Fitting S2 Bilstein Suspension to S1 Guide?

[noodleman]

I'm sure I've seen one before, complete with colour piccys even.

I can't find it now I need it though!

Am I going mad or just senile?

[lamb jiblets]

when mine arived info was in box very simple to fit

[noodleman]

But not in my box.....

I'm sure it's simple but I'm sure I've seen a guide in the past.

[Mr_B]

Fit rear brackets with a coat or Duralac where mate with the chassis. Fit dampers, tighten to 45nm with suspension under load with orginal bushes, not a problem if poly bushes are fitted.

Edited by Mr_B on Wednesday 9th July 20:42

[noodleman]

Maybe dim but how would I tighten the suspension with it under load?

Do I have to get to the bolts with the car off the jacks?

[lamb jiblets]

try this about sections down 'fitting Bilstein to s1'
http://www.bell-colvill.co.uk/admin/lotusnews/list...

[noodleman]

That's a great help, cheers. I'm still not sure how I'm supposed to torque the bolts up though. Do I part tighten, lower the car and then torque afterwards?

[AdrianR]

Assuming you're jacking the car a wheel at a time, before you refit the wheel put a wooden block under the base of the upright (not the hub, brake disc or anthing else!) at about the normal ride height and lower the car so that it is resting on the block with the suspension compressed and then tighten the bolts. Lift again, remove bock and refit wheel to complete.

It's not critical, just helps a bit not to twist the rubber bushes too much.

AdrianR

[noodleman]

That's a fantastic idea. Thanks a lot.