Tickles Lotus Elise S1 111s
Discussion
ds666 said:
Can I ask how you got the side member trims off ? Mine will need sorting when I get it . Do you just tease them off ?
Do you mean the leather pads on the sills? If so yes, just prise them off, not easy though they are very well fixed after being there for the best part of 20 years! Be prepared for the job, it is a bit of a task once you start.Welcome to Elise ownership too
The Elise had its first proper run of the year today, great weather and roads. I wasn't sure what to expect as I headed to the mountains, it was quite cold when I set off but it was surprisingly warm.
As always, a few pics.
The car felt great until the journey home a flicker under load appeared on the battery light accompanied with a splutter. It stopped after a while though, not to worry it is going in for a service soon so will get it looked at then. I have a feeling it is something to do with the alternator.
As always, a few pics.
The car felt great until the journey home a flicker under load appeared on the battery light accompanied with a splutter. It stopped after a while though, not to worry it is going in for a service soon so will get it looked at then. I have a feeling it is something to do with the alternator.
Well, I've just read your thread from the start to the latest installment (it's a quiet day at work, shh... don't tell the boss 
). Fantastic car and love reading about your adventures in it, and the little upgrades you've done. Also, some top photos, too 
I'd love an Elise one day, but I think I'd go for an S3, probably with the little 1.6 engine. To my eyes the S1 is a little too 'cute' but I can see why you love it, and why they have such a following.
Anyway, thanks for the thread, and keep up the good work
). Fantastic car and love reading about your adventures in it, and the little upgrades you've done. Also, some top photos, too I'd love an Elise one day, but I think I'd go for an S3, probably with the little 1.6 engine. To my eyes the S1 is a little too 'cute' but I can see why you love it, and why they have such a following.
Anyway, thanks for the thread, and keep up the good work
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
They are great cars, if you can get one you will only be putting your money somewhere until you sell it, you may even make a bit if you get the right one (Note: you may end up spending on upgrades and other stuff though!
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On days like Saturday, everything about owning a weekend car like this makes sense.
If I went for a S3 it would be the new Sprint SC, in old English white with racing green decals, red seats and gun metal forged wheels… not that I have thought about it much
They are great cars, if you can get one you will only be putting your money somewhere until you sell it, you may even make a bit if you get the right one (Note: you may end up spending on upgrades and other stuff though!
)On days like Saturday, everything about owning a weekend car like this makes sense.
If I went for a S3 it would be the new Sprint SC, in old English white with racing green decals, red seats and gun metal forged wheels… not that I have thought about it much
Tickle said:
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
They are great cars, if you can get one you will only be putting your money somewhere until you sell it, you may even make a bit if you get the right one (Note: you may end up spending on upgrades and other stuff though!)
On days like Saturday, everything about owning a weekend car like this makes sense.
If I went for a S3 it would be the new Sprint SC, in old English white with racing green decals, red seats and gun metal forged wheels… not that I have thought about it much
Ha ha! I too hanker after an S3 Sprint, but I think I'd stay with the little 1.6 - more chance to use more of the performance in the road I reckon.They are great cars, if you can get one you will only be putting your money somewhere until you sell it, you may even make a bit if you get the right one (Note: you may end up spending on upgrades and other stuff though!
)On days like Saturday, everything about owning a weekend car like this makes sense.
If I went for a S3 it would be the new Sprint SC, in old English white with racing green decals, red seats and gun metal forged wheels… not that I have thought about it much
Your idea of spec sounds good, but I'd go for Sky Blue, black decals but same seats and wheels as you...not that I have thought about it much
Edited by Vroom101 on Monday 27th March 13:02
TheRocket said:
Great pics, you so lucky to have those roads on your doorstep, as my kids would say I am 'well jel'
Thanks, I intend to go some other places for a drive but I'm always drawn to Wales. With a few extra days off over Easter I may venture to the Dales to the Ribblehead Viaduct.The roads on the way to my usual driving routes will be probably full of caravans this weekend, so I decided to get stuck into a job that I was meant to do over Winter; resealing the headlight covers. I had originally done this when I got the car, albeit a 'quick fix' with some double-sided tape. Over time dust, small flies and water (and resulting water marks) had got in.
I'm not a fan of the butyl tape, purely because of neatness so I decided to try a butyl based sealant. My thinking was that I could get a thin bead against the recess on the clam.
The covers were polished and the body work in in front the light waxed with a bit of colinite.
Hopefully it's something I don't have to do for a while, getting old sealant and adhesive off it a b
rd of a job!
I'm not a fan of the butyl tape, purely because of neatness so I decided to try a butyl based sealant. My thinking was that I could get a thin bead against the recess on the clam.
The covers were polished and the body work in in front the light waxed with a bit of colinite.
Hopefully it's something I don't have to do for a while, getting old sealant and adhesive off it a b
rd of a job!AndrewGP said:
Looks really good. I'm thinking of getting headlight covers for mine, so can you tell me which butyl based sealant you used? I was going to use the tape but yours looks like a better solution.
Thanks 
I used this: http://www.everbuild.co.uk/Roof-Gutter-Sealant
Time will tell if it is better than the tape. It is a neat install solution though.
Sillyhatday said:
This is really a great car. Been following this for a good while. Need to get myself across to the evo triangle this summer, it's a good three hours away for me though.
Cheers,North Wales is fantastic, the EVO is good but not the best bit of road. Time of year, day and weather are a big factor to a days drive. Happy to share routes etc though if you are heading over
Tickle said:
Thanks
I used this: http://www.everbuild.co.uk/Roof-Gutter-Sealant
Time will tell if it is better than the tape. It is a neat install solution though.
Great stuff, many thanks!I used this: http://www.everbuild.co.uk/Roof-Gutter-Sealant
Time will tell if it is better than the tape. It is a neat install solution though.
AndrewGP said:
Tickle said:
Thanks
I used this: http://www.everbuild.co.uk/Roof-Gutter-Sealant
Time will tell if it is better than the tape. It is a neat install solution though.
Great stuff, many thanks!I used this: http://www.everbuild.co.uk/Roof-Gutter-Sealant
Time will tell if it is better than the tape. It is a neat install solution though.
You can buy the seal from B&Q for £2.98 with enough for x2 sets of lenses, its Homelux bath seal
I would apply to the lenses rather than the clam as some lenses are not an exact fit, the passenger one is usually slightly off
We have done hundreds over the years, one of the best mods is to paint the rears in body colour the same width of the tape and then remove the horrible black vinyl on the outside - makes them look like floating glass.
A bit of a tip from someone who does Elise bodywork for a living, again prefering the sealant over the tape. Hope this helps.
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