f_pcd = 4x100
| r_pcd = 4x100
| f_cbore = 56.6
| r_cbore = 56.6
| f_weight = 6.4
| r_weight = 9.6
| f_tyresize = 195/50R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45R17
| price = complete set inc VAT £999
| web =
| image = [[Image:Bls2g6006f.jpg|thumb|S2 135R OEM Wheel, Silver]]
| image2 = [[Image:Bls2g6003f.jpg|thumb|S2 135R OEM Wheel, Black]]
| notes = OEM S2 135R wheels, also available in black. Together with the A048 tyres, the OZ racing wheels give a wider than standard front wheel to improve the already legendary handling Elise (in black or silver).

There are many [[Tyres_for_OZ_Racing_Rims|tyre options for the OZ racing rim]]
}}

==Speedline==
===Turini===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 16x7
| r_size = 17x8
| f_offset = ET31
| r_offset = ET18
| f_pcd = 4x100
| r_pcd = 4x100
| f_cbore = 56.6
| r_cbore = 56.6
| f_weight = 8.5
| r_weight = 9
| f_tyresize = 195/50R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45R17
| price = complete set inc VAT £799 (est)
| web =
| image = [[Image:Tunini.JPG|thumb]]
| image2 =
| notes = May be manufactured in 2007
}}

==Rimstock==
===Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2S===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 16x7
| r_size = 17x7.5
| f_offset = ET30
| r_offset = ET15
| f_pcd = 4x100
| r_pcd = 4x100
| f_cbore = 56.6
| r_cbore = 56.6
| f_weight =
| r_weight =
| f_tyresize = 195/50R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45R17
| price = complete set inc VAT £559 (with Seloc discount) from Demon Tweeks
| web = http://www.rimstock.co.uk/rimstockuk/wheelrange.php
| image = [[Image:prorace.JPG|thumb]]
| image2 =
| notes = Also available in black and white.
}}

==Komo-Tec==
===KT-Track===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 16x7
| r_size = 17x8
| f_offset = ET30
| r_offset = ET25
| f_pcd = 4x100
| r_pcd = 4x100
| f_cbore = 56.6
| r_cbore = 56.6
| f_weight = 6.83kg
| r_weight = 9.20kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45R17
| price = complete set inc VAT £1295
| web = http://www.komo-tec.com/product_info.php/products_id/414
| image = [[Image:kttrack.jpg|thumb]]
| image2 =
| notes = Rebadge of the Japanese Works Emotion CR wheels at double the price www.hubspace.net
}}

==Compomotive==
===MO===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 16x7
| r_size = 17x8
| f_offset = ET35
| r_offset = ET15
| f_pcd = 4x100
| r_pcd = 4x100
| f_cbore = 56.6
| r_cbore = 56.6
| f_weight =
| r_weight =
| f_tyresize = 195/50R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45R17
| price = complete set inv VAT £780
| web = http://www.sandtler.de/katalogangebote/felgen/felgen/compomotive/felgen_htm/felge_mo.htm
| image = [[Image:Front_comp_small.jpg|thumb]]
| image2 = [[Image:Rear_comp_small.jpg|thumb]]
| notes = Front Wheel MO1671 16x7 ET35 (needs 5mm spacer)
}}

=Toyota=
==Lotus/OEM==
===Rimstock===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 16x5.5
| r_size = 17x7.5
| f_offset = ET31
| r_offset = ET38
| f_pcd = 4x100
| r_pcd = 4x100
| f_cbore = 56.6
| r_cbore = 56.6
| f_weight = 6.88
| r_weight = 9.50
| f_tyresize = 175/55R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45R17
| price = Retail inc VAT £ 920
| web =
| image = [[Image:111rwheel.jpg|thumb|OEM 111R wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
}}

===Forged Alloy Wheel===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size =
| r_size =
| f_offset =ET31
| r_offset =ET38
| f_pcd =4x100
| r_pcd =4x100
| f_cbore =56.6
| r_cbore =56.6
| f_weight =EST 5.5kg
| r_weight =7kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50/16
| r_tyresize = 225/45R17
| price = Retail inc VAT £1,682.60
| web = http://www.hangar111.com/ckshop.php?item=723&ret=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hangar111.com%2Fckshop.php%3Fpage%3D1%26category%3D73
| image = [[Image:111rforge.jpg|thumb]]
| image2 =
| notes = Silver Anodised or Silver Painted
Lotus Part numbers:

Painted Front:A117G0124H

Painted Rear:A120G0019H

Anodised Front:A121G0013H

Anodised Rear:A121G0015H
}}

===Exige Y-type spider===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 16x6.5
| r_size = 17x7.5
| f_offset = ET31
| r_offset = ET38
| f_pcd = 4x100
| r_pcd = 4x100
| f_cbore = 56.6
| r_cbore = 56.6
| f_weight = 8.8
| r_weight = 9.8
| f_tyresize = 195/50R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45R17
| price = Retail inc VAT £ 950
| web =
| image = [[Image:exigewheels.jpeg|thumb]]
| image2 =
| notes = When fitting to K-series car use 20 to 25mm spacer, also available in silver
}}

===Volk TE37===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size =
| r_size =
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd =
| r_pcd =
| f_cbore =
| r_cbore =
| f_weight =
| r_weight =
| f_tyresize =
| r_tyresize =
| price =
| web =
| image = [[Image:VolkTE37.jpg|thumb]]
| image2 =
| notes = available in bronze silver and white
}}

===240R 5-spoke===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 16x7
| r_size = 17x8
| f_offset = 31
| r_offset = 38
| f_pcd = 4x100
| r_pcd = 4x100
| f_cbore = 56.6
| r_cbore = 56.6
| f_weight = 6.1
| r_weight = 8.1
| f_tyresize = 190/580 16
| r_tyresize = 230/625 17
| price = £1869 a set inc VAT
| web =
| image = [[Image:240r.jpg|thumb]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM 240R wheels, also available in silver.
Lotus Part numbers:

ALS3G6014F Front Wheel 5-spoke, 7.0x16, HP silver

ALS3G6007F Front Wheel 5-spoke, 7.0x16, black

ALS3G6019F Rear Wheel 5-spoke, 8.0x17, HP silver

ALS3G6008F Rear Wheel 5-spoke, 8.0x17, black

ALS3G6013F Wheel Centre Cover, with Lotus Logo - for 5-spoke wheels
}}

=Other sources of information=

[http://www.hubert.racegame.org/wheels.html Hubspace.net]

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