Bilstein S2 Suspension Upgrade
Discussion
I realise that there are many other topics like this one out there in the vastness that is Lotus PH pages, but one such as this is long overdue! 
This afternoon I collected my car after receiving a phone call that the work was completed - The work happened to be the Bilstein S2 suspension upgrade package, which I have been waiting months for ... Demand outweighs supply ... They're bloody hard to get hold of!
Anyway, it felt like Christmas had come early. I didn't think the change in springs and dampers would have made such a difference to what is a truely excellent handling car, but they do! The steering has become so much more responsive - Point the car where you want to go, put yer foot down and it'll follow through! Turn-in is sharp and precise, there is less bodyroll (as if there was lots before!), the ride is smoother over bumps (Not harsh like the Konis) and therefore much quieter too ... and then there is the aggressive, lower stance
I am speechless over the fact that the turn-in is so fast and that when you push the car in the corner it almost seems like it is begging for more! No matter how fast you take that apex, the car feels planted to the road
I have fallen in love with the Elise all over again, although it's not like I fell 'out of love' in the first place. Truely a worthwhile upgrade - Seeing as the kit is a little more than a set of Koni's, DO IT! You won't regret it!
Thanks to Steve Williams for fitting the shocks and doing the geometry in such a short space of time - Top stuff!
I'm off to bed ... Curry has tired me out!
This afternoon I collected my car after receiving a phone call that the work was completed - The work happened to be the Bilstein S2 suspension upgrade package, which I have been waiting months for ... Demand outweighs supply ... They're bloody hard to get hold of!
Anyway, it felt like Christmas had come early. I didn't think the change in springs and dampers would have made such a difference to what is a truely excellent handling car, but they do! The steering has become so much more responsive - Point the car where you want to go, put yer foot down and it'll follow through! Turn-in is sharp and precise, there is less bodyroll (as if there was lots before!), the ride is smoother over bumps (Not harsh like the Konis) and therefore much quieter too ... and then there is the aggressive, lower stance
I am speechless over the fact that the turn-in is so fast and that when you push the car in the corner it almost seems like it is begging for more! No matter how fast you take that apex, the car feels planted to the road
I have fallen in love with the Elise all over again, although it's not like I fell 'out of love' in the first place. Truely a worthwhile upgrade - Seeing as the kit is a little more than a set of Koni's, DO IT! You won't regret it!
Thanks to Steve Williams for fitting the shocks and doing the geometry in such a short space of time - Top stuff!
I'm off to bed ... Curry has tired me out!
Edited by Ikemi on Thursday 18th October 00:46
Thats gr8 to hear, well done!!
My car is in at the moment having the suspension done, should hopefully have her back next week... I bought 1 way adjustable nitrons with custom springs, toe link kit, wishbone bush kit with geo and corner weights to be carried out. If you think there is a massive difference im smiling already
My car is in at the moment having the suspension done, should hopefully have her back next week... I bought 1 way adjustable nitrons with custom springs, toe link kit, wishbone bush kit with geo and corner weights to be carried out. If you think there is a massive difference im smiling already
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