Heater Matrix and front shocks for Elise S1

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Does anyone know the cheapest source for the heater matrix and original front shocks for S1 Elise, reg 2000.

[TIPPER]

If you can hang on for just a couple of weeks I'm taking a set of Konis (original equipment) off my S1. Only coming off as I'm putting on a firmer set-up.
You can have the lot (inc springs) for a very reasonable price.

[Mr_B]

Don't bother replacing the front shocks with Koni's, unless you are buying a cheap used pair to use for a short time only. Go for the Bilstein S2 upgrade all round. I may know of someone with a used pair of fronts for sale.I'll post back if he has them.

[Jez49]

The heater matrix is the same as the one fitted to the older London Taxis I believe (FX4 or something) have fun fitting it, I did it on mine (also a 2000 car) and found that Lotus had changed the heater box that the matrix is mounted in to a cheaper design to the one on earlier cars, you have to drill out a few rivets to get the old matrix out, then carefully rivet the new assembly together, be careful not to puncture the new matrix as the rivets pass very close!

Its also a good idea to get yourself some draft excluder foam to re-seal the box before you put it back together, just make sure you get the stuff without a glue backing as it'll stink every time the heater warms it up!

Its an akward pig of a job!

Jez