Geometry setting for 2009 Elise SC
Geometry setting for 2009 Elise SC
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LOTUS F1

Original Poster:

132 posts

199 months

Friday 12th February 2010
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Where can I get the above settings info for my Elise SC with Bilsteins fitted?
My local has no info on it!

Many thanks.thumbup

TIPPER

2,955 posts

242 months

Friday 12th February 2010
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Er............Lotus?


thegreenhell

21,795 posts

242 months

Friday 12th February 2010
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Owner's manual?

LOTUS F1

Original Poster:

132 posts

199 months

Friday 12th February 2010
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Below is from Seloc Wiki and this is the reason why I thought I'd ask the PH possy but for those in the know how I guess.
My manual has a supplement for the SC to go with the old manual, there is no info in this suppliment on geo set up for mine. Is it a simple case of same set up for all Elise?

From Seloc Wiki:
When asking questions on the forums about "the best geo for ..." the following need to be considred so make an effort to specify;

What you are using the car for (road, sprint race, endurance race)
Tyre spec (section & compound)
Spring rates
Damper spec and settings
Ride height
Current Geo settings
Perceived problems with current setup

EDIT:

To add:
Using car for road mostly.
Tyre spec (AD048)
Spring rates (not sure)
Damper spec and settings (not sure)
Ride height (How do I find out?)
Current Geo settings
Perceived problems with current setup (some shake)

Second Edit:
Your help is very much appreciated! thumbup



Edited by LOTUS F1 on Friday 12th February 14:37


Edited by LOTUS F1 on Friday 12th February 14:42

TIPPER

2,955 posts

242 months

Friday 12th February 2010
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Where abouts are you? A decent specialist that could do the geo for you could then be recommended. They'd talk you through what you want.

LOTUS F1

Original Poster:

132 posts

199 months

Friday 12th February 2010
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TIPPER said:
Where abouts are you? A decent specialist that could do the geo for you could then be recommended. They'd talk you through what you want.
I'm in the Shropshire West Mids area, thanks. I have located a garage that can do the job but they have no record in their computer. I know st basically! Cheers.

TIPPER

2,955 posts

242 months

Friday 12th February 2010
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With the greatest I'd give the place you're intending to use a miss: a Lotus specialist will have figures at his fingertips. You can set up an Elise to suit yourself and your driving.
I don't know of anyone in the West Midlands area but I'm sure someone will come along. It might be worth aksing over on Seloc too.

LOTUS F1

Original Poster:

132 posts

199 months

Friday 12th February 2010
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TIPPER said:
With the greatest I'd give the place you're intending to use a miss: a Lotus specialist will have figures at his fingertips. You can set up an Elise to suit yourself and your driving.
I don't know of anyone in the West Midlands area but I'm sure someone will come along. It might be worth aksing over on Seloc too.
Nice one Tipper, you might be right, I did ask the boss at the garage if I could put the Loti on the ramps, as I did want fat greasy John climbing in and out of it.
He was getting in customers cars without seat protection and oil all over his hands.
I'll give it a miss anyway.

Cheers.

tail slide

2,169 posts

270 months

Saturday 13th February 2010
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I'd recommend this specialist in Wolverhampton - the 2 guys that run it are Lotus & TVR specialists & enthusiasts.

Martin was spectating at Loton Park hillclimb, when he saw we had probs in paddock came & spent 1/2hr fixing a TVR cooling system, that had never worked properly.

http://www.topgearautomotive.co.uk/

MrSimba

343 posts

236 months

Saturday 13th February 2010
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Take the time out to go over to Daventry and see Steve Guglielmi

http://www.guglielmimotorsport.co.uk/

I've had geo's at several 'specialists' in the West Midlands and nothing comes close to Steve and Dave at Guglielmi's.

The geo will cost you more but then the best always does!