DJ Wilmas 111S S2 T series 400bhp Elise

DJ Wilmas 111S S2 T series 400bhp Elise

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djwilma

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Friday 20th December 2013
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Not with me.

But straight out of the collector in direction of flow

djwilma

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Saturday 21st December 2013
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View from underneath


djwilma

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Saturday 18th January 2014
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Been a bit of a struggle to get things fitted

External wastegate needed to be plumbed into the water system as it was literally surrounded by exhaust

Anyway set point of 1 bar and it did the below, with a nice flat curve



Then set point of 1.63 bar and progressive boost control, it did the below, squiggle is wheel spin



On monday we will take the cat off and run it at 1.8 bar for a giggle wink but will run it at 0.9 bar on the road with the cat and just de cat for the track as its all v banded in

So all in all quite happy and at 850kgs its 470bhp/tonne

djwilma

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Thursday 20th February 2014
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Well just home, wife kicked me out of bed as cant sleep so might as well do something useful

So drive back from JDM Dyno was 365 miles and car drank approx 45 litres of 95 ron petrol which i calculate at roughly 37mpg....manly motorway driving with a few ahem spurts. Happy with that

Few issues though

1. Dipped Beam Headlights are terrible, I heard rumours they were pants but my gawd
2. Windscreen wiper stops where it likes on inter wipe, and stops completely on high speed
3. AP racing pads rattle, i understand this is normal
4. Fifth Gear is pain to select
5. I have a Kestrel Kevlar Clutch, fairly new and they are supplied raw and need bedding so clutch is / has slipped
6. Could get the clutch to hold on the Dyno, we thought it was wheel spin but i had clutch slip on way home
7. Its loud in the cabin, i thought 111S' were quieter lol

All in all i am very happy with the car, 80mph is 18% TPS 50mph is 6% probably needs a little more mapping below 2500rpm but for now its fine.

Manage 6 hours, ears arent ringing but blown a speaker.

Had to fit an aerocatch for the boot though, not sure if it looks right right but its a fix i had to do

AIT temps at motorway speed sat nicely at 13C, highest on Dyno after third quick run was 45C

And best bit, she is quick, very quick only had it on low boost 0.9 bar but its mental and i had no traction issues so either i am amazing, the diff is working or the traction control is doing its job. Must be the first one

De-cat spooled a little quicker, and made 30bhp more at 1 bar boost 356bhp vs 321 so in theory its good for 450bhp (my story and sticking to it in the pub). video you can hear the slippage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkjAxMpnSOg

Dyno printout of run




De cat Pipe V banded in



Larger Naca Ducts Fitted to undertray



JDM Dynos own built Mk1 escort, 2.9 V6 Cosworth (from the Scorpio no less) 350bhp 1/4 mile of 12.4


djwilma

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Monday 24th February 2014
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Few more teething problems it blew the engine fuse again and looks like a small oil leak.....again....

But I did get fatty weighed, I'd like to say I was in the car but I wasnt. Suppose adding 30kgs isnt the end of the world but was hoping for 850kgs but evo list the 111S S2 as 860kgs but kinda hoped the 804kgs for the s2 was closer







djwilma

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Monday 24th February 2014
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Scuffers i am no Elise guru like yourself, but they didnt make a yota 111S just the rover and the later models go heavier

Some brochures say 804kgs, and some 860 kgs so to make myself feel better i went for the latter


djwilma

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Thursday 27th February 2014
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Scuffers said:
put a few on the scales over the years, and never seen one over 800Kg's (with a Rover engine)
2004 111S 825kgs MTBR's on Seloc

Lotus' own figures for the Rover 111S was 804kgs, did some digging, according to their brochure 111S / 111R

Either way, mines 890kgs






djwilma

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Thursday 27th February 2014
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matc said:
Just read the whole thread - awesome project! You're only down the road from me, so hopefully I'll see it about.
Anytime happy to take people for a spin

djwilma

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Friday 28th February 2014
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Right had a friend over to finish off a little of the body work, like the roof

And though i would see what the oil leak was, took the inspection panel off the engine bay (a handy piece of kit to have)

Saw the newly installed waste gate



Then noticed oil below the turbo and not above so poked a few pipes, noticed the return pipe was loose but no oil above it

So took it off and hey presto......oops





Happy its a simple pipe so off to see what i can do to get a heat resistance one

Anyway even though the engine wont keep the oil in it and the battery doesnt store electricity....its all about looking good ! (apart from the rear wheel and no centre cap)


djwilma

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Friday 28th February 2014
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Dont think it would of done a GT3 or a F458 but it was close

I went to pirtek and the spotty 18 year old with the 600bhp 4wd starlet says this will work, those guys know everything wink



djwilma

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Friday 28th February 2014
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the ronin said:
You'd be wise to cover that with a silicone sleeve and then some reflective aluminum foil... You can still cook the rubber under the steel braid.
Wise words it will be routed differently too

djwilma

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Tuesday 4th March 2014
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Took the car back to the ever helpful Sportomotive

I wasnt happy with the Gear Change 5th was a bugger to get, so its now adjusted and much much better

Was worried the brakes werent "hard" enough so had them re-bleed them and the clutch pedal felt soggy so had them change the fluid (it came out black)

But main reason was to re-check the GEO which we managed to do to 340R specs but 125mm front



The steering arms were removed, luckily as they found this.....must of been the original bolt from the accident.....all changed to a new one


djwilma

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Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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Works mental so not had much time on my hands but purchased these, probably the most extravagant thing i have ever bought Carbon Fibre side scoops but they look good even if stevie wonder fitted the driver side one






AFR gauge is back quick work from Grant at http://www.gb-ent.co.uk as usual and all back up and running



Got to drive the car yesterday, shame it rained but at least its done some miles again 140 miles on a tank of 33 litres (20mpg which isnt too bad as most has been point and squirt). She is quick but has a little bump steer problems, 70mph on slight RH turn and the front was moving....assume dampers so will tweak these

Exhaust is blowing though suspected down pipe so will have to check it out on the weekend, its never ending

But, main fuse blew again. And this time i know why, it was loose in the engine bay and was earthing on the block. So its been wrapped and stuck to the clam shell.....so shouldnt happen again



time for a track day soon though

djwilma

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Friday 4th April 2014
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had enough of work so had a lazy day at home, and got a surprise when i went to open the drivers door this morning before my sea swim



Looks like the grill has come loose, broken the cross member and ripped out the self tapper at the top....then snapped off at the rear lug....so if anyone has a spare RH side CF side pod let me know FFS

I was doing some high speed testing, on a private road, and didnt hear or notice it but full throttle (little clutch slip) and 6000rpm car was still pulling

Looked at the exhaust and the turbo to downpipe had two bolts in it, school boy error but looks like the bolts are a few mm too long so they went tight but were holding. Have ordered some new studs and nuts so will try and get it finished.

Eased off the shocks on the front and it rides a lot better with no bouncing

Also played with the traction control and launch, now that was fun 20% slip 3500rpm a little sideways and hit the rev limiter in first a heart beat later. Cant wait to get some sticky rubber and get on a 1.4 mile

djwilma

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Tuesday 8th April 2014
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Not brackets but it is held in by a couple of heat shields

Seems to be fine after the private road session wink

djwilma

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Monday 14th April 2014
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Thanks guys

Well insurance is due in 2 weeks, been a whole year on the road and only 786 miles......not enough

But car has been with a friend to have the clam repaired, and stickers added (thanks BobvanM), the rear diffuser painted plus a polish. Have a little paint reaction on the drivers side under the pod so will get that done soon.....



Also got my 1275GT out of storage and on the drive so will be fitting a turbo k with 200bhp to it soon....i hope

Anyway went looking for the exhaust leak, looked at the turbo to down pipe and very strange but all the bolts were too long for the threads. Good 5 mm and only being held in with one tight one. Replaced all the studs with proper high temp items and proper nuts. Lowest one was a bugger 1/8 turn each time.....



Started the car up and exhaust blow was still there, hand in and found the turbo to manifold only had two bolts in on the right hand side......ran out of the proper nuts but will get some tomorrow and take it out




Was hoping to get to Castle Coombe on the 22nd April with LOT

djwilma

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Sunday 20th April 2014
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the ronin said:
Sorry to say this but you are in need of a proper designed exhaust..
LOL imagine if i had said this about your car Frank, would be a complete thread about haters

Its not an ideal set up, always said this but its a tight fit. No boost creep and its welded into the collector, and only the primary it is connected to is a tight turn. Its not ideal, or best practise but it works.....

At last i have some time and get the camera in the car, and the heavens open

Luckily i had a chance to set up the launch and Traction control settings

Standing Start 3500rpm dump clutch 100% throttle and it does slip but considering the conditions i am fairly happy it didnt swap ends

http://youtu.be/9qburPEnWdU

Then rolling 2nd gear full throttle and happy with the results, till the clutch slipped at the end

http://youtu.be/Zukf208X470



Edited by djwilma on Sunday 20th April 13:26

djwilma

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Sunday 20th April 2014
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Will do soon on forward facing and i dare say a few things will change in the future, the manifold / wastegate and exhaust are strong contenders


djwilma

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Saturday 26th April 2014
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At last i have some time and get the camera in the car, and the heavens open

Luckily i had a chance to set up the launch and Traction control settings

Standing Start 3500rpm dump clutch 100% throttle and it does slip but considering the conditions i am fairly happy it didnt swap ends

http://youtu.be/9qburPEnWdU

Then rolling 2nd gear full throttle and happy with the results, till the clutch slipped at the end

http://youtu.be/Zukf208X470

djwilma

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Sunday 27th April 2014
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GTRene said:
it also looked as some smoke came out the vents...could that be from the slipping clutch?
do you have the standard clutch or already a stronger version?
Smoke is from the oil breather as it sits just below the vent

Clutch is a special kevlar single plate rated to 350lbft, issue is it comes "unfinished" so needs to bed in. Its taking its time wink