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Just thought I'd mooch on in to the Elise Forum as I am awaiting the prep of my recently purchased humble S1. I usually reside in Biker Banter as I have a fond passion for the two wheeled form of transport. Nice to meet you all!!
I hope that I haven't made a foolish decision in buying an older vehicle. I now work 6 miles from home (down from a 72 mile commute) hence have decided that it was time to change my work horse for a car with more grin factor.
I bought a 1 owner 32k S1 in silver on a 1998 plate.
I hope that I haven't made a foolish decision in buying an older vehicle. I now work 6 miles from home (down from a 72 mile commute) hence have decided that it was time to change my work horse for a car with more grin factor.
I bought a 1 owner 32k S1 in silver on a 1998 plate.
I have a couple of questions that I need answering:
1. Has anyone tried a 160TF ali throttle body on a standard S1 Elise? Does it make any difference to performance or is it a fix for a sticking plastic version?
2. It seems that there is very limited options when it comes to wheel replacement. I fancied some OZ or BBS racing wheels eventually but this may prove difficult. Does anyone have any information on supply/source?
3. I don't have a hardtop and we are heading towards winter. Is this going to be a big problem? Should I be looking at this as my first accessory purchase?
4. The front grill, as were many that I looked at is slightly tatty. Behind that, there is a mounting post that is corroded as well. How do I get to this to remove and respray/treat?
5. Any good stereo/speaker combinations available that
will give reasonable quality sound?
1. Has anyone tried a 160TF ali throttle body on a standard S1 Elise? Does it make any difference to performance or is it a fix for a sticking plastic version?
2. It seems that there is very limited options when it comes to wheel replacement. I fancied some OZ or BBS racing wheels eventually but this may prove difficult. Does anyone have any information on supply/source?
3. I don't have a hardtop and we are heading towards winter. Is this going to be a big problem? Should I be looking at this as my first accessory purchase?
4. The front grill, as were many that I looked at is slightly tatty. Behind that, there is a mounting post that is corroded as well. How do I get to this to remove and respray/treat?
5. Any good stereo/speaker combinations available that
will give reasonable quality sound?
Welcome dude, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. 
Not personally but many recommend it for both. However IIRC it will only improve throttle-response a little on unmodded cars. Suspect gains will be negligible or nothing if it's a straight replacement (other than perhaps using more juice). Have you had a search in the forum for info?
Depends on what wheel size you want. Personally I don't think you can beat the Sport 160 Victory wheels on the S1.
Not really - how good is the fit on your soft-top? I had one for 18 months and didn't use it at all last winter. My soft-top was fine. Sold it this year.
Sure it's not the towing eye mount? If there's a threaded hole through the middle of it that's what you're looking at. Honestly, I have no idea how to remove it!
Now this I can help you with....
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=15&h=0&t=210319
veetwin said:
I have a couple of questions that I need answering:
1. Has anyone tried a 160TF ali throttle body on a standard S1 Elise? Does it make any difference to performance or is it a fix for a sticking plastic version?
Not personally but many recommend it for both. However IIRC it will only improve throttle-response a little on unmodded cars. Suspect gains will be negligible or nothing if it's a straight replacement (other than perhaps using more juice). Have you had a search in the forum for info?
veetwin said:
2. It seems that there is very limited options when it comes to wheel replacement. I fancied some OZ or BBS racing wheels eventually but this may prove difficult. Does anyone have any information on supply/source?
Depends on what wheel size you want. Personally I don't think you can beat the Sport 160 Victory wheels on the S1.
veetwin said:
3. I don't have a hardtop and we are heading towards winter. Is this going to be a big problem? Should I be looking at this as my first accessory purchase?
Not really - how good is the fit on your soft-top? I had one for 18 months and didn't use it at all last winter. My soft-top was fine. Sold it this year.
veetwin said:
4. The front grill, as were many that I looked at is slightly tatty. Behind that, there is a mounting post that is corroded as well. How do I get to this to remove and respray/treat?
Sure it's not the towing eye mount? If there's a threaded hole through the middle of it that's what you're looking at. Honestly, I have no idea how to remove it!
veetwin said:
5. Any good stereo/speaker combinations available that
will give reasonable quality sound?
Now this I can help you with....
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=15&h=0&t=210319
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