Standard S1 upgrades

[leathwaite7]

I have just bought my first Lotus elise S1 and need some advise from the experts. I intend to use the car on the road and track, the car is in need of lots of TLC it has done nearly 99000 miles and has been standing for over a year.

The interior is in poor condition and I intend changing the seats and interior bits which should be easy. Though the wife would prefer more comfort, cost is an issue.

Also the car has S2 suspension which I understand is a good start, Brakes too have been upgraded though are very corroded seem to work well.

What I really need help on what modes I can get done to the engine, I don't want to spend a fortune but want to get the most out of the potential. I have also realised that I will need a good team to help.

I am based in SW london and wondered if anyone could recommend a tunning house who won't rip me off.

The gear selection needs attention and had thought a new gear linkage and quick shift from eliseparts is the way to go. Also had read that 2bular offer the best exhauts upgrades. Hurricane also look like good for induction system suppliers but that is as far as I have got.

I used to do allot of racing in the westfield campionship so feel the need for speed.

Thank you for any help in advance.

Regards

Jon....

[Chris49]

Hi John,
Welcome to the fold!

Induction - try ITG or Hurricane I know alot of the guys here use these and rave about them.

If memory serves theres a great thread about Larini and 2ubular exhausts somewhere that should help.

For a personal point of view check if you have the plastic throttle body, I had one and a alloy replacement is a must.

Thats a good start!

Good luck fella!!

[DamienCBR]

JOhn,

Is that the one HighTorque had?
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[leathwaite7]

yes picked up on tuesday. drove home and it felt very good but needs allot of work.

[DamienCBR]

Have fun mate. I hope to be picking up my car next week. Subject to an inspection

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[TIPPER]

I'd look at re-bushing the suspension, new ball joints and refresh the steering rack. The bilsteins may be past their best now depending on mileage and use.
The brake discs will come good with use (hopefully). A set of Mintex 1144 pads (about£100) or Pagid RS42s (about £200) is a good upgrade too.
After the exhaust/induction then take a look at DVA for more power, although given your backround I suppose you know a fair bit about the 'K'.
Top tip. Use baby wipes to clean the ally interior. Lots of elbow grease and it'll come up nicely.

[DamienCBR]

TIPPER said:

Top tip. Use baby wipes to clean the ally interior. Lots of elbow grease and it'll come up nicely.

I will make a note of that!
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[craggers]

DamienCBR said:

JOhn,

Is that the one HighTorque had?
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Silver one?

[cej]

Don't get the quick-shift. It'll mess up shifting big time (speaking from experience)

Here's my recommendations (apart from a manifold,high flow cat and emerald I have all this on my car) :

Eliseparts gear linkage and OE shifter

EBC slotted discs with Pagid rs42 pads

Eliseparts high flow sports exhaust + high flow cat + big bore exhaust manifold

Throttle linkage

Alu throttle body

and to top it off the emerald EMS depending on your budget. This is what I'm getting for my Elise (if I don't get a K20 swap )

[leathwaite7]

Thank for the advise all I have too do now is find someone in my area to help.

B & C are not too far away in surrey but I have heard that they are not cheap.


Jon.........