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Engine conversions

2026-02-16T20:50:08Z

Mrrigma:

== Commercial Conversions ==

{| border="1"

|-
!Engine
!BHP
!0-60
!0-100
!Top Speed
!RPM
!Weight gain
!Price
!Warranty
!Supplier

|-
|Honda Normally Aspirated
Honda Supercharged
|220 BHP
380 BHP
|4 Seconds
3.65 Seconds
|9.5 Seconds
8 Seconds
|
165 MPH
|8600
|~15 Kg's (NA)
|From £8,750 + VAT
From £12,400 + VAT
|12 Months
|[http://www.hondaelise.com HondaElise]

|-
|Honda & Honda SC
|220+
|4ish
|<10
|160ish
|8500
|
|£9,400 upwards
|12 months
|[http://www.essexautosport.com/content/upgrades/upg_tokachi.html Essex Autosport]

|-
|Honda
|235
|<4
|<10
|160
|8500
|
|Full kit £3141 + ECU
|12 months
|[http://www.starkautomotive.co.uk/ Stark Automotive]

|-
|Honda JDM spec
|238
|around 4
|under 10
|155
|8600
|37 kg
|€23.900 inc TÜV
|12 months
|[http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php/cPath/141/language/en Komo Tec]

|-
|Audi
|250
|4.6
|under 10
|160
|6900
|40kg
|£9950
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/Audi_convert.html Auto Teknix]

|-
|Audi
|300+
|under 4
|8.5
|170+
|6900
|40kg
|£12950
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/Audi_convert.html Auto Teknix]

|-
|Duratec
|180
|No one will say
|No one will say
|No one will say
|?
|15kg
|From £4,500 kit - £7,500
|
|[http://www.essexautosport.com/content/upgrades/upg_mugello.html Essex Autosport]

|-
|Duratec
|205
|No one will say. Yes they will, 240-250bhp version is about 4 and keeps up just fine with an NA Honda (and I own both)
|No one will say
|No one will say
|?
|15kg
|£9,400
|
|[http://www.swlotus.com/lotus-elise-duratec-conversion.html SW Lotus]

|-
|V6 Yoda Block
|200
|In production
|In production
|In production
|
|75kg
|£?
|6 Months
|[http://www.woodsport.org/joomla/index.php/engine-conversions/6-toyota-mr2-mk1-engine-conversions-/8-mk1-v6-conversions.html Woodsport]

|}

''All data comes from supplier's websites''

=== Dyno Plots ===

Not all conversions will result in identical power output. These are just examples of what is achievable.

[http://www.dyno-plot.co.uk/dyno/dynoplot/id%3D498%2815%29_56_178_480%2815%29_503%2815%29_513%2815%29%26sort%3Drec%26but_sea%3Dqs%26sea_simple%3Dlink/index.htm Audi 250 vs Audi 300 vs N/A Honda vs S/C Honda]

=== Number of Conversions ===

These numbers are largely hearsay, but can be considered as pointers to get you started on hunting for more info:

* 41 Audi conversions by Bernard [http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=85466]
* 300+ Honda conversions kits supplied by [http://www.hondaelise.com HondaElise]
* 100+ Honda conversions kits supplied by [http://www.starkautomotive.co.uk Stark Automotive]

=== Videos of 0-100 etc ===

Just in case you don't believe the numbers above:

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTMF0Ha_C7w/ Exige NA Honda S1 Exige vs S1 Exige]

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

Engine conversions

2026-02-16T20:48:27Z

Mrrigma:

== Commercial Conversions ==

{| border="1"

|-
!Engine
!BHP
!0-60
!0-100
!Top Speed
!RPM
!Weight gain
!Price
!Warranty
!Supplier

|-
|Honda Normally Aspirated
Honda Supercharged
|220 BHP
380 BHP
|4 Seconds
3.65 Seconds
|9.5 Seconds
8 Seconds
|
165 MPH
|8600
|~15 Kg's (NA)
|From £8,750 + VAT
From £12,400 + VAT
|12 Months
|[http://www.hondaelise.com HondaElise]

|-
|Honda & Honda SC
|220+
|4ish
|<10
|160ish
|8500
|
|£9,400 upwards
|12 months
|[http://www.essexautosport.com/content/upgrades/upg_tokachi.html Essex Autosport]

|-
|Honda
|235
|<4
|<10
|160
|8500
|
|Full kit £3141 + ECU
|12 months
|[http://www.starkautomotive.co.uk/ Stark Automotive]

|-
|Honda JDM spec
|238
|around 4
|under 10
|155
|8600
|37 kg
|€23.900 inc TÜV
|12 months
|[http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php/cPath/141/language/en Komo Tec]

|-
|Audi
|250
|4.6
|under 10
|160
|6900
|40kg
|£9950
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/Audi_convert.html Auto Teknix]

|-
|Audi
|300+
|under 4
|8.5
|170+
|6900
|40kg
|£12950
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/Audi_convert.html Auto Teknix]

|-
|Duratec
|180
|No one will say
|No one will say
|No one will say
|?
|15kg
|From £4,500 kit - £7,500
|
|[http://www.essexautosport.com/content/upgrades/upg_mugello.html Essex Autosport]

|-
|Duratec
|205
|No one will say
|No one will say
|No one will say. Yes they will, 240-250bhp version is about 4 and keeps up just fine with an NA Honda
|?
|15kg
|£9,400
|
|[http://www.swlotus.com/lotus-elise-duratec-conversion.html SW Lotus]

|-
|V6 Yoda Block
|200
|In production
|In production
|In production
|
|75kg
|£?
|6 Months
|[http://www.woodsport.org/joomla/index.php/engine-conversions/6-toyota-mr2-mk1-engine-conversions-/8-mk1-v6-conversions.html Woodsport]

|}

''All data comes from supplier's websites''

=== Dyno Plots ===

Not all conversions will result in identical power output. These are just examples of what is achievable.

[http://www.dyno-plot.co.uk/dyno/dynoplot/id%3D498%2815%29_56_178_480%2815%29_503%2815%29_513%2815%29%26sort%3Drec%26but_sea%3Dqs%26sea_simple%3Dlink/index.htm Audi 250 vs Audi 300 vs N/A Honda vs S/C Honda]

=== Number of Conversions ===

These numbers are largely hearsay, but can be considered as pointers to get you started on hunting for more info:

* 41 Audi conversions by Bernard [http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=85466]
* 300+ Honda conversions kits supplied by [http://www.hondaelise.com HondaElise]
* 100+ Honda conversions kits supplied by [http://www.starkautomotive.co.uk Stark Automotive]

=== Videos of 0-100 etc ===

Just in case you don't believe the numbers above:

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTMF0Ha_C7w/ Exige NA Honda S1 Exige vs S1 Exige]

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

Winter storage

2024-11-01T21:40:25Z

Mrrigma: /* Fuel */

For those running their Lotus as a second car it's not uncommon to take the car off the road during the winter months.

While there is nothing too serious that needs to be done when storing an Elise for a few months at a time, there are a few simple things that can be done to minimise the chance of problems when you come to put it back on the road in the Spring.

Although some of this advice is written specifically regarding the Elise the majority can be applied to all Lotus's, and cars in general.

=Preparation=

Clean the car thoroughly, washing the underside and chassis crevices where possible to remove any salt residue which could cause corrosion.

Allow the car to dry completely, then polish and wax to protect the bodywork.

=Storage Environment=

==Indoors==

Ideally you should store your car in a clean, dry, garage. If your garage is prone to suffering from damp you may want to consider a dehumidifier or [http://bit.ly/uRzHkL refillable moisture traps].

Leave the car with the windows open slightly to allow some ventilation to the interior.

==Outdoors==

Storing the car outdoors it is obviously impossible to keep the car completely separated from the elements, but an outdoor cover can go some way to protecting the car from the elements while outside.

If you are going to cover the car outside then it is recommended to buy a good quality, tailored cover such as those produced by [http://www.specialisedcovers.com/car-covers/car-manufacturers/lotus-car-covers.html?Type=Car&Manufacturer=Lotus Specialised Covers], as this will minimise the risk of damage due to the cover moving in the wind. You should also '''ensure the car is clean to stop dirt and other debris being ground in to the paint as the cover moves'''.

=Mechanicals=

==Battery==

All cars will gradually discharge their battery over time and do not like being kept without charge in low temperatures. The Elise is particularly susceptible to discharging it's battery and will generally do so within a few weeks if not used. This combined with the low temperatures can reduce the batteries total capacity, sometimes to the point where it will need replacing.

To avoid this you can:
* If you have an electrical supply in the garage then a battery conditioner such as the [http://www.eliseparts.com/products/show/37/244/battery-chargerconditioner/ AccuMate] or [http://www.elise-shop.com/ctek-xs08-battery-charger-elise-exige-340r-vx220-all-models-p-129.html CTEK]. These devices monitor the battery level and keep it fully charged, but deactivate when not needed to avoid damaging the battery.
* If the car is being kept outside then [http://www.eliseparts.com/products/show/37/270/solar-trickle-charger/ Solar Trickle Chargers] are available and can be used by placing the charger on the dashboard and plugging in the cigarette lighter.
* Disconnect the battery by loosening and lifting up the connector from the batteries positive terminal. This will prevent the alarm and immobiliser from operating and draining the battery. The battery may still however lose charge due to low temperatures.
* Remove the battery and store indoors. This allows you to keep the battery in the warm and recharge it before refitting. Relatively easy to do with S2's where the battery is stored in the boot, but much less convenient in S1's.

==Brakes==

If left unused for prolonged periods of time the brake pads and discs can bind together.

To avoid this, ensure the brakes are dry and leave the car parked in gear with the handbrake off and chocks under the wheels to keep the car in position. These can be picked up quite cheaply from places like Halfords.

You may want to just rocked the car backwards and forwards a bit every couple of days for the first week or two to ensure the pads don't bind to the discs.

Do not spray the brake discs with WD40, while this may prevent them from rusting and the pads from sticking it will also render the brakes useless when you next need them and will likely necessitate a change of brake pads and discs.

==Engine==

Spray over the engine with WD40 or a similar silicone spray to inhibit corrosion and reduce the likelihood of water building up in places such as the spark plugs and distributor cap.

You may also wish to mark the engine coolant level in the bottle in the engine bay so you can check it hasn't dropped significantly before returning the car to the road.

Avoid the temptation to start the car while it is in storage. The engine oil will take time to come up to temperature and build pressure, and unless you're going to run the car fully up to temperature you will get condensation forming which will mix with the oil and do more harm than good.

==Fuel==

There is conflicting advice with regards to fuel levels. Some advice says to brim the tank to reduce the air space and cover the interior walls of the tank which are susceptible to internal rusting. *Requires further information*

Fuel tank of a Lotus is steel so it is best to fill it up to the brim to prevent corrosion. It is good to add petrol stabilizer to delay the inevitable (read label before use). It will also promote a good start when good weather returns. A large quantity of petrol will age slower than small amount. Before start it's best to add fresh (new) high quality petrol.

==Tyres==

Inflate the tyres to 44psi (= 3bar) to reduce "flatspotting" and if possible, roll the car occasionally to a different tread patch.

=Waking from hibernation=

Be sure to return things like tyre pressures to their normal levels, apply the handbrake, take the car out of gear and remove the wheel chocks.

Check fluid levels such as the engine coolant and oil. It may also be worth doing a quick check beneath the car to make sure there have been no leaks while it has been standing.

If you have disconnected or removed the battery then refit and reconnect it being very careful to ensure the terminals are fitted the right way round. Getting this wrong can cause severe damage the the ECU and other electronics in the car.

If you are using a battery conditioner be sure to disconnect it before starting the engine, failure to do so can damage the battery conditioner and moving the car with it still connected may cause damage as trailing wires catch.

Before starting the engine, listen as you turn the ignition to the first click in the ignition barrel and you should hear the fuel pump priming. Wait a moment and then start the engine.

As you move the car if you find the brakes have bound together then give it a little bit of power and they will release with a bang. Don't be too alarmed. Be careful when braking for the first time as even if they haven't bound together it's likely they will need a few applications before they will be operating efficiently.

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:Lotus 2-Eleven]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]
[[Category:Lotus Europa]]
[[Category:Lotus Esprit]]
[[Category:Lotus Evora]]
[[Category:Exige V6]]
[[Category:VX220]]
[[Category:Misc]]
[[Category:Reference]]

Insurance

2024-08-30T12:02:10Z

Mrrigma:

[http://www.seloc.org/membership/benefits/insurance/ Check the latest SELOC membership insurance benefits] [[Category: Misc ]]

==Companies==

{| border="1"
!Name & Weblink !! Phone !! Contact !! Mod Friendly !! Track Day Cover Included / Additional Information
|-
|[http://www.1answer.co.uk/ 1 Answer Insurance]||0800 276 1338|| ||Audi/ Honda/ Duratec/ Rover/ Toyota||6 Track days, 1 Answer insurance. Contact the team on 0800 276 1338 for a bespoke quote, which can include track days with reduced track day excess, agreed value, commuting, with standard features such as 60 European cover, reduced windscreen excess and legal cover. They can mirror NCB and you will earn NCB with their policies. The main Lotus insurer deals with limited mileage up to 12k pa, and they will insure all Audi, Duratec, Honda N/A, S/C, C/C set ups, along with Katana Toyota powered cars and modified Rover engined cars. USE at your own risk now Richard has left, no one will be able to help resolve the renewal problems
'Equity Red Star' policies designed primarily for '2nd car' but will quote for commuting after referral to underwriter.
|-
|[http://www.reis.co.uk/ REIS] || 0115 965 1020 || Mary Singleton (mention SELOC for special rates)|| Yes || Agreed Value Cover available. Track Day Cover (Now has Six days included - any venue in the UK or Europe, excluding Nurburgring/Nordschliffe) available - Excess is 10% of insured value. Glass Cover & Club Discounts all available. Discount for Andy Walsh/Car Limits Driver Training Day. Enhanced Windscreen Cover (up to £1000 per claim) as standard. All drivers must be 25+. Policies limited to 7000 miles per annum maximum. No premium load for Commuting although vehicle must be parked in works car park. Not able to provide cover if parked at station car park for commuting. No longer able to cover for business mileage on sports cars (SEP 2022)
|-
|[http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/ Competition Car Insurance (CCI)] || 0344 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 (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". Policies limited to 7000 miles. **17.02.14 - confirmed have to be over 40yo**
May 2012 - Just got a quote and it included 6 track days with the same conditions as above. As of 2012, Aviva (CCI's underwriter) are heavily loading premiums for anyone that requires "commuting" cover, be sure to mention if you dont need it.
|-
|[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. Spoke to on 11/1/2012 and refused to quote on Elise, saying they dont really deal with these any more. 25 Sept 2015 - Martin no longer there, struggle to insure newer cars, quoted £2k+ for V6 Exige (v's approx. £500 elsewhere)
|-
| [http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk Chris Knott] || 0800 917 2274 || Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || Drivers over 30 (was 25 in previous years and may revert back in 2012). Need to have been driving your lotus for at least a year. Does not cover track days, but does offer multi-car policies.
Seemed concerned about whether they would be able to cover a V6 Exige with value in excess of £40k.
Cannot provide cover if you've had a fault claim in the last 12 months. 5-Oct-2017 - called for a quote on Exige V6 S Roadster and told that due to recent changes cannot insure Exiges anymore due to insurance group 92.

October 2017 wouldn't insure my Duratec Elise
|-
| [http://www.hendersontaylor.co.uk/ Henderson Taylor insurance] || 0161 4377442 || (Matt) Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || Trackdays included, mod friendly policies mostly underwritten by Aviva on very similar terms as CCI (also underwritten by Aviva). As of 22/11/11, mileage limited to 7500 (now 5000?) miles per annum for Lotus policies. As of 08/02/12 Matthew confirmed that unlimited policies are available. As of 2012, Aviva are heavily loading premiums for anyone that requires "commuting" cover, be sure to mention if you dont need it though Matt is on the ball and will almost certainly ask you. (Tyrex) - I spoke to Henderson today (4/1/13) who confirmed that the maximum annual mileage for their policies was 6000. 17.02.14 - maximum mileage is now 4500pa! 7/7/17 - Maximum mileage is now 5,000pa.
Cannot provide cover if you've had a fault claim in the last 12 months.

October 2017: the good news is that my quote was very very cheap. The bad news is they use a company called ERS which if you Google it has the most AWFUL reviews. So it's fine as long as you never claim!
|-
| [http://www.manninguk.com/automotive/ Manning UK] || 01491 578759 || - || Yes (up to %age bhp limit) || Sportscar specialists (run club schemes for TVR/Porsche/Aston). Includes trackdays. Discounts for driver training. Happy to quote for Lotus too, very friendly/helpful. Target profile is primarily second car or low mileage (5K) drivers, werent competitive (for me) on a 9K miles policy. Well worth a try if you fit their profile though. Offer multi-car policies and unlimited track days. Honda transplants will exceed their bhp mod limit.
Days with non-ATDO track day companies are not covered, however Lotus on Track have recently joined ATDO.
Need to be over age of 25 for a policy (confirmed as of 17/12/2015)
Can still potentially provide cover if you've had a fault claim in the last 12 months. DEC 2017 - quoted lightly modded Elise R. Against REIS and 1answer - £300 cheaper and 'better' terms. Insurer MS Amlin who're also decent!
|-
| [http://www.privateclients.aon.co.uk/privateclients/microsites/cars/ Lotus - Esteem / AON (Official)] || 08705 708090 or 01483 706055 or 51 || AON policies now moved to Footman James (below) || ? || (Require driver be 30 or over)
|-
| [http://www.aplan.co.uk/ A-Plan] || 01635 874 646 || Usually Matthew Minchin. 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. "ok with brakes and suspension upgrade but not too sure with the engine but ok in the end."<ref>[http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=321707 SELOC Forums » Suggestions, Q & A » modifying wikipage about insurance]</ref>
|-
| [http://www.adrianflux.co.uk/ Adrian Flux] || 0800 081 8989 || "Yellow department" Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes ||

October 2017 Their service comes in for criticism on some reviews of the insurer they quote for
|-
| [http://www.noeldazely.co.uk/ Noel Dazely] || 0870 0466604 || Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || No longer exist - taken over by A-Plan (see above)
|-
| [http://www.admiral.com/car-insurance/ Admiral] || 0844 848 4416 (Single) or 0844 848 4316 (Multicar) || N/A || Yes (see details) || Can declare mods (although only the cost of replacement standard parts are covered. They don't cover remaps at all as of 24/03/2015). No track day cover. [http://www.admiral.com/multi-car-insurance/ Multicar policies] are particularly good value if you have two or more cars to insure. You can start a Multicar policy with one car and add others as they come up for renewal. Won't mirror NCB from another car (if there are more cars than people on the policy), but will give 4 years NCB free (which can be protected after the first year).
|-
| [http://www.bell.co.uk/ Bell Direct] || 0800 140 180 || || No || ?
|-
| [http://www.directline.com/ Direct Line] || 0845 246 8701 || || No || (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 || Track day cover included but won't cover Car Limits driver training days with Andrew Walsh
Just called and they only cover classics (cars over 20 years old. accurate as of SEP 2022), they have stopped insuring modern cars
|-
| [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 || || Yes. Quoted for mod'd suspension and after market wheels. || Driver must be 25+ on an Elise. Class 1 Business Cover available.
|-
| [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!
|-

|[http://www.skyinsurance.co.uk Sky Insurance]||03303 331 250|| || Yes ||Do not provided trackday cover in premium. Offer discount to other car clubs - including pistonheads. Admin fee of £60 included in quote but potential to waive that. Were offering underwriting by Chaucer for cover with modifications.
|-
|[http://www.aib-insurance.co.uk/ AIB || 023 8026 8351|| Murray|| Yes || October 2017: the good news is that my quote was very very cheap. The bad news is they use a company called Marker Study which if you Google it has the most AWFUL reviews. So it's fine as long as you never claim!

|-
|[http://www.nfumutual.co.uk/ NFUMutual || 0808 278 2021|| || Yes || October 2017. Rated #1 by Which. Cheapest quote for Duratec Elise and also inc commuting and business, legal protection, breakdown cover, NCD protection

|-
|}

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

==Avoid==
Hastings Direct - poor customer experience when a car has minimal damage owner couldn't buy it back ended up for sale again as a Cat N:

See here for details - really badly handled : https://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=499847

==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)

Ecar, don't do day cover any more and none of the others above would cover an Elise as tried on Feb 2016, gives a message saying:
The vehicle has been identified as 'LOTUS ELISE 111R CONVERTIBLE 1796cc, 2dr Petrol Manual (04-07)' and unfortunately we are unable to offer insurance for this vehicle

CUVVA - search on your android or ios phone, it's an app which covers Lotus as the above companies don't do Lotus anymore when I tried, but CUVVA- worked on March 2018 for me £50 per day.

== One-off Track Day Insurance ==

* REIS (formally Richard Egger Insurance) - http://www.reis.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

==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

==References==

<references>

[[Category:Reference]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:Lotus 2-Eleven]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]
[[Category:Lotus Europa]]
[[Category:Lotus Esprit]]
[[Category:Lotus Evora]]
[[Category:VX220]]

Pedal Box Refurbishment

2023-11-21T23:36:30Z

Mrrigma:

[[Category: S1]]
[[Category: Brakes]]
[[Category: DIY]]

== Elise S1 Pedal Box Refurbishment ==

Firstly, Don’t. Just Don’t. Take your car and a big bundle of cash to your favourite spanner men and let them do it. Trust me on this. You '''REALLY''' don’t want to do this job. Not in a million years.

Anyone past the first paragraph will fall into one of two categories:

1. Terminally tight as a gnat’s chuff, or

2. The sort of person who has whips, nipple clamps and gimp suits in the cellar

Either way, I take my hat off to you - you are about to spend between 12 and 18 hours contorted into various unlikely positions and swearing profusely at your little plastic sports car, or “Yellow Piece of Shit”, as mine is now known.

First, you’ll need the bits. The '''official Lotus parts''' are these:

[[Image:Pedal_Box_Table_1.jpg|Lotus Direct Replacement Parts Table]]

This list of parts will enable you to put the pedal box back to factory fresh condition, assuming that your brake trunnion is in good condition (these appear to be good for well over 100k miles, based on anecdotal evidence). If you need the brake trunnion, it’s part number '''A111J0039F'''.

I decided that the original arrangement, particularly on the throttle pedal, could do with improvement, so designed an alternative that hopefully will last longer and does immediately improve pedal feel.

===The problem with the original Lotus Pedal Arrangement===

[[Image:Pedal_box_diagram_1.jpg|Elise Pedal Box Schematic]]

In the above diagram, you can see that Lotus used two standard pivot bearings and a single thrust washer to locate the throttle pedal. I see three issues with this:

1.Support for the right-hand face of the pedal is wholly dependent on the fit of the pivot bearing being used as a spacer

2.The pivot bearings are a running fit on the shaft, and the frictional forces involved means that the bearing will rotate with the pedal when it’s moved

3.The net bearing area where the “spacer” bush meets the scuttle bracket is tiny – these bearings are pretty thin – so the wear rate at that end of the bearing is likely to be large.

With a high wear rate, and the feel of the pedal determined by that fit, I felt that a different arrangement was called for to future proof my pedal box. After all, I '''never''' intend to do this job again :)

===My solution to the problem===

[[Image:Pedal_box_diagram_2.jpg|Improved Throttle Pedal Location]]

In essence, I shortened both bearings that would normally be used so that they would fit the pedal as per the other pedals, then found a suitable larger bush to fit and use as a spacer. Because I would be manually modifying these parts, I needed some method to get a good close running fit, so found some suitable shim washers in varying thicknesses to take up the slack. I ended up using the same shim washers to take out most of the axial play in the other pedals too.

Net result is that both shoulders of the throttle pedal are properly supported, and there is a much larger bearing area on the pedal/spacer interface. Should last much longer!

'''The parts list I ended up using is below:'''

[[Image:Pedal_box_Table_2.jpg|Flying Banana's Parts Table]]

I managed to get the thrust washers from [http://www.igus.co.uk igus] who very usefully have a free sample ordering option. I chanced my arm and asked for 5 as free samples. You have to put in some info and rationale – I said that I am designing a modular lightweight automotive pedal box system (not a million miles from the truth) and they showed up the next day! For those of you with a higher sense of ethics than me, they can be bought from the same source and will cost you a total of £18.35 for 5, which is still cheaper than Lotus. As far as I can tell, they are exactly the same part. In fact, the pivot bearings seem to be exactly the same as igus part number JFM-2023-11. These are cheaper from Lotus though.

The thick spacer bearing and shim washers came from [http://www.ondrives.com ondrives]. These parts took a little longer to arrive, around two weeks. Plan accordingly if you’re not blagging shims from me :)

In fairness, I did also buy two additional bags of shims – 0.5mm and 1mm thick because I had no idea how much clearance I’d need to take up. I didn’t use any of them so you’ll most likely only need the 0.1mm and 0.2mm shims.

Of course, I now have a bag of 94 0.1mm shims and a bag of 98 0.2mm shims, so if anyone is interested I can send you a few - just u2u me :)

===How to spend 18 hours of your life swearing at your car===

So – here’s the interesting bit. First, check that you have all the bits you’ll need:

[[Image:Pedal_Box_01_annotated.jpg|Required Parts]]

(Or use the Lotus parts, which will look identical except for the spacer bush and shims. I only used the trunnion with the pale bushes in the end because I decided against using a compressible bush trunnion in the brake pedal)

I found this to be the best order of working….

====Getting the bloody thing out====

*Disconnect battery
**I have a master battery cut-out switch, you will probably need to physically disconnect the positive terminal
**'''TAKE CARE TO RECONNECT TO THE CORRECT TERMINAL WHEN YOU PUT IT BACK TOGETHER OR YOUR ECU MAY TOAST ITSELF'''

*Remove Driver’s seat
**Four Allen bolts – front two easy with a cut down Allen key, rear two easy with an Allen key socket and multiple extension bars

[[Image:Pedal_Box_03.JPG|Driver's Seat Removed]]

*Remove Steering column shroud
**Mark the steering column shroud and wheel at top dead centre - you’ll need to align things back again on reassembly so that your steering wheel isn’t at a crazy angle
**Undo 4 x small self-tappers holding upper shroud to lower shroud
**Undo 3 x large self tappers holding lower shroud to column (underneath lower shroud)
**Remove trip meter reset/dash light dimming button
**Put lower shroud on the dashboard – the touch key cable is just long enough

[[Image:Pedal_Box_09_annotated.jpg|Steering boss and shroud marked]]

*Remove Stack
**Undo two bolts visible to either side of the steering column holding the stack onto the main steering column mount
**Disconnect the single stack connector – there is a latch that you need to hold down and it’s quite stiff

[[Image:Pedal_Box_10_annotated.jpg|Stack Fixing Bolts]]

[[Image:Pedal_Box_11.JPG|Stack removed]]

*'''(Optional)''' Remove Lucas 5AS unit
**Two small bolts hold the 5AS unit onto the main steering column bracket. It is possible to remove the main mounting screws without taking this off but I was following the service manual.
**Disconnect both connectors to the 5AS unit – again, both have latching barbs you’ll need to hold down to get them off

*Disconnect Steering column switches (including ignition switch connector)
**Both the wiper switch and indicator switch will slide out of the column housing if you find the latches (top and bottom sides of the switches themselves. No need to disconnect the connectors from the switches if you do this, but if you do want to, they are held on with a couple of tabs which are quite obvious.
**Ignition switch wiring connector can be disconnected by inserting a small screwdriver into the recess between the white and yellow wires. You’ll need to remove the cover from the connector, again held on with barbed tabs.
**You are trying to push the white plastic bit you can just about see towards the centre of the assembly. If you put your screwdriver in too far, you’ll also end up pushing the bit that it’s caught on in with it.
**If you pull too hard, the entire thing will fall apart and you’ll be stuck trying to figure out how to put it back together again. If you’re lucky, only one of the three lugs holding the back of the ignition switch in will have broken and you’ll be able to reassemble, then super glue it back together again (having testing that it works before gluing, of course). '''Yes, I wasted 2 hours doing this and would not recommend it'''.
***There are three components that will ping out and land somewhere in the car. One is a small piece of nylon with a spring in one end. This keeps the internal part of the switch centred on the ignition lock shaft and also prevents the lock being rotated too far.
***The other two are small “Y” shaped metal pieces that act as the contacts. One is longer that the other. The longer one goes in the lower locating position on the central switch mechanism. Actually, the ignition switch is quite ingenious because the contacts are raised and lowered to meet with the pins as the switch is rotated. I wouldn’t recommend busting it though, if it pings off again after gluing, you’re screwed because all power to the ignition system routes through the switch. I’ll probably be buying a replacement at some point for peace of mind.

[[Image:Pedal_Box_10.JPG|Steering Column wiring disconnected]]

*Disconnect throttle pushrod from pedal
**Pop off the plastic ball joint from the tit on the pedal. If you’re lucky, the rivet holding the tit onto the pedal won’t give way. If it does, use a small nut and bolt to put it back on afterwards.
*Remove throttle linkage plate
**Undo the two small bolts holding the plate to the underside of the dash panel, then swing the entire linkage assembly into the passenger foot well
**Remove the throttle stop bolt from immediately behind the throttle pedal at this stage

[[Image:Pedal_Box_04.JPG|Throttle Linkage unbolted]]

*Remove Steering column
**Move your steering wheel so that the mark you made earlier is top dead centre
**You’ll need to undo three bolts from the cockpit. Two large bolts either side of the column immediately below where the stack was, one slightly shorter bolt in the bowels of the dash, on the bulkhead. Follow the column into the dash recess and it’ll be just above it, buried behind a nest of wiring.
[[Image:Pedal_Box_12_annotated.jpg|Steering Column Mounting bolts]]

Once these are undone, assume the lotus position and undo and completely remove the pinch bolt on the steering column lower universal joint nearest the bulkhead. Use a large flat bladed screwdriver, or alternatively a crow bar to gently lever the forward face of the UJ away from the bulkhead. It will be tight. It will move eventually.
[[Image:Pedal_Box_08_annotated.jpg|Steering column UJ Pinch bolt]]

*Gently ease the entire column out through the dash into the cockpit.
**Do not put huge amounts of force axially through the steering column – the collapsible mechanism may collapse and then you’ll be spending time in a scrap yard looking for a mid-nineties vintage Vauxhall Corsa that doesn’t have a shagged steering column.
**While it’s out, do up the UJ pinch bolts at torque setting #2 (effing tight). It’s much easier off the car and if any of them are not tight, it’ll result in steering play.

*Unbolt and ease out of the way both Clutch Master Cylinder and Brake Master cylinder
**The Clutch master cylinder is undone from inside the cockpit – undo the two nuts either side of it whilst upside down in the foot well
**The brake master Cylinder also has two bolts – they are arranged diagonally and the lower one is simple – undo it from the front service compartment – it’s in a captive nut. The upper one requires you to put a ring spanner on the front service compartment bolt head, and undo the nut from the cockpit – having someone around to hold the spanner on is a great help here.

[[Image:Pedal_Box_08a_annotated.jpg|Master Cylinder Bolt locations]]

*The clutch cylinder will move around easily – it’s connected by two flexible hoses (one from the brake master cylinder reservoir, one is the dreaded red clutch hose (or braided, if it’s been replaced already)

*The brake master cylinder has three rigid brake pipe connections, and will not move as easily. You basically have to ease it out of the way without fracturing the pipe work or pulling the reservoir off the top. BE CAREFUL. The higher you can get it, the easier undoing the pedal box bolts will be.

*Remove Clutch pedal pushrod
**Undo the grub screw in the side of the trunnion then unscrew the pushrod itself from the trunnion. The grub screw requires a 3mm Allen key. It may be in either side of the trunnion.

*Remove Brake Pedal pushrod
**As per clutch pedal above

*Unclip brake light switch
**From the front service compartment, reach over the top of the pedal box and feel behind it for the brake light switch – there’s only one thing in the back of the box there, so you can’t get the wrong thing. Give it a ¼ turn clockwise then pull it out (towards the rear of the car)

*Remove blower unit alloy ducting
**Just pulls off the blower unit below the master cylinders and the diverter flap housing. You can’t miss it, it’s a 4” diameter convoluted alloy tube

*Loosen diverter flap housing screw
**There is a single machine screw with a big washer on the base of the diverter flap housing – undo and remove it. This will allow you to move the housing to the side slightly

[[Image:Pedal_Box_15_annotated.jpg|Diverter Flap fixing Screw]]

*Remove 6 x bolts holding the pedal box onto the scuttle bracket
**I found this to be the fun part. You’ll need perseverance. In fact, accept that you’ll need the patience of Jobe. The three right-hand bolts are too long to come out with the diverter flap housing in the way. The three left hand bolts are hidden out of sight underneath part of the structure of the front of the car.

*The left hand ones are not dreadful to remove provided you have the brake master cylinder eased up high enough to slide your left arm under the pipe work and around the scuttle bracket. Even so, you will be working blind. A straight 10mm ratchet spanner (£10.99 from Halfords) is invaluable here. Once you have the spanner on, should be simple, if intensely uncomfortable.
**The right hand ones I could only get out be punching holes in the diverter flap housing and using a long socket from within the housing itself. Even so I needed a big lever to move it across to the right as far is it would go and the front lower bolt in particular was tough to get out.

[[Image:Pedal_Box_16_annotated.jpg|Overview of Pedal Box location]]

*Remove pedal box
**The pedal box will have glued itself (via the foam strips on the mating faces) to the scuttle. You’ll need to us a large flat bladed Screwdriver to lever up the front edge, and a drift and hammer to get the rear edge released from within the cockpit.
**Once the box has been released from front and rear edges, push the rear edge up and rotate the front edge down and through the hole. You’ll then have to manipulate the pedal box further round (front edge down) until it’s been rotated around 90 degrees. The top front corner of the box will have to clear the steering rack pinion and the bracketry in the base of the foot well, but it will go through '''provided you took out the throttle stop bolt earlier'''. When the throttle shaft has cleared the lower edge of the hole it’ll get much easier and you will be able to pull the entire assembly down through the foot well and out of the car.

*'''Have a cup of tea and a chocolate hobnob or two – you will have earned it at this point'''

[[Image:Pedal_Box_17.JPG|Chocolate Hobnob time :)]]

MrRigma’s tips:
It’s not necessary to remove the stack or the drivers seat.
Work from the passenger footwell, place a small cushion on the footrest at the end of the well. This gives you enough room to work on the drivers side by reaching across.

The procedure above talks about removing the stack so that the steering column brackets are exposed to give room to remove them. There’s a short cut. Remove 3 pinch bolts, the lowest 2 on the universal joint that mates the steering rack to the lower part of the steering column. Then remove the next bolt that’s at the top of the steering column universal joint that’s easily accessed. Prize open the upper UJ a little with a screwdriver. Then take a pair of mole grips, some cloth around the column and grip the column so that the cloth is protecting the shaft. Lightly tap the edge of the mole grips so that column shaft moves upward into the highest UJ. Next loosen the 4 steering rack bolts, 2 per footwell 17mm and 13mm. This allows you to push the steering rack away a little such that there’s enough room to detach the column from the top of the lowest UJ. Hey presto it can be removed and you don’t have to reassemble all the stuff in early steps. :-).

====Refurbishing the Pedal Box====

*Strip off Throttle pedal
**Slide the pivot bearing spacer off the shaft and remove the throttle pedal itself.
**Remove the thrust washer and discard
**Tap the pivot bush fitted to the throttle pedal out using a small drift or flat bladed screwdriver and discard
[[Image:Pedal_Box_20.JPG|Removing the throttle pivot bearing]]
*Clean throttle pedal and set to one side

*Undo 2 x pedal shaft bolts
**Using two 10mm combination spanners, undo the two shaft fixing bolts holding the shaft into the pedal box
[[Image:Pedal_Box_23.JPG|Removing the throttle shaft bolts]]
*Remove the shaft
**Slide the shaft out of the pedal box towards the throttle pedal end. Remove and discard thrust four thrust washers from the clutch and brake pedals as they fall out
[[Image:Pedal_Box_24.JPG|Removing the throttle shaft]]

*Remove bushes and trunnions from brake and clutch pedals
**Tap the pivot bushes fitted to the brake and clutch pedals out using a small drift or flat bladed screwdriver and discard
**Remove trunnions from clutch and brake pedals. Discard clutch trunnion, inspect brake trunnion and clean for re-use. Clutch trunnion on the left, Brake on the right!
**Clean brake and clutch pedals. Some light smoothing of the clutch trunnion hole with fine wet and dry may be required if excessive spalling has occurred. Take a look at mine!!!!
[[Image:Pedal_Box_27.JPG|Knackered trunnion...]]
[[Image:Pedal_Box_28.JPG|...what it does to the pedal...]]
[[Image:Pedal_Box_29.JPG|...and comapred to the brake trunnion]]
*Clean pedal box extrusion

*Clean pedal shaft

Here are the discarded parts....
[[Image:Pedal_Box_30.JPG|Old thrust washers and pivot bearings]]

*Fit the trunnions
**For the clutch pedal, using a small hammer tap the bushes into the pedal until they are flush on each side. The Lotus trunnion kit allows you to do this because the trunnion itself is a loose running fit in the bushes and will slide in and out easily with the bushes in place. If you are using the EliseParts trunnion kit, you’ll need to use a vice to press the bushes in and most likely the same again to get the trunnion in, which is a tight running fit. There are plenty of guides on how to do this out there but it’s much easier when the pedal is off the car for obvious reasons.
**For the brake pedal, lubricate the original trunnion with LM grease and replace.

[[Image:Pedal_Box_42.JPG|Shiny pedals]]

=====If You’re modding the throttle pedal arrangement (Skip to section 1.3.2.2 if not)=====

*Pedal box closure plate
**Because there is no sensible way to trial fit and adjust the fit of the throttle pedal on the car, I used a scrap piece of aluminium plate to make up a closure plate so I could try it all out off the car. Any rigid material will do – even thin plywood. Must be rigid though
**With the pedal box on its end, use a piece of thin card or paper to create a template for the three bolt holes in the end of the pedal box.
**Transfer these hole positions to the material you are using for the closure plate
**Drill 3 x 10mm holes in the plate
**Bolt the plate to the throttle pedal end of the pedal box
**Trace around the pedal box extrusion
**Unbolt the plate and cut to the traced line

[[Image:Pedal_Box_47.JPG|Temporary closure plate in place]]

*Cut down 2 x Pedal pivot bearings to 4.5mm from the inside face of the flange. The throttle pedal is approximately 10mm wide and you want the bushes to not quite meet in the middle

[[Image:Pedal_Box_50.JPG|Marking out the pivot bearing for cutting]]
[[Image:Pedal_Box_51.JPG|Pencilled in for clarity]]
[[Image:Pedal_Box_53.JPG|Cutting the bearing]]
[[Image:Pedal_Box_52.JPG|Comparison - before and after shortening]]

*Press the cut down pivot bearings into the throttle pedal

[[Image:Pedal_Box_54.JPG|Fitted to the throttle pedal]]

*Cut down the Thick spacer bearing to approximately 10mm from the outside face of the flange

*Fix the shaft into the pedal box (you only need to put in one of the two screws at this stage)

*Assemble in this order
**Thrust washer, throttle pedal, shims, Thick spacer washer
**Pedal box closure plate

[[Image:Pedal_Box_56.JPG|Assembly in place]]
[[Image:Pedal_Box_58.JPG|Assembly without the temporary closure plate]]

*The number of shims will be dependent on the exact width of the thick spacer bearing. Use trial and error to get a stack of shims that allows a smooth running fit with a small amount of resistance. You can check whether the resistance is unacceptable by fitting the throttle pedal return spring and checking that the pedal snaps back to its upper position under light spring tension. You are trying to use as few shims as possible to eradicate the side-to-side movement in the throttle pedal.

[[Image:Pedal_Box_59.JPG|Shims in place]]

*Take the closure plate off and store the thick spacer bearing, shims, pedal and thrust washer to one side for final assembly later. Remove the shaft fixing screw and remove the shaft.

*Fitting the pedals
**Taking car to ensure that the shaft is inserted the correct way around, slide it into the pedal box to the brake pedal aperture.
**Fit a thrust washer and shim stack then the bushed pedal, then another shim stack, then the second thrust washer into the aperture so that there is little or no side-to-side movement of the pedal. You will find it virtually impossible to totally eradicate this movement as space is tight and it takes some finessing to get the shims and thrust washers aligned when inserting the shaft.
**Repeat step 30b for the clutch pedal.
**I used around 0.2mm of shim either side of the pedal for both of mine, as a guideline

*Fully screw the shaft into position, taking care to ensure that the thrust washers are properly seated on the small machined shoulder of each pedal aperture.

*Refit the throttle pedal with a dab of LM grease between each washer, shim and spacer to ensure that they don’t fall off during reassembly.

[[Image:Pedal_Box_60.JPG|Pedal Box reassembled]]
[[Image:Pedal_Box_61.JPG|Overview of pedal assemblies]]
[[Image:Pedal_Box_62.JPG|Brake pedal detail]]
[[Image:Pedal_Box_63.JPG|Clutch pedal detail]]

=====If You're using the standard Lotus arangement=====

*Fitting the pedals
**Taking car to ensure that the shaft is inserted the correct way around, slide it into the pedal box to the brake pedal aperture.
**Fit a thrust washer, then the bushed pedal, then the second thrust washer into the aperture.
**Repeat step the above for the clutch pedal.

*Fully screw the shaft into position, taking care to ensure that the thrust washers are properly seated on the small machined shoulder of each pedal aperture.

*Fit the throttle pedal pivot bearing with flange to the left when looking at the front of the pedal

*Fit a thrust washer then the bushed throttle pedal, then the second pivot bearing spacer (oriented with flange adjacent to pedal) with a dab of LM grease between each component to ensure that they don’t fall off during reassembly.

====Putting it all back together again====

*'''Reassembly is the reverse of taking it all apart, as they say :)'''

*Slide the pedal box back into position, using the reverse manoeuvre to removal. You need to be able to jiggle it around a bit to get the first couple of bolts started – and this has to be done by feel – you can’t see any of the bolthole alignments because of where the pedal box is.

*When bolting up the pedal box, all the upper 4 are relatively simple to get in. The two bolts at the lower front are total bastards. The only way I could get them in was to grind a taper into the end of the bolt so that it would help align the scuttle bracket and pedal box holes on its way in, then very gently turn the bolts until the threads took. I was lucky in that nothing got cross-threaded. Tread very carefully here and be aware that I found it incredibly difficult to get hands and tools in the right places to do these up.

*Don’t tighten any of the bolts up fully until you have all six started. This will give you a very small amount of wiggle room to get stuff lined up. '''When you’ve managed to get all six in and tightened, treat yourself to another chocolate hobnob. Believe me; you’ll be ready to torch the car at this point.'''

*Fit the clutch and brake pushrods, making sure that the larger pushrod is fitted to the brake pedal. Ensure that both pushrods poke out of the holes where the master cylinders will sit.

*Bolt both the clutch and brake master cylinders back into place, taking care to ease the brake cylinder back into position to avoid fracturing or stressing any solid brake pipe work. In particular, ensure that pipe work is put back into any clips that it may have sprung from.

*Adjust the brake and clutch pushrods as per the manual – I.E. Turn the pushrods in the trunnions until the pedals just touch the forward stops and then apply ½ turn preload to both pushrods. When adjusted, tighten up the grub screws in the side of both brake and clutch pedal trunnions.

*Reattach the throttle pedal return spring and loosely refit the throttle pedal stop screw.

*Refit the steering column, taking care to align the mark on the steering wheel at top dead centre when offering up the universal joint spline joint to the steering rack pinion. Tap the UJ onto the rack pinion using a suitable drift and hammer. Refit the pinch bolt and tighten to torque setting #2 (effing tight)

*Ensure that the wiring tails for the wiper stalk, indicator stalk and ignition switch are run below the steering column mounting lugs in the gap between the column and the dash panel

*Refit and tighten the third column mount bolt in the depths of the dashboard

*Refit the Lucas 5AS unit to the bracket and then fit the bracket to the steering column and tighten the two main column mount bolts. Refit the electrical connections to the 5AS unit

*Refit switches and electrical connections

*Refit the Stack unit

*Refit the column shroud, after refitting the trip reset/dash light dimming button to the lower shroud

*Refit the throttle linkage panel to the lower edge of the dashboard and reconnect the pushrod to the pedal

*Adjust the throttle pedal stop bolt so that the pedal hits the stop when full throttle is reached at the throttle body. '''This is important''' – if the pedal is free to move past the point of full throttle at the body, you will likely snap the throttle cable.

*In the front services compartment, repair any damage to the diverter flap housing using duct tape

*Refit and tighten the diverter flap housing fixing screw

*Refit the ventilation duct to both the blower unit and the diverter flap housing.

*Refit and adjust the brake light switch so that the brake lights come on after ¼” brake pedal travel. The switch is just pushed into the aperture to the appropriate depth and then rotated ¼ turn counter clockwise to lock it in position

*Refit the driver’s seat

*Reconnect your battery, and you’re done!

*Go for a test drive – carefully!

====What to do if your car swallows the clutch master cylinder dust boot…====

The bloody thing fell off and directly into the gaping maw of the blower unit. I used this contraption to retrieve it, and here’s the proof :)

[[Image:Pedal_Box_65.JPG|Duct tape to the rescue!]]

[[Image:Pedal_Box_64.JPG|The offending dust boot, rescued from the blower unit]]

S1 Wheel Options

2021-07-15T16:22:28Z

Mrrigma:

==Lotus/OEM==

'''Please Add Your knowledge, Its Easy, Just Press [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php?title={{PAGENAMEE}}&action=edit EDIT]'''

Alloy wheel weight is very important to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsprung_weight unsprung weight] of the car.

Stuck on what PCD or Centrebore means, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing read here].

If you want different wheels to those listed below, you need pcd converting wheel-spacers like [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165&products_id=219 Hubcentric Wheel Adaptors.] as 4x100pcd is already relatively common.

What you need is simple wheel spacers in 4x100pcd, centre bore 56.6 to make the offset a little more common. These spacers would fit Vauxhall Corsa, Astra F&G, Tigra, Vectra + OPEL Ascona and are therefore pretty easy to come by and quite cheap. [http://www.performancefx.net/wsvauxhall.htm example of cheap spacers]

===Lotus AWI 5-Spoke ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 7.10kg
| r_weight = 8.80kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15 (can be used with 195/50R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50ZR16 (can be used with 225/45ZR16)
| price = Not available anymore !!!
| web =
| image = [[Image:5spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| image2 = [[Image:5spok.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0004F

Rear: A111G0005F
}}

===Lotus OZ 6-Spokes (111s, JPS, Type '49' and Millennium)===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.5J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 6.95kg
| r_weight = 9.40kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15(Ex factory) 195/50R15(Alternative fitment such as Neova LTS)
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = £1200 approx.
| web =
| image = [[Image:6spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 6 spoke OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
111s are silver. JPS and Type '49' are gold

Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0013F (111s), A111G0029F, A111G0012T (JPS, Type 49), A111G0013T(replacement wheel)

Rear: A111G0012F (111s), A111G0031F (JPS, Type 49), A111G0012T (replacement wheel)
}}

===Lotus Rimstock 12-Spoke===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 7.56kg
| r_weight = 8.62kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55 R15 (Factory fit) (can be used with 195/50 R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50 R16 (Factory fit) (can be used with 225/45 R16)
| price = About £1200
| web =
| image = [[Image:12spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 12 Spoke OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6040F

Rear: A111G6041F
}}

===Lotus Victory (Sport160)===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6.0J x 15
| r_size = 8.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET10
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 8.32kg
| r_weight = 10.0kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15 (can be used with 195/50 R15)
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = complete set GBP 1240 (B&C)
| web =
| image = [[Image:silvervictories.jpg|thumb|S1 160 OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6032S (Grey), A111G6030S (Silver)

Rear: A111G6033S (Grey), A111G6031S (Silver)
}}

==S1 Exige==

===Lotus OEM===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 16
| r_size = 8.5J x 17
| f_offset = ET7
| r_offset = ET5
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = ~8.50kg
| r_weight = 11.20kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50 R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45 R17
| price = complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:exw.jpg|thumb|OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0042H

Rear: A111G0043H
}}

==340R==

===Lotus OEM Technomagnesium (UK) ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6JJ x 15
| r_size = 8JJ x 16
| f_offset = 10
| r_offset = 10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.76kg
| r_weight = 5.73kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/16
| price = 2000
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG1.jpg|thumb|Technomagnesio - only UK cars were offered these as replacements for the Rimstocks ]]
| image2 = [[Image:techmag.jpg|thumb|]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6002L

Rear: A340G6003L
}}

===Lotus OEM Rimstock===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J15
| r_size = 7.5J16
| f_offset = ?
| r_offset = ?
| f_pcd = ?
| r_pcd = ?
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.5
| r_weight = 8.5
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/16
| price = Not sold retail
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG2.jpg|thumb|Rimstock Alloy (outside uk std) replacement delivery wheels when magwheels where in production ]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6004H

Rear: A340G6005H
}}

==Aftermarket==

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

===Speedline Corse Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5,5kg
| r_weight = 7kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1220
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Dymag Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.9kg
| r_weight = 5.9kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1880 complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:DYMAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===TMR Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +12
| r_offset = +9
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4,65kg
| r_weight = 5,85kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 2550 + VAT
| web = http://www.msar.co.uk/motorsports/Wheels/TMR-S1-Elise-Car-Set-of4-in-Black_137.html
| image = [[Image:TRM.jpg|thumb|Forged Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===SJR Leggero 12 Spoke Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +12
| r_offset = +12
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.70 Kg
| r_weight = 7.90 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1700
| web = https://sjr.jimgmbh.com/products/leggero-list/ (will need to use Google translate)
| image = [[Image:EPW.jpg|thumb| 12 Spoke EP Forge Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Rota Slipstream===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +7, +10
| r_offset = +10, +12
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.95 Kg
| r_weight = 7.95 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 565
| web = http://www.eliseparts.com/products.php?product=494
| image = [[Image:Slipstream_4.jpg|thumb| Rota - Grey]]
| image2 = [[Image:Slipstream_5.jpg|thumb| Rota - Black]]
| notes =

}}

===Compomotive MO===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +10
| r_offset = +10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 60mm
| r_cbore = 60mm
| f_weight = 6.95 Kg
| r_weight = 9.00 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 542
| web = http://www.comp.co.uk
| image = [[Image:MO1562_l.jpg|thumb| MO - FRONT]]
| image2 = [[Image:MO1680_l.jpg|thumb| MO - REAR]]
| notes =

}}

===Revolution CR10 Allu-Lite===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6.5J x 15
| r_size = 8.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET7* (other offsets available)
| r_offset = ET12* (other offsets available)
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.9kg
| r_weight = 6.6kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50R15
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = circa £800 (check their website)
| web = https://revolutionwheels.com/
| image = [[Image:CR10-Flow-Formed.png|thumb|CR10 Wheel]]
| image2 = [[Image:CR10MattBlack.jpg|thumb|S1 CR10 Wheel]]
| notes = Currently only available in matt black (as of January 2021)
Revolution Part Numbers:

Front: RVB939K4S107566MBAO

Rear: RVB945K4S113566MBAO
}}

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]

Tyres

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{| border="1"
|-
| ||[[S2_Wheel_Options#OZ_Racing|OZ Racing]]||[[S2_Wheel_Options#Rimstock_6-spoke|Standard S2]]||Standard S1
|-
|[[#AO48 LTS|Yokohama AO48]]||Yes|| ||
|-
|[[#AD07 LTS|Yokohama AD07]]|| ||Yes||
|-
|[[#RE040|Bridgestone RE040]]|| ||Yes ||
|}

'''Please add knowledge, its easy just press edit'''

===Elise S1===

Single piece, light alloy roadwheels, in various styles, were fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres, engineered to
provide the optimum balance of ride and handling characteristics. Pirelli P Zero are the recommended tyres for use on the vehicle under normal road conditions.

Note that the tyre tread pattern is asymmetric with the tyre sidewalls marked ‘Inner’ and ‘Outer’; check that replacement tyres are correctly fitted.
Part of the tread pattern is also directional in appearance, but the direction of rotation has no bearing on the tyre performance.

Pirelli have ceased manufacture of the P Zero (Nov 2007) and Group Lotus now recommend the Yokohama C-Drive. Note that the only way to mix tyres is with a pair of P Zeros on the front and a pair of C-Drives on the back. Details are on the Lotus web site at http://www.grouplotus.com/media/car/doc/Wheels%20&%20Tyres_Website.pdf

In order to give S1 Elise owners an alternative tyre choice with an emphasis on track performance,
Yokohama and Lotus jointly developed the Advan Neova tyre.
This construction, which is not generallyavailable in Europe, features an assymetric directional tread pattern with special attention having been
paid during development to provide improvements in vehicle balance, wet grip and comfort without sacrificing general agility.
Sizes are 195/50x15 front, and 225/45x16 rear, to fit standard Elise roadwheels.

Tyres may be ordered through Lotus dealers and should be fitted in complete vehicle sets.
Note that the increased width of the front tyre (standard = 185/55 R15) requires that an extension lip be applied around the front wheelarch to provide the necessary tyre coverage - see your dealer.
Since these tyres have not been homologated in all territories, customers should check the legality of these tyres with the appropriate authorities in their country of residence.

Various wheel types have been used.
The first cars were fitted with wheels having 5 split-spokes made by AWI, which wheels are now no longer available.
These wheels were replaced in April ’99 by a 12 spoke design made by Rimstock,
whilst the 111S model featured a 6 spoke design by O.Z. with ½” wider (7.5J) rear rims. The Sport 160 used wider ‘Victory’ wheels with 6J and 8J rims.

{| border="1"
|'''Tyre Options'''||S2 '''175/55 R16'''||S1 '''185/55 R15'''||S1 '''195/50 R15'''||S2 '''195/50 R16'''||S1 '''205/50 R16'''||S1 '''225/45 R16'''||S2 '''225/45 R17'''||'''Category'''
|-
|Toyo T1-R ||No ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes
|-
|Toyo Proxes R1R ||No ||No ||Yes || ||Yes || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Toyo R888 ||No ||No ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Toyo Proxes R888R ||No || ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Semi-Slick (competition)
|-
|Toyo Proxes 4 ||No || || ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||All Season
|-
|Toyo Proxes 4 Plus||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||All Season
|-
|Toyo Extensa HP ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||All Season
|-
|Yokohama C-Drive || ||Yes || || ||Yes || ||
|-
|Yokohama Advan Neova LTS|| || ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||
|-
|Yokohama AD07 LTS ||Yes || || ||Yes || ||Yes ||
|-
|Yokohama A048 || || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Hankook RS-2 || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||
|-
|Dunlop SP9000 || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||
|-
|Dunlop DIREZZA DZ102||No ||No ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||No ||Yes ||Ultra High Performance Summer
|-
|Falken Ziex ZE-512|| ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||
|-
|Kumho Ecsta Sport KU31||No ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||
|-
|Kumho Ecsta 4x ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes
|-
|Kumho Ecsta 4xII ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes
|-
|Kumho Ecsta PA31 ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes
|-
|Kumho Ecsta V700 || || || || || || ||
|-
|Bridgestone Potenza RE050||No || || || ||Yes ||Yes ||
|-
|Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R||No ||No ||Yes ||No ||Yes ||No ||Yes
|-
|NanKang NS-2R ||No || || ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Nankang AR-1 ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Avon ZZS ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Avon ZZR ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Pirelli Sottozeros||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Winter tire
|-
|Uniroyal Rainsport 3||No ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||No ||Emphasis on wet performance
|-
|}

* From sizes offered by [http://www.blackcircles.com/ BlackCircles], [http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/ Event Tyres], [http://www.camskill.co.uk/ Camskill] or the manufactures website.
** also added tire sizes of S2. I want to make this table complete overview of all tires available for S1, S2

'''Tyre Pressure(when cold): Front(185/195) 1,6Bar (23.2 PSI). Rear(205) 1,7Bar (24.7 PSI). (225) 1,9Bar (27.6 PSI)'''

===340R===

were fitted with beither 10 spoke magnesium wheels by Tecnomagesio, or 10 spoke alloy wheels by Rimstock, but both wheel types required 6mm longer wheel studs.
Track biased Yokohama A038-R tyres were used.

===S1 Exige===

used Rimstock 12 spoke wheels larger in diameter and width than the Elise, and fitted with Lotus specification Yokohama A039 tyres.
These Exige wheels use 60 degree taper wheelnuts as opposed to the spherical seat nuts used on other Elise variants.

'''Tyre Pressure(When Cold): Front 1,6Bar Rear 1,8Bar'''

===S2 Elise===

Lotus engineers have worked with the tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, to produce a version of the
‘Potenza’ tyre specifically for the ‘Mk.2’ Elise, to optimise performance on both road and track.
This tyre is identified by the construction code element of the DOT code moulded on one of the tyre sidewalls, and it
is most important that ONLY this version is fitted if the correct handling characteristics are to be maintained.
The rear tyre is NOT the same as fitted to Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220.

Lotus front tyre code; CFE.

Lotus rear tyre code; DCK.

[http://arc.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=107800 Yoko AD 07's v Bridgestone RE040]

The S2 Elise uses different hubs from the S1, with roadwheels having a larger diameter and PCD, such
that there is no interchangeability between models. Rimstock wheels with both 6 and 8 spoke designs have been used, both of which are retained with four conical wheelbolts.
Some 8 spoke wheels are
finished in ‘high power silver’ which can be very difficult to shade match.

'''Tyre Pressure(When cold): Front 1,8Bar (26 psi) Rear 2,0Bar (29 psi)'''

===Sport 135 and Lotus Sport 111 versions===

use Yokohama A048 tyres mounted on 16 spoke O.Z. roadwheels in conjunction with sports suspension.
The wider front tyre (195/50) is fitted on a wider front wheel rim. Lotus approves of this tyre fitment only as part of the complete Sport 135R/111 package.
The tyres should not be fitted on standard specification wheels, or with standard suspension.

===Elise 111R/Exige S2/USA Elise===

The 111R originally used the same Bridgestone Potenza RE040 tyres as ‘Mk.2’ Elise, but re-classified to ‘W’
speed rating. However following the release of the Federal (USA) Elise UK cars are now fitted with the Yokohama Neova AD07 tyres.

The S2 Exige uses the Yokohama A048 tyres as used on Sport 135R/111.

USA Elise are fitted with specially developed Yokohama Neova AD07 tyres.

Standard Elise roadwheels are the same style and rim diameters as on ‘Mk.2’ cars, but the rear wheels
have a greater inset to accommodate the repositioned suspension pick up points, and the front wheels
have been re-classified to a higher load rating.

Exige models use a unique 8 twin spoke design, with a wider front rim (6.5J compared with 6J for the Elise) for the A048 tyres. The Yokohama AD07 tyres (175mm width) are not recommended for the Exige wheels. A number of SELOC members have written to Lotus Cars to request the AD07 be made available in a 195mm width to provide a more road biased option than the AO48.

Fitting wheel and tyre configurations not tested or approved by Lotus can result in chassis or body foul,
adversely affecting handling or braking, wheel security or other dangerous conditions and should not be attempted without expert advice.

=== Front tyres ===
Maximum width on OEM S2 6-spoke (5.5j) that normally has 175/55r16 is 195. 
If you want to compare tire sizes I found this website to be very helpful: https://tiresize.com/comparison/ 
You can convert any size the way you want or let the website give you answers. 
Example: you want to change r16 175/55R16 (23.6") to a R15. getting a 195/55r15 (23.4") will reduce you height by -0.8%. 
Changing 175/55R16 (size 23.6") to R17? That results in 205/40 (23.5") -0.4% or 215/40 (23.8") +0.8%.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
!colspan="6" style="font-size: 150%;"| Front tyres
|-
!Section/width (mm)
!Aspect/Profile (%)
! class="unsortable" |Wheel diameter(inch)
!Tyre diameter (mm)
!Diameter deviation from OEM (%)
! class="unsortable" |Tyre
|-
|175||45||16||563.9||style="background: #F60"|-5.8
|-
|180||45||16||568.4||style="background: #F80"|-5.1
|-
|185||45||16||572.9||style="background: #F90"|-4.3
|-
|175||50||16||581.4||style="background: #990"|-2.9
|-
|195||45||16||581.9||style="background: #990"|-2.8
|-
|180||50||16||586.4||style="background: #690"|-2.1
|-
|205||45||16||590.9||style="background: #490"|-1.3
|-
|185||50||16||591.4||style="background: #490"|-1.3
|-
|'''175'''||'''55'''||'''16'''||'''598.9'''||style="background: #090"|'''0.0'''||'''OEM - Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS 80W'''
|-
|195||50||16||601.4||style="background: #390"|0.4||Pirelli W210 Snowsport, Toyo R888
|-
|180||55||16||604.4||style="background: #490"|0.9
|-
|225||45||16||608.9||style="background: #590"|1.7
|-
|185||55||16||609.9||style="background: #590"|1.8
|-
|205||50||16||611.4||style="background: #690"|2.1
|-
|195||55||16||620.9||style="background: #F90"|3.7
|-
|205||55||16||631.9||style="background: #F80"|5.5
|-
|}

=== Rear tyres ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
!colspan="6" style="font-size: 150%;"| Rear tyres
|-
!Section/width (mm)
!Aspect/Profile (%)
! class="unsortable" |Wheel diameter(inch)
!Tyre diameter (mm)
!Diameter deviation from OEM (%)
! class="unsortable" |Tyre
|-
|215||40||17||603.8||style="background: #F80"|-4.8
|-
|225||40||17||611.8||style="background: #C90"|-3.5
|-
|235||40||17||619.8||style="background: #790"|-2.3
|-
|215||45||17||625.3||style="background: #690"|-1.4||Pirelli W240 Snowsport
|-
|245||40||17||627.8||style="background: #490"|-1.0
|-
|'''225'''||'''45'''||'''17'''||'''634.3'''||style="background: #090"|'''0.0'''||'''OEM - Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS 91W''', Toyo R888
|-
|235||45||17||643.3||style="background: #690"|1.4
|-
|215||50||17||646.8||style="background: #790"|2.0
|-
|245||45||17||652.3||style="background: #990"|2.8
|-
|225||50||17||656.8||style="background: #C90"|3.5
|-
|235||50||17||666.8||style="background: #F80"|5.1
|-
|245||50||17||676.8||style="background: #F60"|6.7
|-
|}

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

==Manufacturers==
===Yokohama (OEM supplier) ===
====Advan Neova AD05/AD06 LTS====
[[Image:LTS.jpg|thumb|left| Yokohama Advan Neova LTS]] Discontinued? Could not find supplier or information on Yokohama website.
{{clr}}

====AD07 LTS====
[[Image:ADO7.JPG|thumb|left| Yokohama AD07 LTS These are 111R OEM]] 
Default OEM supplier. One of the few that have original size for front wheels.
{| border="1"
|'''OEM Size Options'''||175/55R16 80W||225/45R17 91W
|}
There are 3 compounds Advan Neova Ad07: 
- Standard Advan Neova Ad07 
- Advan Neova Ad07 LTS version 
- Advan Neova Ad07 LTS2 version 
LTS = Lotus designed. Has a less stiff sidewall for Lotus cars to improve ride quality. 
Many owners run AD07 in front with AD08r at the rear (extra info needed).
{{clr}}

====AO38 LTS====
[[Image:AO38.JPG|thumb|left|Yokohama AO38 LTS These are 340R (195/50 R15 82V,225/45 R16 89W) OEM and for Superior S1 grip]] 
Could not find supplier. 
Yokohama tires are designed to perform better, keep you safer and take you further. The ADVAN A048 is a street legal tire-created for short-track racing. It features technology inspired by world-class racing tires to provide better grip and faster lap times. The ADVAN A048 easily transitions from straight-line sprints to high-speed cornering, enabling predictable handling. And its race-ready compound always delivers durable track day performance.
{{clr}}

====AO48 LTS====
[[Image:AO48.JPG|thumb|left|Yokohama AO48 LTS These are S2 135R, S2 Sport 190 and S2 Exige OEM(195/50 R16 84V,225/45 R17 90W)]]
 
Yokohama tires are designed to perform better, keep you safer and take you further. The ADVAN A048 is a street legal tire-created for short-track racing. It features technology inspired by world-class racing tires to provide better grip and faster lap times. The ADVAN A048 easily transitions from straight-line sprints to high-speed cornering, enabling predictable handling. And its race-ready compound always delivers durable track day performance.
 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
{{clr}}

====C-Drive====
[[Image:Cdrive.jpg|thumb|left| Yokohama C-Drive Current S1 replacement Tyre 185/55R15, 205/55R16]]
{{clr}}

==Bridgestone==
====RE040====
[[Image:RE040.jpg|thumb|left|Bridgestone RE040 LTS S2 K-Series OEM]] Discontinued. Could not find supplier. While these where OEM and do a pretty nioce job, Lotus considered these a bit on the hard side since these where designed for heavier vehicles.
{{clr}}

====RE050a====
[[Image:Bridgestone_potenza_re050_l.jpg|thumb|left|Bridgestone Potenza RE50a]] Bridgestone Potenza RE050a 

{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*'' more options available
{{clr}}

==Dunlop==
====SP9000====
[[Image:SP9000.JPG|thumb|left|SP9000's]]
{{clr}}

==Toyo==
====Proxes R1R====
[[Image:R1R.JPG|thumb|left|R1R's]] 
Years of grueling on-track experience and advanced engineering shine through in this extreme-performance summer tire. The Proxes R1R helps you drive hard through the corners and quickly accelerate in the straightaways. Features include an aggressive, arrowhead tread design; extra wide footprint; high-grip compound; and autocross-inspired casing design.

Attention Racers! The Proxes R1R now comes with a UTQG treadwear of 200 AA A. See the Specifications tab for size-by-size availability.
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||205/45R16||225/45ZR17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Please check https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r1r-extreme-performance-summer-tires 
{{clr}}

====Proxes R888====
[[Image:888s.JPG|thumb|left|R888's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Please see https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r888-dot-competition-tires 
The Proxes R888 is for drivers who know what it means to really push a car. Its optimized construction and tread design balances dry performance and wet traction, keeping you fully under control in extreme driving situations. If your idea of fun includes road racing, track days, and high-performance driving schools, then this DOT competition tire* is for you. 
Caution: Recommended for competition events only
{{clr}}

====Proxes R888R====
[[Image:toyo-R888R.png|thumb|left|R888R's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*'' more sizes available. Please see https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r888r-dot-competition-tires

The Proxes R888R is an evolution of the race-winning Proxes R888, delivering even faster lap times and better dry handling. The credit goes to a new tread design and an improved contact patch that puts more rubber on the track. Racers will also appreciate the predictable handling and how quickly the Proxes R888R reaches optimal operating temperature. 
Caution: Recommended for competition events only.
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====Proxes T1-R====
[[Image:TR1.JPG|thumb|left|T1-R's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-t1r-ultra-high-performance-summer-tires 
The Proxes T1R is an ultra-high performance summer tire designed for sport sedans and coupes. A refined tread design and construction offer improved dry and wet handling as well as performance.
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===Proxes 4===
[[Image:Toyo-PROXES4.JPG|thumb|left|Proxes 4]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes4 
Car enthusiasts choose the Proxes 4 for its aggressive styling, all-season performance and wide range of sizes. This ultra high performance all-season tire will enhance the daily driving experience in your sports coupe or sedan.
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===Proxes 4 Plus===
[[Image:Toyo-Proxes-4plus.jpg|thumb|left|Proxes 4 plus]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-4-plus-ultra-high-performance-all-season-tires 
The Proxes 4 Plus is the perfect match for high-horsepower sports cars, delivering exceptional all-season performance and a quiet ride throughout the life of the tire. It also offers a quiet ride plus excellent tread life and a competitive mileage warranty. This ultra-high performance all-season tire is available in a wide range of sizes and is backed by the Toyo Tires No Regrets Trial Offer.
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===EXTENSA HP===
[[Image:Toyo-extensa_hp.jpg|thumb|left|Extensa HP]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||185/55R16||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/extensa-hp-high-performance-all-season-tire 
HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL-SEASON TIRE
The Extensa HP delivers all-season handling; a comfortable ride; and up to a 45,000-mile warranty all at an unexpected price.
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==Kumho==
===Ecsta 4x===
[[Image:Kumho-ecsta-4x.png|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta 4x]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/car/A754CF6E-F4DF-4DF8-9E7C-063184DA3A6B 
No matter what the weather -- live life to its fullest -- go where and how you want! The Ecsta 4X delivers class-leading ultra-high performance in wet and dry conditions without leaving you stranded in the snow! With a 40,000 mile limited tread wear warranty and limited road hazard coverage, the Ecsta 4X combines value and performance to give you an ultra-high performance experience you cannot find anywhere!
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===Ecsta 4xII===
[[Image:kumho-ecsta-4xII.png|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta 4xII]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/car/6F060DB8-951A-40BF-B44C-6EB344DCD048 
The Ecsta 4X II was created for those who are driven to drive. Unrivaled on cold, wet pavement, its advanced design and compound deliver exceptional handling in any condition -- with styling and comfort equal to the finest luxury sedans.
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===ECSTA PA31===
[[Image:Kumho-ECSTA_PA31.png|thumb|left|Kumho-ECSTA_PA31]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||185/55R16||195/'''55'''R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/car/44B673A2-D5EC-4F27-8C90-235FAE0B3395 
Designed, engineered and produced specifically for today's growing number of mid-level sports sedans and coupes, the Ecsta PA31 delivers outstanding street performance and excellent mileage. Wet and dry handling worthy of the high performance moniker while excelling in light snow conditions, the Ecsta PA31 distinguishes itself with an unparalleled combination of comfort, low noise, high performance and long mileage.
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====Ecsta V700====
[[Image:ImgTyrV70A.gif|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta V700]]
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====Ecsta Sport KU31====
[[Image:ImgTyrV701A.jpg|thumb|left|Ecsta Sport KU31 15R50/195: 8,8kg, 16R45/225 9,2Kg]]

[http://www.kumhotire.com/tire/tire_detail.jsp?prdt_id=16 Kumho KU31 product page]

Treadwear 320 Traction AA Temperature A

Tread depth new 8mm

Approximate cost (May 2008):

195/50R15 £45ea, fitted.
225/45R16 £61ea, fitted.

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No longer available sadly. It was great!

==Hankook==
====Ventus RS-2====
[[Image:VENTUSRS-2Z212.jpg|thumb|left|Ventus RS-2 Z212]]

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==Nankang==

===NS-2R===
[[Image:Nankang-NS-2R.jpg|thumb|left|NS-2R's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17||195/50R15||225/45R16
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.nankangtyre.co.uk/performance/motorsport/ns-2r 

*Using the latest tyre technology, the new NS-2R boasts massive performance for both road and track. Available in a growing size range from 13” up to 18”, the NS-2R is not a tyre to be overlooked by anybody looking for high performance rubber. 
*The NS-2R has been the control tyre for race championships such as the English and Scottish Compact Cup, Tegiwa Civic Cup, M3 Cup and MaX5 championship, the NS-2R has proved to be very popular in the pits and amongst driving enthusiasts. 
*Whilst most track tyres only have one thing in mind, the NS-2R hosts an array of talents, not only as a fast tyre, but as a consistently fast tyre, lap after lap come rain or shine. The tread design also gives the driver the confidence to drive to and from a race meeting or track day in dry or often wet conditions without the need to change tyres at the event. The NS-2R is available from all of our Nankang performances centres.
 
Variants:
* Race Street 180 (Semi-Slick) 
* Race Track 120 (Semi-Slick) comparable to R888. A bit better in dry, a bit worse on wet.

* Notes from an email discussion with Nankang (MrRigma) 22/11/2019

If you are looking at the more road biased NS-2R a 50% track / 50% road tyre, since 2018 the factory only produces the 180 compound, which has been known as a few things over the years (example 195/50R15 82W NANKANG NS-2R 180 – discontinued / 195/50R15 82W NANKANG NS-2R 180 Street – discontinued and the new version in Europe is called 195/50ZR15 86W NANKANG NS-2R 180 street XL) however as there is only one compound produced now and the term ‘street’ gave the impression that it was a road tyre not a track tyre, we have simplified the range to be called 195/50ZR15 86W NANKANG NS-2R XL.
225/45R16 89W NANKANG NS-2R 100 DISCONTINUED DOT17 ( 2017 production tyres which have been discontinued by the factory )
We expect to see the option below land into the UK on 26th November:
225/45ZR16 93W NANKANG NS-2R XL – a compound match to the 195/50r15 NS-2R
If you are looking for consistency and longevity, the NS-2R may be the tyre for you. The NS-2R 100 is a softer option however we only have it available in the rear size so this may promote understeer if you use the normal compound up front.

The NS-2R is similar to the Yokohama AD08R in the way that it is designed to cope with water as well as being consistent and offering good longevity. In all honesty, the AD08R is slightly softer though.

The question I would ask yourself is the level of track driving you are looking to do, if it is high, I would push the AR-1, if it is 50/50 I would push the NS-2R. At the same time if the car only really gets driven in the dry then the AR-1 will work perfectly, it is road legal however does require heat to work in the wet and the tread design does not allow sufficient water dispersal to cope with standing water.

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===AR-1===
[[Image:Nankang-ar-1.jpg|thumb|left|AR-1's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.nankangtyre.co.uk/performance/motorsport/ar-1 
Nankang's latest MSA approved tyre is here!

The new Nankang AR-1 is available in 13" to 18" with more sizes to be added in the future.
The AR-1 is a faster, more refined track tyre, aimed at the track enthusiast who is hunting lap times.
With only one compound option and with all tyres being produced with 5.5mm tread depth, the AR-1 is positioning itself in amongst the greats of the track tyre market.
The AR-1 has achieved EU tyre labelling giving it MSA List 1B approval for 2017.
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==AVON==
===ZZS===
[[Image:avon-zzs.jpg|thumb|left|ZZS's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.avonmotorsport.com/road-legal/performance/zzs
The Avon ZZS is a tyre range developed to offer outstanding all-round performance in both wet and dry conditions and both on the road and on the track. The unique symmetrical and directional motorsport derived tread pattern was designed to maximize water clearance while maintaining superb dry weather performance through excellent tread block stability. The ZZS is fully road legal DOT marked and complies with all EU Tyre Labeling regulations. 

New for 2015 the Avon ZZS will become the single control tyre for the official Caterham Roadsport, Tracksport and Supersort race championships. 

* Superb dry and wet weather performance
* Fully road legal, DOT Marked and EU Tyre Labeling compliant
* List 1B permitted race tyre (2015 onwards)
* Full racing tread compound
* Designed by the Avon Tyres Motorsport Technical Department.
* Ideal championship control tyre
* Tyre construction utilises materials found in GT, F3, Formula Ford and other world class forms of motorsport.
* A road legal racing tyre
 
Fuel efficiency - F 
Wet Grip - C 
Noise - 72dB 
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===ZZR===
[[Image:Avon-ZZR.jpg|thumb|left|ZZR's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.avonmotorsport.com/road-legal/performance/zzr 

The 13” versions were designed specifically for lightweight cars to optimise both road and on-track performance. The range has been further developed with bigger sizes for saloon cars but keeps that ultimate performance aim.

*Ultimate dry performance
*List 1B and 1C permitted race tyres
*E-marked
*Full racing tread compound
*Designed by the Avon Tyres Motorsport Technical Department.
*Ideal championship control tyre
*Tyre construction utilises materials found in GT, F3, Formula Ford and other world class forms of motorsport. 

Fuel efficiency - G 
Wet Grip - C 
Noise - 72dB 
Minimum cold starting pressure: 22psi Target hot pressure: 30psi Scrubbing in procedure: http://www.avonmotorsport.com/resource-centre/user-advice 
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==Dmack==
===DMT-RC===
[[Image:Dmack-dmt-rc.jpg|thumb|left|DMT-RC]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.dmacktyres.com/asphalt-tyres 

The DMT-RC asphalt tyre delivers high performance on both dry and moist sealed surfaces. Featuring the WRC pattern, the tyre has achieved DOT and E mark certification which allows it to be used on World and European Rally Championship events. 
 
This pattern is available throughout our size range and is proving popular in historic rallying. The tyre complies with the new 2014 FIA regulations to use tread patterns which could help improve safety on asphalt events.
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==What do the Treadwear, Traction and Temperature markings mean?==

These makings are to satisfy the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Uniform Tire Quality Grade Standards (UTQG). Only passenger car tyres sold in the U.S.A. market are required to have UTQG markings.

'''Treadwear'''

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test track. A tire graded 200 would wear twice as long on the government test course under specified test conditions as one graded 100.

Treadwear should not be used in comparison between different tyre manufactures because each manufacturer may use a different base figure.

'''Traction'''

Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. They represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.

'''Temperature'''

This rating grades a tyres ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. The temperature grades from highest to lowest, are A, B and C. These represent the tire's resistance to the generation of heat.

==The LAW & your tyres==

[[Image:Tyrelawdepth1.gif]]

Sources:

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTQG Wikipedia UTQG]

[http://www.toyo.com.au/tech_info4.html Toyo Technical Information Issue #4]

[http://www.cars101.com/subaru/tiresandwheels.html#UTQGS Understanding Tyres and Wheels, cars101.com]

==Tyre Links==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_tyre Wikipedia on Tyres]

[http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html The Wheel and Tyre Bible]

[http://www.bridgestone.co.uk/ Bridgestone UK]

[http://www.toyo.co.uk/ Toyo Tyres UK]

[http://www.yokohamatire.com/ Yokohama Tyres]

[http://www.kumhotire.com/tire/tire_main.jsp Kumho Global Tyre Range]

== '''Tyre options - the opinions''' ==

Unfortunately tyres are a matter of opinion, subjective at that, and suitability for the user. However you have to bear in mind that you cannot readily "try before you buy" so this section has been added to give the heads up on tyre choice. Please note they are only for guidance and other opinions and tyres are available ! Your feedback will be appreciated.

If you want to add a review then please do - data sourced from the following thread.

http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=99391

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Bridgestone RE040==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Bridgestone

'''Tyre Model:''' RE040

'''Size/rating:''' 175/55/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Ohlins Road & Track

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 3

'''Life:''' 4

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
Decent grip in all conditions and suit the steering and balance of the car. The skinny fronts make braking on the limit tricky

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Toyo T1-R==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' T1-R

'''Size/rating:''' 185/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Ohlins Road & Track

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 5

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
Very soft sidewalls, that improve the ride but remove most of the directness and the steering feel from the Elise. Quite decent on wet and dry grip, with better braking than the skinny 175 Bridgestones.

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 135R/Toyo T1-R==

'''Driver:''' Lawrence5

'''Model:''' S2 135R

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' T1-R

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' OZ’s

'''Suspension:''' Lotus Sport Suspension

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 5

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 4

'''Comment:'''
Destroyed the ride to the point of often feeling sick over undulating surfaces. Very soft sidewalls rob a bit of steering feel and initial turn in. Well balanced front to back running 24psi /26psi. Acceptable dry grip but real gain is in the wet and cold coming over from A048’s. Bargain price makes them a good winter/commute choice – esp if you have a 2nd set of rims for spirited driving.

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Toyo R888==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' R888

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Bespoke Ohlins

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 5

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 3

'''On limit predictability:''' 3

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
A Semislick that has awesome grip in the dry and better than expected grip in wet conditions. Demands some respect in very wet/cold weather as would any tyre. Good value for money, compared to AO48's

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 135R/Yokohama A048 LTS==

'''Driver:''' Lawrence5

'''Model:''' S2 135R

'''Tyre Brand:''' Yokohama

'''Tyre Model:''' A048 LTS

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' OZ’s

'''Suspension:''' Lotus Sport Suspension

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 5

'''Wet Grip:''' 2

'''Life:''' 2

'''On limit predictability:''' 3

'''Value for money:''' 3

'''Comment:'''
Unbelievable dry grip on smooth tarmac but the flip side being the price especially when they only come with 6mm of tread from new. Not too bad in damp conditions but focused tread pattern means they are often overwhelmed through standing water. Need warming through well before offering peak performance but I found rear griped hard and use of throttle can wash out the front though improved by running 23psi in the front. Fantastic for track and low mileage summer users but expensive to run daily and scary in the winter.

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Tyres

2019-11-22T16:26:54Z

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{| border="1"
|-
| ||[[S2_Wheel_Options#OZ_Racing|OZ Racing]]||[[S2_Wheel_Options#Rimstock_6-spoke|Standard S2]]||Standard S1
|-
|[[#AO48 LTS|Yokohama AO48]]||Yes|| ||
|-
|[[#AD07 LTS|Yokohama AD07]]|| ||Yes||
|-
|[[#RE040|Bridgestone RE040]]|| ||Yes ||
|}

'''Please add knowledge, its easy just press edit'''

===Elise S1===

Single piece, light alloy roadwheels, in various styles, were fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres, engineered to
provide the optimum balance of ride and handling characteristics. Pirelli P Zero are the recommended tyres for use on the vehicle under normal road conditions.

Note that the tyre tread pattern is asymmetric with the tyre sidewalls marked ‘Inner’ and ‘Outer’; check that replacement tyres are correctly fitted.
Part of the tread pattern is also directional in appearance, but the direction of rotation has no bearing on the tyre performance.

Pirelli have ceased manufacture of the P Zero (Nov 2007) and Group Lotus now recommend the Yokohama C-Drive. Note that the only way to mix tyres is with a pair of P Zeros on the front and a pair of C-Drives on the back. Details are on the Lotus web site at http://www.grouplotus.com/media/car/doc/Wheels%20&%20Tyres_Website.pdf

In order to give S1 Elise owners an alternative tyre choice with an emphasis on track performance,
Yokohama and Lotus jointly developed the Advan Neova tyre.
This construction, which is not generallyavailable in Europe, features an assymetric directional tread pattern with special attention having been
paid during development to provide improvements in vehicle balance, wet grip and comfort without sacrificing general agility.
Sizes are 195/50x15 front, and 225/45x16 rear, to fit standard Elise roadwheels.

Tyres may be ordered through Lotus dealers and should be fitted in complete vehicle sets.
Note that the increased width of the front tyre (standard = 185/55 R15) requires that an extension lip be applied around the front wheelarch to provide the necessary tyre coverage - see your dealer.
Since these tyres have not been homologated in all territories, customers should check the legality of these tyres with the appropriate authorities in their country of residence.

Various wheel types have been used.
The first cars were fitted with wheels having 5 split-spokes made by AWI, which wheels are now no longer available.
These wheels were replaced in April ’99 by a 12 spoke design made by Rimstock,
whilst the 111S model featured a 6 spoke design by O.Z. with ½” wider (7.5J) rear rims. The Sport 160 used wider ‘Victory’ wheels with 6J and 8J rims.

{| border="1"
|'''Tyre Options'''||S2 '''175/55 R16'''||S1 '''185/55 R15'''||S1 '''195/50 R15'''||S2 '''195/50 R16'''||S1 '''205/50 R16'''||S1 '''225/45 R16'''||S2 '''225/45 R17'''||'''Category'''
|-
|Toyo T1-R ||No ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes
|-
|Toyo Proxes R1R ||No ||No ||Yes || ||Yes || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Toyo R888 ||No ||No ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Toyo Proxes R888R ||No || ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Semi-Slick (competition)
|-
|Toyo Proxes 4 ||No || || ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||All Season
|-
|Toyo Proxes 4 Plus||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||All Season
|-
|Toyo Extensa HP ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||All Season
|-
|Yokohama C-Drive || ||Yes || || ||Yes || ||
|-
|Yokohama Advan Neova LTS|| || ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||
|-
|Yokohama AD07 LTS ||Yes || || ||Yes || ||Yes ||
|-
|Yokohama A048 || || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Hankook RS-2 || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||
|-
|Dunlop SP9000 || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||
|-
|Dunlop DIREZZA DZ102||No ||No ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||No ||Yes ||Ultra High Performance Summer
|-
|Falken Ziex ZE-512|| ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||
|-
|Kumho Ecsta Sport KU31||No ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||
|-
|Kumho Ecsta 4x ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes
|-
|Kumho Ecsta 4xII ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes
|-
|Kumho Ecsta PA31 ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes
|-
|Kumho Ecsta V700 || || || || || || ||
|-
|Bridgestone Potenza RE050||No || || || ||Yes ||Yes ||
|-
|Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R||No ||No ||Yes ||No ||Yes ||No ||Yes
|-
|NanKang NS-2R ||No || || ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Nankang AR-1 ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Avon ZZS ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Avon ZZR ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Pirelli Sottozeros||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Winter tire
|-
|Uniroyal Rainsport 3||No ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||No ||Emphasis on wet performance
|-
|}

* From sizes offered by [http://www.blackcircles.com/ BlackCircles], [http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/ Event Tyres], [http://www.camskill.co.uk/ Camskill] or the manufactures website.
** also added tire sizes of S2. I want to make this table complete overview of all tires available for S1, S2

'''Tyre Pressure(when cold): Front(185/195) 1,6Bar (23.2 PSI). Rear(205) 1,7Bar (24.7 PSI). (225) 1,9Bar (27.6 PSI)'''

===340R===

were fitted with beither 10 spoke magnesium wheels by Tecnomagesio, or 10 spoke alloy wheels by Rimstock, but both wheel types required 6mm longer wheel studs.
Track biased Yokohama A038-R tyres were used.

===S1 Exige===

used Rimstock 12 spoke wheels larger in diameter and width than the Elise, and fitted with Lotus specification Yokohama A039 tyres.
These Exige wheels use 60 degree taper wheelnuts as opposed to the spherical seat nuts used on other Elise variants.

'''Tyre Pressure(When Cold): Front 1,6Bar Rear 1,8Bar'''

===S2 Elise===

Lotus engineers have worked with the tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, to produce a version of the
‘Potenza’ tyre specifically for the ‘Mk.2’ Elise, to optimise performance on both road and track.
This tyre is identified by the construction code element of the DOT code moulded on one of the tyre sidewalls, and it
is most important that ONLY this version is fitted if the correct handling characteristics are to be maintained.
The rear tyre is NOT the same as fitted to Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220.

Lotus front tyre code; CFE.

Lotus rear tyre code; DCK.

[http://arc.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=107800 Yoko AD 07's v Bridgestone RE040]

The S2 Elise uses different hubs from the S1, with roadwheels having a larger diameter and PCD, such
that there is no interchangeability between models. Rimstock wheels with both 6 and 8 spoke designs have been used, both of which are retained with four conical wheelbolts.
Some 8 spoke wheels are
finished in ‘high power silver’ which can be very difficult to shade match.

'''Tyre Pressure(When cold): Front 1,8Bar (26 psi) Rear 2,0Bar (29 psi)'''

===Sport 135 and Lotus Sport 111 versions===

use Yokohama A048 tyres mounted on 16 spoke O.Z. roadwheels in conjunction with sports suspension.
The wider front tyre (195/50) is fitted on a wider front wheel rim. Lotus approves of this tyre fitment only as part of the complete Sport 135R/111 package.
The tyres should not be fitted on standard specification wheels, or with standard suspension.

===Elise 111R/Exige S2/USA Elise===

The 111R originally used the same Bridgestone Potenza RE040 tyres as ‘Mk.2’ Elise, but re-classified to ‘W’
speed rating. However following the release of the Federal (USA) Elise UK cars are now fitted with the Yokohama Neova AD07 tyres.

The S2 Exige uses the Yokohama A048 tyres as used on Sport 135R/111.

USA Elise are fitted with specially developed Yokohama Neova AD07 tyres.

Standard Elise roadwheels are the same style and rim diameters as on ‘Mk.2’ cars, but the rear wheels
have a greater inset to accommodate the repositioned suspension pick up points, and the front wheels
have been re-classified to a higher load rating.

Exige models use a unique 8 twin spoke design, with a wider front rim (6.5J compared with 6J for the Elise) for the A048 tyres. The Yokohama AD07 tyres (175mm width) are not recommended for the Exige wheels. A number of SELOC members have written to Lotus Cars to request the AD07 be made available in a 195mm width to provide a more road biased option than the AO48.

Fitting wheel and tyre configurations not tested or approved by Lotus can result in chassis or body foul,
adversely affecting handling or braking, wheel security or other dangerous conditions and should not be attempted without expert advice.

=== Front tyres ===
Maximum width on OEM S2 6-spoke (5.5j) that normally has 175/55r16 is 195. 
If you want to compare tire sizes I found this website to be very helpful: https://tiresize.com/comparison/ 
You can convert any size the way you want or let the website give you answers. 
Example: you want to change r16 175/55R16 (23.6") to a R15. getting a 195/55r15 (23.4") will reduce you height by -0.8%. 
Changing 175/55R16 (size 23.6") to R17? That results in 205/40 (23.5") -0.4% or 215/40 (23.8") +0.8%.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
!colspan="6" style="font-size: 150%;"| Front tyres
|-
!Section/width (mm)
!Aspect/Profile (%)
! class="unsortable" |Wheel diameter(inch)
!Tyre diameter (mm)
!Diameter deviation from OEM (%)
! class="unsortable" |Tyre
|-
|175||45||16||563.9||style="background: #F60"|-5.8
|-
|180||45||16||568.4||style="background: #F80"|-5.1
|-
|185||45||16||572.9||style="background: #F90"|-4.3
|-
|175||50||16||581.4||style="background: #990"|-2.9
|-
|195||45||16||581.9||style="background: #990"|-2.8
|-
|180||50||16||586.4||style="background: #690"|-2.1
|-
|205||45||16||590.9||style="background: #490"|-1.3
|-
|185||50||16||591.4||style="background: #490"|-1.3
|-
|'''175'''||'''55'''||'''16'''||'''598.9'''||style="background: #090"|'''0.0'''||'''OEM - Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS 80W'''
|-
|195||50||16||601.4||style="background: #390"|0.4||Pirelli W210 Snowsport, Toyo R888
|-
|180||55||16||604.4||style="background: #490"|0.9
|-
|225||45||16||608.9||style="background: #590"|1.7
|-
|185||55||16||609.9||style="background: #590"|1.8
|-
|205||50||16||611.4||style="background: #690"|2.1
|-
|195||55||16||620.9||style="background: #F90"|3.7
|-
|205||55||16||631.9||style="background: #F80"|5.5
|-
|}

=== Rear tyres ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
!colspan="6" style="font-size: 150%;"| Rear tyres
|-
!Section/width (mm)
!Aspect/Profile (%)
! class="unsortable" |Wheel diameter(inch)
!Tyre diameter (mm)
!Diameter deviation from OEM (%)
! class="unsortable" |Tyre
|-
|215||40||17||603.8||style="background: #F80"|-4.8
|-
|225||40||17||611.8||style="background: #C90"|-3.5
|-
|235||40||17||619.8||style="background: #790"|-2.3
|-
|215||45||17||625.3||style="background: #690"|-1.4||Pirelli W240 Snowsport
|-
|245||40||17||627.8||style="background: #490"|-1.0
|-
|'''225'''||'''45'''||'''17'''||'''634.3'''||style="background: #090"|'''0.0'''||'''OEM - Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS 91W''', Toyo R888
|-
|235||45||17||643.3||style="background: #690"|1.4
|-
|215||50||17||646.8||style="background: #790"|2.0
|-
|245||45||17||652.3||style="background: #990"|2.8
|-
|225||50||17||656.8||style="background: #C90"|3.5
|-
|235||50||17||666.8||style="background: #F80"|5.1
|-
|245||50||17||676.8||style="background: #F60"|6.7
|-
|}

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

==Manufacturers==
===Yokohama (OEM supplier) ===
====Advan Neova AD05/AD06 LTS====
[[Image:LTS.jpg|thumb|left| Yokohama Advan Neova LTS]] Discontinued? Could not find supplier or information on Yokohama website.
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====AD07 LTS====
[[Image:ADO7.JPG|thumb|left| Yokohama AD07 LTS These are 111R OEM]] 
Default OEM supplier. One of the few that have original size for front wheels.
{| border="1"
|'''OEM Size Options'''||175/55R16 80W||225/45R17 91W
|}
There are 3 compounds Advan Neova Ad07: 
- Standard Advan Neova Ad07 
- Advan Neova Ad07 LTS version 
- Advan Neova Ad07 LTS2 version 
LTS = Lotus designed. Has a less stiff sidewall for Lotus cars to improve ride quality. 
Many owners run AD07 in front with AD08r at the rear (extra info needed).
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====AO38 LTS====
[[Image:AO38.JPG|thumb|left|Yokohama AO38 LTS These are 340R (195/50 R15 82V,225/45 R16 89W) OEM and for Superior S1 grip]] 
Could not find supplier. 
Yokohama tires are designed to perform better, keep you safer and take you further. The ADVAN A048 is a street legal tire-created for short-track racing. It features technology inspired by world-class racing tires to provide better grip and faster lap times. The ADVAN A048 easily transitions from straight-line sprints to high-speed cornering, enabling predictable handling. And its race-ready compound always delivers durable track day performance.
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====AO48 LTS====
[[Image:AO48.JPG|thumb|left|Yokohama AO48 LTS These are S2 135R, S2 Sport 190 and S2 Exige OEM(195/50 R16 84V,225/45 R17 90W)]]
 
Yokohama tires are designed to perform better, keep you safer and take you further. The ADVAN A048 is a street legal tire-created for short-track racing. It features technology inspired by world-class racing tires to provide better grip and faster lap times. The ADVAN A048 easily transitions from straight-line sprints to high-speed cornering, enabling predictable handling. And its race-ready compound always delivers durable track day performance.
 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
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====C-Drive====
[[Image:Cdrive.jpg|thumb|left| Yokohama C-Drive Current S1 replacement Tyre 185/55R15, 205/55R16]]
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==Bridgestone==
====RE040====
[[Image:RE040.jpg|thumb|left|Bridgestone RE040 LTS S2 K-Series OEM]] Discontinued. Could not find supplier. While these where OEM and do a pretty nioce job, Lotus considered these a bit on the hard side since these where designed for heavier vehicles.
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====RE050a====
[[Image:Bridgestone_potenza_re050_l.jpg|thumb|left|Bridgestone Potenza RE50a]] Bridgestone Potenza RE050a 

{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*'' more options available
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==Dunlop==
====SP9000====
[[Image:SP9000.JPG|thumb|left|SP9000's]]
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==Toyo==
====Proxes R1R====
[[Image:R1R.JPG|thumb|left|R1R's]] 
Years of grueling on-track experience and advanced engineering shine through in this extreme-performance summer tire. The Proxes R1R helps you drive hard through the corners and quickly accelerate in the straightaways. Features include an aggressive, arrowhead tread design; extra wide footprint; high-grip compound; and autocross-inspired casing design.

Attention Racers! The Proxes R1R now comes with a UTQG treadwear of 200 AA A. See the Specifications tab for size-by-size availability.
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||205/45R16||225/45ZR17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Please check https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r1r-extreme-performance-summer-tires 
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====Proxes R888====
[[Image:888s.JPG|thumb|left|R888's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Please see https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r888-dot-competition-tires 
The Proxes R888 is for drivers who know what it means to really push a car. Its optimized construction and tread design balances dry performance and wet traction, keeping you fully under control in extreme driving situations. If your idea of fun includes road racing, track days, and high-performance driving schools, then this DOT competition tire* is for you. 
Caution: Recommended for competition events only
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====Proxes R888R====
[[Image:toyo-R888R.png|thumb|left|R888R's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*'' more sizes available. Please see https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r888r-dot-competition-tires

The Proxes R888R is an evolution of the race-winning Proxes R888, delivering even faster lap times and better dry handling. The credit goes to a new tread design and an improved contact patch that puts more rubber on the track. Racers will also appreciate the predictable handling and how quickly the Proxes R888R reaches optimal operating temperature. 
Caution: Recommended for competition events only.
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====Proxes T1-R====
[[Image:TR1.JPG|thumb|left|T1-R's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-t1r-ultra-high-performance-summer-tires 
The Proxes T1R is an ultra-high performance summer tire designed for sport sedans and coupes. A refined tread design and construction offer improved dry and wet handling as well as performance.
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===Proxes 4===
[[Image:Toyo-PROXES4.JPG|thumb|left|Proxes 4]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes4 
Car enthusiasts choose the Proxes 4 for its aggressive styling, all-season performance and wide range of sizes. This ultra high performance all-season tire will enhance the daily driving experience in your sports coupe or sedan.
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===Proxes 4 Plus===
[[Image:Toyo-Proxes-4plus.jpg|thumb|left|Proxes 4 plus]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-4-plus-ultra-high-performance-all-season-tires 
The Proxes 4 Plus is the perfect match for high-horsepower sports cars, delivering exceptional all-season performance and a quiet ride throughout the life of the tire. It also offers a quiet ride plus excellent tread life and a competitive mileage warranty. This ultra-high performance all-season tire is available in a wide range of sizes and is backed by the Toyo Tires No Regrets Trial Offer.
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===EXTENSA HP===
[[Image:Toyo-extensa_hp.jpg|thumb|left|Extensa HP]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||185/55R16||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/extensa-hp-high-performance-all-season-tire 
HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL-SEASON TIRE
The Extensa HP delivers all-season handling; a comfortable ride; and up to a 45,000-mile warranty all at an unexpected price.
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==Kumho==
===Ecsta 4x===
[[Image:Kumho-ecsta-4x.png|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta 4x]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/car/A754CF6E-F4DF-4DF8-9E7C-063184DA3A6B 
No matter what the weather -- live life to its fullest -- go where and how you want! The Ecsta 4X delivers class-leading ultra-high performance in wet and dry conditions without leaving you stranded in the snow! With a 40,000 mile limited tread wear warranty and limited road hazard coverage, the Ecsta 4X combines value and performance to give you an ultra-high performance experience you cannot find anywhere!
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===Ecsta 4xII===
[[Image:kumho-ecsta-4xII.png|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta 4xII]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/car/6F060DB8-951A-40BF-B44C-6EB344DCD048 
The Ecsta 4X II was created for those who are driven to drive. Unrivaled on cold, wet pavement, its advanced design and compound deliver exceptional handling in any condition -- with styling and comfort equal to the finest luxury sedans.
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===ECSTA PA31===
[[Image:Kumho-ECSTA_PA31.png|thumb|left|Kumho-ECSTA_PA31]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||185/55R16||195/'''55'''R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/car/44B673A2-D5EC-4F27-8C90-235FAE0B3395 
Designed, engineered and produced specifically for today's growing number of mid-level sports sedans and coupes, the Ecsta PA31 delivers outstanding street performance and excellent mileage. Wet and dry handling worthy of the high performance moniker while excelling in light snow conditions, the Ecsta PA31 distinguishes itself with an unparalleled combination of comfort, low noise, high performance and long mileage.
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====Ecsta V700====
[[Image:ImgTyrV70A.gif|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta V700]]
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====Ecsta Sport KU31====
[[Image:ImgTyrV701A.jpg|thumb|left|Ecsta Sport KU31 15R50/195: 8,8kg, 16R45/225 9,2Kg]]

[http://www.kumhotire.com/tire/tire_detail.jsp?prdt_id=16 Kumho KU31 product page]

Treadwear 320 Traction AA Temperature A

Tread depth new 8mm

Approximate cost (May 2008):

195/50R15 £45ea, fitted.
225/45R16 £61ea, fitted.

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==Hankook==
====Ventus RS-2====
[[Image:VENTUSRS-2Z212.jpg|thumb|left|Ventus RS-2 Z212]]

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==Nankang==

===NS-2R===
[[Image:Nankang-NS-2R.jpg|thumb|left|NS-2R's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17||195/50R15||225/45R16
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.nankangtyre.co.uk/performance/motorsport/ns-2r 

*Using the latest tyre technology, the new NS-2R boasts massive performance for both road and track. Available in a growing size range from 13” up to 18”, the NS-2R is not a tyre to be overlooked by anybody looking for high performance rubber. 
*The NS-2R has been the control tyre for race championships such as the English and Scottish Compact Cup, Tegiwa Civic Cup, M3 Cup and MaX5 championship, the NS-2R has proved to be very popular in the pits and amongst driving enthusiasts. 
*Whilst most track tyres only have one thing in mind, the NS-2R hosts an array of talents, not only as a fast tyre, but as a consistently fast tyre, lap after lap come rain or shine. The tread design also gives the driver the confidence to drive to and from a race meeting or track day in dry or often wet conditions without the need to change tyres at the event. The NS-2R is available from all of our Nankang performances centres.
 
Variants:
* Race Street 180 (Semi-Slick) 
* Race Track 120 (Semi-Slick) comparable to R888. A bit better in dry, a bit worse on wet.

* Notes from an email discussion with Nankang (MrRigma) 22/11/2019

If you are looking at the more road biased NS-2R a 50% track / 50% road tyre, since 2018 the factory only produces the 180 compound, which has been known as a few things over the years (example 195/50R15 82W NANKANG NS-2R 180 – discontinued / 195/50R15 82W NANKANG NS-2R 180 Street – discontinued and the new version in Europe is called 195/50ZR15 86W NANKANG NS-2R 180 street XL) however as there is only one compound produced now and the term ‘street’ gave the impression that it was a road tyre not a track tyre, we have simplified the range to be called 195/50ZR15 86W NANKANG NS-2R XL.
225/45R16 89W NANKANG NS-2R 100 DISCONTINUED DOT17 ( 2017 production tyres which have been discontinued by the factory )
We expect to see the option below land into the UK on 26th November:
225/45ZR16 93W NANKANG NS-2R XL – a compound match to the 195/50r15 NS-2R
If you are looking for consistency and longevity, the NS-2R may be the tyre for you. The NS-2R 100 is a softer option however we only have it available in the rear size so this may promote understeer if you use the normal compound up front.

The NS-2R is similar to the Yokohama AD08R in the way that it is designed to cope with water as well as being consistent and offering good longevity. In all honesty, the AD08R is slightly softer though.

The question I would ask yourself is the level of track driving you are looking to do, if it is high, I would push the AR-1, if it is 50/50 I would push the NS-2R. At the same time if the car only really gets driven in the dry then the AR-1 will work perfectly, it is road legal however does require heat to work in the wet and the tread design does not allow sufficient water dispersal to cope with standing water.

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===AR-1===
[[Image:Nankang-ar-1.jpg|thumb|left|AR-1's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.nankangtyre.co.uk/performance/motorsport/ar-1 
Nankang's latest MSA approved tyre is here!

The new Nankang AR-1 is available in 13" to 18" with more sizes to be added in the future.
The AR-1 is a faster, more refined track tyre, aimed at the track enthusiast who is hunting lap times.
With only one compound option and with all tyres being produced with 5.5mm tread depth, the AR-1 is positioning itself in amongst the greats of the track tyre market.
The AR-1 has achieved EU tyre labelling giving it MSA List 1B approval for 2017.
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==AVON==
===ZZS===
[[Image:avon-zzs.jpg|thumb|left|ZZS's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.avonmotorsport.com/road-legal/performance/zzs
The Avon ZZS is a tyre range developed to offer outstanding all-round performance in both wet and dry conditions and both on the road and on the track. The unique symmetrical and directional motorsport derived tread pattern was designed to maximize water clearance while maintaining superb dry weather performance through excellent tread block stability. The ZZS is fully road legal DOT marked and complies with all EU Tyre Labeling regulations. 

New for 2015 the Avon ZZS will become the single control tyre for the official Caterham Roadsport, Tracksport and Supersort race championships. 

* Superb dry and wet weather performance
* Fully road legal, DOT Marked and EU Tyre Labeling compliant
* List 1B permitted race tyre (2015 onwards)
* Full racing tread compound
* Designed by the Avon Tyres Motorsport Technical Department.
* Ideal championship control tyre
* Tyre construction utilises materials found in GT, F3, Formula Ford and other world class forms of motorsport.
* A road legal racing tyre
 
Fuel efficiency - F 
Wet Grip - C 
Noise - 72dB 
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===ZZR===
[[Image:Avon-ZZR.jpg|thumb|left|ZZR's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.avonmotorsport.com/road-legal/performance/zzr 

The 13” versions were designed specifically for lightweight cars to optimise both road and on-track performance. The range has been further developed with bigger sizes for saloon cars but keeps that ultimate performance aim.

*Ultimate dry performance
*List 1B and 1C permitted race tyres
*E-marked
*Full racing tread compound
*Designed by the Avon Tyres Motorsport Technical Department.
*Ideal championship control tyre
*Tyre construction utilises materials found in GT, F3, Formula Ford and other world class forms of motorsport. 

Fuel efficiency - G 
Wet Grip - C 
Noise - 72dB 
Minimum cold starting pressure: 22psi Target hot pressure: 30psi Scrubbing in procedure: http://www.avonmotorsport.com/resource-centre/user-advice 
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==Dmack==
===DMT-RC===
[[Image:Dmack-dmt-rc.jpg|thumb|left|DMT-RC]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.dmacktyres.com/asphalt-tyres 

The DMT-RC asphalt tyre delivers high performance on both dry and moist sealed surfaces. Featuring the WRC pattern, the tyre has achieved DOT and E mark certification which allows it to be used on World and European Rally Championship events. 
 
This pattern is available throughout our size range and is proving popular in historic rallying. The tyre complies with the new 2014 FIA regulations to use tread patterns which could help improve safety on asphalt events.
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==What do the Treadwear, Traction and Temperature markings mean?==

These makings are to satisfy the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Uniform Tire Quality Grade Standards (UTQG). Only passenger car tyres sold in the U.S.A. market are required to have UTQG markings.

'''Treadwear'''

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test track. A tire graded 200 would wear twice as long on the government test course under specified test conditions as one graded 100.

Treadwear should not be used in comparison between different tyre manufactures because each manufacturer may use a different base figure.

'''Traction'''

Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. They represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.

'''Temperature'''

This rating grades a tyres ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. The temperature grades from highest to lowest, are A, B and C. These represent the tire's resistance to the generation of heat.

==The LAW & your tyres==

[[Image:Tyrelawdepth1.gif]]

Sources:

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTQG Wikipedia UTQG]

[http://www.toyo.com.au/tech_info4.html Toyo Technical Information Issue #4]

[http://www.cars101.com/subaru/tiresandwheels.html#UTQGS Understanding Tyres and Wheels, cars101.com]

==Tyre Links==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_tyre Wikipedia on Tyres]

[http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html The Wheel and Tyre Bible]

[http://www.bridgestone.co.uk/ Bridgestone UK]

[http://www.toyo.co.uk/ Toyo Tyres UK]

[http://www.yokohamatire.com/ Yokohama Tyres]

[http://www.kumhotire.com/tire/tire_main.jsp Kumho Global Tyre Range]

== '''Tyre options - the opinions''' ==

Unfortunately tyres are a matter of opinion, subjective at that, and suitability for the user. However you have to bear in mind that you cannot readily "try before you buy" so this section has been added to give the heads up on tyre choice. Please note they are only for guidance and other opinions and tyres are available ! Your feedback will be appreciated.

If you want to add a review then please do - data sourced from the following thread.

http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=99391

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Bridgestone RE040==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Bridgestone

'''Tyre Model:''' RE040

'''Size/rating:''' 175/55/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Ohlins Road & Track

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 3

'''Life:''' 4

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
Decent grip in all conditions and suit the steering and balance of the car. The skinny fronts make braking on the limit tricky

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Toyo T1-R==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' T1-R

'''Size/rating:''' 185/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Ohlins Road & Track

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 5

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
Very soft sidewalls, that improve the ride but remove most of the directness and the steering feel from the Elise. Quite decent on wet and dry grip, with better braking than the skinny 175 Bridgestones.

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 135R/Toyo T1-R==

'''Driver:''' Lawrence5

'''Model:''' S2 135R

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' T1-R

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' OZ’s

'''Suspension:''' Lotus Sport Suspension

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 5

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 4

'''Comment:'''
Destroyed the ride to the point of often feeling sick over undulating surfaces. Very soft sidewalls rob a bit of steering feel and initial turn in. Well balanced front to back running 24psi /26psi. Acceptable dry grip but real gain is in the wet and cold coming over from A048’s. Bargain price makes them a good winter/commute choice – esp if you have a 2nd set of rims for spirited driving.

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Toyo R888==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' R888

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Bespoke Ohlins

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 5

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 3

'''On limit predictability:''' 3

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
A Semislick that has awesome grip in the dry and better than expected grip in wet conditions. Demands some respect in very wet/cold weather as would any tyre. Good value for money, compared to AO48's

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 135R/Yokohama A048 LTS==

'''Driver:''' Lawrence5

'''Model:''' S2 135R

'''Tyre Brand:''' Yokohama

'''Tyre Model:''' A048 LTS

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' OZ’s

'''Suspension:''' Lotus Sport Suspension

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 5

'''Wet Grip:''' 2

'''Life:''' 2

'''On limit predictability:''' 3

'''Value for money:''' 3

'''Comment:'''
Unbelievable dry grip on smooth tarmac but the flip side being the price especially when they only come with 6mm of tread from new. Not too bad in damp conditions but focused tread pattern means they are often overwhelmed through standing water. Need warming through well before offering peak performance but I found rear griped hard and use of throttle can wash out the front though improved by running 23psi in the front. Fantastic for track and low mileage summer users but expensive to run daily and scary in the winter.

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Tyres

2019-11-22T16:16:31Z

Mrrigma:

{| border="1"
|-
| ||[[S2_Wheel_Options#OZ_Racing|OZ Racing]]||[[S2_Wheel_Options#Rimstock_6-spoke|Standard S2]]||Standard S1
|-
|[[#AO48 LTS|Yokohama AO48]]||Yes|| ||
|-
|[[#AD07 LTS|Yokohama AD07]]|| ||Yes||
|-
|[[#RE040|Bridgestone RE040]]|| ||Yes ||
|}

'''Please add knowledge, its easy just press edit'''

===Elise S1===

Single piece, light alloy roadwheels, in various styles, were fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres, engineered to
provide the optimum balance of ride and handling characteristics. Pirelli P Zero are the recommended tyres for use on the vehicle under normal road conditions.

Note that the tyre tread pattern is asymmetric with the tyre sidewalls marked ‘Inner’ and ‘Outer’; check that replacement tyres are correctly fitted.
Part of the tread pattern is also directional in appearance, but the direction of rotation has no bearing on the tyre performance.

Pirelli have ceased manufacture of the P Zero (Nov 2007) and Group Lotus now recommend the Yokohama C-Drive. Note that the only way to mix tyres is with a pair of P Zeros on the front and a pair of C-Drives on the back. Details are on the Lotus web site at http://www.grouplotus.com/media/car/doc/Wheels%20&%20Tyres_Website.pdf

In order to give S1 Elise owners an alternative tyre choice with an emphasis on track performance,
Yokohama and Lotus jointly developed the Advan Neova tyre.
This construction, which is not generallyavailable in Europe, features an assymetric directional tread pattern with special attention having been
paid during development to provide improvements in vehicle balance, wet grip and comfort without sacrificing general agility.
Sizes are 195/50x15 front, and 225/45x16 rear, to fit standard Elise roadwheels.

Tyres may be ordered through Lotus dealers and should be fitted in complete vehicle sets.
Note that the increased width of the front tyre (standard = 185/55 R15) requires that an extension lip be applied around the front wheelarch to provide the necessary tyre coverage - see your dealer.
Since these tyres have not been homologated in all territories, customers should check the legality of these tyres with the appropriate authorities in their country of residence.

Various wheel types have been used.
The first cars were fitted with wheels having 5 split-spokes made by AWI, which wheels are now no longer available.
These wheels were replaced in April ’99 by a 12 spoke design made by Rimstock,
whilst the 111S model featured a 6 spoke design by O.Z. with ½” wider (7.5J) rear rims. The Sport 160 used wider ‘Victory’ wheels with 6J and 8J rims.

{| border="1"
|'''Tyre Options'''||S2 '''175/55 R16'''||S1 '''185/55 R15'''||S1 '''195/50 R15'''||S2 '''195/50 R16'''||S1 '''205/50 R16'''||S1 '''225/45 R16'''||S2 '''225/45 R17'''||'''Category'''
|-
|Toyo T1-R ||No ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes
|-
|Toyo Proxes R1R ||No ||No ||Yes || ||Yes || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Toyo R888 ||No ||No ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Toyo Proxes R888R ||No || ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Semi-Slick (competition)
|-
|Toyo Proxes 4 ||No || || ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||All Season
|-
|Toyo Proxes 4 Plus||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||All Season
|-
|Toyo Extensa HP ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||All Season
|-
|Yokohama C-Drive || ||Yes || || ||Yes || ||
|-
|Yokohama Advan Neova LTS|| || ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||
|-
|Yokohama AD07 LTS ||Yes || || ||Yes || ||Yes ||
|-
|Yokohama A048 || || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Hankook RS-2 || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||
|-
|Dunlop SP9000 || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||
|-
|Dunlop DIREZZA DZ102||No ||No ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||No ||Yes ||Ultra High Performance Summer
|-
|Falken Ziex ZE-512|| ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||
|-
|Kumho Ecsta Sport KU31||No ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||
|-
|Kumho Ecsta 4x ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes
|-
|Kumho Ecsta 4xII ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes
|-
|Kumho Ecsta PA31 ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes
|-
|Kumho Ecsta V700 || || || || || || ||
|-
|Bridgestone Potenza RE050||No || || || ||Yes ||Yes ||
|-
|Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R||No ||No ||Yes ||No ||Yes ||No ||Yes
|-
|NanKang NS-2R ||No || || ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Nankang AR-1 ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Avon ZZS ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Avon ZZR ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Pirelli Sottozeros||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Winter tire
|-
|Uniroyal Rainsport 3||No ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||No ||Emphasis on wet performance
|-
|}

* From sizes offered by [http://www.blackcircles.com/ BlackCircles], [http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/ Event Tyres], [http://www.camskill.co.uk/ Camskill] or the manufactures website.
** also added tire sizes of S2. I want to make this table complete overview of all tires available for S1, S2

'''Tyre Pressure(when cold): Front(185/195) 1,6Bar (23.2 PSI). Rear(205) 1,7Bar (24.7 PSI). (225) 1,9Bar (27.6 PSI)'''

===340R===

were fitted with beither 10 spoke magnesium wheels by Tecnomagesio, or 10 spoke alloy wheels by Rimstock, but both wheel types required 6mm longer wheel studs.
Track biased Yokohama A038-R tyres were used.

===S1 Exige===

used Rimstock 12 spoke wheels larger in diameter and width than the Elise, and fitted with Lotus specification Yokohama A039 tyres.
These Exige wheels use 60 degree taper wheelnuts as opposed to the spherical seat nuts used on other Elise variants.

'''Tyre Pressure(When Cold): Front 1,6Bar Rear 1,8Bar'''

===S2 Elise===

Lotus engineers have worked with the tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, to produce a version of the
‘Potenza’ tyre specifically for the ‘Mk.2’ Elise, to optimise performance on both road and track.
This tyre is identified by the construction code element of the DOT code moulded on one of the tyre sidewalls, and it
is most important that ONLY this version is fitted if the correct handling characteristics are to be maintained.
The rear tyre is NOT the same as fitted to Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220.

Lotus front tyre code; CFE.

Lotus rear tyre code; DCK.

[http://arc.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=107800 Yoko AD 07's v Bridgestone RE040]

The S2 Elise uses different hubs from the S1, with roadwheels having a larger diameter and PCD, such
that there is no interchangeability between models. Rimstock wheels with both 6 and 8 spoke designs have been used, both of which are retained with four conical wheelbolts.
Some 8 spoke wheels are
finished in ‘high power silver’ which can be very difficult to shade match.

'''Tyre Pressure(When cold): Front 1,8Bar (26 psi) Rear 2,0Bar (29 psi)'''

===Sport 135 and Lotus Sport 111 versions===

use Yokohama A048 tyres mounted on 16 spoke O.Z. roadwheels in conjunction with sports suspension.
The wider front tyre (195/50) is fitted on a wider front wheel rim. Lotus approves of this tyre fitment only as part of the complete Sport 135R/111 package.
The tyres should not be fitted on standard specification wheels, or with standard suspension.

===Elise 111R/Exige S2/USA Elise===

The 111R originally used the same Bridgestone Potenza RE040 tyres as ‘Mk.2’ Elise, but re-classified to ‘W’
speed rating. However following the release of the Federal (USA) Elise UK cars are now fitted with the Yokohama Neova AD07 tyres.

The S2 Exige uses the Yokohama A048 tyres as used on Sport 135R/111.

USA Elise are fitted with specially developed Yokohama Neova AD07 tyres.

Standard Elise roadwheels are the same style and rim diameters as on ‘Mk.2’ cars, but the rear wheels
have a greater inset to accommodate the repositioned suspension pick up points, and the front wheels
have been re-classified to a higher load rating.

Exige models use a unique 8 twin spoke design, with a wider front rim (6.5J compared with 6J for the Elise) for the A048 tyres. The Yokohama AD07 tyres (175mm width) are not recommended for the Exige wheels. A number of SELOC members have written to Lotus Cars to request the AD07 be made available in a 195mm width to provide a more road biased option than the AO48.

Fitting wheel and tyre configurations not tested or approved by Lotus can result in chassis or body foul,
adversely affecting handling or braking, wheel security or other dangerous conditions and should not be attempted without expert advice.

=== Front tyres ===
Maximum width on OEM S2 6-spoke (5.5j) that normally has 175/55r16 is 195. 
If you want to compare tire sizes I found this website to be very helpful: https://tiresize.com/comparison/ 
You can convert any size the way you want or let the website give you answers. 
Example: you want to change r16 175/55R16 (23.6") to a R15. getting a 195/55r15 (23.4") will reduce you height by -0.8%. 
Changing 175/55R16 (size 23.6") to R17? That results in 205/40 (23.5") -0.4% or 215/40 (23.8") +0.8%.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
!colspan="6" style="font-size: 150%;"| Front tyres
|-
!Section/width (mm)
!Aspect/Profile (%)
! class="unsortable" |Wheel diameter(inch)
!Tyre diameter (mm)
!Diameter deviation from OEM (%)
! class="unsortable" |Tyre
|-
|175||45||16||563.9||style="background: #F60"|-5.8
|-
|180||45||16||568.4||style="background: #F80"|-5.1
|-
|185||45||16||572.9||style="background: #F90"|-4.3
|-
|175||50||16||581.4||style="background: #990"|-2.9
|-
|195||45||16||581.9||style="background: #990"|-2.8
|-
|180||50||16||586.4||style="background: #690"|-2.1
|-
|205||45||16||590.9||style="background: #490"|-1.3
|-
|185||50||16||591.4||style="background: #490"|-1.3
|-
|'''175'''||'''55'''||'''16'''||'''598.9'''||style="background: #090"|'''0.0'''||'''OEM - Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS 80W'''
|-
|195||50||16||601.4||style="background: #390"|0.4||Pirelli W210 Snowsport, Toyo R888
|-
|180||55||16||604.4||style="background: #490"|0.9
|-
|225||45||16||608.9||style="background: #590"|1.7
|-
|185||55||16||609.9||style="background: #590"|1.8
|-
|205||50||16||611.4||style="background: #690"|2.1
|-
|195||55||16||620.9||style="background: #F90"|3.7
|-
|205||55||16||631.9||style="background: #F80"|5.5
|-
|}

=== Rear tyres ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
!colspan="6" style="font-size: 150%;"| Rear tyres
|-
!Section/width (mm)
!Aspect/Profile (%)
! class="unsortable" |Wheel diameter(inch)
!Tyre diameter (mm)
!Diameter deviation from OEM (%)
! class="unsortable" |Tyre
|-
|215||40||17||603.8||style="background: #F80"|-4.8
|-
|225||40||17||611.8||style="background: #C90"|-3.5
|-
|235||40||17||619.8||style="background: #790"|-2.3
|-
|215||45||17||625.3||style="background: #690"|-1.4||Pirelli W240 Snowsport
|-
|245||40||17||627.8||style="background: #490"|-1.0
|-
|'''225'''||'''45'''||'''17'''||'''634.3'''||style="background: #090"|'''0.0'''||'''OEM - Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS 91W''', Toyo R888
|-
|235||45||17||643.3||style="background: #690"|1.4
|-
|215||50||17||646.8||style="background: #790"|2.0
|-
|245||45||17||652.3||style="background: #990"|2.8
|-
|225||50||17||656.8||style="background: #C90"|3.5
|-
|235||50||17||666.8||style="background: #F80"|5.1
|-
|245||50||17||676.8||style="background: #F60"|6.7
|-
|}

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

==Manufacturers==
===Yokohama (OEM supplier) ===
====Advan Neova AD05/AD06 LTS====
[[Image:LTS.jpg|thumb|left| Yokohama Advan Neova LTS]] Discontinued? Could not find supplier or information on Yokohama website.
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====AD07 LTS====
[[Image:ADO7.JPG|thumb|left| Yokohama AD07 LTS These are 111R OEM]] 
Default OEM supplier. One of the few that have original size for front wheels.
{| border="1"
|'''OEM Size Options'''||175/55R16 80W||225/45R17 91W
|}
There are 3 compounds Advan Neova Ad07: 
- Standard Advan Neova Ad07 
- Advan Neova Ad07 LTS version 
- Advan Neova Ad07 LTS2 version 
LTS = Lotus designed. Has a less stiff sidewall for Lotus cars to improve ride quality. 
Many owners run AD07 in front with AD08r at the rear (extra info needed).
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====AO38 LTS====
[[Image:AO38.JPG|thumb|left|Yokohama AO38 LTS These are 340R (195/50 R15 82V,225/45 R16 89W) OEM and for Superior S1 grip]] 
Could not find supplier. 
Yokohama tires are designed to perform better, keep you safer and take you further. The ADVAN A048 is a street legal tire-created for short-track racing. It features technology inspired by world-class racing tires to provide better grip and faster lap times. The ADVAN A048 easily transitions from straight-line sprints to high-speed cornering, enabling predictable handling. And its race-ready compound always delivers durable track day performance.
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====AO48 LTS====
[[Image:AO48.JPG|thumb|left|Yokohama AO48 LTS These are S2 135R, S2 Sport 190 and S2 Exige OEM(195/50 R16 84V,225/45 R17 90W)]]
 
Yokohama tires are designed to perform better, keep you safer and take you further. The ADVAN A048 is a street legal tire-created for short-track racing. It features technology inspired by world-class racing tires to provide better grip and faster lap times. The ADVAN A048 easily transitions from straight-line sprints to high-speed cornering, enabling predictable handling. And its race-ready compound always delivers durable track day performance.
 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
{{clr}}

====C-Drive====
[[Image:Cdrive.jpg|thumb|left| Yokohama C-Drive Current S1 replacement Tyre 185/55R15, 205/55R16]]
{{clr}}

==Bridgestone==
====RE040====
[[Image:RE040.jpg|thumb|left|Bridgestone RE040 LTS S2 K-Series OEM]] Discontinued. Could not find supplier. While these where OEM and do a pretty nioce job, Lotus considered these a bit on the hard side since these where designed for heavier vehicles.
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====RE050a====
[[Image:Bridgestone_potenza_re050_l.jpg|thumb|left|Bridgestone Potenza RE50a]] Bridgestone Potenza RE050a 

{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*'' more options available
{{clr}}

==Dunlop==
====SP9000====
[[Image:SP9000.JPG|thumb|left|SP9000's]]
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==Toyo==
====Proxes R1R====
[[Image:R1R.JPG|thumb|left|R1R's]] 
Years of grueling on-track experience and advanced engineering shine through in this extreme-performance summer tire. The Proxes R1R helps you drive hard through the corners and quickly accelerate in the straightaways. Features include an aggressive, arrowhead tread design; extra wide footprint; high-grip compound; and autocross-inspired casing design.

Attention Racers! The Proxes R1R now comes with a UTQG treadwear of 200 AA A. See the Specifications tab for size-by-size availability.
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||205/45R16||225/45ZR17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Please check https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r1r-extreme-performance-summer-tires 
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====Proxes R888====
[[Image:888s.JPG|thumb|left|R888's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Please see https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r888-dot-competition-tires 
The Proxes R888 is for drivers who know what it means to really push a car. Its optimized construction and tread design balances dry performance and wet traction, keeping you fully under control in extreme driving situations. If your idea of fun includes road racing, track days, and high-performance driving schools, then this DOT competition tire* is for you. 
Caution: Recommended for competition events only
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====Proxes R888R====
[[Image:toyo-R888R.png|thumb|left|R888R's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*'' more sizes available. Please see https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r888r-dot-competition-tires

The Proxes R888R is an evolution of the race-winning Proxes R888, delivering even faster lap times and better dry handling. The credit goes to a new tread design and an improved contact patch that puts more rubber on the track. Racers will also appreciate the predictable handling and how quickly the Proxes R888R reaches optimal operating temperature. 
Caution: Recommended for competition events only.
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====Proxes T1-R====
[[Image:TR1.JPG|thumb|left|T1-R's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-t1r-ultra-high-performance-summer-tires 
The Proxes T1R is an ultra-high performance summer tire designed for sport sedans and coupes. A refined tread design and construction offer improved dry and wet handling as well as performance.
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===Proxes 4===
[[Image:Toyo-PROXES4.JPG|thumb|left|Proxes 4]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes4 
Car enthusiasts choose the Proxes 4 for its aggressive styling, all-season performance and wide range of sizes. This ultra high performance all-season tire will enhance the daily driving experience in your sports coupe or sedan.
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===Proxes 4 Plus===
[[Image:Toyo-Proxes-4plus.jpg|thumb|left|Proxes 4 plus]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-4-plus-ultra-high-performance-all-season-tires 
The Proxes 4 Plus is the perfect match for high-horsepower sports cars, delivering exceptional all-season performance and a quiet ride throughout the life of the tire. It also offers a quiet ride plus excellent tread life and a competitive mileage warranty. This ultra-high performance all-season tire is available in a wide range of sizes and is backed by the Toyo Tires No Regrets Trial Offer.
{{clr}}

===EXTENSA HP===
[[Image:Toyo-extensa_hp.jpg|thumb|left|Extensa HP]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||185/55R16||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/extensa-hp-high-performance-all-season-tire 
HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL-SEASON TIRE
The Extensa HP delivers all-season handling; a comfortable ride; and up to a 45,000-mile warranty all at an unexpected price.
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==Kumho==
===Ecsta 4x===
[[Image:Kumho-ecsta-4x.png|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta 4x]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/car/A754CF6E-F4DF-4DF8-9E7C-063184DA3A6B 
No matter what the weather -- live life to its fullest -- go where and how you want! The Ecsta 4X delivers class-leading ultra-high performance in wet and dry conditions without leaving you stranded in the snow! With a 40,000 mile limited tread wear warranty and limited road hazard coverage, the Ecsta 4X combines value and performance to give you an ultra-high performance experience you cannot find anywhere!
{{clr}}

===Ecsta 4xII===
[[Image:kumho-ecsta-4xII.png|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta 4xII]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/car/6F060DB8-951A-40BF-B44C-6EB344DCD048 
The Ecsta 4X II was created for those who are driven to drive. Unrivaled on cold, wet pavement, its advanced design and compound deliver exceptional handling in any condition -- with styling and comfort equal to the finest luxury sedans.
{{clr}}

===ECSTA PA31===
[[Image:Kumho-ECSTA_PA31.png|thumb|left|Kumho-ECSTA_PA31]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||185/55R16||195/'''55'''R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/car/44B673A2-D5EC-4F27-8C90-235FAE0B3395 
Designed, engineered and produced specifically for today's growing number of mid-level sports sedans and coupes, the Ecsta PA31 delivers outstanding street performance and excellent mileage. Wet and dry handling worthy of the high performance moniker while excelling in light snow conditions, the Ecsta PA31 distinguishes itself with an unparalleled combination of comfort, low noise, high performance and long mileage.
{{clr}}

====Ecsta V700====
[[Image:ImgTyrV70A.gif|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta V700]]
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====Ecsta Sport KU31====
[[Image:ImgTyrV701A.jpg|thumb|left|Ecsta Sport KU31 15R50/195: 8,8kg, 16R45/225 9,2Kg]]

[http://www.kumhotire.com/tire/tire_detail.jsp?prdt_id=16 Kumho KU31 product page]

Treadwear 320 Traction AA Temperature A

Tread depth new 8mm

Approximate cost (May 2008):

195/50R15 £45ea, fitted.
225/45R16 £61ea, fitted.

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==Hankook==
====Ventus RS-2====
[[Image:VENTUSRS-2Z212.jpg|thumb|left|Ventus RS-2 Z212]]

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==Nankang==

===NS-2R===
[[Image:Nankang-NS-2R.jpg|thumb|left|NS-2R's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.nankangtyre.co.uk/performance/motorsport/ns-2r 

*Using the latest tyre technology, the new NS-2R boasts massive performance for both road and track. Available in a growing size range from 13” up to 18”, the NS-2R is not a tyre to be overlooked by anybody looking for high performance rubber. 
*The NS-2R has been the control tyre for race championships such as the English and Scottish Compact Cup, Tegiwa Civic Cup, M3 Cup and MaX5 championship, the NS-2R has proved to be very popular in the pits and amongst driving enthusiasts. 
*Whilst most track tyres only have one thing in mind, the NS-2R hosts an array of talents, not only as a fast tyre, but as a consistently fast tyre, lap after lap come rain or shine. The tread design also gives the driver the confidence to drive to and from a race meeting or track day in dry or often wet conditions without the need to change tyres at the event. The NS-2R is available from all of our Nankang performances centres.
 
Variants:
* Race Street 180 (Semi-Slick) 
* Race Track 120 (Semi-Slick) comparable to R888. A bit better in dry, a bit worse on wet.
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===AR-1===
[[Image:Nankang-ar-1.jpg|thumb|left|AR-1's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.nankangtyre.co.uk/performance/motorsport/ar-1 
Nankang's latest MSA approved tyre is here!

The new Nankang AR-1 is available in 13" to 18" with more sizes to be added in the future.
The AR-1 is a faster, more refined track tyre, aimed at the track enthusiast who is hunting lap times.
With only one compound option and with all tyres being produced with 5.5mm tread depth, the AR-1 is positioning itself in amongst the greats of the track tyre market.
The AR-1 has achieved EU tyre labelling giving it MSA List 1B approval for 2017.
{{clr}}

==AVON==
===ZZS===
[[Image:avon-zzs.jpg|thumb|left|ZZS's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.avonmotorsport.com/road-legal/performance/zzs
The Avon ZZS is a tyre range developed to offer outstanding all-round performance in both wet and dry conditions and both on the road and on the track. The unique symmetrical and directional motorsport derived tread pattern was designed to maximize water clearance while maintaining superb dry weather performance through excellent tread block stability. The ZZS is fully road legal DOT marked and complies with all EU Tyre Labeling regulations. 

New for 2015 the Avon ZZS will become the single control tyre for the official Caterham Roadsport, Tracksport and Supersort race championships. 

* Superb dry and wet weather performance
* Fully road legal, DOT Marked and EU Tyre Labeling compliant
* List 1B permitted race tyre (2015 onwards)
* Full racing tread compound
* Designed by the Avon Tyres Motorsport Technical Department.
* Ideal championship control tyre
* Tyre construction utilises materials found in GT, F3, Formula Ford and other world class forms of motorsport.
* A road legal racing tyre
 
Fuel efficiency - F 
Wet Grip - C 
Noise - 72dB 
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===ZZR===
[[Image:Avon-ZZR.jpg|thumb|left|ZZR's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.avonmotorsport.com/road-legal/performance/zzr 

The 13” versions were designed specifically for lightweight cars to optimise both road and on-track performance. The range has been further developed with bigger sizes for saloon cars but keeps that ultimate performance aim.

*Ultimate dry performance
*List 1B and 1C permitted race tyres
*E-marked
*Full racing tread compound
*Designed by the Avon Tyres Motorsport Technical Department.
*Ideal championship control tyre
*Tyre construction utilises materials found in GT, F3, Formula Ford and other world class forms of motorsport. 

Fuel efficiency - G 
Wet Grip - C 
Noise - 72dB 
Minimum cold starting pressure: 22psi Target hot pressure: 30psi Scrubbing in procedure: http://www.avonmotorsport.com/resource-centre/user-advice 
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==Dmack==
===DMT-RC===
[[Image:Dmack-dmt-rc.jpg|thumb|left|DMT-RC]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.dmacktyres.com/asphalt-tyres 

The DMT-RC asphalt tyre delivers high performance on both dry and moist sealed surfaces. Featuring the WRC pattern, the tyre has achieved DOT and E mark certification which allows it to be used on World and European Rally Championship events. 
 
This pattern is available throughout our size range and is proving popular in historic rallying. The tyre complies with the new 2014 FIA regulations to use tread patterns which could help improve safety on asphalt events.
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==What do the Treadwear, Traction and Temperature markings mean?==

These makings are to satisfy the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Uniform Tire Quality Grade Standards (UTQG). Only passenger car tyres sold in the U.S.A. market are required to have UTQG markings.

'''Treadwear'''

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test track. A tire graded 200 would wear twice as long on the government test course under specified test conditions as one graded 100.

Treadwear should not be used in comparison between different tyre manufactures because each manufacturer may use a different base figure.

'''Traction'''

Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. They represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.

'''Temperature'''

This rating grades a tyres ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. The temperature grades from highest to lowest, are A, B and C. These represent the tire's resistance to the generation of heat.

==The LAW & your tyres==

[[Image:Tyrelawdepth1.gif]]

Sources:

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTQG Wikipedia UTQG]

[http://www.toyo.com.au/tech_info4.html Toyo Technical Information Issue #4]

[http://www.cars101.com/subaru/tiresandwheels.html#UTQGS Understanding Tyres and Wheels, cars101.com]

==Tyre Links==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_tyre Wikipedia on Tyres]

[http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html The Wheel and Tyre Bible]

[http://www.bridgestone.co.uk/ Bridgestone UK]

[http://www.toyo.co.uk/ Toyo Tyres UK]

[http://www.yokohamatire.com/ Yokohama Tyres]

[http://www.kumhotire.com/tire/tire_main.jsp Kumho Global Tyre Range]

== '''Tyre options - the opinions''' ==

Unfortunately tyres are a matter of opinion, subjective at that, and suitability for the user. However you have to bear in mind that you cannot readily "try before you buy" so this section has been added to give the heads up on tyre choice. Please note they are only for guidance and other opinions and tyres are available ! Your feedback will be appreciated.

If you want to add a review then please do - data sourced from the following thread.

http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=99391

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Bridgestone RE040==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Bridgestone

'''Tyre Model:''' RE040

'''Size/rating:''' 175/55/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Ohlins Road & Track

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 3

'''Life:''' 4

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
Decent grip in all conditions and suit the steering and balance of the car. The skinny fronts make braking on the limit tricky

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Toyo T1-R==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' T1-R

'''Size/rating:''' 185/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Ohlins Road & Track

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 5

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
Very soft sidewalls, that improve the ride but remove most of the directness and the steering feel from the Elise. Quite decent on wet and dry grip, with better braking than the skinny 175 Bridgestones.

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 135R/Toyo T1-R==

'''Driver:''' Lawrence5

'''Model:''' S2 135R

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' T1-R

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' OZ’s

'''Suspension:''' Lotus Sport Suspension

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 5

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 4

'''Comment:'''
Destroyed the ride to the point of often feeling sick over undulating surfaces. Very soft sidewalls rob a bit of steering feel and initial turn in. Well balanced front to back running 24psi /26psi. Acceptable dry grip but real gain is in the wet and cold coming over from A048’s. Bargain price makes them a good winter/commute choice – esp if you have a 2nd set of rims for spirited driving.

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Toyo R888==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' R888

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Bespoke Ohlins

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 5

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 3

'''On limit predictability:''' 3

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
A Semislick that has awesome grip in the dry and better than expected grip in wet conditions. Demands some respect in very wet/cold weather as would any tyre. Good value for money, compared to AO48's

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 135R/Yokohama A048 LTS==

'''Driver:''' Lawrence5

'''Model:''' S2 135R

'''Tyre Brand:''' Yokohama

'''Tyre Model:''' A048 LTS

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' OZ’s

'''Suspension:''' Lotus Sport Suspension

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 5

'''Wet Grip:''' 2

'''Life:''' 2

'''On limit predictability:''' 3

'''Value for money:''' 3

'''Comment:'''
Unbelievable dry grip on smooth tarmac but the flip side being the price especially when they only come with 6mm of tread from new. Not too bad in damp conditions but focused tread pattern means they are often overwhelmed through standing water. Need warming through well before offering peak performance but I found rear griped hard and use of throttle can wash out the front though improved by running 23psi in the front. Fantastic for track and low mileage summer users but expensive to run daily and scary in the winter.

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Tyres

2019-11-22T16:15:04Z

Mrrigma:

{| border="1"
|-
| ||[[S2_Wheel_Options#OZ_Racing|OZ Racing]]||[[S2_Wheel_Options#Rimstock_6-spoke|Standard S2]]||Standard S1
|-
|[[#AO48 LTS|Yokohama AO48]]||Yes|| ||
|-
|[[#AD07 LTS|Yokohama AD07]]|| ||Yes||
|-
|[[#RE040|Bridgestone RE040]]|| ||Yes ||
|}

'''Please add knowledge, its easy just press edit'''

===Elise S1===

Single piece, light alloy roadwheels, in various styles, were fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres, engineered to
provide the optimum balance of ride and handling characteristics. Pirelli P Zero are the recommended tyres for use on the vehicle under normal road conditions.

Note that the tyre tread pattern is asymmetric with the tyre sidewalls marked ‘Inner’ and ‘Outer’; check that replacement tyres are correctly fitted.
Part of the tread pattern is also directional in appearance, but the direction of rotation has no bearing on the tyre performance.

Pirelli have ceased manufacture of the P Zero (Nov 2007) and Group Lotus now recommend the Yokohama C-Drive. Note that the only way to mix tyres is with a pair of P Zeros on the front and a pair of C-Drives on the back. Details are on the Lotus web site at http://www.grouplotus.com/media/car/doc/Wheels%20&%20Tyres_Website.pdf

In order to give S1 Elise owners an alternative tyre choice with an emphasis on track performance,
Yokohama and Lotus jointly developed the Advan Neova tyre.
This construction, which is not generallyavailable in Europe, features an assymetric directional tread pattern with special attention having been
paid during development to provide improvements in vehicle balance, wet grip and comfort without sacrificing general agility.
Sizes are 195/50x15 front, and 225/45x16 rear, to fit standard Elise roadwheels.

Tyres may be ordered through Lotus dealers and should be fitted in complete vehicle sets.
Note that the increased width of the front tyre (standard = 185/55 R15) requires that an extension lip be applied around the front wheelarch to provide the necessary tyre coverage - see your dealer.
Since these tyres have not been homologated in all territories, customers should check the legality of these tyres with the appropriate authorities in their country of residence.

Various wheel types have been used.
The first cars were fitted with wheels having 5 split-spokes made by AWI, which wheels are now no longer available.
These wheels were replaced in April ’99 by a 12 spoke design made by Rimstock,
whilst the 111S model featured a 6 spoke design by O.Z. with ½” wider (7.5J) rear rims. The Sport 160 used wider ‘Victory’ wheels with 6J and 8J rims.

{| border="1"
|'''Tyre Options'''||S2 '''175/55 R16'''||S1 '''185/55 R15'''||S1 '''195/50 R15'''||S2 '''195/50 R16'''||S1 '''205/50 R16'''||S1 '''225/45 R16'''||S2 '''225/45 R17'''||'''Category'''
|-
|Toyo T1-R ||No ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes
|-
|Toyo Proxes R1R ||No ||No ||Yes || ||Yes || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Toyo R888 ||No ||No ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Toyo Proxes R888R ||No || ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Semi-Slick (competition)
|-
|Toyo Proxes 4 ||No || || ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||All Season
|-
|Toyo Proxes 4 Plus||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||All Season
|-
|Toyo Extensa HP ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||All Season
|-
|Yokohama C-Drive || ||Yes || || ||Yes || ||
|-
|Yokohama Advan Neova LTS|| || ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||
|-
|Yokohama AD07 LTS ||Yes || || ||Yes || ||Yes ||
|-
|Yokohama A048 || || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Hankook RS-2 || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||
|-
|Dunlop SP9000 || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||
|-
|Dunlop DIREZZA DZ102||No ||No ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||No ||Yes ||Ultra High Performance Summer
|-
|Falken Ziex ZE-512|| ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||
|-
|Kumho Ecsta Sport KU31||No ||Yes ||Yes || ||Yes ||Yes ||
|-
|Kumho Ecsta 4x ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes
|-
|Kumho Ecsta 4xII ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes
|-
|Kumho Ecsta PA31 ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes
|-
|Kumho Ecsta V700 || || || || || || ||
|-
|Bridgestone Potenza RE050||No || || || ||Yes ||Yes ||
|-
|Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R||No ||No ||Yes ||No ||Yes ||No ||Yes
|-
|NanKang NS-2R ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Nankang AR-1 ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Avon ZZS ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Avon ZZR ||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Semi-Slick
|-
|Pirelli Sottozeros||No || || ||Yes || || ||Yes ||Winter tire
|-
|Uniroyal Rainsport 3||No ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||Yes ||No ||Emphasis on wet performance
|-
|}

* From sizes offered by [http://www.blackcircles.com/ BlackCircles], [http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/ Event Tyres], [http://www.camskill.co.uk/ Camskill] or the manufactures website.
** also added tire sizes of S2. I want to make this table complete overview of all tires available for S1, S2

'''Tyre Pressure(when cold): Front(185/195) 1,6Bar (23.2 PSI). Rear(205) 1,7Bar (24.7 PSI). (225) 1,9Bar (27.6 PSI)'''

===340R===

were fitted with beither 10 spoke magnesium wheels by Tecnomagesio, or 10 spoke alloy wheels by Rimstock, but both wheel types required 6mm longer wheel studs.
Track biased Yokohama A038-R tyres were used.

===S1 Exige===

used Rimstock 12 spoke wheels larger in diameter and width than the Elise, and fitted with Lotus specification Yokohama A039 tyres.
These Exige wheels use 60 degree taper wheelnuts as opposed to the spherical seat nuts used on other Elise variants.

'''Tyre Pressure(When Cold): Front 1,6Bar Rear 1,8Bar'''

===S2 Elise===

Lotus engineers have worked with the tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, to produce a version of the
‘Potenza’ tyre specifically for the ‘Mk.2’ Elise, to optimise performance on both road and track.
This tyre is identified by the construction code element of the DOT code moulded on one of the tyre sidewalls, and it
is most important that ONLY this version is fitted if the correct handling characteristics are to be maintained.
The rear tyre is NOT the same as fitted to Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220.

Lotus front tyre code; CFE.

Lotus rear tyre code; DCK.

[http://arc.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=107800 Yoko AD 07's v Bridgestone RE040]

The S2 Elise uses different hubs from the S1, with roadwheels having a larger diameter and PCD, such
that there is no interchangeability between models. Rimstock wheels with both 6 and 8 spoke designs have been used, both of which are retained with four conical wheelbolts.
Some 8 spoke wheels are
finished in ‘high power silver’ which can be very difficult to shade match.

'''Tyre Pressure(When cold): Front 1,8Bar (26 psi) Rear 2,0Bar (29 psi)'''

===Sport 135 and Lotus Sport 111 versions===

use Yokohama A048 tyres mounted on 16 spoke O.Z. roadwheels in conjunction with sports suspension.
The wider front tyre (195/50) is fitted on a wider front wheel rim. Lotus approves of this tyre fitment only as part of the complete Sport 135R/111 package.
The tyres should not be fitted on standard specification wheels, or with standard suspension.

===Elise 111R/Exige S2/USA Elise===

The 111R originally used the same Bridgestone Potenza RE040 tyres as ‘Mk.2’ Elise, but re-classified to ‘W’
speed rating. However following the release of the Federal (USA) Elise UK cars are now fitted with the Yokohama Neova AD07 tyres.

The S2 Exige uses the Yokohama A048 tyres as used on Sport 135R/111.

USA Elise are fitted with specially developed Yokohama Neova AD07 tyres.

Standard Elise roadwheels are the same style and rim diameters as on ‘Mk.2’ cars, but the rear wheels
have a greater inset to accommodate the repositioned suspension pick up points, and the front wheels
have been re-classified to a higher load rating.

Exige models use a unique 8 twin spoke design, with a wider front rim (6.5J compared with 6J for the Elise) for the A048 tyres. The Yokohama AD07 tyres (175mm width) are not recommended for the Exige wheels. A number of SELOC members have written to Lotus Cars to request the AD07 be made available in a 195mm width to provide a more road biased option than the AO48.

Fitting wheel and tyre configurations not tested or approved by Lotus can result in chassis or body foul,
adversely affecting handling or braking, wheel security or other dangerous conditions and should not be attempted without expert advice.

=== Front tyres ===
Maximum width on OEM S2 6-spoke (5.5j) that normally has 175/55r16 is 195. 
If you want to compare tire sizes I found this website to be very helpful: https://tiresize.com/comparison/ 
You can convert any size the way you want or let the website give you answers. 
Example: you want to change r16 175/55R16 (23.6") to a R15. getting a 195/55r15 (23.4") will reduce you height by -0.8%. 
Changing 175/55R16 (size 23.6") to R17? That results in 205/40 (23.5") -0.4% or 215/40 (23.8") +0.8%.

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
!colspan="6" style="font-size: 150%;"| Front tyres
|-
!Section/width (mm)
!Aspect/Profile (%)
! class="unsortable" |Wheel diameter(inch)
!Tyre diameter (mm)
!Diameter deviation from OEM (%)
! class="unsortable" |Tyre
|-
|175||45||16||563.9||style="background: #F60"|-5.8
|-
|180||45||16||568.4||style="background: #F80"|-5.1
|-
|185||45||16||572.9||style="background: #F90"|-4.3
|-
|175||50||16||581.4||style="background: #990"|-2.9
|-
|195||45||16||581.9||style="background: #990"|-2.8
|-
|180||50||16||586.4||style="background: #690"|-2.1
|-
|205||45||16||590.9||style="background: #490"|-1.3
|-
|185||50||16||591.4||style="background: #490"|-1.3
|-
|'''175'''||'''55'''||'''16'''||'''598.9'''||style="background: #090"|'''0.0'''||'''OEM - Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS 80W'''
|-
|195||50||16||601.4||style="background: #390"|0.4||Pirelli W210 Snowsport, Toyo R888
|-
|180||55||16||604.4||style="background: #490"|0.9
|-
|225||45||16||608.9||style="background: #590"|1.7
|-
|185||55||16||609.9||style="background: #590"|1.8
|-
|205||50||16||611.4||style="background: #690"|2.1
|-
|195||55||16||620.9||style="background: #F90"|3.7
|-
|205||55||16||631.9||style="background: #F80"|5.5
|-
|}

=== Rear tyres ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
!colspan="6" style="font-size: 150%;"| Rear tyres
|-
!Section/width (mm)
!Aspect/Profile (%)
! class="unsortable" |Wheel diameter(inch)
!Tyre diameter (mm)
!Diameter deviation from OEM (%)
! class="unsortable" |Tyre
|-
|215||40||17||603.8||style="background: #F80"|-4.8
|-
|225||40||17||611.8||style="background: #C90"|-3.5
|-
|235||40||17||619.8||style="background: #790"|-2.3
|-
|215||45||17||625.3||style="background: #690"|-1.4||Pirelli W240 Snowsport
|-
|245||40||17||627.8||style="background: #490"|-1.0
|-
|'''225'''||'''45'''||'''17'''||'''634.3'''||style="background: #090"|'''0.0'''||'''OEM - Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS 91W''', Toyo R888
|-
|235||45||17||643.3||style="background: #690"|1.4
|-
|215||50||17||646.8||style="background: #790"|2.0
|-
|245||45||17||652.3||style="background: #990"|2.8
|-
|225||50||17||656.8||style="background: #C90"|3.5
|-
|235||50||17||666.8||style="background: #F80"|5.1
|-
|245||50||17||676.8||style="background: #F60"|6.7
|-
|}

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

==Manufacturers==
===Yokohama (OEM supplier) ===
====Advan Neova AD05/AD06 LTS====
[[Image:LTS.jpg|thumb|left| Yokohama Advan Neova LTS]] Discontinued? Could not find supplier or information on Yokohama website.
{{clr}}

====AD07 LTS====
[[Image:ADO7.JPG|thumb|left| Yokohama AD07 LTS These are 111R OEM]] 
Default OEM supplier. One of the few that have original size for front wheels.
{| border="1"
|'''OEM Size Options'''||175/55R16 80W||225/45R17 91W
|}
There are 3 compounds Advan Neova Ad07: 
- Standard Advan Neova Ad07 
- Advan Neova Ad07 LTS version 
- Advan Neova Ad07 LTS2 version 
LTS = Lotus designed. Has a less stiff sidewall for Lotus cars to improve ride quality. 
Many owners run AD07 in front with AD08r at the rear (extra info needed).
{{clr}}

====AO38 LTS====
[[Image:AO38.JPG|thumb|left|Yokohama AO38 LTS These are 340R (195/50 R15 82V,225/45 R16 89W) OEM and for Superior S1 grip]] 
Could not find supplier. 
Yokohama tires are designed to perform better, keep you safer and take you further. The ADVAN A048 is a street legal tire-created for short-track racing. It features technology inspired by world-class racing tires to provide better grip and faster lap times. The ADVAN A048 easily transitions from straight-line sprints to high-speed cornering, enabling predictable handling. And its race-ready compound always delivers durable track day performance.
{{clr}}

====AO48 LTS====
[[Image:AO48.JPG|thumb|left|Yokohama AO48 LTS These are S2 135R, S2 Sport 190 and S2 Exige OEM(195/50 R16 84V,225/45 R17 90W)]]
 
Yokohama tires are designed to perform better, keep you safer and take you further. The ADVAN A048 is a street legal tire-created for short-track racing. It features technology inspired by world-class racing tires to provide better grip and faster lap times. The ADVAN A048 easily transitions from straight-line sprints to high-speed cornering, enabling predictable handling. And its race-ready compound always delivers durable track day performance.
 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
{{clr}}

====C-Drive====
[[Image:Cdrive.jpg|thumb|left| Yokohama C-Drive Current S1 replacement Tyre 185/55R15, 205/55R16]]
{{clr}}

==Bridgestone==
====RE040====
[[Image:RE040.jpg|thumb|left|Bridgestone RE040 LTS S2 K-Series OEM]] Discontinued. Could not find supplier. While these where OEM and do a pretty nioce job, Lotus considered these a bit on the hard side since these where designed for heavier vehicles.
{{clr}}

====RE050a====
[[Image:Bridgestone_potenza_re050_l.jpg|thumb|left|Bridgestone Potenza RE50a]] Bridgestone Potenza RE050a 

{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*'' more options available
{{clr}}

==Dunlop==
====SP9000====
[[Image:SP9000.JPG|thumb|left|SP9000's]]
{{clr}}

==Toyo==
====Proxes R1R====
[[Image:R1R.JPG|thumb|left|R1R's]] 
Years of grueling on-track experience and advanced engineering shine through in this extreme-performance summer tire. The Proxes R1R helps you drive hard through the corners and quickly accelerate in the straightaways. Features include an aggressive, arrowhead tread design; extra wide footprint; high-grip compound; and autocross-inspired casing design.

Attention Racers! The Proxes R1R now comes with a UTQG treadwear of 200 AA A. See the Specifications tab for size-by-size availability.
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||205/45R16||225/45ZR17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Please check https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r1r-extreme-performance-summer-tires 
{{clr}}

====Proxes R888====
[[Image:888s.JPG|thumb|left|R888's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Please see https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r888-dot-competition-tires 
The Proxes R888 is for drivers who know what it means to really push a car. Its optimized construction and tread design balances dry performance and wet traction, keeping you fully under control in extreme driving situations. If your idea of fun includes road racing, track days, and high-performance driving schools, then this DOT competition tire* is for you. 
Caution: Recommended for competition events only
{{clr}}

====Proxes R888R====
[[Image:toyo-R888R.png|thumb|left|R888R's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*'' more sizes available. Please see https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r888r-dot-competition-tires

The Proxes R888R is an evolution of the race-winning Proxes R888, delivering even faster lap times and better dry handling. The credit goes to a new tread design and an improved contact patch that puts more rubber on the track. Racers will also appreciate the predictable handling and how quickly the Proxes R888R reaches optimal operating temperature. 
Caution: Recommended for competition events only.
{{clr}}

====Proxes T1-R====
[[Image:TR1.JPG|thumb|left|T1-R's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-t1r-ultra-high-performance-summer-tires 
The Proxes T1R is an ultra-high performance summer tire designed for sport sedans and coupes. A refined tread design and construction offer improved dry and wet handling as well as performance.
{{clr}}

===Proxes 4===
[[Image:Toyo-PROXES4.JPG|thumb|left|Proxes 4]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes4 
Car enthusiasts choose the Proxes 4 for its aggressive styling, all-season performance and wide range of sizes. This ultra high performance all-season tire will enhance the daily driving experience in your sports coupe or sedan.
{{clr}}

===Proxes 4 Plus===
[[Image:Toyo-Proxes-4plus.jpg|thumb|left|Proxes 4 plus]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-4-plus-ultra-high-performance-all-season-tires 
The Proxes 4 Plus is the perfect match for high-horsepower sports cars, delivering exceptional all-season performance and a quiet ride throughout the life of the tire. It also offers a quiet ride plus excellent tread life and a competitive mileage warranty. This ultra-high performance all-season tire is available in a wide range of sizes and is backed by the Toyo Tires No Regrets Trial Offer.
{{clr}}

===EXTENSA HP===
[[Image:Toyo-extensa_hp.jpg|thumb|left|Extensa HP]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||185/55R16||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. https://www.toyotires.com/tire/pattern/extensa-hp-high-performance-all-season-tire 
HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL-SEASON TIRE
The Extensa HP delivers all-season handling; a comfortable ride; and up to a 45,000-mile warranty all at an unexpected price.
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==Kumho==
===Ecsta 4x===
[[Image:Kumho-ecsta-4x.png|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta 4x]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/car/A754CF6E-F4DF-4DF8-9E7C-063184DA3A6B 
No matter what the weather -- live life to its fullest -- go where and how you want! The Ecsta 4X delivers class-leading ultra-high performance in wet and dry conditions without leaving you stranded in the snow! With a 40,000 mile limited tread wear warranty and limited road hazard coverage, the Ecsta 4X combines value and performance to give you an ultra-high performance experience you cannot find anywhere!
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===Ecsta 4xII===
[[Image:kumho-ecsta-4xII.png|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta 4xII]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/car/6F060DB8-951A-40BF-B44C-6EB344DCD048 
The Ecsta 4X II was created for those who are driven to drive. Unrivaled on cold, wet pavement, its advanced design and compound deliver exceptional handling in any condition -- with styling and comfort equal to the finest luxury sedans.
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===ECSTA PA31===
[[Image:Kumho-ECSTA_PA31.png|thumb|left|Kumho-ECSTA_PA31]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||185/55R16||195/'''55'''R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/car/44B673A2-D5EC-4F27-8C90-235FAE0B3395 
Designed, engineered and produced specifically for today's growing number of mid-level sports sedans and coupes, the Ecsta PA31 delivers outstanding street performance and excellent mileage. Wet and dry handling worthy of the high performance moniker while excelling in light snow conditions, the Ecsta PA31 distinguishes itself with an unparalleled combination of comfort, low noise, high performance and long mileage.
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====Ecsta V700====
[[Image:ImgTyrV70A.gif|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta V700]]
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====Ecsta Sport KU31====
[[Image:ImgTyrV701A.jpg|thumb|left|Ecsta Sport KU31 15R50/195: 8,8kg, 16R45/225 9,2Kg]]

[http://www.kumhotire.com/tire/tire_detail.jsp?prdt_id=16 Kumho KU31 product page]

Treadwear 320 Traction AA Temperature A

Tread depth new 8mm

Approximate cost (May 2008):

195/50R15 £45ea, fitted.
225/45R16 £61ea, fitted.

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==Hankook==
====Ventus RS-2====
[[Image:VENTUSRS-2Z212.jpg|thumb|left|Ventus RS-2 Z212]]

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==Nankang==

===NS-2R===
[[Image:Nankang-NS-2R.jpg|thumb|left|NS-2R's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. check http://www.nankangtyre.co.uk/performance/motorsport/ns-2r 

*Using the latest tyre technology, the new NS-2R boasts massive performance for both road and track. Available in a growing size range from 13” up to 18”, the NS-2R is not a tyre to be overlooked by anybody looking for high performance rubber. 
*The NS-2R has been the control tyre for race championships such as the English and Scottish Compact Cup, Tegiwa Civic Cup, M3 Cup and MaX5 championship, the NS-2R has proved to be very popular in the pits and amongst driving enthusiasts. 
*Whilst most track tyres only have one thing in mind, the NS-2R hosts an array of talents, not only as a fast tyre, but as a consistently fast tyre, lap after lap come rain or shine. The tread design also gives the driver the confidence to drive to and from a race meeting or track day in dry or often wet conditions without the need to change tyres at the event. The NS-2R is available from all of our Nankang performances centres.
 
Variants:
* Race Street 180 (Semi-Slick) 
* Race Track 120 (Semi-Slick) comparable to R888. A bit better in dry, a bit worse on wet.
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===AR-1===
[[Image:Nankang-ar-1.jpg|thumb|left|AR-1's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.nankangtyre.co.uk/performance/motorsport/ar-1 
Nankang's latest MSA approved tyre is here!

The new Nankang AR-1 is available in 13" to 18" with more sizes to be added in the future.
The AR-1 is a faster, more refined track tyre, aimed at the track enthusiast who is hunting lap times.
With only one compound option and with all tyres being produced with 5.5mm tread depth, the AR-1 is positioning itself in amongst the greats of the track tyre market.
The AR-1 has achieved EU tyre labelling giving it MSA List 1B approval for 2017.
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==AVON==
===ZZS===
[[Image:avon-zzs.jpg|thumb|left|ZZS's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.avonmotorsport.com/road-legal/performance/zzs
The Avon ZZS is a tyre range developed to offer outstanding all-round performance in both wet and dry conditions and both on the road and on the track. The unique symmetrical and directional motorsport derived tread pattern was designed to maximize water clearance while maintaining superb dry weather performance through excellent tread block stability. The ZZS is fully road legal DOT marked and complies with all EU Tyre Labeling regulations. 

New for 2015 the Avon ZZS will become the single control tyre for the official Caterham Roadsport, Tracksport and Supersort race championships. 

* Superb dry and wet weather performance
* Fully road legal, DOT Marked and EU Tyre Labeling compliant
* List 1B permitted race tyre (2015 onwards)
* Full racing tread compound
* Designed by the Avon Tyres Motorsport Technical Department.
* Ideal championship control tyre
* Tyre construction utilises materials found in GT, F3, Formula Ford and other world class forms of motorsport.
* A road legal racing tyre
 
Fuel efficiency - F 
Wet Grip - C 
Noise - 72dB 
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===ZZR===
[[Image:Avon-ZZR.jpg|thumb|left|ZZR's]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.avonmotorsport.com/road-legal/performance/zzr 

The 13” versions were designed specifically for lightweight cars to optimise both road and on-track performance. The range has been further developed with bigger sizes for saloon cars but keeps that ultimate performance aim.

*Ultimate dry performance
*List 1B and 1C permitted race tyres
*E-marked
*Full racing tread compound
*Designed by the Avon Tyres Motorsport Technical Department.
*Ideal championship control tyre
*Tyre construction utilises materials found in GT, F3, Formula Ford and other world class forms of motorsport. 

Fuel efficiency - G 
Wet Grip - C 
Noise - 72dB 
Minimum cold starting pressure: 22psi Target hot pressure: 30psi Scrubbing in procedure: http://www.avonmotorsport.com/resource-centre/user-advice 
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==Dmack==
===DMT-RC===
[[Image:Dmack-dmt-rc.jpg|thumb|left|DMT-RC]] 
{| border="1"
|'''Size Options*'''||195/50R16||225/45R17
|}
''*''more sizes available. Check http://www.dmacktyres.com/asphalt-tyres 

The DMT-RC asphalt tyre delivers high performance on both dry and moist sealed surfaces. Featuring the WRC pattern, the tyre has achieved DOT and E mark certification which allows it to be used on World and European Rally Championship events. 
 
This pattern is available throughout our size range and is proving popular in historic rallying. The tyre complies with the new 2014 FIA regulations to use tread patterns which could help improve safety on asphalt events.
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==What do the Treadwear, Traction and Temperature markings mean?==

These makings are to satisfy the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Uniform Tire Quality Grade Standards (UTQG). Only passenger car tyres sold in the U.S.A. market are required to have UTQG markings.

'''Treadwear'''

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test track. A tire graded 200 would wear twice as long on the government test course under specified test conditions as one graded 100.

Treadwear should not be used in comparison between different tyre manufactures because each manufacturer may use a different base figure.

'''Traction'''

Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. They represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.

'''Temperature'''

This rating grades a tyres ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. The temperature grades from highest to lowest, are A, B and C. These represent the tire's resistance to the generation of heat.

==The LAW & your tyres==

[[Image:Tyrelawdepth1.gif]]

Sources:

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTQG Wikipedia UTQG]

[http://www.toyo.com.au/tech_info4.html Toyo Technical Information Issue #4]

[http://www.cars101.com/subaru/tiresandwheels.html#UTQGS Understanding Tyres and Wheels, cars101.com]

==Tyre Links==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_tyre Wikipedia on Tyres]

[http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html The Wheel and Tyre Bible]

[http://www.bridgestone.co.uk/ Bridgestone UK]

[http://www.toyo.co.uk/ Toyo Tyres UK]

[http://www.yokohamatire.com/ Yokohama Tyres]

[http://www.kumhotire.com/tire/tire_main.jsp Kumho Global Tyre Range]

== '''Tyre options - the opinions''' ==

Unfortunately tyres are a matter of opinion, subjective at that, and suitability for the user. However you have to bear in mind that you cannot readily "try before you buy" so this section has been added to give the heads up on tyre choice. Please note they are only for guidance and other opinions and tyres are available ! Your feedback will be appreciated.

If you want to add a review then please do - data sourced from the following thread.

http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=99391

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Bridgestone RE040==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Bridgestone

'''Tyre Model:''' RE040

'''Size/rating:''' 175/55/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Ohlins Road & Track

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 3

'''Life:''' 4

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
Decent grip in all conditions and suit the steering and balance of the car. The skinny fronts make braking on the limit tricky

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Toyo T1-R==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' T1-R

'''Size/rating:''' 185/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Ohlins Road & Track

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 5

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
Very soft sidewalls, that improve the ride but remove most of the directness and the steering feel from the Elise. Quite decent on wet and dry grip, with better braking than the skinny 175 Bridgestones.

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 135R/Toyo T1-R==

'''Driver:''' Lawrence5

'''Model:''' S2 135R

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' T1-R

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' OZ’s

'''Suspension:''' Lotus Sport Suspension

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 3

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 5

'''On limit predictability:''' 5

'''Value for money:''' 4

'''Comment:'''
Destroyed the ride to the point of often feeling sick over undulating surfaces. Very soft sidewalls rob a bit of steering feel and initial turn in. Well balanced front to back running 24psi /26psi. Acceptable dry grip but real gain is in the wet and cold coming over from A048’s. Bargain price makes them a good winter/commute choice – esp if you have a 2nd set of rims for spirited driving.

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 111s/Toyo R888==

'''Driver:''' Lotusnick

'''Model:''' S2 111s

'''Tyre Brand:''' Toyo

'''Tyre Model:''' R888

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' STD 111s

'''Suspension:''' Bespoke Ohlins

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 5

'''Wet Grip:''' 4

'''Life:''' 3

'''On limit predictability:''' 3

'''Value for money:''' 5

'''Comment:'''
A Semislick that has awesome grip in the dry and better than expected grip in wet conditions. Demands some respect in very wet/cold weather as would any tyre. Good value for money, compared to AO48's

== Car/tyre Details:- S2 135R/Yokohama A048 LTS==

'''Driver:''' Lawrence5

'''Model:''' S2 135R

'''Tyre Brand:''' Yokohama

'''Tyre Model:''' A048 LTS

'''Size/rating:''' 195/50/16 - 225/45/17

'''Wheel option:''' OZ’s

'''Suspension:''' Lotus Sport Suspension

===Rating:-===

'''Dry Grip:''' 5

'''Wet Grip:''' 2

'''Life:''' 2

'''On limit predictability:''' 3

'''Value for money:''' 3

'''Comment:'''
Unbelievable dry grip on smooth tarmac but the flip side being the price especially when they only come with 6mm of tread from new. Not too bad in damp conditions but focused tread pattern means they are often overwhelmed through standing water. Need warming through well before offering peak performance but I found rear griped hard and use of throttle can wash out the front though improved by running 23psi in the front. Fantastic for track and low mileage summer users but expensive to run daily and scary in the winter.

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Clutch

2019-11-12T14:15:59Z

Mrrigma:

The '''clutch''' on the Elise is a Driven Plates - Spring Centre Organic.

This type of driven plate provides a relatively high level of "comfort" and is suitable for road and low level competition.

The design features an adaptor plate and retainer plate that are riveted together with shouldered stop pins. Located between them in slots in the hub flange are damper springs arranged radially around the hub centre. The hub can rotate within specific limits to compress the springs thus smoothing out any torsional fluctuations in the drive line.

Damping is provided by friction washers fitted between the hub, retainer and adaptor plate.

{| border=1 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=5
|-
| rowspan=10 | [[Image:Organic_spring_clutch.gif]]
|-
| ADAPTOR PLATE || Retains damper springs and transmits power to the damper springs.
|-
| SPRING RETAINER PLATE || Holds damper springs in position and transmits engine power to the damper springs.
|-
| DAMPER SPRINGS || Cushions the drive line against engine vibrations.
|-
| STOP PIN || Limits the maximum angular deflection of the hub relative to the facings and holds the driven plate assembly together.
|-
| SPLINED HUB || Splines slide freely on the first motion shall whilst having minimal radial clearance.
|-
| CRIMPED SEGMENT || The segments are crimped and so hold the facings sprung slightly apart. The axial cushioning so formed ensures progressive engagement and a greater degree of clutch control without 'snatch'. In addition to this, the axial movement gives uniform distribution of work load over the whole friction surface, thus minimising local areas of high temperature and subsequent tendency towards clutch 'slip'.
|-
| FACING RIVETS || Attach each facing to the disc segments.
|-
| SEGMENT RIVET || Attach each segment to the adaptor plate.
|-
| FRICTION FACINGS || "Organic" material. AP Racing use only the best high performance Non Asbestos materials.
|}

A clutch on the Elise is what?
What is the OEM fitment?

Diameter (mm) = 215
Torque Capacity Nm (lbft) = 240 (177)

[[Change the clutch]]

== Uprated clutch ==
=== AP Racing ===
[[Image:AP Racing SP2000-14 clutch kit.jpg|thumb|left|AP Racing CP2000-14 clutch kit]]
This clutch kit is recommended for road use. Kit is supplied with an uprated cover assembly, organic driven plate & release bearing.

Product code = CP2000-14

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== Racing clutches ==
It is not recommended to use a racing clutch on a road going car. They rattle when disengaged and holding the car on the clutch is problematic.

== Slave Cylinder ==
Essential that this works properly, if not the clutch may not disengage entirely when the pedal is pressed. They're prone to leaking. When changing ensure that the pushrod is cable tied all the way back into the cylinder and then bleed the system.
See video here to show a working slave : https://youtu.be/N-2SHUpuliY

== Honda engine ==

OEM Honda clutch kit (clutch disc, pressure plate and throwout bearing) part number: 22105-PRB-305

== External links ==
* http://www.apracing.com/product_details/road_car_upgrades/formula_clutch_kits/lotus/elise_series_1_and_2_%28k_series_engine%29-cp2000-14-organic_driven_plate.aspx
* http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=93&products_id=244
* http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/framefix.asp?ProductCode=CP2000-14

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

Engine conversions

2019-07-19T16:54:03Z

Mrrigma: /* Videos of 0-100 etc */

== Commercial Conversions ==

{| border="1"

|-
!Engine
!BHP
!0-60
!0-100
!Top Speed
!RPM
!Weight gain
!Price
!Warranty
!Supplier

|-
|Honda Normally Aspirated
Honda Supercharged
|220 BHP
380 BHP
|4 Seconds
3.65 Seconds
|9.5 Seconds
8 Seconds
|
165 MPH
|8600
|~15 Kg's (NA)
|From £8,750 + VAT
From £12,400 + VAT
|12 Months
|[http://www.hondaelise.com HondaElise]

|-
|Honda & Honda SC
|220+
|4ish
|<10
|160ish
|8500
|
|£9,400 upwards
|12 months
|[http://www.essexautosport.com/content/upgrades/upg_tokachi.html Essex Autosport]

|-
|Honda
|235
|<4
|<10
|160
|8500
|
|Full kit £3141 + ECU
|12 months
|[http://www.starkautomotive.co.uk/ Stark Automotive]

|-
|Honda JDM spec
|238
|around 4
|under 10
|155
|8600
|37 kg
|€23.900 inc TÜV
|12 months
|[http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php/cPath/141/language/en Komo Tec]

|-
|Audi
|250
|4.6
|under 10
|160
|6900
|40kg
|£9950
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/Audi_convert.html Auto Teknix]

|-
|Audi
|300+
|under 4
|8.5
|170+
|6900
|40kg
|£12950
|
|[http://www.auto-teknix.co.uk/Audi_convert.html Auto Teknix]

|-
|Duratec
|180
|No one will say
|No one will say
|No one will say
|?
|15kg
|From £4,500 kit - £7,500
|
|[http://www.essexautosport.com/content/upgrades/upg_mugello.html Essex Autosport]

|-
|Duratec
|205
|No one will say
|No one will say
|No one will say
|?
|15kg
|£9,400
|
|[http://www.swlotus.com/lotus-elise-duratec-conversion.html SW Lotus]

|-
|V6 Yoda Block
|200
|In production
|In production
|In production
|
|75kg
|£?
|6 Months
|[http://www.woodsport.org/joomla/index.php/engine-conversions/6-toyota-mr2-mk1-engine-conversions-/8-mk1-v6-conversions.html Woodsport]

|}

''All data comes from supplier's websites''

=== Dyno Plots ===

Not all conversions will result in identical power output. These are just examples of what is achievable.

[http://www.dyno-plot.co.uk/dyno/dynoplot/id%3D498%2815%29_56_178_480%2815%29_503%2815%29_513%2815%29%26sort%3Drec%26but_sea%3Dqs%26sea_simple%3Dlink/index.htm Audi 250 vs Audi 300 vs N/A Honda vs S/C Honda]

=== Number of Conversions ===

These numbers are largely hearsay, but can be considered as pointers to get you started on hunting for more info:

* 41 Audi conversions by Bernard [http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=85466]
* 300+ Honda conversions kits supplied by [http://www.hondaelise.com HondaElise]
* 100+ Honda conversions kits supplied by [http://www.starkautomotive.co.uk Stark Automotive]

=== Videos of 0-100 etc ===

Just in case you don't believe the numbers above:

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTMF0Ha_C7w/ Exige NA Honda S1 Exige vs S1 Exige]

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

S1 Wheel Options

2018-12-29T19:26:40Z

Mrrigma: /* Rota Slipstream */

==Lotus/OEM==

'''Please Add Your knowledge, Its Easy, Just Press [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php?title={{PAGENAMEE}}&action=edit EDIT]'''

Alloy wheel weight is very important to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsprung_weight unsprung weight] of the car.

Stuck on what PCD or Centrebore means, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing read here].

If you want different wheels to those listed below, you need pcd converting wheel-spacers like [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165&products_id=219 Hubcentric Wheel Adaptors.] as 4x100pcd is already relatively common.

What you need is simple wheel spacers in 4x100pcd, centre bore 56.6 to make the offset a little more common. These spacers would fit Vauxhall Corsa, Astra F&G, Tigra, Vectra + OPEL Ascona and are therefore pretty easy to come by and quite cheap. [http://www.performancefx.net/wsvauxhall.htm example of cheap spacers]

===Lotus AWI 5-Spoke ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 7.10kg
| r_weight = 8.80kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15 (can be used with 195/50R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50ZR16 (can be used with 225/45ZR16)
| price = Not available anymore !!!
| web =
| image = [[Image:5spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| image2 = [[Image:5spok.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0004F

Rear: A111G0005F
}}

===Lotus OZ 6-Spokes (111s, JPS, Type '49')===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.5J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 6.95kg
| r_weight = 9.40kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15(Ex factory) 195/50R15(Alternative fitment such as Neova LTS)
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = £1200 approx.
| web =
| image = [[Image:6spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 6 spoke OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
111s are silver. JPS and Type '49' are gold

Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0013F (111s), A111G0029F, A111G0012T (JPS, Type 49), A111G0013T(replacement wheel)

Rear: A111G0012F (111s), A111G0031F (JPS, Type 49), A111G0012T (replacement wheel)
}}

===Lotus Rimstock 12-Spoke===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 7.56kg
| r_weight = 8.62kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55 R15 (Factory fit) (can be used with 195/50 R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50 R16 (Factory fit) (can be used with 225/45 R16)
| price = About £1200
| web =
| image = [[Image:12spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 12 Spoke OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6040F

Rear: A111G6041F
}}

===Lotus Victory (Sport160)===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6.0J x 15
| r_size = 8.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET10
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 8.32kg
| r_weight = 10.0kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50R15
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = complete set GBP 1240 (B&C)
| web =
| image = [[Image:silvervictories.jpg|thumb|S1 160 OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6032S (Grey), A111G6030S (Silver)

Rear: A111G6033S (Grey), A111G6031S (Silver)
}}

==S1 Exige==

===Lotus OEM===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 16
| r_size = 8.5J x 17
| f_offset = ET7
| r_offset = ET5
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = ~8.50kg
| r_weight = 11.20kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50 R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45 R17
| price = complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:exw.jpg|thumb|OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0042H

Rear: A111G0043H
}}

==340R==

===Lotus OEM Technomagnesium (UK) ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6JJ x 15
| r_size = 8JJ x 16
| f_offset = 10
| r_offset = 10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.76kg
| r_weight = 5.73kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/15
| price = 2000
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG1.jpg|thumb|Technomagnesio - only UK cars were offered these as replacements for the Rimstocks ]]
| image2 = [[Image:techmag.jpg|thumb|]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6002L

Rear: A340G6003L
}}

===Lotus OEM Rimstock===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J15
| r_size = 7.5J16
| f_offset = ?
| r_offset = ?
| f_pcd = ?
| r_pcd = ?
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.5
| r_weight = 8.5
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/16
| price = Not sold retail
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG2.jpg|thumb|Rimstock Alloy (outside uk std) replacement delivery wheels when magwheels where in production ]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6004H

Rear: A340G6005H
}}

==Aftermarket==

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

===Speedline Corse Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5,5kg
| r_weight = 7kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1220
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Dymag Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.9kg
| r_weight = 5.9kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1880 complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:DYMAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===TMR Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +12
| r_offset = +9
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4,65kg
| r_weight = 5,85kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 2550 + VAT
| web = http://www.msar.co.uk/motorsports/Wheels/TMR-S1-Elise-Car-Set-of4-in-Black_137.html
| image = [[Image:TRM.jpg|thumb|Forged Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===SJR 12 Spoke Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.70 Kg
| r_weight = 7.90 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1700
| web =
| image = [[Image:EPW.jpg|thumb| 12 Spoke EP Forge Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Rota Slipstream===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +7, +10
| r_offset = +10, +12
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.95 Kg
| r_weight = 7.95 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 565
| web = http://www.eliseparts.com/products.php?product=494
| image = [[Image:Slipstream_4.jpg|thumb| Rota - Grey]]
| image2 = [[Image:Slipstream_5.jpg|thumb| Rota - Black]]
| notes =

}}

===Compomotive MO===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +10
| r_offset = +10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 60mm
| r_cbore = 60mm
| f_weight = 6.95 Kg
| r_weight = 9.00 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 542
| web = http://www.comp.co.uk
| image = [[Image:MO1562_l.jpg|thumb| MO - FRONT]]
| image2 = [[Image:MO1680_l.jpg|thumb| MO - REAR]]
| notes =

}}
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]

S1 Wheel Options

2018-12-29T19:26:22Z

Mrrigma: /* Compomotive MO */

==Lotus/OEM==

'''Please Add Your knowledge, Its Easy, Just Press [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php?title={{PAGENAMEE}}&action=edit EDIT]'''

Alloy wheel weight is very important to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsprung_weight unsprung weight] of the car.

Stuck on what PCD or Centrebore means, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing read here].

If you want different wheels to those listed below, you need pcd converting wheel-spacers like [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165&products_id=219 Hubcentric Wheel Adaptors.] as 4x100pcd is already relatively common.

What you need is simple wheel spacers in 4x100pcd, centre bore 56.6 to make the offset a little more common. These spacers would fit Vauxhall Corsa, Astra F&G, Tigra, Vectra + OPEL Ascona and are therefore pretty easy to come by and quite cheap. [http://www.performancefx.net/wsvauxhall.htm example of cheap spacers]

===Lotus AWI 5-Spoke ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 7.10kg
| r_weight = 8.80kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15 (can be used with 195/50R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50ZR16 (can be used with 225/45ZR16)
| price = Not available anymore !!!
| web =
| image = [[Image:5spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| image2 = [[Image:5spok.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0004F

Rear: A111G0005F
}}

===Lotus OZ 6-Spokes (111s, JPS, Type '49')===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.5J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 6.95kg
| r_weight = 9.40kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15(Ex factory) 195/50R15(Alternative fitment such as Neova LTS)
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = £1200 approx.
| web =
| image = [[Image:6spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 6 spoke OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
111s are silver. JPS and Type '49' are gold

Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0013F (111s), A111G0029F, A111G0012T (JPS, Type 49), A111G0013T(replacement wheel)

Rear: A111G0012F (111s), A111G0031F (JPS, Type 49), A111G0012T (replacement wheel)
}}

===Lotus Rimstock 12-Spoke===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 7.56kg
| r_weight = 8.62kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55 R15 (Factory fit) (can be used with 195/50 R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50 R16 (Factory fit) (can be used with 225/45 R16)
| price = About £1200
| web =
| image = [[Image:12spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 12 Spoke OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6040F

Rear: A111G6041F
}}

===Lotus Victory (Sport160)===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6.0J x 15
| r_size = 8.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET10
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 8.32kg
| r_weight = 10.0kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50R15
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = complete set GBP 1240 (B&C)
| web =
| image = [[Image:silvervictories.jpg|thumb|S1 160 OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6032S (Grey), A111G6030S (Silver)

Rear: A111G6033S (Grey), A111G6031S (Silver)
}}

==S1 Exige==

===Lotus OEM===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 16
| r_size = 8.5J x 17
| f_offset = ET7
| r_offset = ET5
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = ~8.50kg
| r_weight = 11.20kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50 R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45 R17
| price = complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:exw.jpg|thumb|OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0042H

Rear: A111G0043H
}}

==340R==

===Lotus OEM Technomagnesium (UK) ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6JJ x 15
| r_size = 8JJ x 16
| f_offset = 10
| r_offset = 10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.76kg
| r_weight = 5.73kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/15
| price = 2000
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG1.jpg|thumb|Technomagnesio - only UK cars were offered these as replacements for the Rimstocks ]]
| image2 = [[Image:techmag.jpg|thumb|]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6002L

Rear: A340G6003L
}}

===Lotus OEM Rimstock===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J15
| r_size = 7.5J16
| f_offset = ?
| r_offset = ?
| f_pcd = ?
| r_pcd = ?
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.5
| r_weight = 8.5
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/16
| price = Not sold retail
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG2.jpg|thumb|Rimstock Alloy (outside uk std) replacement delivery wheels when magwheels where in production ]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6004H

Rear: A340G6005H
}}

==Aftermarket==

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

===Speedline Corse Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5,5kg
| r_weight = 7kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1220
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Dymag Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.9kg
| r_weight = 5.9kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1880 complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:DYMAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===TMR Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +12
| r_offset = +9
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4,65kg
| r_weight = 5,85kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 2550 + VAT
| web = http://www.msar.co.uk/motorsports/Wheels/TMR-S1-Elise-Car-Set-of4-in-Black_137.html
| image = [[Image:TRM.jpg|thumb|Forged Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===SJR 12 Spoke Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.70 Kg
| r_weight = 7.90 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1700
| web =
| image = [[Image:EPW.jpg|thumb| 12 Spoke EP Forge Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Rota Slipstream===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +7, +10
| r_offset = +10, +12
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.95 Kg
| r_weight = 7.95 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 565
| web = http://www.eliseparts.com/products.php?product=494
| image = [[Image:Slipstream_4.jpg|thumb| Rota - Grey]]
| image2 = [[Image:Slipstream_5.jpg|thumb| Rota - Black]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Compomotive MO===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +10
| r_offset = +10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 60mm
| r_cbore = 60mm
| f_weight = 6.95 Kg
| r_weight = 9.00 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 542
| web = http://www.comp.co.uk
| image = [[Image:MO1562_l.jpg|thumb| MO - FRONT]]
| image2 = [[Image:MO1680_l.jpg|thumb| MO - REAR]]
| notes =

}}
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]

S1 Wheel Options

2018-12-29T19:25:49Z

Mrrigma: /* Lotus Rimstock 12-Spoke */

==Lotus/OEM==

'''Please Add Your knowledge, Its Easy, Just Press [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php?title={{PAGENAMEE}}&action=edit EDIT]'''

Alloy wheel weight is very important to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsprung_weight unsprung weight] of the car.

Stuck on what PCD or Centrebore means, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing read here].

If you want different wheels to those listed below, you need pcd converting wheel-spacers like [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165&products_id=219 Hubcentric Wheel Adaptors.] as 4x100pcd is already relatively common.

What you need is simple wheel spacers in 4x100pcd, centre bore 56.6 to make the offset a little more common. These spacers would fit Vauxhall Corsa, Astra F&G, Tigra, Vectra + OPEL Ascona and are therefore pretty easy to come by and quite cheap. [http://www.performancefx.net/wsvauxhall.htm example of cheap spacers]

===Lotus AWI 5-Spoke ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 7.10kg
| r_weight = 8.80kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15 (can be used with 195/50R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50ZR16 (can be used with 225/45ZR16)
| price = Not available anymore !!!
| web =
| image = [[Image:5spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| image2 = [[Image:5spok.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0004F

Rear: A111G0005F
}}

===Lotus OZ 6-Spokes (111s, JPS, Type '49')===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.5J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 6.95kg
| r_weight = 9.40kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15(Ex factory) 195/50R15(Alternative fitment such as Neova LTS)
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = £1200 approx.
| web =
| image = [[Image:6spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 6 spoke OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
111s are silver. JPS and Type '49' are gold

Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0013F (111s), A111G0029F, A111G0012T (JPS, Type 49), A111G0013T(replacement wheel)

Rear: A111G0012F (111s), A111G0031F (JPS, Type 49), A111G0012T (replacement wheel)
}}

===Lotus Rimstock 12-Spoke===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 7.56kg
| r_weight = 8.62kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55 R15 (Factory fit) (can be used with 195/50 R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50 R16 (Factory fit) (can be used with 225/45 R16)
| price = About £1200
| web =
| image = [[Image:12spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 12 Spoke OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6040F

Rear: A111G6041F
}}

===Lotus Victory (Sport160)===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6.0J x 15
| r_size = 8.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET10
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 8.32kg
| r_weight = 10.0kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50R15
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = complete set GBP 1240 (B&C)
| web =
| image = [[Image:silvervictories.jpg|thumb|S1 160 OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6032S (Grey), A111G6030S (Silver)

Rear: A111G6033S (Grey), A111G6031S (Silver)
}}

==S1 Exige==

===Lotus OEM===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 16
| r_size = 8.5J x 17
| f_offset = ET7
| r_offset = ET5
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = ~8.50kg
| r_weight = 11.20kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50 R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45 R17
| price = complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:exw.jpg|thumb|OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0042H

Rear: A111G0043H
}}

==340R==

===Lotus OEM Technomagnesium (UK) ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6JJ x 15
| r_size = 8JJ x 16
| f_offset = 10
| r_offset = 10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.76kg
| r_weight = 5.73kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/15
| price = 2000
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG1.jpg|thumb|Technomagnesio - only UK cars were offered these as replacements for the Rimstocks ]]
| image2 = [[Image:techmag.jpg|thumb|]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6002L

Rear: A340G6003L
}}

===Lotus OEM Rimstock===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J15
| r_size = 7.5J16
| f_offset = ?
| r_offset = ?
| f_pcd = ?
| r_pcd = ?
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.5
| r_weight = 8.5
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/16
| price = Not sold retail
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG2.jpg|thumb|Rimstock Alloy (outside uk std) replacement delivery wheels when magwheels where in production ]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6004H

Rear: A340G6005H
}}

==Aftermarket==

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

===Speedline Corse Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5,5kg
| r_weight = 7kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1220
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Dymag Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.9kg
| r_weight = 5.9kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1880 complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:DYMAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===TMR Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +12
| r_offset = +9
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4,65kg
| r_weight = 5,85kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 2550 + VAT
| web = http://www.msar.co.uk/motorsports/Wheels/TMR-S1-Elise-Car-Set-of4-in-Black_137.html
| image = [[Image:TRM.jpg|thumb|Forged Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===SJR 12 Spoke Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.70 Kg
| r_weight = 7.90 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1700
| web =
| image = [[Image:EPW.jpg|thumb| 12 Spoke EP Forge Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Rota Slipstream===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +7, +10
| r_offset = +10, +12
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.95 Kg
| r_weight = 7.95 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 565
| web = http://www.eliseparts.com/products.php?product=494
| image = [[Image:Slipstream_4.jpg|thumb| Rota - Grey]]
| image2 = [[Image:Slipstream_5.jpg|thumb| Rota - Black]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Compomotive MO===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +10
| r_offset = +10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 60mm
| r_cbore = 60mm
| f_weight = 6.95 Kg
| r_weight = 9.00 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 542
| web = http://www.comp.co.uk
| image = [[Image:MO1562_l.jpg|thumb| MO - FRONT]]
| image2 = [[Image:MO1680_l.jpg|thumb| MO - REAR]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]

S1 Wheel Options

2018-12-29T19:25:33Z

Mrrigma: /* Lotus AWI 5-Spoke */

==Lotus/OEM==

'''Please Add Your knowledge, Its Easy, Just Press [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php?title={{PAGENAMEE}}&action=edit EDIT]'''

Alloy wheel weight is very important to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsprung_weight unsprung weight] of the car.

Stuck on what PCD or Centrebore means, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing read here].

If you want different wheels to those listed below, you need pcd converting wheel-spacers like [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165&products_id=219 Hubcentric Wheel Adaptors.] as 4x100pcd is already relatively common.

What you need is simple wheel spacers in 4x100pcd, centre bore 56.6 to make the offset a little more common. These spacers would fit Vauxhall Corsa, Astra F&G, Tigra, Vectra + OPEL Ascona and are therefore pretty easy to come by and quite cheap. [http://www.performancefx.net/wsvauxhall.htm example of cheap spacers]

===Lotus AWI 5-Spoke ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 7.10kg
| r_weight = 8.80kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15 (can be used with 195/50R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50ZR16 (can be used with 225/45ZR16)
| price = Not available anymore !!!
| web =
| image = [[Image:5spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| image2 = [[Image:5spok.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0004F

Rear: A111G0005F
}}

===Lotus OZ 6-Spokes (111s, JPS, Type '49')===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.5J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 6.95kg
| r_weight = 9.40kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15(Ex factory) 195/50R15(Alternative fitment such as Neova LTS)
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = £1200 approx.
| web =
| image = [[Image:6spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 6 spoke OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
111s are silver. JPS and Type '49' are gold

Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0013F (111s), A111G0029F, A111G0012T (JPS, Type 49), A111G0013T(replacement wheel)

Rear: A111G0012F (111s), A111G0031F (JPS, Type 49), A111G0012T (replacement wheel)
}}

===Lotus Rimstock 12-Spoke===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 7.56kg
| r_weight = 8.62kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55 R15 (Factory fit) (can be used with 195/50 R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50 R16 (Factory fit) (can be used with 225/45 R16)
| price = About £1200
| web =
| image = [[Image:12spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 12 Spoke OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6040F

Rear: A111G6041F
}}

===Lotus Victory (Sport160)===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6.0J x 15
| r_size = 8.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET10
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 8.32kg
| r_weight = 10.0kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50R15
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = complete set GBP 1240 (B&C)
| web =
| image = [[Image:silvervictories.jpg|thumb|S1 160 OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6032S (Grey), A111G6030S (Silver)

Rear: A111G6033S (Grey), A111G6031S (Silver)
}}

==S1 Exige==

===Lotus OEM===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 16
| r_size = 8.5J x 17
| f_offset = ET7
| r_offset = ET5
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = ~8.50kg
| r_weight = 11.20kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50 R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45 R17
| price = complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:exw.jpg|thumb|OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0042H

Rear: A111G0043H
}}

==340R==

===Lotus OEM Technomagnesium (UK) ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6JJ x 15
| r_size = 8JJ x 16
| f_offset = 10
| r_offset = 10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.76kg
| r_weight = 5.73kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/15
| price = 2000
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG1.jpg|thumb|Technomagnesio - only UK cars were offered these as replacements for the Rimstocks ]]
| image2 = [[Image:techmag.jpg|thumb|]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6002L

Rear: A340G6003L
}}

===Lotus OEM Rimstock===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J15
| r_size = 7.5J16
| f_offset = ?
| r_offset = ?
| f_pcd = ?
| r_pcd = ?
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.5
| r_weight = 8.5
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/16
| price = Not sold retail
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG2.jpg|thumb|Rimstock Alloy (outside uk std) replacement delivery wheels when magwheels where in production ]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6004H

Rear: A340G6005H
}}

==Aftermarket==

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

===Speedline Corse Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5,5kg
| r_weight = 7kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1220
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Dymag Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.9kg
| r_weight = 5.9kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1880 complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:DYMAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===TMR Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +12
| r_offset = +9
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4,65kg
| r_weight = 5,85kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 2550 + VAT
| web = http://www.msar.co.uk/motorsports/Wheels/TMR-S1-Elise-Car-Set-of4-in-Black_137.html
| image = [[Image:TRM.jpg|thumb|Forged Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===SJR 12 Spoke Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.70 Kg
| r_weight = 7.90 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1700
| web =
| image = [[Image:EPW.jpg|thumb| 12 Spoke EP Forge Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Rota Slipstream===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +7, +10
| r_offset = +10, +12
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.95 Kg
| r_weight = 7.95 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 565
| web = http://www.eliseparts.com/products.php?product=494
| image = [[Image:Slipstream_4.jpg|thumb| Rota - Grey]]
| image2 = [[Image:Slipstream_5.jpg|thumb| Rota - Black]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Compomotive MO===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +10
| r_offset = +10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 60mm
| r_cbore = 60mm
| f_weight = 6.95 Kg
| r_weight = 9.00 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 542
| web = http://www.comp.co.uk
| image = [[Image:MO1562_l.jpg|thumb| MO - FRONT]]
| image2 = [[Image:MO1680_l.jpg|thumb| MO - REAR]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]

S1 Wheel Options

2018-12-29T19:25:03Z

Mrrigma: /* Lotus OZ 6-Spokes (111s, JPS, Type '49') */

==Lotus/OEM==

'''Please Add Your knowledge, Its Easy, Just Press [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php?title={{PAGENAMEE}}&action=edit EDIT]'''

Alloy wheel weight is very important to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsprung_weight unsprung weight] of the car.

Stuck on what PCD or Centrebore means, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing read here].

If you want different wheels to those listed below, you need pcd converting wheel-spacers like [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165&products_id=219 Hubcentric Wheel Adaptors.] as 4x100pcd is already relatively common.

What you need is simple wheel spacers in 4x100pcd, centre bore 56.6 to make the offset a little more common. These spacers would fit Vauxhall Corsa, Astra F&G, Tigra, Vectra + OPEL Ascona and are therefore pretty easy to come by and quite cheap. [http://www.performancefx.net/wsvauxhall.htm example of cheap spacers]

===Lotus AWI 5-Spoke ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 7.10kg
| r_weight = 8.80kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15 (can be used with 195/50R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50ZR16 (can be used with 225/45ZR16)
| price = Not available anymore !!!
| web =
| image = [[Image:5spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| image2 = [[Image:5spok.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0004F

Rear: A111G0005F
}}

===Lotus OZ 6-Spokes (111s, JPS, Type '49')===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.5J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 56.70
| r_cbore = 56.70
| f_weight = 6.95kg
| r_weight = 9.40kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15(Ex factory) 195/50R15(Alternative fitment such as Neova LTS)
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = £1200 approx.
| web =
| image = [[Image:6spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 6 spoke OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
111s are silver. JPS and Type '49' are gold

Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0013F (111s), A111G0029F, A111G0012T (JPS, Type 49), A111G0013T(replacement wheel)

Rear: A111G0012F (111s), A111G0031F (JPS, Type 49), A111G0012T (replacement wheel)
}}

===Lotus Rimstock 12-Spoke===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 7.56kg
| r_weight = 8.62kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55 R15 (Factory fit) (can be used with 195/50 R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50 R16 (Factory fit) (can be used with 225/45 R16)
| price = About £1200
| web =
| image = [[Image:12spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 12 Spoke OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6040F

Rear: A111G6041F
}}

===Lotus Victory (Sport160)===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6.0J x 15
| r_size = 8.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET10
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 8.32kg
| r_weight = 10.0kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50R15
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = complete set GBP 1240 (B&C)
| web =
| image = [[Image:silvervictories.jpg|thumb|S1 160 OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6032S (Grey), A111G6030S (Silver)

Rear: A111G6033S (Grey), A111G6031S (Silver)
}}

==S1 Exige==

===Lotus OEM===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 16
| r_size = 8.5J x 17
| f_offset = ET7
| r_offset = ET5
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = ~8.50kg
| r_weight = 11.20kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50 R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45 R17
| price = complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:exw.jpg|thumb|OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0042H

Rear: A111G0043H
}}

==340R==

===Lotus OEM Technomagnesium (UK) ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6JJ x 15
| r_size = 8JJ x 16
| f_offset = 10
| r_offset = 10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.76kg
| r_weight = 5.73kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/15
| price = 2000
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG1.jpg|thumb|Technomagnesio - only UK cars were offered these as replacements for the Rimstocks ]]
| image2 = [[Image:techmag.jpg|thumb|]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6002L

Rear: A340G6003L
}}

===Lotus OEM Rimstock===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J15
| r_size = 7.5J16
| f_offset = ?
| r_offset = ?
| f_pcd = ?
| r_pcd = ?
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.5
| r_weight = 8.5
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/16
| price = Not sold retail
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG2.jpg|thumb|Rimstock Alloy (outside uk std) replacement delivery wheels when magwheels where in production ]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6004H

Rear: A340G6005H
}}

==Aftermarket==

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

===Speedline Corse Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5,5kg
| r_weight = 7kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1220
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Dymag Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.9kg
| r_weight = 5.9kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1880 complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:DYMAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===TMR Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +12
| r_offset = +9
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4,65kg
| r_weight = 5,85kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 2550 + VAT
| web = http://www.msar.co.uk/motorsports/Wheels/TMR-S1-Elise-Car-Set-of4-in-Black_137.html
| image = [[Image:TRM.jpg|thumb|Forged Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===SJR 12 Spoke Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.70 Kg
| r_weight = 7.90 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1700
| web =
| image = [[Image:EPW.jpg|thumb| 12 Spoke EP Forge Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Rota Slipstream===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +7, +10
| r_offset = +10, +12
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.95 Kg
| r_weight = 7.95 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 565
| web = http://www.eliseparts.com/products.php?product=494
| image = [[Image:Slipstream_4.jpg|thumb| Rota - Grey]]
| image2 = [[Image:Slipstream_5.jpg|thumb| Rota - Black]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Compomotive MO===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +10
| r_offset = +10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 60mm
| r_cbore = 60mm
| f_weight = 6.95 Kg
| r_weight = 9.00 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 542
| web = http://www.comp.co.uk
| image = [[Image:MO1562_l.jpg|thumb| MO - FRONT]]
| image2 = [[Image:MO1680_l.jpg|thumb| MO - REAR]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]

Insurance

2018-07-23T15:50:52Z

Mrrigma: /* Companies */

[http://www.seloc.org/membership/benefits/insurance/ Check the latest SELOC membership insurance benefits] [[Category: Misc ]]

==Companies==

{| border="1"
!Name & Weblink !! Phone !! Contact !! Mod Friendly !! Track Day Cover Included / Additional Information
|-
|[http://www.1answer.co.uk/ 1 Answer Insurance]||0800 276 1338|| ||Audi/ Honda/ Duratec/ Rover/ Toyota||6 Track days, 1 Answer insurance. Contact the team on 0800 276 1338 for a bespoke quote, which can include track days with reduced track day excess, agreed value, commuting, with standard features such as 60 European cover, reduced windscreen excess and legal cover. They can mirror NCB and you will earn NCB with their policies. The main Lotus insurer deals with limited mileage up to 12k pa, and they will insure all Audi, Duratec, Honda N/A, S/C, C/C set ups, along with Katana Toyota powered cars and modified Rover engined cars. USE at your own risk now Richard has left, no one will be able to help resolve the renewal problems
'Equity Red Star' policies designed primarily for '2nd car' but will quote for commuting after referral to underwriter.
|-
|[http://www.reis.co.uk/ REIS] || 0115 965 1020 || Mary Singleton (mention SELOC for special rates)|| Yes || Agreed Value Cover available. Track Day Cover (Now has Six days included - any venue in the UK or Europe, excluding Nurburgring/Nordschliffe) available - Excess is 10% of insured value. Glass Cover & Club Discounts all available. Discount for Andy Walsh/Car Limits Driver Training Day. Enhanced Windscreen Cover (up to £1000 per claim) as standard. All drivers must be 25+. Policies limited to 7000 miles per annum maximum. No premium load for Commuting although vehicle must be parked in works car park. Not able to provide cover if parked at station car park for commuting.
|-
|[http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/ Competition Car Insurance (CCI)] || 0344 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 (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". Policies limited to 7000 miles. **17.02.14 - confirmed have to be over 40yo**
May 2012 - Just got a quote and it included 6 track days with the same conditions as above. As of 2012, Aviva (CCI's underwriter) are heavily loading premiums for anyone that requires "commuting" cover, be sure to mention if you dont need it.
|-
|[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. Spoke to on 11/1/2012 and refused to quote on Elise, saying they dont really deal with these any more. 25 Sept 2015 - Martin no longer there, struggle to insure newer cars, quoted £2k+ for V6 Exige (v's approx. £500 elsewhere)
|-
| [http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk Chris Knott] || 0800 917 2274 || Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || Drivers over 30 (was 25 in previous years and may revert back in 2012). Need to have been driving your lotus for at least a year. Does not cover track days, but does offer multi-car policies.
Seemed concerned about whether they would be able to cover a V6 Exige with value in excess of £40k.
Cannot provide cover if you've had a fault claim in the last 12 months. 5-Oct-2017 - called for a quote on Exige V6 S Roadster and told that due to recent changes cannot insure Exiges anymore due to insurance group 92.

October 2017 wouldn't insure my Duratec Elise
|-
| [http://www.hendersontaylor.co.uk/ Henderson Taylor insurance] || 0161 4377442 || (Matt) Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || Trackdays included, mod friendly policies mostly underwritten by Aviva on very similar terms as CCI (also underwritten by Aviva). As of 22/11/11, mileage limited to 7500 (now 5000?) miles per annum for Lotus policies. As of 08/02/12 Matthew confirmed that unlimited policies are available. As of 2012, Aviva are heavily loading premiums for anyone that requires "commuting" cover, be sure to mention if you dont need it though Matt is on the ball and will almost certainly ask you. (Tyrex) - I spoke to Henderson today (4/1/13) who confirmed that the maximum annual mileage for their policies was 6000. 17.02.14 - maximum mileage is now 4500pa! 7/7/17 - Maximum mileage is now 5,000pa.
Cannot provide cover if you've had a fault claim in the last 12 months.

October 2017: the good news is that my quote was very very cheap. The bad news is they use a company called ERS which if you Google it has the most AWFUL reviews. So it's fine as long as you never claim!
|-
| [http://www.manninguk.com/automotive/ Manning UK] || 01491 578759 || - || Yes (up to %age bhp limit) || Sportscar specialists (run club schemes for TVR/Porsche/Aston). Includes trackdays. Discounts for driver training. Happy to quote for Lotus too, very friendly/helpful. Target profile is primarily second car or low mileage (5K) drivers, werent competitive (for me) on a 9K miles policy. Well worth a try if you fit their profile though. Offer multi-car policies and unlimited track days. Honda transplants will exceed their bhp mod limit.
Days with non-ATDO track day companies are not covered, however Lotus on Track have recently joined ATDO.
Need to be over age of 25 for a policy (confirmed as of 17/12/2015)
Can still potentially provide cover if you've had a fault claim in the last 12 months. DEC 2017 - quoted lightly modded Elise R. Against REIS and 1answer - £300 cheaper and 'better' terms. Insurer MS Amlin who're also decent!
|-
| [http://www.privateclients.aon.co.uk/privateclients/microsites/cars/ Lotus - Esteem / AON (Official)] || 08705 708090 or 01483 706055 or 51 || AON policies now moved to Footman James (below) || ? || (Require driver be 30 or over)
|-
| [http://www.aplan.co.uk/ A-Plan] || 01635 874 646 || Usually Matthew Minchin. 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. "ok with brakes and suspension upgrade but not too sure with the engine but ok in the end."<ref>[http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=321707 SELOC Forums » Suggestions, Q & A » modifying wikipage about insurance]</ref>
|-
| [http://www.adrianflux.co.uk/ Adrian Flux] || 0800 081 8989 || "Yellow department" Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes ||

October 2017 Their service comes in for criticism on some reviews of the insurer they quote for
|-
| [http://www.noeldazely.co.uk/ Noel Dazely] || 0870 0466604 || Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || No longer exist - taken over by A-Plan (see above)
|-
| [http://www.admiral.com/car-insurance/ Admiral] || 0844 848 4416 (Single) or 0844 848 4316 (Multicar) || N/A || Yes (see details) || Can declare mods (although only the cost of replacement standard parts are covered. They don't cover remaps at all as of 24/03/2015). No track day cover. [http://www.admiral.com/multi-car-insurance/ Multicar policies] are particularly good value if you have two or more cars to insure. You can start a Multicar policy with one car and add others as they come up for renewal. Won't mirror NCB from another car (if there are more cars than people on the policy), but will give 4 years NCB free (which can be protected after the first year).
|-
| [http://www.bell.co.uk/ Bell Direct] || 0800 140 180 || || No || ?
|-
| [http://www.directline.com/ Direct Line] || 0845 246 8701 || || No || (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 || Track day cover included but won't cover Car Limits driver training days with Andrew Walsh
Just called and they only cover classics, they have stopped insuring modern cars
|-
| [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!
|-

|[http://www.skyinsurance.co.uk Sky Insurance]||03303 331 250|| || Yes ||Do not provided trackday cover in premium. Offer discount to other car clubs - including pistonheads. Admin fee of £60 included in quote but potential to waive that. Were offering underwriting by Chaucer for cover with modifications.
|-
|[http://www.aib-insurance.co.uk/ AIB || 023 8026 8351|| Murray|| Yes || October 2017: the good news is that my quote was very very cheap. The bad news is they use a company called Marker Study which if you Google it has the most AWFUL reviews. So it's fine as long as you never claim!

|-
|[http://www.nfumutual.co.uk/ NFUMutual || 0808 278 2021|| || Yes || October 2017. Rated #1 by Which. Cheapest quote for Duratec Elise and also inc commuting and business, legal protection, breakdown cover, NCD protection

|-
|}

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)

Ecar, don't do day cover any more and none of the others above would cover an Elise as tried on Feb 2016, gives a message saying:
The vehicle has been identified as 'LOTUS ELISE 111R CONVERTIBLE 1796cc, 2dr Petrol Manual (04-07)' and unfortunately we are unable to offer insurance for this vehicle

CUVVA - search on your android or ios phone, it's an app which covers Lotus as the above companies don't do Lotus anymore when I tried, but CUVVA- worked on March 2018 for me £50 per day.

== One-off Track Day Insurance ==

* REIS (formally Richard Egger Insurance) - http://www.reis.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

==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

==References==

<references>

[[Category:Reference]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:Lotus 2-Eleven]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]
[[Category:Lotus Europa]]
[[Category:Lotus Esprit]]
[[Category:Lotus Evora]]
[[Category:VX220]]

Insurance

2018-07-23T15:50:24Z

Mrrigma: /* Companies */

[http://www.seloc.org/membership/benefits/insurance/ Check the latest SELOC membership insurance benefits] [[Category: Misc ]]

==Companies==

{| border="1"
!Name & Weblink !! Phone !! Contact !! Mod Friendly !! Track Day Cover Included / Additional Information
|-
|[http://www.1answer.co.uk/ 1 Answer Insurance]||0800 276 1338|| ||Audi/ Honda/ Duratec/ Rover/ Toyota||6 Track days, 1 Answer insurance. Contact the team on 0800 276 1338 for a bespoke quote, which can include track days with reduced track day excess, agreed value, commuting, with standard features such as 60 European cover, reduced windscreen excess and legal cover. They can mirror NCB and you will earn NCB with their policies. The main Lotus insurer deals with limited mileage up to 12k pa, and they will insure all Audi, Duratec, Honda N/A, S/C, C/C set ups, along with Katana Toyota powered cars and modified Rover engined cars. USE at your own risk now Richard has left, no one will be able to help resolve the renewal problems
'Equity Red Star' policies designed primarily for '2nd car' but will quote for commuting after referral to underwriter.
|-
|[http://www.reis.co.uk/ REIS] || 0115 965 1020 || Mary Singleton (mention SELOC for special rates)|| Yes || Agreed Value Cover available. Track Day Cover (Now has Six days included - any venue in the UK or Europe, excluding Nurburgring/Nordschliffe) available - Excess is 10% of insured value. Glass Cover & Club Discounts all available. Discount for Andy Walsh/Car Limits Driver Training Day. Enhanced Windscreen Cover (up to £1000 per claim) as standard. All drivers must be 25+. Policies limited to 7000 miles per annum maximum. No premium load for Commuting although vehicle must be parked in works car park. Not able to provide cover if parked at station car park for commuting.
|-
|[http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/ Competition Car Insurance (CCI)] || 0344 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 (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". Policies limited to 7000 miles. **17.02.14 - confirmed have to be over 40yo**
May 2012 - Just got a quote and it included 6 track days with the same conditions as above. As of 2012, Aviva (CCI's underwriter) are heavily loading premiums for anyone that requires "commuting" cover, be sure to mention if you dont need it.
|-
|[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. Spoke to on 11/1/2012 and refused to quote on Elise, saying they dont really deal with these any more. 25 Sept 2015 - Martin no longer there, struggle to insure newer cars, quoted £2k+ for V6 Exige (v's approx. £500 elsewhere)
|-
| [http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk Chris Knott] || 0800 917 2274 || Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || Drivers over 30 (was 25 in previous years and may revert back in 2012). Need to have been driving your lotus for at least a year. Does not cover track days, but does offer multi-car policies.
Seemed concerned about whether they would be able to cover a V6 Exige with value in excess of £40k.
Cannot provide cover if you've had a fault claim in the last 12 months. 5-Oct-2017 - called for a quote on Exige V6 S Roadster and told that due to recent changes cannot insure Exiges anymore due to insurance group 92.

October 2017 wouldn't insure my Duratec Elise
|-
| [http://www.hendersontaylor.co.uk/ Henderson Taylor insurance] || 0161 4377442 || (Matt) Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || Trackdays included, mod friendly policies mostly underwritten by Aviva on very similar terms as CCI (also underwritten by Aviva). As of 22/11/11, mileage limited to 7500 (now 5000?) miles per annum for Lotus policies. As of 08/02/12 Matthew confirmed that unlimited policies are available. As of 2012, Aviva are heavily loading premiums for anyone that requires "commuting" cover, be sure to mention if you dont need it though Matt is on the ball and will almost certainly ask you. (Tyrex) - I spoke to Henderson today (4/1/13) who confirmed that the maximum annual mileage for their policies was 6000. 17.02.14 - maximum mileage is now 4500pa! 7/7/17 - Maximum mileage is now 5,000pa.
Cannot provide cover if you've had a fault claim in the last 12 months.

October 2017: the good news is that my quote was very very cheap. The bad news is they use a company called ERS which if you Google it has the most AWFUL reviews. So it's fine as long as you never claim!
|-
| [http://www.manninguk.com/automotive/ Manning UK] || 01491 578759 || - || Yes (up to %age bhp limit) || Sportscar specialists (run club schemes for TVR/Porsche/Aston). Includes trackdays. Discounts for driver training. Happy to quote for Lotus too, very friendly/helpful. Target profile is primarily second car or low mileage (5K) drivers, werent competitive (for me) on a 9K miles policy. Well worth a try if you fit their profile though. Offer multi-car policies and unlimited track days. Honda transplants will exceed their bhp mod limit.
Days with non-ATDO track day companies are not covered, however Lotus on Track have recently joined ATDO. Manning don't cover Honda conversions.
Need to be over age of 25 for a policy (confirmed as of 17/12/2015)
Can still potentially provide cover if you've had a fault claim in the last 12 months. DEC 2017 - quoted lightly modded Elise R. Against REIS and 1answer - £300 cheaper and 'better' terms. Insurer MS Amlin who're also decent!
|-
| [http://www.privateclients.aon.co.uk/privateclients/microsites/cars/ Lotus - Esteem / AON (Official)] || 08705 708090 or 01483 706055 or 51 || AON policies now moved to Footman James (below) || ? || (Require driver be 30 or over)
|-
| [http://www.aplan.co.uk/ A-Plan] || 01635 874 646 || Usually Matthew Minchin. 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. "ok with brakes and suspension upgrade but not too sure with the engine but ok in the end."<ref>[http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=321707 SELOC Forums » Suggestions, Q & A » modifying wikipage about insurance]</ref>
|-
| [http://www.adrianflux.co.uk/ Adrian Flux] || 0800 081 8989 || "Yellow department" Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes ||

October 2017 Their service comes in for criticism on some reviews of the insurer they quote for
|-
| [http://www.noeldazely.co.uk/ Noel Dazely] || 0870 0466604 || Mention SELOC for special rates || Yes || No longer exist - taken over by A-Plan (see above)
|-
| [http://www.admiral.com/car-insurance/ Admiral] || 0844 848 4416 (Single) or 0844 848 4316 (Multicar) || N/A || Yes (see details) || Can declare mods (although only the cost of replacement standard parts are covered. They don't cover remaps at all as of 24/03/2015). No track day cover. [http://www.admiral.com/multi-car-insurance/ Multicar policies] are particularly good value if you have two or more cars to insure. You can start a Multicar policy with one car and add others as they come up for renewal. Won't mirror NCB from another car (if there are more cars than people on the policy), but will give 4 years NCB free (which can be protected after the first year).
|-
| [http://www.bell.co.uk/ Bell Direct] || 0800 140 180 || || No || ?
|-
| [http://www.directline.com/ Direct Line] || 0845 246 8701 || || No || (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 || Track day cover included but won't cover Car Limits driver training days with Andrew Walsh
Just called and they only cover classics, they have stopped insuring modern cars
|-
| [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!
|-

|[http://www.skyinsurance.co.uk Sky Insurance]||03303 331 250|| || Yes ||Do not provided trackday cover in premium. Offer discount to other car clubs - including pistonheads. Admin fee of £60 included in quote but potential to waive that. Were offering underwriting by Chaucer for cover with modifications.
|-
|[http://www.aib-insurance.co.uk/ AIB || 023 8026 8351|| Murray|| Yes || October 2017: the good news is that my quote was very very cheap. The bad news is they use a company called Marker Study which if you Google it has the most AWFUL reviews. So it's fine as long as you never claim!

|-
|[http://www.nfumutual.co.uk/ NFUMutual || 0808 278 2021|| || Yes || October 2017. Rated #1 by Which. Cheapest quote for Duratec Elise and also inc commuting and business, legal protection, breakdown cover, NCD protection

|-
|}

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)

Ecar, don't do day cover any more and none of the others above would cover an Elise as tried on Feb 2016, gives a message saying:
The vehicle has been identified as 'LOTUS ELISE 111R CONVERTIBLE 1796cc, 2dr Petrol Manual (04-07)' and unfortunately we are unable to offer insurance for this vehicle

CUVVA - search on your android or ios phone, it's an app which covers Lotus as the above companies don't do Lotus anymore when I tried, but CUVVA- worked on March 2018 for me £50 per day.

== One-off Track Day Insurance ==

* REIS (formally Richard Egger Insurance) - http://www.reis.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

==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

==References==

<references>

[[Category:Reference]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:Lotus 2-Eleven]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]
[[Category:Lotus Europa]]
[[Category:Lotus Esprit]]
[[Category:Lotus Evora]]
[[Category:VX220]]

Exhaust silencers for Elise S2, K series engine

2018-07-11T13:15:50Z

Mrrigma:

===HANGAR 111 Signature Series===
Official website - [http://www.hangar111.com/ Hangar 111]

====Signature Sports Exhaust - Elise S2 Large Round Tailpipes====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = signature-exhaust-elise-s2-k-series.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = Less Than Standard
| dB = 92-96db
| Price = From £363+vat
| Suppliers = Hangar 111 Lotus Performance
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/213-elise-s2-111s-sports-exhaust-stainless-steel.html Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel Sports exhaust system for the Elise S2 featuring large oval, slash-cut round (111S) or large round tailpipes. You can choose tailpipe options when ordering. The noise level is dependant on state of tune, but you can expect an average of around 92-96Db in most applications. Noise levels may be higher when used with a decat pipe. Sound effects can be found on the website.

}}

====Signature Sports Exhaust - Elise S2 Slash-Cut Round Tailpipes====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = signature-exhaust-elise-s2-k-series-slash.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = Less Than Standard
| dB = 92-96db
| Price = From £363+vat
| Suppliers = Hangar 111 Lotus Performance
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/213-elise-s2-111s-sports-exhaust-stainless-steel.html Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel Sports exhaust system for the Elise S2 featuring large oval, slash-cut round (111S) or large round tailpipes. You can choose tailpipe options when ordering. The noise level is dependant on state of tune, but you can expect an average of around 92-96Db in most applications. Noise levels may be higher when used with a decat pipe. Sound effects can be found on the website.

}}

===BTB Exhausts===
Official website - [http://www.racecar.co.uk/btb/ BTP]

====Twin Round====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = BTB.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers = BTB
| Web = [http://www.racecar.co.uk/btb Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless steel performance systems. BTB silencers for Lotus Elise have been designed to maximise performance with minimum weight in keeping with the spirit of Lotus design. Sound quality has been specifically tuned to retain a sporty appeal while remaining within tolerable levels for everyday use.

}}

==Lotus==
Official website - [http://www.lotuscars.co.uk/ Lotus]

===S2 Supersport Silencer===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Lotus_magnex.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 9,1kg
| dB = 84dB @4000rpm / 1 meter
| Price = €514.61 (€612.39 Inc TAX)
| Suppliers = Lotus dealers
| Web = [http://www.speedgt.com/ Click Here]
| Notes = LOTAC05108 CLF/Magnex Official sports silencer since JanSpeed was dropped
}}

==Yoshimura==
Official website - [http://www.kawahara-motorsport.com/ KMS]

===Cyclone===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = KMS-ELISE2-111S-YOSHI-12.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers = Kawahara Motor Sport (KMS)
| Web = [http://www.lotuscars.co.jp/KMS/lotus/elise2/yoshimura/index.htm Click Here]
| Notes =
}}

==Bastuck==
Official website - [http://www.bastuck.de/ Bastuck]

===Twin Oval===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Bastuck_S2.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers = Bastuck
| Web = [http://www.bastuck.de/edelstahl/html/html2006/Frameseiten/fs009.htm Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Moto Concept==
Official website - [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/index.php Moto Concept]
===[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technischer_%C3%9Cberwachungsverein TÜV approved] sport exhaust for Elise MK II===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Bild2.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 670 EUR
| Suppliers = Moto Concept
| Web = [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise2/artikel_elise2_detail.php?item_id=15307 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
This is actually the BASTUCK Exhaust System LOEI-OVAL
}}

Official website - [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/index.php Moto Concept]

===GT sports exhaust for Lotus Elise MK II===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Bild3.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 650 EUR
| Suppliers = Moto Concept
| Web = [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise2/artikel_elise2_detail.php?item_id=15154 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Hayward & Scott==
Official website - [http://www.haywardandscott.co.uk/ Hayward & Scott]
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Exhaust haywardandscott.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 8.2kg
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers =
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==D's DEVELOPMENT==
===Racing Exhaust===
Official website - [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/JITHK D's DEVELOPMENT via Ebay]
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 000004.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 6kg
| dB = 120dB on standard car with induction kit
| Price = £220
| Suppliers = D's DEVELOPMENT
| Web = [ http://stores.ebay.co.uk/JITHK_pc00017_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZAnewQ20DigitalQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQftsZ2QQsaselZ20084875QQsofpZ0 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
This exhaust is so loud it will blow your Granny's knickers off from 10 miles away
}}

===Sports Exhaust===
Official website - [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/JITHK D's DEVELOPMENT via Ebay]
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 001369.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 7-8kg
| dB = Makes the Stage 2 Exige sound like a mouse farting, its a LOT LOUDER especially in the cabin.http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ECMRhAwbd-0
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0zZBLOkz8gM
| Price = £260
| Suppliers = ADS
| Web = [http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ds-DEVELOPMENT-LOTUS-ELISE-S2-SPORT-EXHAUST_W0QQitemZ220139292294QQihZ012QQcategoryZ38786QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back, more silenced than the race exhaust, , LOUD Exhaust, very boomy for first 2000 miles then a very nice deep warm exhaust note once sooted up. Welding by this company is second to none. Weight saving over standard is excellent. With a DeCat your car will sound like an animal! Roarrrrrrrr.... pop!

}}

==Raceline==
Official website - [http://www.raceline.co.uk/ Raceline]
===Raceline Mk2 Exhaust Silencer===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Mk2muflo.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £395 plus VAT
| Suppliers = Raceline
| Web = [http://www.raceline.co.uk/products/part_section.asp?SectionID=78&CategoryID=9 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back}}

==Janspeed==
Official website - [http://www.janspeed.com/ Janspeed]
===Supersport Oval===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = S2_Supersport_Oval.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 11.5kg approximate (13kg shipping weight)
| dB =
| Price = £399.66 inc. VAT
| Suppliers = PTP
| Web = [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/172_32/lotus/lotus_elise_s2_%28k_series%29/exhaust_systems/s2_elise_janspeed_supersport_exhaust_silencer_%28k_series_engine%29.htm Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
Duplex 101mm x 90mm Back Slashed Ovals
}}

Official website - [http://www.janspeed.com/ Janspeed]

===Supersport Round===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Janspeed_Supersport_Round.gif
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 8.7kg approximate
| dB = 11.5kg approximate (13kg shipping weight)
| Price = £399.66 inc. VAT
| Suppliers = PTP
| Web = [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/172_32/lotus/lotus_elise_s2_%28k_series%29/exhaust_systems/s2_elise_janspeed_supersport_exhaust_silencer_%28k_series_engine%29.htm Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
Duplex 90mm Back Round, and will fit Oval rear Grills
}}

Official website - [http://www.janspeed.com/ Janspeed]

I sound tested the Roadsport exhaust with sports CAT on my stock S2 results are:

2,000rpm = 74.2 DBA

4,000rpm = 86.2 DBA

6,000rpm = 91.3 DBA

===Roadsport Oval===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = S2_Roadsport_Oval.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 11.5kg approximate (13kg shipping weight)
| dB = 91.4 at 6k with sports cat
| Price = £350.00 inc. VAT
| Suppliers = PTP
| Web = [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/169_32/lotus/lotus_elise_s2_%28k_series%29/exhaust_systems/s2_elise_-_janspeed_roadsport_silencer_for_k_series_engine.htm Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
Duplex 101mm x 90mm Back Slashed Ovals.

Advantages of the new Roadsport silencer

1: Not as loud as the Supersport or Motorsport

2: Performance better than Supersport and Motorsport

3: Highly Polished stainless steel

4: Engraved tailpipes

5: Lifetime Guarantee

}}

Official website - [http://www.janspeed.com/ Janspeed]

===Roadsport Round===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = S2_Roadsport_Round.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 11.5kg approximate (13kg shipping weight)
| dB = 91.4 at 6k with sports cat
| Price = £350.00 inc. VAT
| Suppliers = PTP
| Web = [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/169_32/lotus/lotus_elise_s2_%28k_series%29/exhaust_systems/s2_elise_-_janspeed_roadsport_silencer_for_k_series_engine.htm Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
Duplex 90mm Back Round, and will fit Oval rear Grills.

Advantages of the new Roadsport silencer

1: Not as loud as the Supersport or Motorsport

2: Performance better than Supersport and Motorsport

3: Highly Polished stainless steel

4: Engraved tailpipes

5: Lifetime Guarantee
}}

==Larini==
Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]
===Club Sport Sport Oval===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = ELISE2CLUBOVAL-t.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB = 95 with Cat fitted
| Price = £380
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]

===Club Sport Sport Round===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = LS1013-t.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB = 95 with Cat fitted
| Price = £370
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]

===Sports Oval===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = EL2SPORT-t.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £350
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]
===Sports Round===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = ELISESPORTRO-t.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £340
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Eliseparts==
Official website - [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php Eliseparts]
===S2 Eliseparts Sports Exhaust===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = S2-exhaus1t_LRG.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £440.92 Inc. VAT
| Suppliers = Eliseparts
| Web = [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=118&products_id=534 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
Round tail pipes only
}}

==Quicksilver==

===Super Sport Round Tails===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Elises2111ssupersportroundtails.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £359.00 Inc. VAT
| Suppliers =
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/ckshop.php?item=407&ret=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hangar111.com%2Fckshop.php%3Fpage%3D1%26category%3D22 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
Elise S2 111S (and Elise S2 with 111S rear grilles)
}}

===Super Sport Oval Tails===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = QSEliseS2SuperSport.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £379.98 Inc. VAT
| Suppliers = Hangar111
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
Elise S2 111 with oval rear grills}}

Official website -

[http://www.quicksilverexhausts.com/ Quicksilver]

or [http://www.lotusexhausts.com/ Lotus Exhausts]

===Carbon Race Ultralight===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Carbonultralightrace.jpg
| Material = Carbon Fibre Race Silencer with stainless steel pipes/tail and internals
| Weight = Approximately 3.8kg
| dB = Approximately 93db on a standard vehicle with a catalyst bypass and induction kit fitted.
| Price = £699.13 Inc. VAT
| Suppliers = Hangar111
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/ckshop.php?item=141&ret=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hangar111.com%2Fckshop.php%3Fpage%3D1%26category%3D22 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
Single exit ultra lightweight exhaust
}}

Official website -

[http://www.quicksilverexhausts.com/ Quicksilver]

or [http://www.lotusexhausts.com/ Lotus Exhausts]
===Ti Ultralight Sports Exhaust===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Ti Ultralight Sports Exhaust.jpg |
| Material = Titanium Silencer with stainless steel pipes/tail. |
| Weight = Approximately 3.5 kgs |
| dB = Approximately 93db on a standard vehicle with a Catalyst bypass and induction kit fitted.
| Price = £699.13 inc. VAT
| Suppliers =
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
Single exit ultra lightweight exhaust
}}

==KOMO TEC==
Official website - [http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php KOMO TEC]
===Sports exhaust silencer MK2 with ABE===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 154_0.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 799 EUR
| Suppliers = KOMO TEC
| Web = [http://www.komo-tec.com/product_info.php/products_id/154 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
German [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technischer_%C3%9Cberwachungsverein TÜV approved] system
}}

Official website - [http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php KOMO TEC]
===Sports Sportauspuff MK2 Race===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 155_0.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 1099 EUR
| Suppliers = KOMO TEC
| Web = [http://www.komo-tec.com/product_info.php/products_id/155 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

Official website - [http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php KOMO TEC]
===Sports exhaust silencer MK2 Komo-Sport===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Mk2auspuffsportneu.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 699 EUR
| Suppliers = KOMO TEC
| Web = [http://www.komo-tec.com/product_info.php/products_id/190 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

Official website - [http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php KOMO TEC]
===Sports exhaust silencer MK2 VVC/160===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Mk2auspuffvvc.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 749 EUR
| Suppliers = KOMO TEC
| Web = [http://www.komo-tec.com/product_info.php/products_id/196 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Milltek==
Official website - [http://www.millteksport.com/ Milltek]
===Sports===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 268.sm.jpg
| Material =
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers =
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
Pipe Diameter: 2.25" (57.15mm)
}}

[[Category:Exhaust]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S2]]

Exhaust silencers for Elise S2, Exige S2, 111R, Toyota engine

2018-07-11T13:15:08Z

Mrrigma:

===HANGAR 111 Signature Series===
Official website - [http://www.hangar111.com/ Hangar 111]

====Signature Sports Exhaust - Twin Grille Exit for all Toyota Engined Cars ====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = toyota-twin-exit-signature.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 9,7kg = Less Than Standard
| dB = 96-98db (depending on tune)
| Price = From £383+vat
| Suppliers = Hangar 111 Lotus Performance
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/429-exige-s2-elise-111r-2-eleven-sport-exhaust-stainless-steel.html Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel Sports exhaust system for the Elise, Exige and 2-Eleven featuring any of the Toyota 1.8 or 1.6 ltr Engines. This system has twin tailpipes that are positioned either side of the number plate. Requires Hangar 111 Grille Kit to achieve appearance shown in image. Can also be used with our original rear-panel-elminator Kit. Superb sound effects without booming in cockpit and exceptional flow characteristics.

}}

====Signature Sports Exhaust - Twin Undertray Exit for all Toyota Engined Cars ====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = toyota-twin-undertray-signature.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = Less Than Standard
| dB = 96-98db (depending on tune)
| Price = From £383+vat
| Suppliers = Hangar 111 Lotus Performance
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/427-elise-111r-exige-s2-sports-exhaust.html Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel Sports exhaust system for the Elise and Exige featuring any of the Toyota 1.8 or 1.6 ltr Engines. This system has twin tailpipes that exit through the rear diffuser and point rearwards. Superb sound effects without booming in cockpit and exceptional flow characteristics.

}}

====Signature Sports Exhaust - Twin Undertray Exit for all Toyota Engined Cars ====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = toyota-twin-undertray-flush-fit-signature.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = Less Than Standard
| dB = 92-98db (depending on tune)
| Price = From £383+vat
| Suppliers = Hangar 111 Lotus Performance
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/211-elise-111r-exige-s2-sports-exhaust-stainless-steel.html Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel Sports exhaust system for the Elise and Exige featuring any of the Toyota 1.8 or 1.6 ltr Engines. This system has twin tailpipes that exit flush with the rear diffuser and point downwards - giving a refined subtle appearance. Superb sound effects without booming in cockpit and exceptional flow characteristics.

}}

====Signature Sports Exhaust - Single Oval Undertray Exit for all Toyota Engined Cars ====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = toyota-single-oval-signature.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = Less Than Standard
| dB = 95-98db (depending on tune)
| Price = From £383+vat
| Suppliers = Hangar 111 Lotus Performance
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/583-elise-111r-exige-s2-2-eleven-sports-exhaust-system-stainless-steel.html Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel Sports exhaust system for the Elise and Exige featuring any of the Toyota 1.8 or 1.6 ltr Engines. This system has a single oval tailpipe that exits through the rear diffuser and points downwards. Popular with supercharged models to improve flow and reduce noise. Superb sound effects without booming in cockpit and exceptional flow characteristics.

}}

====Signature Sports Exhaust - Single Grille Exit for all Toyota Engined Cars ====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = toyota-single-exit-signature.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = Less Than Standard
| dB = 95-98db (depending on tune)
| Price = From £383+vat
| Suppliers = Hangar 111 Lotus Performance
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/428-elise-111r-exige-s2-2-eleven-sports-exhaust-system-stainless-steel.html Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel Sports exhaust system for the Elise and Exige featuring any of the Toyota 1.8 or 1.6 ltr Engines. This system has a single tailpipe

that exits through a grille or can be used with our original rear-panel-eliminator kit. Popular with supercharged models to improve flow and reduce noise. Superb sound effects without booming in cockpit and exceptional flow characteristics.

}}

==Lotus Stage 1==
===Sports===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image =
| Material =
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers =
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Lotus Stage 2==
===Sports===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image =
| Material =
| Weight = 18lbs
| dB = 70dB at Idle

92dB at 4000 RPM

103dB at 6200 RPM

All dB measurements conducted at a distance of 20" from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline
| Price =
| Suppliers =
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Quicksilver==
Official website -

[http://www.quicksilverexhausts.com/ Quicksilver]

or [http://www.lotusexhausts.com/ Lotus Exhausts]
===111R/Exige S2 Supersports System===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image =
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 15.8lbs
| dB = 70dB at Idle

Revised system in August 2006 to include updated silencer producing slightly less noise and more torque.

92dB at 4000 RPM
98dB at 6200 RPM

All dB measurements conducted static at a distance of 0.5m from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline (as per MSA Rules).
| Price = See Hangar 111 Wesbite
| Suppliers = Hangar 111
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back System, Stainless Steel, 25 Year Warranty
}}

==Arqray==
===Double Tip Stainless Steel===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Twintip_medium.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 22lbs
| dB = 74dB at Idle

93dB at 4000 RPM

100dB at 6200

With Sports Cat

All dB measurements conducted at a distance of 20" from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline
| Price = $1,200.00
| Suppliers = Sector111
| Web = [http://www.sector111.com/handler.cfm?cat_id=20216&cat_id=20229&prod_id=1200&function=product Click Here]
| Notes = The exhaust will NOT bolt to the stock cat. You must order either the Sport Cat or Cat Replacement Pipe to fit this system to your car. Track use only.
}}

===Double Tip Titanium===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Twintip_medium.jpg
| Material = Titanium
| Weight = 13.7lbs
| dB = 74dB at Idle

93dB at 4000 RPM

100dB at 6200 RPM

With Sports Cat

All dB measurements conducted at a distance of 20" from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline
| Price = $2,400.00
| Suppliers = Sector111
| Web = [http://www.sector111.com/handler.cfm?cat_id=20216&cat_id=20229&prod_id=1201&function=product Click Here]
| Notes = The exhaust will NOT bolt to the stock cat. You must order either the Sport Cat or Cat Replacement Pipe to fit this system to your car. Track use only.
}}

===Single Tip===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Singletip_medium.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 15lbs
| dB =
| Price = $800.00
| Suppliers = Sector111
| Web = [http://www.sector111.com/handler.cfm?cat_id=20216&cat_id=20229&prod_id=1203&function=product Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
This system requires that one of the perforated panels be modified or removed.
}}

===Twin Muffler===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Dualmuffler2_medium.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 18lbs
| dB = 69dB at Idle

95dB at 4000 RPM

104dB at 6200 RPM

All dB measurements conducted at a distance of 20" from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline
| Price = $1,200.00
| Suppliers = Sector111
| Web = [http://www.sector111.com/handler.cfm?cat_id=20216&cat_id=20229&prod_id=1344&function=product Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
No modifications needed
}}

==Larini==
Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]
===Sports with F1 Tips===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image= 111F1-t.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £370.00 + VAT
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]
===Sports with Oval SE Tips===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image=
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £370.00 + VAT
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
Side exit as per K Series S2
}}

Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]
===Sports with Round SE Tips===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image= 111RSE2-t.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB = 68dB at Idle

94.5dB at 4000 RPM

102dB at 6200 RPM

All dB measurements conducted at a distance of 20" from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline

| Price = £370.00 + VAT
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
Side exit as per K Series S2
}}

Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]
===Sports with Slash Cut Tips===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image= Larini_medium.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB = 68dB at Idle

94.5dB at 4000 RPM

102dB at 6200 RPM

All dB measurements conducted at a distance of 20" from the exhaust tip opening, at an offset of 45 degrees from ehaust tip centreline

| Price = £370.00 + VAT
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Janspeed==
Official website - [http://www.janspeed.com/ Janspeed]
===Roadsport Elise/Exige===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = SS997th.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB = Static 93 - 95 Drive by 88
| Price = £350 inc. VAT
| Suppliers = PTP
| Web = [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=536 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

===Janspeed Muffler Part No. LOTAC05391 Elise/Exige===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = <9kg
| dB = Very loud with pops and bangs
| Price =
| Suppliers =
| web = [http://wiki.seloc.org/images/4/45/]
| image = [[Image:Janspeedexhaust.JPG|thumb]]
| Notes = Cat Back, Possibly a duplicate of above
}}

==Milltek==
Official website - [http://www.millteksport.com/ Milltek]
===Sports===
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 252.sm.jpg
| Material =
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers =
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
Twin 76.2mm Jet Pipe Diameter: 2.50" (63.50mm)
}}

==KOMO TEC==
Official website - [http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php Komo Tec]
===Sportauspuff Elise 111R mit TÜV Gutachten===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 220_1.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 849 EUR
| Suppliers = KOMO TEC
| Web = [http://www.komo-tec.com/product_info.php/products_id/220 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

Official website - [http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php Komo Tec]
===Sportauspuff Elise 111R ohne TÜV Gutachten===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 230_1.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 749 EUR
| Suppliers = KOMO TEC
| Web = [http://www.komo-tec.com/product_info.php/products_id/230 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Moto Concept==
Official website - [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/index.php Moto Concept]
===Sport exhaust with oval single endpipe===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Bild4.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 620 EUR
| Suppliers = Moto Concept
| Web = [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise2r/artikel_elise2r_detail.php?item_id=15609 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

Official website - [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/index.php Moto Concept]
===Cup exhaust 70mm endpipes===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Bild5.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 720 EUR
| Suppliers = Moto Concept
| Web = [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise2r/artikel_elise2r_detail.php?item_id=15569 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

==Trial==
Official website - [http://www.trialusa.net/ Trial]
===Exige/Elise111R V2 Exhaust Kit SPL===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Trial.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = $3200
| Suppliers = Trial
| Web = [http://www.shopts.com/trial_elise/58AFCD12-BAFC-455C-AC99-08A5E52E5E1F/2D3E1972-EB56-4D8C-A356-2B3FEA316AF0.html Click Here]
| Notes = This Kit includes the TRIAL Header, SPL Downpipe (70mm →63mm), and SPL (Side Tip) Muffler!
}}

Official website - [http://www.trialusa.net/ Trial]
===V1 Muffler===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Trial2.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel & Titanium
| Weight =
| dB = 105dB @ 5700rpm
| Price = $1450
| Suppliers = Trial
| Web = [http://www.shopts.com/trial_elise/58AFCD12-BAFC-455C-AC99-08A5E52E5E1F/17673652-5D3E-46A9-88BF-327E68DE0350.html Click Here]
| Notes =
Tail: Titanium 70mm *2
Main: Stainless Steel 63mm
}}

==Von hep==
Official website - [http://www.vonhep.com/ Von hep]
===Exige/Elise 111R===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Von_hep.jpg
| Material = Stainless Exhaust, Panel Exit, Single Tip
| Weight = 9.25 lbs Total Weight Including All Hardware
| dB =
| Price = $499
| Suppliers = Von hep
| Web = [http://www.vonhep.com/prod_desc_9_1.html?sno=298 Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel shell, core and inlet/outlet pipes with billet aluminum end caps. Silent Sport Premium Packing. Stainless Steel Clamps and Brackets.
}}

==HKS==
===Exige/Elise R/Elise S===
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = HKS exhaust.jpg
| Material = SUS304 Stainless Steel Twin Tip Ø50 x 2
| Weight = 47% less than OEM exhaust
| dB =
| Price = TBC
| Suppliers = Co-ordSport
| Web = [http://www.coordsport.com]
| Notes = ''''''COMING SOON!! COMING SOON!! COMING SOON!!''''''
}}

[[Category:Exhaust]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]

Exhaust silencers for Elise S1, Exige S1, 340R

2018-07-11T13:13:13Z

Mrrigma:

==Elise S1==

===HANGAR 111 Signature Series===
Official website - [http://www.hangar111.com/ Hangar 111]

====Signature Sports Exhaust - Elise S1 Twin Round Tailpipes====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = elise-s1-signature.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = Less Than Standard
| dB = 92-96db
| Price = From £315+vat
| Suppliers = Hangar 111 Lotus Performance
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/web-store/212-elise-s1-exige-mk1-sports-exhaust-stainless-steel.html Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless Steel Sports exhaust system for the Elise S1 with round tailpipes. Noise level is dependant on state of tune, but you can expect an average of around 94-97Db in most applications.

}}

===BTB Exhausts===
Official website - [http://www.racecar.co.uk/btb/ BTP]

====Twin Round====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
|
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers = BTB
| Web = [http://www.racecar.co.uk/btb Click Here]
| Notes = Stainless steel performance systems. BTB silencers for Lotus Elise have been designed to maximise performance with minimum weight in keeping with the spirit of Lotus design. Sound quality has been specifically tuned to retain a sporty appeal while remaining within tolerable levels for everyday use.
}}

===Bastuck===
Official website - [http://www.bastuck.de/ Bastuck]

====Twin Round====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Bastuck_S1.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers = Bastuck
| Web = [http://www.bastuck.de/edelstahl/html/html2006/Frameseiten/fs008.htm Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

===Magnex===
Official website - [http://www.magnexexhausts.com/ Magnex]

====Twin 3" Round====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Magnex.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £399.99
| Suppliers = Magnex
| Web = [http://www.magnexexhausts.com/fullsystems/details.asp?id=102 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}DISCONTINUED

===Yoshimura===
Official website - [http://www.kawahara-motorsport.com/ KMS]
====Cyclone====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Cyclone.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers = Kawahara Motor Sport (KMS)
| Web = [http://www.lotuscars.co.jp/yoshimura/exige/cyclone.html Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back or Full System
}}

Official website - [http://www.kawahara-motorsport.com/ KMS]
====Cyclone Carbonfibre Wrapped====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = KMS4.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel/Carbonfibre
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = ￥３２８,０００
| Suppliers = Kawahara Motor Sport (KMS)
| Web = [http://www.lotuscars.co.jp/yoshimura/elise/4.htm Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back or Full System
}}

Official website - [http://www.kawahara-motorsport.com/ KMS]
====Racing Cyclone====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Racing-cyclone.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers = Kawahara Motor Sport (KMS)
| Web = [http://www.lotuscars.co.jp/yoshimura/exige/racing-cyclone.html Click Here]
| Notes = The exhaust will NOT bolt to the stock cat. You must order the complete system.
}}

===Moto Concept===
Official website - [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/index.php Moto Concept]
====Racing Cup double tip sports exhaust====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Bild.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 650 EUR
| Suppliers = Moto Concept
| Web = [http://www.moto-concept.de/en/autos/lotus/elise1/artikel_elise1_detail.php?item_id=15231 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

===Janspeed===
Official website - [http://www.janspeed.com/ Janspeed]
====Round====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Elise-S1-silencer-100.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £349.99
| Suppliers = PTP
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
Twin 76mm Back Slashed Round Tails
}}

Official website - [http://www.janspeed.com/ Janspeed]
====Sports====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Janspeed-steel-sports.jpg
| Material = Mild Steel
| Weight = 9kg
| dB =
| Price = discontinued
| Suppliers = Lotus(Janspeed)
| Web =
| Notes = Lotus OEM sports exhaust, gain ~6BHP
}}

Official website - [http://www.janspeed.com/ Janspeed]

====Roadsport====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Roadsport.gif
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £350 inc VAT
| Suppliers = PTP
| Web = [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=537 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back

A bit noisy if used with a cat pipe and Janspeed 4-2-1 manifold. It has a nasty resonance at 3,300rpm - and that is 80 mph in an S1!
I have now added a silenced cat pipe (£99 from Geary).
}}

Official website - [http://www.janspeed.com/ Janspeed]

====Supersport Round====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = S1-janspeed-supersport.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 8Kg
| dB =
| Price = £399.66 inc VAT
| Suppliers = PTP
| Web = [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=825 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
Twin 70mm Round Tails.
A pain to fit, offside hanger bolts are above the silencer box and almost impossible to get a spanner on.
}}

Official website - [http://www.janspeed.com/ Janspeed]

====Supersport Oval====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Supersport_Oval.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 8.8kg
| dB =
| Price = £351.33 inc VAT
| Suppliers = PTP
| Web = [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=575 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

===Raceline===
Official website - [http://www.raceline.co.uk/ Raceline]
====Repackable====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Mk2mufreplo.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £495 plus VAT
| Suppliers = Raceline
| Web = [http://www.raceline.co.uk/lotuseliseframes.htm Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
7" Stainless Steel Exhaust Silencer Assembly Repackable
}}

Official website - [http://www.raceline.co.uk/ Raceline]
====Non Repackable====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
|
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £350 plus VAT
| Suppliers = Raceline
| Web = [http://www.raceline.co.uk/lotuseliseframes.htm Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
7" Stainless Steel Exhaust Silencer Assembly Non Repackable
}}

Official website - [http://www.raceline.co.uk/ Raceline]

====4 into 1====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Kit6a.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = Four Branch Primary Set - Stainless Steel £291.40 plus VAT

Four into One Exhaust Collector - Stainless Steel £242.26 plus VAT

Cat Replacement Pipe £69.00 plus VAT
| Suppliers = Raceline
| Web = [http://www.raceline.co.uk/lotuseliseframes.htm Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back or Entire System. Well built system. Nice rumble, not too loud on a standard engine. With Raceline 160 kit & cat pipe, passes noise restrictions at Goodwood and Bedford
}}

===Eliseparts===
Official website - [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php Eliseparts]
====High Flow Sports Exhaust S1 & Exige====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Exhaust-box1_MED.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight = 6kg
| dB =
| Price = £399.44 Inc. VAT
| Suppliers = Eliseparts
| Web = [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=118&products_id=391 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
Only requires 2 rubber mounts
}}

===Bell & Colvill===
Official website - [http://www.bell-colvill.co.uk/ Bell & Colvill]
====Sports====
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = LOTAC05104.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £349.96 inc VAT
| Suppliers = Bell & Colvill
| Web = [http://www.bell-colvill.co.uk/LotusShop/Details.asp?Id=LOTAC05104# Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
Order Code : LOTAC05104
}}

===Quicksilver===
Official website -

[http://www.quicksilverexhausts.com/ Quicksilver Exhausts]

or [http://www.lotusexhausts.com/ Lotus Exhausts]
====Super Sport====
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Qselises1supersport.jpg
| Material = Stainless steel
| Weight =
| dB = Appx 98 on Std Exige
| Price = £475 Inc. VAT
| Suppliers = Hangar 111
| Web = [http://www.hangar111.com/ckshop.php?item=405&ret=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hangar111.com%2Fckshop.php%3Fpage%3D1%26category%3D22 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
Twin round tail pipes
}}

===KOMO TEC===
Official website - [http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php KOMO TEC]
====Stainless steel rear silencer Komo-Sport for Elise MK1====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 371_0.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 769 EUR
| Suppliers = KOMO TEC
| Web = [http://www.komo-tec.com/product_info.php/products_id/371 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
The tailpipes are in 2x 70mm diameter with a perforated tube inside.
}}

===Milltek===
Official website - [http://www.millteksport.com/ Milltek]
====Sports====
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
|
| Material =
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers =
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
Dual 76.2mm Meteor
}}

===Larini===
Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]
====Club Sport====
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = ELISES1CLUB-t.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB = 100dB Static with a CRP on an otherwise standard S1
| Price = £296.00
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web = [http://www.larinisystems.com/catalogue.php Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

Official website - [http://www.larinisystems.com/ Larini]
====Sports S1 & Exige====
{{ Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = LS1015-t.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £350.00
| Suppliers = Larini
| Web = [http://www.larinisystems.com/catalogue.php Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

===Blueflame===
Official website - [http://www.blueflameperformance.com/contact.asp Blueflame]
====Sports====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = Lotuselise_mk1ex.jpg
| Material = Stainless Steel
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = £295.00 inc.VAT plus £12 UK postage and packing
| Suppliers = [http://www.moto-build.com/ Motobuild]
| Web = [http://www.moto-build.com/mainsite/lotuselise_mk1ex.html Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
This is not one of those loud systems that drive you mad and get you refused at trackdays, this has a lovely note without being obtrusive, if you want LOUD this is not it!
}}

==340R==
===Janspeed===
Official website - [http://www.janspeed.com/ Janspeed]
====Carbonfibre Wrapped====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
|
| Material = Carbonfibre wrapped silencer
| Weight = 10kgs
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers =
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

===Blueflame===
Official website - [http://www.blueflameperformance.com/contact.asp Blueflame]
====Titanium====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 340rtitanium.jpg
| Material = Titanium
| Weight = 5.4Kgs
| dB =
| Price =
| Suppliers =
| Web =
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

===KOMO TEC===
Official website - [http://www.komo-tec.com/index.php KOMO TEC]
====Sportauspuff Edelstahl Komo-Sport 340R====
{{Infobox_Exhaust |
| image = 369_0.jpg
| Material =
| Weight =
| dB =
| Price = 899 EUR
| Suppliers = KOMO TEC
| Web = [http://www.komo-tec.com/product_info.php/products_id/369 Click Here]
| Notes = Cat Back
}}

[[Category:Exhaust]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]

Suspension upgrades

2018-03-16T12:55:17Z

Mrrigma:

===S1 Elise Suspension Enhancement Kit===
[[Image:S1upgrade.jpg|thumb|right|S1 Upgrade Kit]]

NOTE: Although the kit is an official Lotus upgrade, it is still classed as a modification for insurance purposes and should be disclosed. This was confirmed by Lotus Cars Technical Publications and Archives Department, 11/01/2011.

In order that owners of S1 Elise might enjoy the benefits of suspension development on
the S2 model, a retrofit kit has been introduced which comprises Bilstein dampers and
Eibach springs to provide enhanced ride comfort and refinement.

Parts Required Part Number Qty

Suspension Enhancement Kit A111C0148S 1

comprising:

Spring/damper assembly front A117C0052F 2

Spring/damper assembly rear C117D0038F 2

Bracket, rear damper to chassis A117D0077F 2

Spreader Plate, rear damper mount A111D0125F 2

Fitting Instructions LSL459 1

Changes

The front spring rate has been increased to 42.5 N/mm from 27.5 ('Mk.1') and 35 ('Mk.2').

The rear spring rate has been increased to 50 N/mm from 40 (as 'Mk.2').

The front spring abutment uses the lowermost groove in the damper body.

The rear spring abutment uses the uppermost groove in the damper body.

The mid-laden (2 x 75kg passengers plus half tank of fuel) ride height is lowered to
130/130mm from 140/140 front/rear.

The brackets securing the rear damper to the chassis are unique to this application to
provide the correct mid-laden ride height (with other bracket variants, rear height would
be too low).

The spreader plates were fitted as standard to S1 cars with barrel shaped springs, but
not to parallel spring cars. The springs were changed from parallel to barrel at approx VIN W 3580 (June '98).

Apart from the mid-laden ride height, suspension geometry settings and steering rack
shim plates are unchanged.

Individual Lotus Part Numbers are

Front Dampers: E117.C.007H
Rears Dampers: E117.D.009H

Each damper is stamped with three codes, e.g.

5000 BE3 6268T0

In this case indicating manufacture in the 3rd week of 2000,
and it is a Rear damper (so says Bilstein tech support).

Front dampers end with 6269T0.

===Elise S2 Bilstein damper collars===

The upper and lower spring retaining collars on the Bilstein shocks, fitted to the S2 Elise, suffer badly from corrosion. The collars can be purchased separately which saves having to buy replacement shocks:

Damper collar replacement kit - Lotus Part Number: A120C6003S (1 kit required per damper - includes upper and lower spring retaining collar and a new circlip, that retains the upper collar) £15.77 +vat

The material composition of replacement collars include a silicone content but additional protection can be obtained using acf 50 (for floor pan corrosion)A117A0239S £11.71 +vat.

Bilstein Technical Centre U.K
Unit 3
Swannington Road
LE9 6TU Broughton Astley

Phone: 01455 283407
Fax: 01455 283301

===Elise 111R Sport Suspension===
[[Image:S2bilstein.jpg|thumb|left|S2 Bilsteins]]
{{clr}}
The suspension of the Elise 111R and Exige are similar, but the springs and dampers of the Exige are stiffened to match the Yokohama A048 tyres with wider front wheels, and provide a more sporting ride/handling balance.
Owners of Elise 111R who wish to enjoy this type of characteristic can fit the Exige springs and dampers in conjunction with a vehicle set of Yokohama A048 tyres mounted on Exige wheels.
The Exige front wheel size is increased in width over the 111R from 5.5J to 6.5J, and the front tyre section increases from 175/55 to 195/50. Rear wheel and tyre sizes remain unchanged at 7.5J and 215/45 respectively.
Tyre pressures remain at 1.8 bar front, and 2.0 bar rear.

Wheel options are either:

Standard Exige cast alloy, 8-paired spoke, satin black painted, front 6.5J x 16, rear 7.5J x 17

or:

Lightweight forged alloy, 7-split spoke, satin silver painted, front 6.5J x 16, rear 7.5J x 17
Each forged front wheel saves 2.4 kg over the cast Exige wheel, with a 2.7 kg saving for each rear wheel.

Note that using the wider wheel set and Yokohama A048 tyres on an otherwise standard car will
increase grip levels over the original specification, but in order to enjoy the full benefit of these tyres,
it is strongly recommended that only a complete vehicle set of wheels/tyres/springs/dampers are fitted.
It is also necessary to fit an edge finisher to the front wheelarches in order to maintain the legally required tread coverage when using the wider section front tyres.

Customers outside the U.K. should check the legality of this fitment with the appropriate authorities in their country of residence before purchase.

Part numbers are as follows:

Front Damper A122C0007H (2 required)

Front Spring A122C0008H (2 required)

Rear Damper A122D0008H (2 required)

Rear Spring A122D0006H (2 required)

===S2 Spring Rates===

Stock Elise suspension front: A116C0015H Eibach spring 200lb/in
Rear: A120D0012H spring 285lb/in

LSS springs for Elise 05 (Federal): 220 F/ 314 R (ie +10%)

Stock Exige front: A122C008H 257lb/in
Rear: A122D006H 371 lb/in

Exige track pack for Federal Exige (non returnable so much stiffer) 271 F/ 371

===Nitron racing shocks===

Makers of after market shock absorbers ideal for the many track orientated cars
EG The Juno, the elise, exige, 340r from lotus, the new caparo T1, caterham and radical, claimed to give impressive results over OEM setups

NITRON shock absorbers combine outstanding performance with exquisite product design. Whether for road or track, on two wheels or four, NITRON have the suspension kit that offers fade free operation lap after lap.

The NTR has evolved from NITRONs fully adjustable race dampers, with developments being incorporated into the latest products. So as a result of the modular design, the top end components are included right throughout the Nitron range.

All NITRON shocks are gas monotube shim type with a high pressure gas charge. Couple this with a large piston area and an all alloy construction and you get an ultra low friction damper with excellent heat dissipation properties, ensuring total reliability and fade resistance.

[[Image:NitronsStdSmall.jpg]]

[http://www.nitron.co.uk/ Nitron Website]

===Ohlins===

[[Image:OHLINS.jpg|thumb|left|Lotus Sport Ohlins]]
{{clr}}
[[Category:Suspension]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

Cobra Alarm battery upgrade

2017-10-12T10:01:34Z

Mrrigma:

This Wiki is to help you guys (and gals) sort out that pesky Cobra 6422 alarm issues!

First of all you will need to remove the sounder, which is under the dash on the opposite side of the steering wheel, you will need:

#Make sure you un-immobilise the alarm BEFORE disconnecting the sounder!!
#Assume the lotus position in passenger side of get a child in there.
#M10 ratchet spanner
#Side cutters
#(Earplugs if the car is immobilised and you disconnect the siren connector)

Now that you have got out of the car after banging your head on the cant rail, ripping your trousers on the door pin, walk inside with the sounder and have a cup of tea (or a Beer!)

For dissasembly of the sounder you will need:

#Sharp knife (plasters once you cut yourself!)
#Philips screwdriver number 2
#Soldering Iron
#Solder sucker (if you have one)
#Some solder

Now the dissasembly

#Remove the heatshrink around the cable onto the sounder box with a knife
#Undo the screws that hold the sounder together and gently pull the sounder apart pushing the wire through the case

This is a photo of the battery pack

[[File:Cobra-battery.jpg]]

~more to follow as I get chance~

[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:Electrical]]

File:Cobra-battery.jpg

2017-10-12T09:58:03Z

Mrrigma:

Cobra Alarm battery upgrade

2017-10-12T09:20:24Z

Mrrigma:

Cobra Alarm battery upgrade

2017-10-12T09:19:15Z

Mrrigma:

Cobra Alarm battery upgrade

2017-10-12T09:19:03Z

Mrrigma:

Cobra Alarm battery upgrade

2017-10-12T09:13:37Z

Mrrigma:

Cobra Alarm battery upgrade

2017-10-12T09:07:25Z

Mrrigma:

Janspeed 4-2-1 manifold S2 Fitting Instructions

2017-07-12T21:21:50Z

Mrrigma:

Janspeed 4-2-1 Manifold S2
Fitting Instructions

This is an amusing account of the first time that I tried to fit an aftermarket exhaust manifold to my car. However it does highlight some important points that must be considered when undertaking this task.

I do have to emphasise that once you have fitted a manifold you will soon realise that it is not as daunting as it sounds.

Day 1 - Tuesday (8:00pm start, not recommended)

1. Remove diffuser.

2. Remove rear undertray.

3. Remove engine cover.

4. Remove soft top.

5. Remove 80 Amp alternator fuse. (I didn’t and now I have a 60 Amp fuse instead because that was all that Halfords had in stock). Full explanation further in procedure.

6. Remove top heat shield.

7. Unplug the lambda sensor connector.

8. Jack up car.

9. Remove 6 rusty nuts holding manifold onto down pipe from underneath the car.

10. Remove cat replacement pipe and undo rear mounting for downpipe.

11. Undo bottom engine steady bar.

12. Lower car to the ground.

13. Remove the 5 nuts holding manifold to cylinder head (in my case only 1 stud unscrewed from the head).

Do this while standing in the car on the seats.

14. Remove manifold from top of the engine bay by jiggling the manifold and pulling the engine backwards and forwards.

15. Jack car up again.

16. Remove the down pipe from the bottom of the car by jiggling the down pipe and pulling the engine backwards and forwards. You do not need to remove the oil filter.

17. Inspect the manifold and be amazed how badly the weld blocks up the exhaust ports. At this point you will be feeling satisfied with your decision to replace this piece of sh*t.

18. Lower car to the ground again. And remove alternator heat shield, but first of all check once again that you have removed the 80 Amp fuse. If you don’t do this then there is a high probability that you will short the positive terminal on the alternator with your extension bar and blow the fuse. You may not notice this until you drive the car next and the battery warning light will stay on.

19. Jack car up again.

20. Crawl under the car with your shiny new Janspeed manifold then jiggle and pull repeatedly until it finally slips through between the engine and bulk head.

21. Lower car to the ground again.

22. Get in car and stand on the seats and pull the manifold up until it fits on the studs. If you have not removed the 80 Amp fuse and still have not blown it, you will probably blow it now.

23. Bolt the manifold onto the head. This is not too difficult, it just needs a bit of patience.

24. Look at how close the first primary is to the alternator. Worry about cooking the alternator and how expensive it’s going to be to replace.

25. Have a cup of tea and decide there’s no going back now, so jack up car again.

26. Remove lambda sensor from the original down pipe.

27. Refit lambda sensor to the new manifold. Re-route cable and reconnect. Then cable tie the loom to the throttle cable, so that it does not interfere with the drive shaft.

28. Slide exhaust clamp onto down pipe flange and slide flexi pipe onto down pipe. Wonder why you can’t get the exhaust clamp to fit properly, so decide to deform it with a hammer and vice to make it fit over the flanges. Finally decide this was a bad idea and it is now 11:00pm, so go to bed.

Day 2 - Wednesday

29. 8:00 am. Borrow a car and get to work late. At this point you will wish that you had left the bl**dy thing alone, and decide there was nothing wrong with the original manifold.

30. Come home from work and buy some exhaust paste from Halfords. At this point you still don’t know that you have blown the alternator fuse, but buy one anyway, because it will save you a return trip.

31. Continue deforming the exhaust clamp until it is nearly b*ggered, then manage to get it to clamp the flanges together, hoping the copious amount of exhaust paste glues the joint together.

32. Refit cat pipe and bolt the hangers back in place.

33 Lower car to the ground again.

34 Refit engine cover. Then spend 10 minutes b*ggering about trying to line it up properly. Give up and decide that it looks better with a big gap on one side when it’s shut.

34. Refit rear under tray. This takes ages if you try doing it on your own, or 5 minutes if you have a helper.

35. Open garage door and start the engine.

36. Look at the smoke from your new manifold. Hope that it’s just oil burning off. Check all joints and switch off engine. Tighten up cat replacement pipe bolts properly this time and repeat procedure. Burn fingers on hot exhaust, while feeling for more leaks.

37. Refit rear diffuser.

38. Remove rear diffuser.

39. Jack up car again.

40. Refit bolt to engine steady bar and tighten.

41. Replace rear diffuser.

38. Make a cup of tea and go to bed at midnight.

Day 3 - Thursday

39. Get up, start car and notice that hot stainless steel smell.

40. Drive 100 yards down the road and see the battery warning light is on. Do a U turn and drive straight home. Open engine cover to retrieve handbook to find out where the alternator fuse is and what size it is. Touch hot exhaust manifold with right forefinger and cry out in agony when it burns. Smell burning flesh on manifold and wonder if the alternator has cooked as badly as your finger.

41. Borrow a car and get to work late.

42. Stay at work late to finish weekly report. Get to Halfords just before closing time only to find that they have only got a 60 Amp fuse.

43. Rush dinner down and back in the garage at 9:00pm.

44. Fit new fuse and spend ages trying to get the plastic protective cover back on.

45. Go to the pub, have a couple of beers and go to bed.

Day 3 - Friday

46. Start car up and everything works o.k., drive to work worrying about cooking the alternator. Hot stainless steel smell eventually stops.

47. Arrive at work feeling a bit deaf. Convince yourself the exhaust sounds different, much deeper sound now, like a Lancaster bomber.

48. Drive home and go to the pub, get p*ssed.

Day 4 - Saturday

49. Have a lay in and decide to get some exhaust wrap, so that the alternator does not cook.

50. Drive all over West London and eventually realise that nobody will sell you any exhaust wrap.

51. Drive to Romford on the M25 wondering what else is cooking as well as the alternator.

52. Hammer it through the tunnels thinking this must be the loudest car in the world.

53. Get to Burton Power and buy some exhaust wrap. Stare in amazement when they give you the bill.( I told them that they were more expensive than my dentist), then leave to join a traffic jam in the pouring rain with roof off.

54. Drive to SGT to look at the new 135R (they laughed at my max power gold diffuser & blue calipers when I pulled up outside).

55. After admiring the Yokos shod on the OZ wheels, go home and remove the exhaust. Similar procedure to above, but a lot easier this time (I had to stop so that I could borrow a car to take my daughter to a party, but you can continue if you wish).

Day 5 - Sunday

57. Get up early and start wrapping the really expensive exhaust wrap on the manifold. When finished stop and admire what a work of art you have created. It will be nearly to good to put back on the car. Think about hanging it on the wall in the living room instead.

58. Have breakfast.

59. Now decide to work out why the flexi pipe does not fit properly. After much head scratching find the problem to be a few spots of weld inside the tube of the flexi pipe. This is easily removed with a Dremel. Also grind the inside of the four ports at the top of the manifold at the same time, as there will be a bit of overweld in there as well, although nothing like as bad as the original manifold.

60. Fit manifold to car. Similar procedure to above, but really easy this time and you should get no blown fuses. If you do blow a fuse then you are a bl**dy idiot.

61. Go to Halfords and buy their last 60 Amp fuse in stock.

62. Fit new 60 Amp fuse and swear again about how hard the black plastic protective cover is to put back on.

63. Try to bend exhaust clamp back to its original shape. Fit flanges together with a more reasonable amount of exhaust paste and marvel at how well the exhaust clamp fits this time.

64. Start engine and nearly choke on the smoke from the exhaust wrap.

65. Wait for engine to get up to normal operating temperature and tap the exhaust manifold with left forefinger because your right forefinger will still numb from Thursday. It will be hot, but you will not get searing pain like the last time you touched the bare stainless steel.

66. Keep engine running until exhaust wrap stops smoking.

67. Turn off engine.

68. Job done.

Spare vband clamp details

If you need a replacement they can be bought here : https://www.clampcouk.co.uk/french-one-piece-exhaust-manifold-clamps.html
CT69 - I got this info direct from Janspeed and this is the supplier they used.

[[Category:Exhaust]]
[[Category:DIY]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]

File:Ride height image s1 100 120.jpg

2016-07-28T10:05:34Z

Mrrigma:

Ride height

2016-07-28T10:05:19Z

Mrrigma: /* S1 */

HOW TO ADJUST THE RIDE HEIGHT - NITRON ADJUSTABLE DAMPERS

1st measure the curent height, this is normally done at the chassis cross member between the front wheels.

Then lift the car up, remove the wheel and rotate the collar on the damper, this can be done with the special tool but that can be a real pain, alternatively use one or two old blunt 6mm drill bits in the holes provided.

lower the car and measure the difference.

[[Points to note...]]
If you want an absolute height you would measure with the car laden, however you can get a relative reading and know how much you have increased it by with the car empty.
Ideally you would drive the car up and down the road before checking your new height to make sure the springs are correctly seated.
You will change the camber as a result.
You will effect the high speed stability of the car, they like 5-10mm of rake front to rear.

Re ratio of turns to ride height... each turn is around 1.7mm and you need to use a magnifiction ratio of around 1.6 due to tyre and damper angle so each turn of the upper spring seat should give just under 3mm of ride height change.

Quoted from SteveB

"There is a ~0.7 ratio for height adjustments on the damper - ie compress the spring 10mm and you will raise the car 14mm. Make any adjustments to both sides of the car before re-measuring. its worth having a 10mm rake such that the front is 10mm lower than the rear."

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== S1 ==

{| border="1"
|-
| || colspan="4" | '''REAR'''
|-
| rowspan="7" | '''FRONT''' || || 130 || 125 || 120
|-
| 130 || {{rhi|s1|130|130}} || {{rhi|s1|130|125}} || {{rhi|s1|130|120}}
|-
| 125 || {{rhi|s1|125|130}} || {{rhi|s1|125|125}} || {{rhi|s1|125|120}}
|-
| 120 || {{rhi|s1|120|130}} || {{rhi|s1|120|125}} || {{rhi|s1|120|120}}
|-
| 115 || {{rhi|s1|115|130}} || {{rhi|s1|115|125}} || {{rhi|s1|115|120}}
|-
| 110 || {{rhi|s1|110|130}} || {{rhi|s1|110|125}} || {{rhi|s1|110|120}}
|-
| 100 || {{rhi|s1|100|130}} || {{rhi|s1|100|125}} || {{rhi|s1|100|120}}
|}

== S2 ==

{| border="1"
|-
| || colspan="4" | '''REAR'''
|-
| rowspan="5" | '''FRONT''' || || 130 || 125 || 120
|-
| 130 || {{rhi|s2|130|130}} || {{rhi|s2|130|125}} || {{rhi|s2|130|120}}
|-
| 125 || {{rhi|s2|125|130}} || {{rhi|s2|125|125}} || {{rhi|s2|125|120}}
|-
| 120 || {{rhi|s2|120|130}} || {{rhi|s2|120|125}} || {{rhi|s2|120|120}}
|}

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

Brooke kensington

2015-11-28T13:57:19Z

Mrrigma: /* Brooke kensington */

===Brooke kensington===

Lotus dealers, part suppliers & Lotus Specialist

Simon at BK is a very helpful chap indeed. Based in Bicester, Oxfordshire

http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/ppartl1.htm

[[Category:Suppliers]]

CAT replacement pipe

2015-11-09T00:09:32Z

Mrrigma: /* Performance */

[[Image:Janspeed-S2-Catalyst-Replac LRG.jpg|thumb|left|Janspeed S2 Catalyst Replacement Pipe]]
A Cat Replacement Pipe, or CRP, is a device used to replace the [[Catalytic converter]] on an internal combustion engine. Somethimes refered to as a de-cat pipe or decat or straight catpipe, it's nothing more than a straight through piece of tubing!

Alternatives to this are a [[SCRP]] or [[Sports CAT]].
{{clr}}

==Noise==
Large increase in noise, pops & bangs on overrun.

Annoys the neighbours!

==Performance==
About a 3BHP/2,7NM gain att peak on the non-VVC engine(stock).
Weight saving is about 2.5kg

==MOT & Legality & Insurance==
It is illegal to use your car on the road without a CAT and not just because of the emissons. This may cause you a problem in the event of an insurance claim. The procedure to [[Change a CAT|change your CRP]] is quite simple.

== 111S & VVC Engine==

All tuning is a case of balance and this is still the case with exhaust systems. Some engines require some back pressure and the system may have been tuned with it in mind so a Motor sport version maybe more favourable than removing it completely as seems to be the case on the VVC engine.

Some further reading and testing on similar engine configurations can be found on this MGF owners site.

* http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/exhaust/catalysts.htm
* [http://forums.seloc.org/t/157908 SELOC thread with counter argument to MGF test above]

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

CAT replacement pipe

2015-11-09T00:09:04Z

Mrrigma: /* Performance */

[[Image:Janspeed-S2-Catalyst-Replac LRG.jpg|thumb|left|Janspeed S2 Catalyst Replacement Pipe]]
A Cat Replacement Pipe, or CRP, is a device used to replace the [[Catalytic converter]] on an internal combustion engine. Somethimes refered to as a de-cat pipe or decat or straight catpipe, it's nothing more than a straight through piece of tubing!

Alternatives to this are a [[SCRP]] or [[Sports CAT]].
{{clr}}

==Noise==
Large increase in noise, pops & bangs on overrun.

Annoys the neighbours!

==Performance==
About a 3BHP/2,7NM gain att peak on the non-VVC engine(stock).
Weight saving is about 2,5kg

==MOT & Legality & Insurance==
It is illegal to use your car on the road without a CAT and not just because of the emissons. This may cause you a problem in the event of an insurance claim. The procedure to [[Change a CAT|change your CRP]] is quite simple.

== 111S & VVC Engine==

All tuning is a case of balance and this is still the case with exhaust systems. Some engines require some back pressure and the system may have been tuned with it in mind so a Motor sport version maybe more favourable than removing it completely as seems to be the case on the VVC engine.

Some further reading and testing on similar engine configurations can be found on this MGF owners site.

* http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/exhaust/catalysts.htm
* [http://forums.seloc.org/t/157908 SELOC thread with counter argument to MGF test above]

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

Clutch pedal squeak

2015-04-27T08:04:13Z

Mrrigma:

'''Clutch Pedal squeak'''

If your car has a VIN after X7261 then you already have the upgraded trunion bush and a squirt of WD40 or the like is all you can do.

If your car is has a VIN or earlier than X7261 (somwhere in 1999) then you may have the earlier Black clutch trunion and an improved trunion kit is available:

Here is a pic of a [http://gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/20821/ClutchTrunion.JPG Knackered ] one, note the ends of the early one are black (a friction reducing coating) and fill the hole in the pedal.

The [http://www.elise-shop.com/images/CKLOW.jpg Later] kit includes a smaller trunion and a pair of white synthetic bushes which fit around it.

1 off Trunnion A111J0155F
2 off Bush A111J6036F

This costs about 15 quid but is a pain to fit.

A Full details of how to fit it are here: [http://www.lotus-elise.nl/Mods/Stainless_Steel/ClutchPedal/clutchpedal.html Guide]

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

Get yourself some slip on shoes or work in an area where you don't mind walking in socks. Have a cup of tea. Take the roof off the car. Put the driver's seat all the way back to make as much room as possible.

Hoover out the interior first as you're going to be upside down in it.

You will need :

10mm open ended spanner
13mm socket, ratchet and a selection of extenders, universal joints
3mm Allen key
Rubber mallet
Some butly tape so similar blue tack / sticky goo.
Clutch truneon kit with the WHITE bush.

Pop open the front hatch and prop it up.

Get into the passenger footwell. Head first, looking up as the underside of the dashboard.

Take the 3mm Allen key and loosen the grub screw in the centre of the clutch truneon. This will allow the pushrods to be unscrewed.

Take the 13mm socket and undo the two nuts either side of the pushrod. Be careful to catch the nuts and washers as they can drop into the little channel underneath their location which is tricky to get at. These secure the clutch master cylinder. The master cylinder must be withdrawn a bit to allow the pushrod to be removed from the pedal bush. If you do happen to drop the nuts / washers into the channel the easiest way to retrieve is to remove the master cylinder and use a piece of wire to fish them out.

Take the 10mm spanner. Turn the pushrod anti clockwise (remember you're facing the wrong way so it will be the reverse) and unscrew it from the bush. Doing this will push the master cylinder out of the inside of the car a little. When fully unscrewed you can push the master cylinder out of the way with the push rod a bit and then it will clear the bush. Slide the truneon out sideways.

Examine the truneon and notice the wear on it. This is where the coating has worn off over the years and you now have metal on metal working on your clutch pedal.

Depending on how worn your pedal is will determine how difficult the next part will be.

The plastic bushes of the ES kit will need to be pressed into the pedal. If very little wear has taken place then it might be necessary to build a small press-in kit with some penny washers and a long screw, maybe some wing nuts too. I've never done this (having upgraded 3 cars). The 1st one needed a little fettling of the plastic bush with some wet and dry and it popped in very easily indeed. The latest car I did didn't require any sanding. Test fit the white bush and see if you can install it easily or not. Shouldn't be too bad with a little cursing.

Go have a coffee.

Once the plastic bushes are inserted, remove the grub strew from the old truneon and place it into the new one. Slide the new truneon into the clutch pedal. Take the push rod and screw it back into the truneon. Only a few turns.

Get out of the car and grab the master cylinder, ensure that the push rod is located in the correct place and pop it back through the large hole, make sure that the threads go through the bulkhead too. I placed a rubber mallet behind the master cylinder to help keep it in place. Seemed to work well.

This is where the sticky goo / bluetac / butyl tape comes in.

In order to stop many journeys out and into the car retreiving washers / nuts from the little channel there is a simple solution. Take the nut, put some goo in the back of your 13mm socket and place the nut inside it. Then pop a little on the front of the socket and stick the washer on. Lift the whole thing up and place it onto the threads gently turning until the thread bites. Remove the socket from the nut and peel off the sticky stuff. Repeat for the other nut. Saved me hours that did!

Now turn the rest of the pushrod clockwise into the truneon until the pedal travels up to the stop point. Give the push rod another turn for pre-load. Start the engine and test the clutch. Don't put too much pre-load on the pushrod as your clutch release bearing will suffer!

If all is fine then tighten up the grub screw so that it prevents the pushrod from turning.

Go enjoy your lovely smooth clutch pedal :-)

Clutch pedal squeak

2015-04-27T07:57:22Z

Mrrigma:

Clutch pedal squeak

2015-04-26T22:32:51Z

Mrrigma:

Clutch pedal squeak

2015-04-26T22:27:40Z

Mrrigma:

S1 Wheel Options

2014-11-22T07:59:39Z

Mrrigma: /* Lotus OEM Technomagnesium (UK) */

==Lotus/OEM==

'''Please Add Your knowledge, Its Easy, Just Press [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php?title={{PAGENAMEE}}&action=edit EDIT]'''

Alloy wheel weight is very important to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsprung_weight unsprung weight] of the car.

Stuck on what PCD or Centrebore means, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing read here].

If you want different wheels to those listed below, you need pcd converting wheel-spacers like [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165&products_id=219 Hubcentric Wheel Adaptors.] as 4x100pcd is already relatively common.

What you need is simple wheel spacers in 4x100pcd, centre bore 56.6 to make the offset a little more common. These spacers would fit Vauxhall Corsa, Astra F&G, Tigra, Vectra + OPEL Ascona and are therefore pretty easy to come by and quite cheap. [http://www.performancefx.net/wsvauxhall.htm example of cheap spacers]

===Lotus AWI 5-Spoke ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 7.10kg
| r_weight = 8.80kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15 (can be used with 195/50R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50ZR16 (can be used with 225/45ZR16)
| price = Not available anymore !!!
| web =
| image = [[Image:5spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| image2 = [[Image:5spok.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0004F

Rear: A111G0005F
}}

===Lotus OZ 6-Spokes (111s, JPS, Type '49')===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.5J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.95kg
| r_weight = 9.40kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15(Ex factory) 195/50R15(Alternative fitment such as Neova LTS)
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = £1200 approx.
| web =
| image = [[Image:6spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 6 spoke OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
111s are silver. JPS and Type '49' are gold

Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0013F (111s), A111G0029F (JPS, Type 49)

Rear: A111G0012F (111s), A111G0031F (JPS, Type 49)
}}

===Lotus Rimstock 12-Spoke===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 7.56kg
| r_weight = 8.62kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55 R15 (Factory fit) (can be used with 195/50 R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50 R16 (Factory fit) (can be used with 225/45 R16)
| price = About £1200
| web =
| image = [[Image:12spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 12 Spoke OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6040F

Rear: A111G6041F
}}

===Lotus Victory (Sport160)===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6.0J x 15
| r_size = 8.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET10
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 8.32kg
| r_weight = 10.0kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50R15
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = complete set GBP 1240 (B&C)
| web =
| image = [[Image:silvervictories.jpg|thumb|S1 160 OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6032S (Grey), A111G6030S (Silver)

Rear: A111G6033S (Grey), A111G6031S (Silver)
}}

==S1 Exige==

===Lotus OEM===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 16
| r_size = 8.5J x 17
| f_offset = ET7
| r_offset = ET5
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = ~8.50kg
| r_weight = 11.20kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50 R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45 R17
| price = complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:exw.jpg|thumb|OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0042H

Rear: A111G0043H
}}

==340R==

===Lotus OEM Technomagnesium (UK) ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6JJ x 15
| r_size = 8JJ x 16
| f_offset = 10
| r_offset = 10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.77kg
| r_weight = 5.82kg
| f_tyresize = ?
| r_tyresize = ?
| price = 2000
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG1.jpg|thumb|Technomagnesio - only UK cars were offered these as replacements for the Rimstocks ]]
| image2 = [[Image:techmag.jpg|thumb|]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6002L

Rear: A340G6003L
}}

===Lotus OEM Rimstock===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J15
| r_size = 7.5J16
| f_offset = ?
| r_offset = ?
| f_pcd = ?
| r_pcd = ?
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.5
| r_weight = 8.5
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/16
| price = Not sold retail
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG2.jpg|thumb|Rimstock Alloy (outside uk std) replacement delivery wheels when magwheels where in production ]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6004H

Rear: A340G6005H
}}

==Aftermarket==

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

===Speedline Corse Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5,5kg
| r_weight = 7kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1220
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Dymag Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.9kg
| r_weight = 5.9kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1880 complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:DYMAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===TMR Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +12
| r_offset = +9
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4,65kg
| r_weight = 5,85kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 2550 + VAT
| web = http://www.msar-safety.com/detail.asp?p=137&o=S1_Elise_(Car_Set_of4)_in_Black
| image = [[Image:TRM.jpg|thumb|Forged Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===SJR 12 Spoke Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.70 Kg
| r_weight = 7.90 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1700
| web =
| image = [[Image:EPW.jpg|thumb| 12 Spoke EP Forge Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Rota Slipstream===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +7, +10
| r_offset = +10, +12
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.95 Kg
| r_weight = 7.95 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 565
| web = http://www.eliseparts.com/products.php?product=494
| image = [[Image:Slipstream_4.jpg|thumb| Rota - Grey]]
| image2 = [[Image:Slipstream_5.jpg|thumb| Rota - Black]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Compomotive MO===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +10
| r_offset = +10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 60mm
| r_cbore = 60mm
| f_weight = 6.95 Kg
| r_weight = 9.00 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 542
| web = http://www.comp.co.uk
| image = [[Image:MO1562_l.jpg|thumb| MO - FRONT]]
| image2 = [[Image:MO1680_l.jpg|thumb| MO - REAR]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]

S1 Wheel Options

2014-11-22T07:58:21Z

Mrrigma: /* Lotus OEM Technomagnesium (UK) */

==Lotus/OEM==

'''Please Add Your knowledge, Its Easy, Just Press [http://wiki.seloc.org/index.php?title={{PAGENAMEE}}&action=edit EDIT]'''

Alloy wheel weight is very important to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsprung_weight unsprung weight] of the car.

Stuck on what PCD or Centrebore means, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing read here].

If you want different wheels to those listed below, you need pcd converting wheel-spacers like [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165&products_id=219 Hubcentric Wheel Adaptors.] as 4x100pcd is already relatively common.

What you need is simple wheel spacers in 4x100pcd, centre bore 56.6 to make the offset a little more common. These spacers would fit Vauxhall Corsa, Astra F&G, Tigra, Vectra + OPEL Ascona and are therefore pretty easy to come by and quite cheap. [http://www.performancefx.net/wsvauxhall.htm example of cheap spacers]

===Lotus AWI 5-Spoke ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 7.10kg
| r_weight = 8.80kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15 (can be used with 195/50R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50ZR16 (can be used with 225/45ZR16)
| price = Not available anymore !!!
| web =
| image = [[Image:5spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| image2 = [[Image:5spok.jpg|thumb|S1 5 Spoke OEM Wheels]]
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0004F

Rear: A111G0005F
}}

===Lotus OZ 6-Spokes (111s, JPS, Type '49')===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.5J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.95kg
| r_weight = 9.40kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55R15(Ex factory) 195/50R15(Alternative fitment such as Neova LTS)
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = £1200 approx.
| web =
| image = [[Image:6spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 6 spoke OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
111s are silver. JPS and Type '49' are gold

Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0013F (111s), A111G0029F (JPS, Type 49)

Rear: A111G0012F (111s), A111G0031F (JPS, Type 49)
}}

===Lotus Rimstock 12-Spoke===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 5.5J x 15
| r_size = 7.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET16
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 7.56kg
| r_weight = 8.62kg
| f_tyresize = 185/55 R15 (Factory fit) (can be used with 195/50 R15)
| r_tyresize = 205/50 R16 (Factory fit) (can be used with 225/45 R16)
| price = About £1200
| web =
| image = [[Image:12spoke.jpg|thumb|S1 12 Spoke OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6040F

Rear: A111G6041F
}}

===Lotus Victory (Sport160)===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6.0J x 15
| r_size = 8.0J x 16
| f_offset = ET10
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 8.32kg
| r_weight = 10.0kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50R15
| r_tyresize = 225/45ZR16
| price = complete set GBP 1240 (B&C)
| web =
| image = [[Image:silvervictories.jpg|thumb|S1 160 OEM Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes = OEM S1 wheels.
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G6032S (Grey), A111G6030S (Silver)

Rear: A111G6033S (Grey), A111G6031S (Silver)
}}

==S1 Exige==

===Lotus OEM===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 16
| r_size = 8.5J x 17
| f_offset = ET7
| r_offset = ET5
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = ~8.50kg
| r_weight = 11.20kg
| f_tyresize = 195/50 R16
| r_tyresize = 225/45 R17
| price = complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:exw.jpg|thumb|OEM]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A111G0042H

Rear: A111G0043H
}}

==340R==

===Lotus OEM Technomagnesium (UK) ===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6JJ x 15
| r_size = 8JJ x 16
| f_offset = 10
| r_offset = 10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.77kg
| r_weight = 5.82kg
| f_tyresize = ?
| r_tyresize = ?
| price = 2000
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG1.jpg|thumb|Technomagnesio - only UK cars were offered these as replacement for the rimstock ]]
| image2 = [[Image:techmag.jpg|thumb|]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6002L

Rear: A340G6003L
}}

===Lotus OEM Rimstock===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J15
| r_size = 7.5J16
| f_offset = ?
| r_offset = ?
| f_pcd = ?
| r_pcd = ?
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 6.5
| r_weight = 8.5
| f_tyresize = 195/50/15
| r_tyresize = 225/45/16
| price = Not sold retail
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG2.jpg|thumb|Rimstock Alloy (outside uk std) replacement delivery wheels when magwheels where in production ]]

| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front: A340G6004H

Rear: A340G6005H
}}

==Aftermarket==

[[Category:Wheels and tyres]]

===Speedline Corse Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = ET14
| r_offset = ET10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5,5kg
| r_weight = 7kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1220
| web =
| image = [[Image:MAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Dymag Magnesium===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4.9kg
| r_weight = 5.9kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1880 complete set inc VAT ???
| web =
| image = [[Image:DYMAG.jpg|thumb|5 Spoke MAG Wheel]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===TMR Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 7J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +12
| r_offset = +9
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 4,65kg
| r_weight = 5,85kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 2550 + VAT
| web = http://www.msar-safety.com/detail.asp?p=137&o=S1_Elise_(Car_Set_of4)_in_Black
| image = [[Image:TRM.jpg|thumb|Forged Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===SJR 12 Spoke Forged Alloy===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset =
| r_offset =
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.70 Kg
| r_weight = 7.90 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 1700
| web =
| image = [[Image:EPW.jpg|thumb| 12 Spoke EP Forge Alloy]]
| image2 =
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Rota Slipstream===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6,5J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +7, +10
| r_offset = +10, +12
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = ?
| r_cbore = ?
| f_weight = 5.95 Kg
| r_weight = 7.95 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 565
| web = http://www.eliseparts.com/products.php?product=494
| image = [[Image:Slipstream_4.jpg|thumb| Rota - Grey]]
| image2 = [[Image:Slipstream_5.jpg|thumb| Rota - Black]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}

===Compomotive MO===
{{ Infobox_Wheels |
| f_size = 6J x 15
| r_size = 8J x 16
| f_offset = +10
| r_offset = +10
| f_pcd = 95.25
| r_pcd = 95.25
| f_cbore = 60mm
| r_cbore = 60mm
| f_weight = 6.95 Kg
| r_weight = 9.00 Kg
| f_tyresize = 185-195
| r_tyresize = 225-245
| price = 542
| web = http://www.comp.co.uk
| image = [[Image:MO1562_l.jpg|thumb| MO - FRONT]]
| image2 = [[Image:MO1680_l.jpg|thumb| MO - REAR]]
| notes =
Lotus Part Numbers:

Front:?

Rear:?
}}
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]

Seloc International Rescue

2013-10-09T12:36:53Z

Mrrigma: /* United Kingdom */

SELOC INTERNATIONAL RESCUE

Listing of Rescue Rangers willing to help selocers in distress
please feel free to add, subtract or amend your entry

==United Kingdom==
{| class="wikitable"
| Area
| Member Name
| Notes
|-
| Swindon Area
| APRETEXT
| Always happy to help anyone who breaks down around the Swindon area. 
Although my help tends to be limited to a few kind words, a quizzical look, and the lending of my tools. And a cup of tea.
|-
| Essex
| TONYR
| We have a reasonably private parking area at home and a good engineer on call in Essex, altough I must warn him of this should it come to fruition!!!
|-
| Bedfordshire
| JONATHANMILLER
| Happy to help anyone stuck at the Autodrome in Bedford.
|-
| South West (Falmouth & Padstow, Cornwall)
| LECHIFFRE
| I would stress that I know fcuk all about anything mechanical but fortunately know a few people who do.
|-
| Jersey
| LAWRENCE5
| I'll take Jersey. ... that said you can walk the entire island in a day
|-
| Gloucestershire
| MISH
| Happy to help anyone who gets stuck in Gloucestershire
|-
| Ammanford, Wales
| V4FRP
| I can provide translation services for those stuck in the west of Wales, tea, tools of dubious quality and parking space for another wreck in amongst my own wrecks.
|-
| Bristol
| THE_LAD
| Happy to help anyone near me, lifts to/from Williams sports cars etc back to civilisation bus stop or town
|-
| North Lincolnshire (Grimsby)
| ARISUTEA
| Quite happy to hit someones broken car with a spanner in/around the grubby Northern part of Lincolnshire. Can't guarantee I'll make it work again, but I'll try. Although why the hell you'd be coming here is beyond me (unless going to Cadwell or Blyton, then you are excused).
|-
| Sittingbourne, Kent
| ELISEMAN
| I suggested something similar a while back now but in respect of loaning tools.
|-
| Cornwall (Helston)
| DONKSTER
| Sounds like a great idea. I'd be happy to help out if needed, that's another one for deepest darkest south west...
|-
| Chelmsford Essex
| SMARTBEAR
| I have a fairly spacious drive that seloc'ers could abandon their wreckage on.
I promise I won't remove anything (much) from your car.
|-
| Cornwall
| TURNAMERE
| I can offer up a little practical nouse, decent selection of well used tools, room for a Lotus on my drive if required along with Paramedic and helicopter winch rescue services for the more extreme emergencies.
|-
| Knutsford Cheshire
| BROOKE BOND
| Tea, Tools, driveway & poss trailer access, south Manchester , Cheshire patch
|-
| Newquay Cornwall
| GINGER S1
| Happy to help out in Newquay/Cornwall area, have spare bedroom too
|-
| Southampton area
| TRIGGER
| F*ck am I helping you twonks !! ..LOL ......
|-
|-
| Oxfordshire / Warwickshire
| MRRIGMA
| Happy to assist if I can, have tools and know a few bits and bobs.
|  
|  
|  
|-
|  
|  
|  
|}

==Mainland Europe==
{| class="wikitable"
| Area
| Member Name
| Notes
|-
| North of the Netherlands 
North west border region of Germany
| MARTEN
| I have a trailer with winch, a fully equipped workshop and many spare parts as I'm professionally working on Elise's
|-
| Belgium (Francorchamps to Brussels)
| THIVA
| I live close to the Zolder circuit and might also be able to help people on their way from Francorchamps to Brussels.
|-
| Lundberg Uppsala Sweden
| CAT7 EVEN
| I´d be more than happy to assist any selocer who dares to travel North.
|-
| NRW Area, Germany
| TAZ
| I can ridicule anyone who breaks down in NRW area and post pictures of their misfortune.
|-
| Nice / Cap D'Ail / Monaco / Menton
| BURT
| Happy to help out in Nice / Cap D'Ail / Monaco / Menton area of southern france... even have a freindly French/Canadian mechanic next door that looks after my Loti!!
|-
| Tilburg (NL), Eindhoven (NL), Venlo (NL), MonchenGladbach (D) Maastricht (NL), Hasselt (B)
| CAPO
| I can Help in the South of the Netherlands, North of Belgium, part of Germany. Have tools, have some spare parts (brakepads, driveshafts, softtop, softtop bows, etc), have a dry garage without a lift but with decent stands, etc. and have a couple of companies close by that have most of the parts on stock like starter, alternator, etc.
|-
| Bremen, Germany
| PORKER
| I could cover off support for 100km radius around Bremen Germany. But I know [Censored] all about mechanical stuff. So basically tea and translation services.
|-
| Munich area, Germany
| KORBI
| Happy to help anybody out who needs a proper look onto the car, repairs (every tool you'll need for an Elise), recovery or just a cuppa or a cold beer. SWMBO may sleep in my bed err...flat too, but I'm happy to take you to a hostel though. Munich area and south of it (say, until passo Rombo)

|-
|  
|  
|  
|}

[[Category:Reference]]

Seloc International Rescue

2013-10-09T12:35:47Z

Mrrigma:

SELOC INTERNATIONAL RESCUE

Listing of Rescue Rangers willing to help selocers in distress
please feel free to add, subtract or amend your entry

==United Kingdom==
{| class="wikitable"
| Area
| Member Name
| Notes
|-
| Swindon Area
| APRETEXT
| Always happy to help anyone who breaks down around the Swindon area. 
Although my help tends to be limited to a few kind words, a quizzical look, and the lending of my tools. And a cup of tea.
|-
| Essex
| TONYR
| We have a reasonably private parking area at home and a good engineer on call in Essex, altough I must warn him of this should it come to fruition!!!
|-
| Bedfordshire
| JONATHANMILLER
| Happy to help anyone stuck at the Autodrome in Bedford.
|-
| South West (Falmouth & Padstow, Cornwall)
| LECHIFFRE
| I would stress that I know fcuk all about anything mechanical but fortunately know a few people who do.
|-
| Jersey
| LAWRENCE5
| I'll take Jersey. ... that said you can walk the entire island in a day
|-
| Gloucestershire
| MISH
| Happy to help anyone who gets stuck in Gloucestershire
|-
| Ammanford, Wales
| V4FRP
| I can provide translation services for those stuck in the west of Wales, tea, tools of dubious quality and parking space for another wreck in amongst my own wrecks.
|-
| Bristol
| THE_LAD
| Happy to help anyone near me, lifts to/from Williams sports cars etc back to civilisation bus stop or town
|-
| North Lincolnshire (Grimsby)
| ARISUTEA
| Quite happy to hit someones broken car with a spanner in/around the grubby Northern part of Lincolnshire. Can't guarantee I'll make it work again, but I'll try. Although why the hell you'd be coming here is beyond me (unless going to Cadwell or Blyton, then you are excused).
|-
| Sittingbourne, Kent
| ELISEMAN
| I suggested something similar a while back now but in respect of loaning tools.
|-
| Cornwall (Helston)
| DONKSTER
| Sounds like a great idea. I'd be happy to help out if needed, that's another one for deepest darkest south west...
|-
| Chelmsford Essex
| SMARTBEAR
| I have a fairly spacious drive that seloc'ers could abandon their wreckage on.
I promise I won't remove anything (much) from your car.
|-
| Cornwall
| TURNAMERE
| I can offer up a little practical nouse, decent selection of well used tools, room for a Lotus on my drive if required along with Paramedic and helicopter winch rescue services for the more extreme emergencies.
|-
| Knutsford Cheshire
| BROOKE BOND
| Tea, Tools, driveway & poss trailer access, south Manchester , Cheshire patch
|-
| Newquay Cornwall
| GINGER S1
| Happy to help out in Newquay/Cornwall area, have spare bedroom too
|-
| Southampton area
| TRIGGER
| F*ck am I helping you twonks !! ..LOL ......
|-
|-
| Oxfordshire
| MRRIGMA
| Happy to assist if I can, have tools and know a few bits and bobs.
|  
|  
|  
|-
|  
|  
|  
|}
==Mainland Europe==
{| class="wikitable"
| Area
| Member Name
| Notes
|-
| North of the Netherlands 
North west border region of Germany
| MARTEN
| I have a trailer with winch, a fully equipped workshop and many spare parts as I'm professionally working on Elise's
|-
| Belgium (Francorchamps to Brussels)
| THIVA
| I live close to the Zolder circuit and might also be able to help people on their way from Francorchamps to Brussels.
|-
| Lundberg Uppsala Sweden
| CAT7 EVEN
| I´d be more than happy to assist any selocer who dares to travel North.
|-
| NRW Area, Germany
| TAZ
| I can ridicule anyone who breaks down in NRW area and post pictures of their misfortune.
|-
| Nice / Cap D'Ail / Monaco / Menton
| BURT
| Happy to help out in Nice / Cap D'Ail / Monaco / Menton area of southern france... even have a freindly French/Canadian mechanic next door that looks after my Loti!!
|-
| Tilburg (NL), Eindhoven (NL), Venlo (NL), MonchenGladbach (D) Maastricht (NL), Hasselt (B)
| CAPO
| I can Help in the South of the Netherlands, North of Belgium, part of Germany. Have tools, have some spare parts (brakepads, driveshafts, softtop, softtop bows, etc), have a dry garage without a lift but with decent stands, etc. and have a couple of companies close by that have most of the parts on stock like starter, alternator, etc.
|-
| Bremen, Germany
| PORKER
| I could cover off support for 100km radius around Bremen Germany. But I know [Censored] all about mechanical stuff. So basically tea and translation services.
|-
| Munich area, Germany
| KORBI
| Happy to help anybody out who needs a proper look onto the car, repairs (every tool you'll need for an Elise), recovery or just a cuppa or a cold beer. SWMBO may sleep in my bed err...flat too, but I'm happy to take you to a hostel though. Munich area and south of it (say, until passo Rombo)

|-
|  
|  
|  
|}

[[Category:Reference]]