Elise S1 Millennium Edition, 1 owner from new...
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Nothing has needed fixing for a while, so it's all good when the sun comes out on a lovely evening like today 
IMG_2438 by giveitfish, on Flickr
IMG_2458 by giveitfish, on Flickr
IMG_2438 by giveitfish, on Flickr
IMG_2458 by giveitfish, on Flickr
Wow, really 7 months since the last update? Since then it's had a new Eliseparts roof (which is very nice but although better is still not 100% waterproof in heavy rain).
Then nothing until the last week when a nail in a rear tyre resulted in me having to buy a pair of Toyo T1-R's to keep the matching set, plus a new battery to replace the old one as it was only keeping charge for a week at a time.
I've not used it much over the winter, but plan on changing all that soon! Still a complete event to get in and drive. Not lost it's charm in the year I've had it now
Then nothing until the last week when a nail in a rear tyre resulted in me having to buy a pair of Toyo T1-R's to keep the matching set, plus a new battery to replace the old one as it was only keeping charge for a week at a time.
I've not used it much over the winter, but plan on changing all that soon! Still a complete event to get in and drive. Not lost it's charm in the year I've had it now
moribund said:
Oh, and can I just say - is nothing easy on these cars??!? Changing the battery took me over an hour and removed all the skin from all my knuckles.
You're right, absolute b
h of a job. I really need to replace mine but I'm putting it off because it's such a nightmare. Someone will probably come along now and say it's easy, but getting the battery back in is one of the most infuriating things I've ever done!From memory, there's a bracket or something on the left hand face of the battery compartment as you look from the front, may even be the cover for the heater matrix. Whip that off and it's a bit easier. I put a webbing harness underneath the last one, so that it is easier to get in and out. Additionally, I put one of thes ein last time I changed the battery;
http://www.batterybrain.co.uk/
and it has been fantastic. Mine doesn't get used as often as it should and it was killing the battery. The batterybrain has solved that, very happy customer.
http://www.batterybrain.co.uk/
and it has been fantastic. Mine doesn't get used as often as it should and it was killing the battery. The batterybrain has solved that, very happy customer.
Cheers, glad you found it interesting
Red Firecracker said:
I put one of thes ein last time I changed the battery;
http://www.batterybrain.co.uk/
and it has been fantastic. Mine doesn't get used as often as it should and it was killing the battery. The batterybrain has solved that, very happy customer.
That's interesting. Does it mess with the alarm though?http://www.batterybrain.co.uk/
and it has been fantastic. Mine doesn't get used as often as it should and it was killing the battery. The batterybrain has solved that, very happy customer.
Quick report from last weekend. On Saturday I took part in the Knowldale Mini Miglia. This was over 160 miles of tiny roads, navigating by tulip road book. It included a couple of fords, a *very* narrow bridge and some excellent country roads, even a road which ran right up the middle of the central reservation on the M6. I had no idea that even existed.
There was also a timed "test" round some cones in a farm yard, hence my car was covered in manure pretty much from the start!
It was a demanding, tiring but excellent day out with some great company too.
Knowldale Mini Miglia, March 2014 by giveitfish, on Flickr
(Copyright http://www.dsdigital.co.uk)
Then on Sunday I competed in the Bolton-Le-Moors Autotest held at Makro in Preston. Managed a 2nd in class but should have done a bit better. The Elise really is great at these especially now I'm starting to get the hang of using the handbrake. Can't compete with the Caterhams though.
(Copyright Bolton-le-Moors CC)
There was also a timed "test" round some cones in a farm yard, hence my car was covered in manure pretty much from the start!
It was a demanding, tiring but excellent day out with some great company too.
Knowldale Mini Miglia, March 2014 by giveitfish, on Flickr
(Copyright http://www.dsdigital.co.uk)
Then on Sunday I competed in the Bolton-Le-Moors Autotest held at Makro in Preston. Managed a 2nd in class but should have done a bit better. The Elise really is great at these especially now I'm starting to get the hang of using the handbrake. Can't compete with the Caterhams though.
(Copyright Bolton-le-Moors CC)
Edited by moribund on Friday 21st March 00:38
So, my exhaust was leaking a bit due to crappy flex pipe fitted last year, plus it feels like the geo is out after the potholes of the Mini Miglia...
Option 1: new flex pipe and a readjust geo, couple of hundred quid
Option 2: new Larini 4-2-1 manifold and flexi, full suspension refresh, ££££
Oooops, I seem to have chosen option 2! Car off to Pheonix Motorsport next week.
Looks like the bodywork will have to wait until next year (or the year after, at this rate)
Option 1: new flex pipe and a readjust geo, couple of hundred quid
Option 2: new Larini 4-2-1 manifold and flexi, full suspension refresh, ££££
Oooops, I seem to have chosen option 2! Car off to Pheonix Motorsport next week.
Looks like the bodywork will have to wait until next year (or the year after, at this rate)
Lovely car. I took up Elise ownership last year. It's an event to drive these cars.
Mines been off the road since December after a small accident. It needs a new clam (front) which just aren't available.
I miss it dearly.
The acceleration, handling and feeling you get driving them is a great experience. Coupled with good mpg and reasonable running costs they are a perfect toy.
Mines been off the road since December after a small accident. It needs a new clam (front) which just aren't available.
I miss it dearly.The acceleration, handling and feeling you get driving them is a great experience. Coupled with good mpg and reasonable running costs they are a perfect toy.
deltashad said:
Lovely car. I took up Elise ownership last year. It's an event to drive these cars.
Mines been off the road since December after a small accident. It needs a new clam (front) which just aren't available. I miss it dearly.
The acceleration, handling and feeling you get driving them is a great experience. Coupled with good mpg and reasonable running costs they are a perfect toy.
Excuse for an Exige reshell?Mines been off the road since December after a small accident. It needs a new clam (front) which just aren't available.
I miss it dearly.The acceleration, handling and feeling you get driving them is a great experience. Coupled with good mpg and reasonable running costs they are a perfect toy.
Just for the record, this is the state my wishbones and manifold & heatshield are currently in ...
(damn you, autofocus)
Looking forward to seeing what they're like in a couple of weeks.
Certainly liked the look of this shiny thing which will be fitted
(damn you, autofocus)
Looking forward to seeing what they're like in a couple of weeks.
Certainly liked the look of this shiny thing which will be fitted
Edited by moribund on Tuesday 22 April 22:06
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