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SELOC members skill set

2016-12-16T12:49:43Z

AndyKay: correct linkedin URL

Fancy helping SELOC. Please add your name below and what you're happy to help with.

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="2" cellpadding="3"
|+ Sortable table
|-
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Skill
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Martin%20Dower Martin Dower]
|| A cunt. Just that.
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/dower Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Stephanie%20Plum Stephanie Plum]
|| I certainly wouldn't want to do anything full time, but am happy to volunteer for bits of it. Maybe the database management bit, email enquiries and/or membership pack post outs.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Mr%20Wiki Mr Wiki]
|| Anything need to be done in the Techwiki or local events / meets
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/gareth-shepherd/19/450/194 Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Marcus Marcus]
|| Happy to help out with routes and creating TomTom files. City of London Mon - Fri if that is of any use.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/eddie eddie]
|| Hirsute gossiping IT geek. Knows everything, buys old houses.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/ReVolt ReVolt]
|| Web Design, SEO, Graphics and Photography, Norwich.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/gibbo gibbo]
|| Maker (sometimes), buyer (sometimes), distributor and eater of cake.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/nick nick]
|| International Head of Everything for Hermes Parcelnet (UK & European parcel delivery)
|| [http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=22399892 Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Ozzy_Uk Ozzy_Uk]
|| IT - Specifically Apple Macs, Xsan, PCs, Hardware & Software, Key skills in AV, specifically Video Calibration and Control system programming for Crestron. Side hobbies include saving the world with crazy ideas for eco-friendly performance cars, and generally trying to take on too many projects at any one time, including having a familly, building a house, doing a v8 lotus conversion, and trying to make an eco-friendly-ish performance car.
|| [http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=4146669 Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Geordie Geordie]
|| Web developer - Server and client side development, ASP.NET & MVC framework, security testing and resilience, SEO, MS Team foundation server admin, IIS config & webserver management etc etc
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/dandbowman Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/R6RYM R6RYM]
|| Head of Bullion Trading in Luxembourg. Theatre stage management/light design-programming, Cricket/rugby coaching, Master Swordsman
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Mike-Bracknell Mike-Bracknell]
|| IT Director of a small, but successful IT Support & Web Design company with a USP of bringing Enterprise-level IT to the SME market and doing it without the jargon.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/jont- jont-]
|| Embedded software engineer. Encyclopedic knowledge of the best driving roads in southern England and most of Wales
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/sho sho]
|| Random sentence generator, purveyor of slanty sex toys.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/rich rich]
|| Website stuff, FEA & CFD (ANSYS)
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/mrrichardmitchell LinkedIn]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/twink twink]
|| Video editor and After Effects diddler, past lives include B2B marketing (mostly vehicle finance), 13 years of product management & NPD, project management (successfully bluffed my way through leading the integration of HSBC Vehicle Finance into Lex despite not understanding the IT and having no proper PM training) and accountancy but I don't like to talk about that
|| [http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickaddison LinkedIn]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/LivinLaVidaLotus LivinLaVidaLotus]
|| All things Internet, web hosting, cloud hosting, domains, SSL certificates, un-managed server hosting, leased lines, fully managed hosting - including LAMP application scaling consultancy.
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/karlaustinuk LinkedIn]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/AndyKay AndyKay]
|| Senior Web Developer. All aspects of in-house Branding, PR, SEO, Marketing, eCommerce platforms and any sized website.
|| [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/andrew-karczewski-ba09442a LinkedIn]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/flying%20banana flying banana]
|| IT Director with experience in Communications and Collaboration tools, Custom Helmet Design and Paint (lidzart.com), Mechanical Engineering background - competent with power tools :)
|| [http://lnkd.in/DgxY4Y LinkedIn]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Col Col]
|| Employment Law Consultant (UK and Euro). Employment Advisor, Hampshire CAB.
||
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/the+DustRoom the DustRoom]
|| Computer programmer; creator of desktop software, high-end web shizzle and mobile apps. Objective-C, ActionScript 3, HTML5, CSS3, PHP, jQuery, PureMVC etc. Also music creator and HD video fiddler.
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/thedustroom Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/alunr AlunR-]
|| Web development, IT Support and Planning, Consultancy
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/alunr Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/alunr Tegra_Boy]
|| Alleged marketing whizz kid and apprentice sales guru at NVIDIA. In what little spare time my work/wife balance allows, I love pretending to be a drum and bass DJ, the captain of many a four-wheeled craft, whilst furious trying to manage my colossal collection of coloured buttons.
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/chris-pomroy/13/307/a60 Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/anth Anth]
|| Short bald CATIA CAD monkey from the North. Specialising in Automotive design (interior trim, acoustics and heatshields)
|| Linked Out
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/tyrex tyrex]
|| Small business investor - talk to me.
|| [http://lnkd.in/jh_xNk Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/wardlem wardlem]
|| Tax advice at £1000 per hour
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|| What can you do, where & when?
|| Linked In
|-
|}

[[Category:Misc]]

SELOC members skill set

2016-12-16T12:48:08Z

AndyKay: updated profile

Fancy helping SELOC. Please add your name below and what you're happy to help with.

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="2" cellpadding="3"
|+ Sortable table
|-
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Skill
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Martin%20Dower Martin Dower]
|| A cunt. Just that.
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/dower Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Stephanie%20Plum Stephanie Plum]
|| I certainly wouldn't want to do anything full time, but am happy to volunteer for bits of it. Maybe the database management bit, email enquiries and/or membership pack post outs.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Mr%20Wiki Mr Wiki]
|| Anything need to be done in the Techwiki or local events / meets
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/gareth-shepherd/19/450/194 Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Marcus Marcus]
|| Happy to help out with routes and creating TomTom files. City of London Mon - Fri if that is of any use.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/eddie eddie]
|| Hirsute gossiping IT geek. Knows everything, buys old houses.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/ReVolt ReVolt]
|| Web Design, SEO, Graphics and Photography, Norwich.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/gibbo gibbo]
|| Maker (sometimes), buyer (sometimes), distributor and eater of cake.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/nick nick]
|| International Head of Everything for Hermes Parcelnet (UK & European parcel delivery)
|| [http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=22399892 Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Ozzy_Uk Ozzy_Uk]
|| IT - Specifically Apple Macs, Xsan, PCs, Hardware & Software, Key skills in AV, specifically Video Calibration and Control system programming for Crestron. Side hobbies include saving the world with crazy ideas for eco-friendly performance cars, and generally trying to take on too many projects at any one time, including having a familly, building a house, doing a v8 lotus conversion, and trying to make an eco-friendly-ish performance car.
|| [http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=4146669 Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Geordie Geordie]
|| Web developer - Server and client side development, ASP.NET & MVC framework, security testing and resilience, SEO, MS Team foundation server admin, IIS config & webserver management etc etc
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/dandbowman Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/R6RYM R6RYM]
|| Head of Bullion Trading in Luxembourg. Theatre stage management/light design-programming, Cricket/rugby coaching, Master Swordsman
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Mike-Bracknell Mike-Bracknell]
|| IT Director of a small, but successful IT Support & Web Design company with a USP of bringing Enterprise-level IT to the SME market and doing it without the jargon.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/jont- jont-]
|| Embedded software engineer. Encyclopedic knowledge of the best driving roads in southern England and most of Wales
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/sho sho]
|| Random sentence generator, purveyor of slanty sex toys.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/rich rich]
|| Website stuff, FEA & CFD (ANSYS)
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/mrrichardmitchell LinkedIn]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/twink twink]
|| Video editor and After Effects diddler, past lives include B2B marketing (mostly vehicle finance), 13 years of product management & NPD, project management (successfully bluffed my way through leading the integration of HSBC Vehicle Finance into Lex despite not understanding the IT and having no proper PM training) and accountancy but I don't like to talk about that
|| [http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickaddison LinkedIn]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/LivinLaVidaLotus LivinLaVidaLotus]
|| All things Internet, web hosting, cloud hosting, domains, SSL certificates, un-managed server hosting, leased lines, fully managed hosting - including LAMP application scaling consultancy.
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/karlaustinuk LinkedIn]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/AndyKay AndyKay]
|| Senior Web Developer. All aspects of in-house Branding, PR, SEO, Marketing, eCommerce platforms and any sized website.
|| [http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=103854504 LinkedIn]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/flying%20banana flying banana]
|| IT Director with experience in Communications and Collaboration tools, Custom Helmet Design and Paint (lidzart.com), Mechanical Engineering background - competent with power tools :)
|| [http://lnkd.in/DgxY4Y LinkedIn]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Col Col]
|| Employment Law Consultant (UK and Euro). Employment Advisor, Hampshire CAB.
||
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/the+DustRoom the DustRoom]
|| Computer programmer; creator of desktop software, high-end web shizzle and mobile apps. Objective-C, ActionScript 3, HTML5, CSS3, PHP, jQuery, PureMVC etc. Also music creator and HD video fiddler.
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/thedustroom Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/alunr AlunR-]
|| Web development, IT Support and Planning, Consultancy
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/alunr Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/alunr Tegra_Boy]
|| Alleged marketing whizz kid and apprentice sales guru at NVIDIA. In what little spare time my work/wife balance allows, I love pretending to be a drum and bass DJ, the captain of many a four-wheeled craft, whilst furious trying to manage my colossal collection of coloured buttons.
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/chris-pomroy/13/307/a60 Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/anth Anth]
|| Short bald CATIA CAD monkey from the North. Specialising in Automotive design (interior trim, acoustics and heatshields)
|| Linked Out
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/tyrex tyrex]
|| Small business investor - talk to me.
|| [http://lnkd.in/jh_xNk Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/wardlem wardlem]
|| Tax advice at £1000 per hour
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/username your username here]
|| What can you do, where & when?
|| Linked In
|-
|}

[[Category:Misc]]

Heater Actuator Replacement

2016-06-15T09:23:14Z

AndyKay: /* 8. Remove coolant pipes from heater unit */ - shopping bag trick was leaky. I used old rubber gloves which completely stopped any drips of coolant

__NOTOC__
Elise S2 to VIN ????? have manual temperature control.

MY?? onwards has electronic controlled temperature adjustment which is prone to failure.

<gallery>
Image:Diagram low level heater unit.jpg|2=Actuator, 4=New rainwater guard
Image:Diagram distribution unit.jpg|Exactly same actuator used on distribution unit
</gallery>

Part numbers:
* Actuator: A117M6052S (~£45 from Lotus dealer)
* Splash guard: ??

== Procedure ==
===1. [[Remove S2 front clamshell|Remove the front clam]]===

===2. Remove both rain water guards===
<gallery>
Image:Rain water guards.jpg|The two curved plastic radiator shrouds. The left side one is shown in this photo.
</gallery>

===3. Remove rain water guard over wiper motor===
<gallery>
Image:wiper motor cover.jpg
</gallery>

===4. Remove large air pipe===
The large diameter air pipe which goes from the heater unit to the distribution unit is not secured in place. It is a simple push fit.
<gallery>
Image:big air pipe.jpg|The large diameter air pipe can be seen centre picture here
Image:big air pipe on floor.jpg
</gallery>

===5. Move wiring out of way===
Before the heater unit can be removed the wiring loom needs to be temporary relocated out the way. Snip the cable ties and drag towards the front of the car out the way. Also unplug the wire going into the actuator and blower fan and drag out the way.

===6. Separate heater unit from blower fan===
The heater unit is attached to the fan with two hand clasps. Undo these and forcibly seperate the heater unit from the fan. There is matted material on the front of the heater unit which over time bonds itself to the fan. Simply force these two units apart and take care not to damage the matted material too much!
<gallery>
Image:separate heater from blower.jpg
</gallery>

===7. Remove securing bar===
Remove the securing bar across the top of the heater unit. Two 8mm bolts.

===8. Remove coolant pipes from heater unit===
Remove the two coolant pipes going into the heater unit. It's easier to remove these at the car rail pipe end and not on the unit itself. Also provides better access to remove the unit. A small amount of coolant will be lost and the car rail pipes can be blocked up with plastic shopping bags (or discarded rubber gloves make a better seal).

===9. Remove the heater unit===
Now the hard part! Shove the fan as far right as it will possibly go and then some more! Lift the front of the heater unit upwards and then diagonally towards the wiper motor. The heater unit will be exiting on the right side of the car.
<gallery>
Image:Car void of heater unit.jpg|Note the small amount of coolant fluid loss and plastic bags blocking the pipes!
Image:Heater unit.jpg|Heater unit removed and turned through 180 degs to show actuator on reverse side.
</gallery>

===10. Clean heater unit===
There are actually two flaps within the heater unit with drive to the second unit via a small toothed belt.
<gallery>
Image:Rear of heater unit.jpg
Image:Inside heater unit full cold.jpg
Image:Inside heater unit full hot.jpg
</gallery>

===11. Replace actuator===
Make sure you fit the new (2006) splash guard over the actuator to avoid future breakages.
<gallery>
Image:actuator prized open.jpg
Image:actuator cover.jpg|New plastic cover fits snugly over actuator
Image:actuator diy cover.jpg|Or you could fashion something out of a used plastic tomato ketchup bottle!
Image:actuator diy cover fitted.jpg|Here you can see the cover fitted
</gallery>

File:04resistorchange.jpg

2016-06-13T09:54:43Z

AndyKay: AndyKay uploaded a new version of "File:04resistorchange.jpg": Reverted to version as of 21:03, 21 December 2008 (larger photo)

aluminium bracket that has to be removed

Geo Alignment Rig (Home Made)

2015-04-24T12:10:52Z

AndyKay: Undo revision 11790 by AndyKay (talk)

== Intro ==

Being a budget class A racer and having forked out lots of £45s to the local Hunter place, following some questionable results recently I want to be able to mess around with the geo (camber and toe) myself so built a rig for £5.98 (normal price £19.98).

Note that whilst this is mechanically fairly straightforward you kind of need to understand suspension settings and what you are doing on an Elise, this is not a comprehensive “zero to geo hero” guide. See see:[[Geo Setups]] for standard settings.

[[Image: Geo_rig_small.jpg]]

== Preparation ==

The car needs to be on level(ish) ground, centre the steering wheel, hot tyre pressures and load up the cabin to usual racing/driving around weight. Infact having the right ballast in the seats is critical e.g. for a 780Kg race Elise the difference between empty and an 85Kg driver can be 5mm ride height, 0.2° camber and 1mm toe.

== Measuring Toe ==

1. Homebase for two bits of 2400mm rigid aluminum (16mm ally channel as they don’t to tubes, but I’ll call them “poles” for now) and 10m of nylon cord or fishing line.

2. The rear track of the S2 Elise is 1700mm and to allow for bodywork and working space cut the poles to 2000mm, mark the centre and drill a 4mm hole 900mm each side from the centre on each pole.

3. Find the centre of the car measure from the wheel track and mark up (front towing post is near-ish.) with tape for coarse alignment.

4. Tape the poles to the front and back of the car aligning centre marks (spirit level to avoid droopidge).

5. Run string through the holes; big knot in one end and tie off the other, make sure it passes near the wheel centers.

6. Measure from the centre of each wheel and adjust the string until its parallel side to side for fine alignment. That is the same distance from the wheel centre to the string on each side of an axle.

7. Use a ruler to measure mm distance from front and rear of rim to string and subtract rear from front for the TOE_IN_MM (minus value is toe OUT, positive value is toe IN).

8. If your want toe in degrees then convert using Excel =DEGREES( ASIN( TOE_IN_MM / ( RIM_DIA_INCHES * 25.4 )))

== Measuring Camber ==

1. To measure camber I made a plumb line out of stuff lying around (net curtain rail, string, iron weight) and taped the rail across the car to give me something to hang the plumb from.

2. Measure distance from top & bottom of the rim to the plumb line string and subtract top from bottom for CAMBER_IN_MM. (minus is GOOD)

3.Calculate camber in degrees using Excel =DEGREES( ATAN( CAMBER_IN_MM / ( RIM_DIA_INCHES * 25.4 )))

== Measuring Castor ==

CBA

== Accuracy ==

A minus B is TOE_IN_MM (Minus is toe OUT plus is toe IN)

D minus C is CAMBER_IN_MM (You want an negative number)

Either use RIM_DIA_INCHES*25.4 or take the actual MM measurement of the diameter you are measuring from A to B and C to D

Reading the markings on the ruler seems to be the limit on accuracy - around plus/minus 0.5mm on each measure which is 0.07° in toe or camber so worst case compound error gives plus/minus 0.14° on each setting.

[[Image: Geo_measures.jpg]]

== Adjusting Camber ==

Once you have the plumbline measure you don’t need the string any more (and the wheel needs to come off) as each 1mm camber shim is 0.25 degree front and 0.30 degree on the back - just add or remove the number of shims from the measurement to get what you want (see the service manual for HOW TO).

''' Whilst your there, don’t forget to check or change the rear plinth bolts to A117W7212F 10.9 grade '''

== Adjusting Castor ==

CBA - see the service manual for HOW TO

== Adjusting Toe ==

1. Jack the car onto 4 even blocks of wood for working room (front of an S2 with low ride height)

2. Rear diffuser/under-tray off

3. Secure the steering wheel with a strap

4. Loosen front TRE locknuts and rear toe-link locknuts

5. Measure changes from the rear (thats whats moving), adjust and measure again repeatedly (see the service manual for HOW TO)

6. After getting the front toe perfect, when you tighten the locknuts you can alter the toe by a mm so be prepared to measure and redo a couple of times if you want perfection.

== Get a good reading of measurements ==

Right now (4-4-2015) I'm aligning my Elise S2. First I wend with a piece of cord but found that it is to thick to get an accurate measurement. Then I switch to fishing line (0,1mm) and you get a perfect reading from a normal ruler! Readings of 0,1 mm are possible.

== DIY turn tables ==

When adjusting toe the wheel has to able to rotate around its vertical axis. After adjustment you can role the car a bit so it will settle. Another option is to use some blockd of MDF to get the car a little higher and put in between the twp blocks a plastic bag with grease. Now to wheels can rotate very easily and you have more space to work on the setup.
[[File:20150402 164843.jpg]]

[[Category:Suspension]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]
[[Category:DIY]]

Geo Alignment Rig (Home Made)

2015-04-24T12:09:48Z

AndyKay: /* Measuring Toe */ should be 3 poles. 1 front of car, 1 rear and 1 on top of clam?

== Intro ==

Being a budget class A racer and having forked out lots of £45s to the local Hunter place, following some questionable results recently I want to be able to mess around with the geo (camber and toe) myself so built a rig for £5.98 (normal price £19.98).

Note that whilst this is mechanically fairly straightforward you kind of need to understand suspension settings and what you are doing on an Elise, this is not a comprehensive “zero to geo hero” guide. See see:[[Geo Setups]] for standard settings.

[[Image: Geo_rig_small.jpg]]

== Preparation ==

The car needs to be on level(ish) ground, centre the steering wheel, hot tyre pressures and load up the cabin to usual racing/driving around weight. Infact having the right ballast in the seats is critical e.g. for a 780Kg race Elise the difference between empty and an 85Kg driver can be 5mm ride height, 0.2° camber and 1mm toe.

== Measuring Toe ==

1. Homebase for three bits of 2400mm rigid aluminum (16mm ally channel as they don’t to tubes, but I’ll call them “poles” for now) and 10m of nylon cord or fishing line.

2. The rear track of the S2 Elise is 1700mm and to allow for bodywork and working space cut the poles to 2000mm, mark the centre and drill a 4mm hole 900mm each side from the centre on each pole.

3. Find the centre of the car measure from the wheel track and mark up (front towing post is near-ish.) with tape for coarse alignment.

4. Tape the poles to the front and back of the car aligning centre marks (spirit level to avoid droopidge).

5. Run string through the holes; big knot in one end and tie off the other, make sure it passes near the wheel centers.

6. Measure from the centre of each wheel and adjust the string until its parallel side to side for fine alignment. That is the same distance from the wheel centre to the string on each side of an axle.

7. Use a ruler to measure mm distance from front and rear of rim to string and subtract rear from front for the TOE_IN_MM (minus value is toe OUT, positive value is toe IN).

8. If your want toe in degrees then convert using Excel =DEGREES( ASIN( TOE_IN_MM / ( RIM_DIA_INCHES * 25.4 )))

== Measuring Camber ==

1. To measure camber I made a plumb line out of stuff lying around (net curtain rail, string, iron weight) and taped the rail across the car to give me something to hang the plumb from.

2. Measure distance from top & bottom of the rim to the plumb line string and subtract top from bottom for CAMBER_IN_MM. (minus is GOOD)

3.Calculate camber in degrees using Excel =DEGREES( ATAN( CAMBER_IN_MM / ( RIM_DIA_INCHES * 25.4 )))

== Measuring Castor ==

CBA

== Accuracy ==

A minus B is TOE_IN_MM (Minus is toe OUT plus is toe IN)

D minus C is CAMBER_IN_MM (You want an negative number)

Either use RIM_DIA_INCHES*25.4 or take the actual MM measurement of the diameter you are measuring from A to B and C to D

Reading the markings on the ruler seems to be the limit on accuracy - around plus/minus 0.5mm on each measure which is 0.07° in toe or camber so worst case compound error gives plus/minus 0.14° on each setting.

[[Image: Geo_measures.jpg]]

== Adjusting Camber ==

Once you have the plumbline measure you don’t need the string any more (and the wheel needs to come off) as each 1mm camber shim is 0.25 degree front and 0.30 degree on the back - just add or remove the number of shims from the measurement to get what you want (see the service manual for HOW TO).

''' Whilst your there, don’t forget to check or change the rear plinth bolts to A117W7212F 10.9 grade '''

== Adjusting Castor ==

CBA - see the service manual for HOW TO

== Adjusting Toe ==

1. Jack the car onto 4 even blocks of wood for working room (front of an S2 with low ride height)

2. Rear diffuser/under-tray off

3. Secure the steering wheel with a strap

4. Loosen front TRE locknuts and rear toe-link locknuts

5. Measure changes from the rear (thats whats moving), adjust and measure again repeatedly (see the service manual for HOW TO)

6. After getting the front toe perfect, when you tighten the locknuts you can alter the toe by a mm so be prepared to measure and redo a couple of times if you want perfection.

== Get a good reading of measurements ==

Right now (4-4-2015) I'm aligning my Elise S2. First I wend with a piece of cord but found that it is to thick to get an accurate measurement. Then I switch to fishing line (0,1mm) and you get a perfect reading from a normal ruler! Readings of 0,1 mm are possible.

== DIY turn tables ==

When adjusting toe the wheel has to able to rotate around its vertical axis. After adjustment you can role the car a bit so it will settle. Another option is to use some blockd of MDF to get the car a little higher and put in between the twp blocks a plastic bag with grease. Now to wheels can rotate very easily and you have more space to work on the setup.
[[File:20150402 164843.jpg]]

[[Category:Suspension]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]
[[Category:DIY]]

Inlet manifold gasket failure

2015-04-20T11:05:25Z

AndyKay: added photo suggesting to remove 2 bolts to help access last Manifold bolt and suggestion to remove alu divider

The Inlet manifold gasket can fail and allow air leaks and coolant/anti-freeze to leak into the cylinder ahead of the injectors. Tell tale signs can include rusty spark plugs on cylinder 1 and 4, sometimes even all four, lumpy idle or misfiring, high emissions, jerky acceleration and deceleration when coming off the accelerator, anti-freeze around the inlet manifold, unburnt fuel and possibly destroyed catalytic converter.

The gasket sits inside a recess in the face of the inlet manifold where it joins to the engine. There are tabs on either end on the lower side to pull it out, it may be blackened from use. Early gaskets are black, an improved one was manufactured and is known as the green gasket (it's green) which can be sourced from between a pound to six pounds (2008).Part no. LKJ101110L from your local landrover dealer.

It can be changed without fully removing the inlet manifold by simply fully unscrewing the nuts on the manifold studs, you may find some studs will come out rather than the nut if rusted. The nuts under the inlet manifold are the hardest to access, especially on the later S1 Elise where the boot divider is a permanent fixture. However it is advisable to remove the divider (2 bolts on top, 7 hex bolts). This makes the job a lot easier.
To get to the last Manifold bolt furthest away from the drivers side wheel arch, it may help to remove these 2 nuts shown with the red arrows below. This means you can have the socket fully on the bolt, rather than at an angle where you risk rounding the edges off.
<div style="width:100px;">[[File:Imgf bolts.png]]</div>

Have ready both a short and long socket extension, preferably the type that allow angled movement on the socket, and long and short sockets. Removing the drivers side rear wheel arch liner will help greatly if you can't remove the aluminium divider.

[[Category:Engine Cooling]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
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[[Category:S2]]

File:Imgf bolts.png

2015-04-20T11:01:50Z

AndyKay: Remove these bolts shown with the red arrow. You can then push the green-ish hose out of the way to access the furthest away bolt

Remove these bolts shown with the red arrow. You can then push the green-ish hose out of the way to access the furthest away bolt

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2014-07-11T16:31:16Z

AndyKay: Amended AndyKay

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2012-11-14T14:31:41Z

AndyKay: undid AlunR's massive deletion

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|| Linked In
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SELOC members skill set

2012-11-13T11:53:23Z

AndyKay: undid Col's massive deletion

SELOC members skill set

2012-11-13T11:09:36Z

AndyKay:

Fancy helping SELOC. Please add your name below and what you're happy to help with.

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|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/dower Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/jjprestidge jjprestidge]
|| Penniless mature student failure masquerading as Professor of Coffee at Bath Polytechnic. Wine fantisist. Encyclopaedic knowledge of Everything Expensive gleaned from years of googling.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/acousticjim acousticjim]
|| White van driving urban guerilla video cowboy. Poor sense of judgment. Enjoys aggravating members of elected local bodies.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/moose moose]
|| Middle-aged Aston driving ex-CFO. Has expensive tastes in dresses. Likes sweets & puppies.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Stephanie%20Plum Stephanie Plum]
|| I certainly wouldn't want to do anything full time, but am happy to volunteer for bits of it. Maybe the database management bit, email enquiries and/or membership pack post outs.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/MrD MrD]
|| Argumentative computer-building God Botherer and Professional Car Tuner. Expert on Germanic 0-100 times, avoids corners. Buys women over the internet, lusts after Jackie Degg.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Mr%20Wiki Mr Wiki]
|| Anything need to be done in the Techwiki or local events / meets
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/gareth-shepherd/19/450/194 Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Marcus Marcus]
|| Happy to help out with routes and creating TomTom files. City of London Mon - Fri if that is of any use.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/eddie eddie]
|| Hirsute gossiping IT geek. Knows everything, buys old houses.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/ReVolt ReVolt]
|| Web Design, SEO, Graphics and Photography, Norwich.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/gibbo gibbo]
|| Maker (sometimes), buyer (sometimes), distributor and eater of cake. Woman botherer and talking bollocks a speciality
|| Linked In
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| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/nick nick]
|| International Head of Everything for Hermes Parcelnet (UK & European parcel delivery)
|| [http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=22399892 Linked In]
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| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Greg Greg]
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|| Linked In
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| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/beak beak]
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|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Ozzy_Uk Ozzy_Uk]
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|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Geordie Geordie]
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|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/dandbowman Linked In]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/R6RYM R6RYM]
|| Head of Bullion Trading in Luxembourg. Theatre stage management/light design-programming, Cricket/rugby coaching, Master Swordsman
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Mike-Bracknell Mike-Bracknell]
|| IT Director of a small, but successful IT Support & Web Design company with a USP of bringing Enterprise-level IT to the SME market and doing it without the jargon.
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Darrenlts Darrenlts]
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|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/SubZero SubZero]
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|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/Pinkie Pinkie]
|| AutoCAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Specialist): Architectural Drawings & Planning Advice for extensions and building alterations. 2D & 3D Floor Plans, Elevations & Visuals provided for Architectural purposes; Planning applications, Estate Agents, Interior Designers, Air Con Engineers etc. 14 years experience, so drop me a line and I'll try and help! :)
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/jont- jont-]
|| Embedded software engineer. Encyclopedic knowledge of the best driving roads in southern England and most of Wales
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/sho sho]
|| Random sentence generator, purveyor of slanty sex toys
|| Linked In
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/rich rich]
|| Website stuff, FEA & CFD (ANSYS)
|| [http://uk.linkedin.com/in/mrrichardmitchell LinkedIn]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/twink twink]
|| Video editor and After Effects diddler, past lives include B2B marketing (mostly vehicle finance), 13 years of product management & NPD, project management (successfully bluffed my way through leading the integration of HSBC Vehicle Finance into Lex despite not understanding the IT and having no proper PM training) and accountancy but I don't like to talk about that
|| [http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickaddison LinkedIn]
|-
| [http://forums.seloc.org/m/LivinLaVidaLotus LivinLaVidaLotus]
|| All things Internet, web hosting, cloud hosting, domains, SSL certificates, un-managed server hosting, leased lines, fully managed hosting - including LAMP application scaling consultancy.
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|-
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|| Web design + PHP Web dev + SEO + Bespoke Cloud based CRMs
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[[Category:Misc]]

Insurance

2010-12-06T13:33:17Z

AndyKay: added new temp cover

[http://www.seloc.org/benefits.php?bc=4 Check the latest SELOC membership insurance benefits]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]] [[Category:S1]] [[Category:S2]] [[Category:Lotus Europa]]
==Companies==
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|-
|[http://www.reis.co.uk/ REIS (Formerly Richard Egger Insurance)]|| 0115 985 0165 || Steve Hallam or Mary Singleton (mention SELOC for special rates)|| Yes || Agreed Value Cover available. Track Day Cover (Four days included - any venue in the UK or Europe, excluding Nurburgring/Nordschliffe) available. Glass Cover & Club Discounts all available. Discount for Andy Walsh/Car Limits Driver Training Day. All drivers must be 25+
|-
|[http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/ Competition Car Insurance (CCI)] || 0844 892 1966 || Option 4 || Yes || 4 free days with approved organisers & notification prior to day (1 days notice minimum) required. [If you have 2 years+ claim-free experience driving an Elise or similar, quotes are very competitive. 10% discounts available for SELOC Club Supporters. Also additional discount (10%) to be had for car control course / driver training - need certificate to prove attendance though]. Track cover includes some EU circuits (NOT Spa or Nurburgring) but doesn't include recovery costs and windscreen damage not covered on track. Won't mirror NCB from another car, but were happy to give me 4 year's worth "introductory bonus".
|-
|[http://www.heritage-quote.co.uk Heritage] ||0121 246 6062 - ask for Martin (drivers over 28yrs.) ||Discount for SELOC members || Yes || Track cover only included for club you are a member of eg LoT, cover is available for events with other TDOs at an additional premium. Will mirror NCB from other cars - no need to transfer your NCB to the vehicle insured with them. check terms with Heritage.
|-
| [http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk Chris Knott] || 0800 917 2274 || Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || Drivers over 25, Need to have been driving your lotus for at least a year.
|-
| [http://www.hendersontaylor.co.uk/ Henderson Taylor insurance] || 0161 4377442 || (Matt) Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || +£50 for track days on Aviva/CCI policies
|-
| [http://www.privateclients.aon.co.uk/privateclients/microsites/cars/ Lotus - Esteem / AON (Official)] || 08705 708090 or 01483 706055 or 51 || Ask for Lotus Esteem contact - NB, when I phoned they put me through to Footman James (below) || ? || (Require driver be 30 or over)
|-
| [http://www.aplan.co.uk/ A-Plan] || 01635 874 646 || Discount for SELOC members || Yes || Contact the Thatcham office for Lotus schemes.
Can provide free 5 day UK trackday cover on Royal Sun Alliance policies
|-
| [http://www.adrianflux.co.uk/ Adrian Flux] || 01553 845 919 || Mention SELOC for special rates || ||
|-
| [http://www.noeldazely.co.uk/ Noel Dazely] || 0870 0466604 || Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes ||
|-
| [http://www.aplan.co.uk/ Admiral] || 0800 600 800 || || No || ?
|-
| [http://www.bell.co.uk/ Bell Direct] || 0800 140 180 || || No || ?
|-
| [http://www.directline.com/ Direct Line] || 0845 246 8701 || || ? || (require tracker and driver over 25yrs old)
|-
| [http://www.elephant.co.uk/ Elephant] || 0870 0401 140 or 0870 0131072 || || No ||
|-
| [http://www.footmanjames.co.uk/ Footman James] || 0121 561 4196 || || Not very - didn't even like Performance pack on Exige || ?
|-
| [http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ArgosFSCarInsuranceHomeView?langId=-1&storeId=10001 Argos] || 0800 015 4835 || || ? || ?
|-
| [http://www.asdafinance.com/car-insurance.html ASDA] || 0845 300 2310 || || ? || ?
|-
| [http://www.lv.com/insurance/car_insurance Liverpool Victoria] || 01202 292 333 || || ? || Driver must be 25+ on an Elise
|-
| [http://www.hastingsdirect.com More Than / Hastings] || 0800 072 4186 || || ? || ?
|-
| [http://www.michaelwardassociates.com Michael Ward] || 01707 378260 || || ? || Good for young drivers on all sports cars, very easy to deal with!
|-
|}

Insurance world 01604 615415

Norwich Union Direct 0800 092 9564

Privilege 0845 246 0275

Quoteline Direct 0870 442 9049

Tesco 0845 300 4400

Also remember that you can get affiliate money with some of the bigger insurance companies simply by taking out insurance via your QuidCo.com account. For example, More Than currently give £75 back via QuidCo. These cashback sites are discussed on the uber-price comparison site:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/compare-cheap-car-insurance

==Temporary Cover==
For instant short-term insurance for courtesy cars and test drives etc - car not needed to be owned by driver:

http://www.ecarinsurance.co.uk

http://www.dayinsure.com

http://www.tempcover.co.uk (some restrictions on insurance groups of cars they will cover - it will tell you during the quote)

== One-off Track Day Insurance ==

* Richard Egger Insurance - http://www.RichardEggerInsurance.co.uk/
* Competition Car Insurance - http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/enquiry.htm
* Morris - http://www.morispayment.co.uk/affiliate_trackday.asp?prefix=CIG

CCI insurance is cheaper if the event is a novice trackday, so be sure to mention it.

==Insurance Check==
Use this site to check whether any car in the UK is insured.

http://www.askmid.com
http://ownvehicle.askmid.com/ (direct link)

Use this site to check a cars MOT history. You need the registation plate and V5 document number.

http://www.motinfo.gov.uk

[[Category:Reference]]

==Job Title==
Use this site to see what impact subtle variations in your job title can have on your premiums.

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/car-insurance-job-picker/

==Postcode Risk Assessment==
Have a look at this site to see what risk assessment is associated with your postcode.

http://www.carinsuranceexplained.com/car_insurance_explained/insurance_postcode_risk.htm

Resistor pack

2010-11-29T11:41:59Z

AndyKay: second part name needed to have the words 'resistor pack with'

The '''resistor pack''' is a very simple device which allows multiple fan speed settings from the same nominal 12V input. It has three 12V inputs and a single output, which is the motor feed.

Unfortunately due to the position Lotus have located the resister pack it is prone to high corrosion leading to eventual failure. The majority of failures are with the electrical crimp connections on the resistor pack and not the internals of the pack itself. Either way it needs to be replaced to restore full fan functionality again.

<gallery>
Image:old and new resistor pack.jpg|Old and new resistor pack. Note corrosion on motor feed.
Image:Respack1.JPG|Some old packs look worse than others!
Image:Respack2.JPG
Image:MotorFeedBurntOut.jpg|Motor feed gone high resistance, due to corrosion, and burnt out.
Image:InsideResisterPack.jpg|Resister pack taken apart. It's just a crude coil assembly giving resistance.
</gallery>

Any loss of single, multiple or all fan speed controls indicates resistor pack failure. You may loose a single fan speed setting earlier than another, but the most common connection to fail first is the motor feed leading to an abrupt loss of all speeds. You may also notice a burning smell inside the car because as the connections corrode they go 'high resistance' melting and burning the plastic shrouding.

Dealers may suggest this fix requires them to [[remove S2 front clamshell]], but the following guide will show how it's possible to replace the pack through the passenger service panel on Rover engine cars only. Toyota engined cars need the clam removed due to the Brake Servo in the way of the heater/resistor pack, so cannot be accessed from the front service panels.

Lotus have released a modification kit which relocates the resistor pack inside the heater matrix, avoiding future corrosion, but this will require the removing the front clamshell.

*Resistor pack part number: A117P6000S
*Resistor pack with Modification kit part number: A120P0148S

== DIY Replacement via service panel (non a/c only) ==

'''1. Remove obstructions above heater unit'''
[[Image:01resistorchange.jpg|thumb|left|80px]]
[[Image:02resistorchange.jpg|thumb|right|80px|Possibly remove]]
Remove front access panels, radiator shroud panels and washer bottle. You '''might''' need to remove the heater pipes and jubilee clips as circled, though try it and see if they're in the way. There is one pipe each side and a bit of coolant will come out, not a lot. Make sure car isn't running!
{{clr}}

[[Image:03resistorchange.jpg|thumb|left|80px]]
[[Image:04resistorchange.jpg|thumb|right|80px|Aluminium retaining bracket]]
As viewed from passenger side front wheel, detach white plug to heater flap, unscrew and remove the aluminium retaining bracket and unclip heater from blower.

{{clr}}

'''2. Separate fan blower from heater unit'''
[[Image:05resistorchange.jpg|thumb|left|80px]]
Pull the fan blower (near passenger side wheel) away from the heater. Stand up heater in the well so the hole is facing up. Very fiddley. Its at this point you'll discover whether disconnecting the heater pipes will give you some more room. You might also find that the wiring behind the radiator is also getting in the way - cut the two cable ties that hold it in place and then re-attach later.
{{clr}}

'''3. Rotate fan blower unit'''
[[Image:06resistorchange.jpg|thumb|left|80px]]
Heater now standing up (at top). Rotate blower (at bottom) around so that the resistor pack is facing up. Rotate towards the nearside front wheel (its further to rotate but theres less for it to foul on). Again, very fiddley
{{clr}}

'''4. Replace resister pack'''
[[Image:07resistorchange.jpg|thumb|left|80px]]
Resistor pack is attached with two screws (one you cant get at without removing the wiring). You might need to cut the wiring from the existing mass of molten/corroded connectors and attach new red female crimps. You might be able to salvage the existing shrouded female crimps if you simply cut/snap off the entire male connector from the old resistor pack, soak the crimp in plusgas/wd40 and then extract the remains of the male connector with snipe nose pliers. Once replaced rewire as shown. For additional peace of mind, consider a liberal application of grease over the connectors to prevent/delay future corrosion.
{{clr}}

== Installation of Lotus Exige S2 heater fan fix : Cars with Aircon ==
Requires : 1 x Heater fan resistor replacement package (Elise S2) (A120P0148S)

Time : Around six hours to complete this job. Clamshell removal is the starting point.

Basic Steps :

# Discharge the aircon system from service point (requires removal of right rear air intake duct behind door).
# Remove front clamshell, water cover, wiper motor bracket and fuse box.
# Loosen wiring loom and disconnect HVAC thermostat and fan motor.
# Remove large air hose / duct from outlet of heater maitrix (top) to car vents.
# Remove air con hoses to and from expansion valve (located on top /rear of heater matrix)
# Gently bend the brake hose from master cylinder up and out of the way.
# Remove vacuum hose from servo (pull out the rubber stopper from servo case with hose)
# Remove water hoses into heater matrix (gently, the hoses will feel welded on but the connecting pipes are only packed into the top of the box with silicon sealant).
# Once clear as below, you should be able to unclip the heater assembly from the fan and withdraw the heater and evaporator unit diagonally in one piece.
# Remove the heater fan unit from the car. It is not unusal to find the floor of this chamber, flooded, we will drill holes later to fix this.
# Remove silver resistor block from fan unit and discard.
# This is a good time to apply 12v direct to fan motor to ensure that motor is operational before you go to all the trouble of re-installing a defective one.
# Installation of the lotus modification kit per other instructions on this page and the technical service bulletin that comes with the kit. Assemble the heater fan and modified HVAC unit together and test for fit.
# Drill drainage holes into the 4 corners of the front HVAC chamber if you have not already done so.

Installation is the reverse. First locate the heater fan into oen end of the HVAC chamber. Then install the heater unit - '''NOTE''' : there is a small a/c drainage hose that needs to be reconnected to the bottom of the heater matrix whilst inserting the unit into the car.

Finally, clip the heater and fan assembly together in situ, reconnect all hoses for water and check for leaks.

Repressurise aircon and check for leaks (mine leaked at the mounting point where the aircon pipe from the sill connects to the front pipework).

Finally reinstall clamshell and other components per the service manual.

<gallery>
Image:clamshell off.jpg|Clamshell off
Image:S2Pipework.jpg|Pipework
Image:Flooded.jpg|Flooded
Image:Fan Panel.jpg|Resistor block modification - fan plate installed
Image:Assembled.jpg|assembled heater matrix and new resistor pack
Image:Holes drilled.jpg|Holes in HVAC chamber drilled
Image:Fan in.jpg|Heater Fan in place
Image:S2installed.jpg|Kit installed and mounted into HVAC chamber
</gallery>

== Installing Lotus modification kit ==
Ugraded resistor pack kit, which includes two plates (heater matrix and blower) with one having the new resistor pack hidden on the back. Pack also has jumper cable, replacement protective material and rivets. Front Clam needs to be removed to fit this.
<gallery>
Image:resistor pack 001.jpg
Image:resistor pack 002.jpg
Image:resistor pack 003.jpg
Image:resistor pack 004.jpg
Image:resistor pack 005.jpg
</gallery>

== External links ==
* http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16457
* http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=198779

Resistor pack

2010-11-29T11:40:49Z

AndyKay: added info about difference between rover and toyota engined cars

The '''resistor pack''' is a very simple device which allows multiple fan speed settings from the same nominal 12V input. It has three 12V inputs and a single output, which is the motor feed.

Unfortunately due to the position Lotus have located the resister pack it is prone to high corrosion leading to eventual failure. The majority of failures are with the electrical crimp connections on the resistor pack and not the internals of the pack itself. Either way it needs to be replaced to restore full fan functionality again.

<gallery>
Image:old and new resistor pack.jpg|Old and new resistor pack. Note corrosion on motor feed.
Image:Respack1.JPG|Some old packs look worse than others!
Image:Respack2.JPG
Image:MotorFeedBurntOut.jpg|Motor feed gone high resistance, due to corrosion, and burnt out.
Image:InsideResisterPack.jpg|Resister pack taken apart. It's just a crude coil assembly giving resistance.
</gallery>

Any loss of single, multiple or all fan speed controls indicates resistor pack failure. You may loose a single fan speed setting earlier than another, but the most common connection to fail first is the motor feed leading to an abrupt loss of all speeds. You may also notice a burning smell inside the car because as the connections corrode they go 'high resistance' melting and burning the plastic shrouding.

Dealers may suggest this fix requires them to [[remove S2 front clamshell]], but the following guide will show how it's possible to replace the pack through the passenger service panel on Rover engine cars only. Toyota engined cars need the clam removed due to the Brake Servo in the way of the heater/resistor pack, so cannot be accessed from the front service panels.

Lotus have released a modification kit which relocates the resistor pack inside the heater matrix, avoiding future corrosion, but this will require the removing the front clamshell.

*Resistor pack part number: A117P6000S
*Modification kit part number: A120P0148S

== DIY Replacement via service panel (non a/c only) ==

'''1. Remove obstructions above heater unit'''
[[Image:01resistorchange.jpg|thumb|left|80px]]
[[Image:02resistorchange.jpg|thumb|right|80px|Possibly remove]]
Remove front access panels, radiator shroud panels and washer bottle. You '''might''' need to remove the heater pipes and jubilee clips as circled, though try it and see if they're in the way. There is one pipe each side and a bit of coolant will come out, not a lot. Make sure car isn't running!
{{clr}}

[[Image:03resistorchange.jpg|thumb|left|80px]]
[[Image:04resistorchange.jpg|thumb|right|80px|Aluminium retaining bracket]]
As viewed from passenger side front wheel, detach white plug to heater flap, unscrew and remove the aluminium retaining bracket and unclip heater from blower.

{{clr}}

'''2. Separate fan blower from heater unit'''
[[Image:05resistorchange.jpg|thumb|left|80px]]
Pull the fan blower (near passenger side wheel) away from the heater. Stand up heater in the well so the hole is facing up. Very fiddley. Its at this point you'll discover whether disconnecting the heater pipes will give you some more room. You might also find that the wiring behind the radiator is also getting in the way - cut the two cable ties that hold it in place and then re-attach later.
{{clr}}

'''3. Rotate fan blower unit'''
[[Image:06resistorchange.jpg|thumb|left|80px]]
Heater now standing up (at top). Rotate blower (at bottom) around so that the resistor pack is facing up. Rotate towards the nearside front wheel (its further to rotate but theres less for it to foul on). Again, very fiddley
{{clr}}

'''4. Replace resister pack'''
[[Image:07resistorchange.jpg|thumb|left|80px]]
Resistor pack is attached with two screws (one you cant get at without removing the wiring). You might need to cut the wiring from the existing mass of molten/corroded connectors and attach new red female crimps. You might be able to salvage the existing shrouded female crimps if you simply cut/snap off the entire male connector from the old resistor pack, soak the crimp in plusgas/wd40 and then extract the remains of the male connector with snipe nose pliers. Once replaced rewire as shown. For additional peace of mind, consider a liberal application of grease over the connectors to prevent/delay future corrosion.
{{clr}}

== Installation of Lotus Exige S2 heater fan fix : Cars with Aircon ==
Requires : 1 x Heater fan resistor replacement package (Elise S2) (A120P0148S)

Time : Around six hours to complete this job. Clamshell removal is the starting point.

Basic Steps :

# Discharge the aircon system from service point (requires removal of right rear air intake duct behind door).
# Remove front clamshell, water cover, wiper motor bracket and fuse box.
# Loosen wiring loom and disconnect HVAC thermostat and fan motor.
# Remove large air hose / duct from outlet of heater maitrix (top) to car vents.
# Remove air con hoses to and from expansion valve (located on top /rear of heater matrix)
# Gently bend the brake hose from master cylinder up and out of the way.
# Remove vacuum hose from servo (pull out the rubber stopper from servo case with hose)
# Remove water hoses into heater matrix (gently, the hoses will feel welded on but the connecting pipes are only packed into the top of the box with silicon sealant).
# Once clear as below, you should be able to unclip the heater assembly from the fan and withdraw the heater and evaporator unit diagonally in one piece.
# Remove the heater fan unit from the car. It is not unusal to find the floor of this chamber, flooded, we will drill holes later to fix this.
# Remove silver resistor block from fan unit and discard.
# This is a good time to apply 12v direct to fan motor to ensure that motor is operational before you go to all the trouble of re-installing a defective one.
# Installation of the lotus modification kit per other instructions on this page and the technical service bulletin that comes with the kit. Assemble the heater fan and modified HVAC unit together and test for fit.
# Drill drainage holes into the 4 corners of the front HVAC chamber if you have not already done so.

Installation is the reverse. First locate the heater fan into oen end of the HVAC chamber. Then install the heater unit - '''NOTE''' : there is a small a/c drainage hose that needs to be reconnected to the bottom of the heater matrix whilst inserting the unit into the car.

Finally, clip the heater and fan assembly together in situ, reconnect all hoses for water and check for leaks.

Repressurise aircon and check for leaks (mine leaked at the mounting point where the aircon pipe from the sill connects to the front pipework).

Finally reinstall clamshell and other components per the service manual.

<gallery>
Image:clamshell off.jpg|Clamshell off
Image:S2Pipework.jpg|Pipework
Image:Flooded.jpg|Flooded
Image:Fan Panel.jpg|Resistor block modification - fan plate installed
Image:Assembled.jpg|assembled heater matrix and new resistor pack
Image:Holes drilled.jpg|Holes in HVAC chamber drilled
Image:Fan in.jpg|Heater Fan in place
Image:S2installed.jpg|Kit installed and mounted into HVAC chamber
</gallery>

== Installing Lotus modification kit ==
Ugraded resistor pack kit, which includes two plates (heater matrix and blower) with one having the new resistor pack hidden on the back. Pack also has jumper cable, replacement protective material and rivets. Front Clam needs to be removed to fit this.
<gallery>
Image:resistor pack 001.jpg
Image:resistor pack 002.jpg
Image:resistor pack 003.jpg
Image:resistor pack 004.jpg
Image:resistor pack 005.jpg
</gallery>

== External links ==
* http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16457
* http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=198779

Life Expectancy of Bilstein Dampers

2010-08-28T19:50:45Z

AndyKay: /* Bilstein */

This page has been created to keep a record of the mileages that owners had to [[Change a damper and spring|replace their dampers]].

* [[Examples of a broken damper]]

===Bilstein===
{| border="1"
! Mileage !! Name
|-
| 64,000 || GP Zarquon
|-
| 62,000 || Stephanie Plum
|-
| 60,000 || Steve69
|-
| 58,000 || slindborg (spring platform corrosion)
|-
| 57,000|| MrCirclips
|-
| 56,000 || Shiplo
|-
| 54,463 || niki265
|-
| 53,000 || Andrew S
|-
| 52,000 || PTP170
|-
| 51,000 || MJK24
|-
| 50,000 || russcasey (30K with honda engine)
|-
| 49,000 || tomjeffrey
|-
| 43,000 || AndyKay
|-
| 40,000 || Chopperver1
|-
| 39,247 || niki265
|-
| 37,000 || FrancoZ
|-
| 35,000 || Anth (spring platform corrosion) LSS
|-
| 34,463 || niki265
|-
| 32,000 || Andrew S
|-
| 32,000 || unclefester
|-
| 32,000 || Trixster
|-
| 31,000 || windman
|-
| 31,000 || quasar
|-
| 30,000 || LRGS2
|-
| 30,000 ||Thrustyjust (spring platform corrosion 5 Yrs)
|-
| 29,316 || MattV
|-
| 26,000 || NathanE
|-
| 25,000 || Chopperver1
|-
| 25,000 || Gary ZBJ (SPC corrosion 7yrs)
|-
| 23,000 || Miro
|-
| 23,000 || simwra
|-
| 23,000 || Greg_S
|-
| 22,000 || grahampaula
|-
| 21,000 || flying banana
|-
| 18,000 || jcross (S2 LSS)
|-
| 18,000 || Lef
|-
| 18,000 || JACK6284
|-
| 12,000 || rich74
|-
| 10,000 || davidb (replaced FOC)
|-
| 8,875 || Solar Yellow Elise
|-
| 8,000 || Steve69 (replaced FOC)
|-
| 5,000 || Up-the-Dubs (fitted to S1)
|-
| <12 months || niki265 (replaced FOC)
|}

===Koni===
{| border="1"
! Mileage !! Name
|-
| 65,000 || MartinQ
|-
| 22,000 || strees
|-
| 1,000 || elise_s1
}

[[Category:Suspension]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]