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Children

2008-02-11T18:15:45Z

NathanK: /* Child Booster Seats */

[[Category:Lotus Elise]] [[Category:S1]] [[Category:S2]] [[Category:Lotus Europa]] [[Category: Safety]]
==== Children in a Lotus ====

Having a kid does not necessary mean the end of Lotus ownership. Many owners have kids and regularly take them out in the Lotus.

There are many makes of seats for all ages that fit the Elise, although none of the factory fitted seats have IsoFix fitments so child seats must be belt fitted.

There's a vast choice of child seats available and also a lot of variations in the Elise seat design/padding over the years the car has been manufactured - so try before you buy.

==== Child Seat Safety Law ====
Whatever you buy make sure it complies with the up-to-date Child Seat Safety Law
http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/campaigns/childcarseats/childcarseats.htm

The following seats have been found to fit various Elise/Exige seats and provide a good starting point for the test fitting trip to Halfords or Mothercare.

==== Baby Seats - Group 0 (-9 months) ====
*Maxicosi Cabrio
*Brittax rockatot
*Mamas and Papas Primo Viaggio SIP (without base)

==== Child Seats Group 1 (9 months+) ====
*Maxicosi Priory
*Britax Duo
*Maxicosi Tobi
*Mama and Papas Pro-Tec (Fits brilliantly in an S1 with cloth seats)

==== Child Booster Seats ====
*Britax Hi-Liner
*Halfords Michelangelo

==== Push Chair/Buggies ====
You can even get a push chair to fit in the boot of the Elise!
The Quinny Zapp is used by a few owners, and it can also take the Maxicosi Cabrio seat.

[[Image:QuinnyIn.JPG]][[Image:QuinnyOut.JPG]]

Children

2008-02-11T18:15:30Z

NathanK: /* Child Booster Seats */

[[Category:Lotus Elise]] [[Category:S1]] [[Category:S2]] [[Category:Lotus Europa]] [[Category: Safety]]
==== Children in a Lotus ====

Having a kid does not necessary mean the end of Lotus ownership. Many owners have kids and regularly take them out in the Lotus.

There are many makes of seats for all ages that fit the Elise, although none of the factory fitted seats have IsoFix fitments so child seats must be belt fitted.

There's a vast choice of child seats available and also a lot of variations in the Elise seat design/padding over the years the car has been manufactured - so try before you buy.

==== Child Seat Safety Law ====
Whatever you buy make sure it complies with the up-to-date Child Seat Safety Law
http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/campaigns/childcarseats/childcarseats.htm

The following seats have been found to fit various Elise/Exige seats and provide a good starting point for the test fitting trip to Halfords or Mothercare.

==== Baby Seats - Group 0 (-9 months) ====
*Maxicosi Cabrio
*Brittax rockatot
*Mamas and Papas Primo Viaggio SIP (without base)

==== Child Seats Group 1 (9 months+) ====
*Maxicosi Priory
*Britax Duo
*Maxicosi Tobi
*Mama and Papas Pro-Tec (Fits brilliantly in an S1 with cloth seats)

==== Child Booster Seats ====
*Britax Hi-Liner
*Halfords Micherlanglo

==== Push Chair/Buggies ====
You can even get a push chair to fit in the boot of the Elise!
The Quinny Zapp is used by a few owners, and it can also take the Maxicosi Cabrio seat.

[[Image:QuinnyIn.JPG]][[Image:QuinnyOut.JPG]]

Children

2008-02-11T18:14:57Z

NathanK: /* Child Booster Seats */

[[Category:Lotus Elise]] [[Category:S1]] [[Category:S2]] [[Category:Lotus Europa]] [[Category: Safety]]
==== Children in a Lotus ====

Having a kid does not necessary mean the end of Lotus ownership. Many owners have kids and regularly take them out in the Lotus.

There are many makes of seats for all ages that fit the Elise, although none of the factory fitted seats have IsoFix fitments so child seats must be belt fitted.

There's a vast choice of child seats available and also a lot of variations in the Elise seat design/padding over the years the car has been manufactured - so try before you buy.

==== Child Seat Safety Law ====
Whatever you buy make sure it complies with the up-to-date Child Seat Safety Law
http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/campaigns/childcarseats/childcarseats.htm

The following seats have been found to fit various Elise/Exige seats and provide a good starting point for the test fitting trip to Halfords or Mothercare.

==== Baby Seats - Group 0 (-9 months) ====
*Maxicosi Cabrio
*Brittax rockatot
*Mamas and Papas Primo Viaggio SIP (without base)

==== Child Seats Group 1 (9 months+) ====
*Maxicosi Priory
*Britax Duo
*Maxicosi Tobi
*Mama and Papas Pro-Tec (Fits brilliantly in an S1 with cloth seats)

==== Child Booster Seats ====
Britax Hi-Liner
Halfords Micherlanglo

==== Push Chair/Buggies ====
You can even get a push chair to fit in the boot of the Elise!
The Quinny Zapp is used by a few owners, and it can also take the Maxicosi Cabrio seat.

[[Image:QuinnyIn.JPG]][[Image:QuinnyOut.JPG]]

Insurance

2007-04-12T22:25:38Z

NathanK:

==Companies==
{| border="1"
!Name & Weblink !! Phone !! Contact !! Mod Friendly !! Track Day Cover Included
|-
|[http://www.elephant.co.uk Elephant] || 0870 0131072 || || No ||
|-
|[http://www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk/ Competition Car Insurance (CCI)], AKA THB Eggar Lawson || 0115 941 5255 (option 4, || Steve Halham or Mary Singleton || Yes || 4 free days with approved organisers & notification prior to day required
|-
|[http://www.heritage-quote.co.uk Heritage] ||0121 246 6060 || || No || Yes - (Limited to LoT events - TBC?)
|-
| [http://www.ckinsurance.co.uk Chris Knott] || 0800 917 2274 || || Yes || No
|-
| [http://www.autotorque.co.uk/ Autotorque] || 0161 278 5226 || || Yes ||
No
|-
| [http://www.privateclients.aon.co.uk/privateclients/microsites/cars/ AON Esteem] || 08705 708090 or 01483 706055 || Ask for Lotus Esteem contact || ||
|-
| [http://www.adrianflux.co.uk/ Adrian Flux] || 08700 772233 || || ||
|-
| [http://www.noeldazely.co.uk/ Noel Dazely] || 0870 0466604 || || Yes ||
|-
| [http://www.aplan.co.uk/ A-Plan] || 01635 874646 || || Yes || No
|-
| [https://www.hertsinsurance.com/ HIC (Herts Insurance Consultants)] || 0870 8148 814 || || Yes || Yes -No prior notification for day required
|}

== One-off Track Day Insurance ==

* 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.

Jacking points

2007-03-27T19:11:58Z

NathanK:

[[Image:Jacking.JPG|thumb|center]]

== Side ==
[[Image:jacking points blue sticker.jpg|thumb|left|The blue stickers marks the place to jack at]]
[[Image:jacking points side.jpg|thumb|left]]
'''A''' in the above image. Marks the single point per side jacking point, marked with a blue jacking point sticker on the underside of the car. This jacking point will allow you to raise both wheels on one side of the car at the same time.
{{clr}}

== Front ==
'''B''' in the above image. Marks a jacking point that should be used when the car is raised on a 4 point lift, in conjunction with the C point (below)

Both '''B''' points can be used together to support the front of the car when work requires both front wheels to be removed. This can be with conventional axle stands or more stably, two boxes (5 reams) of paper.

Axel stands on the b jacking points spread on wood you can see them under the wood
[[Image:scrappingtonAxleStandsB.jpg]]

== C ==
Marks a jacking point, in the fuel tank bay shear panel, which should be used in conjunction with point B (above) when raising the car on a 4 point lift. This jacking point cannot be used without removing the undertray.

== D ==
Marks a jacking point that may be user to raise the rear of the car. This jacking point cannot be used without removing the undertray.

== See also ==
* [[Jacking accidents]]

File:ScrappingtonAxleStandsB.jpg

2007-03-27T19:11:40Z

NathanK: Axle Stand at point B with block of wood on top

Axle Stand at point B with block of wood on top

Jacking points

2007-03-27T19:10:59Z

NathanK:

[[Image:Jacking.JPG|thumb|center]]

== Side ==
[[Image:jacking points blue sticker.jpg|thumb|left|The blue stickers marks the place to jack at]]
[[Image:jacking points side.jpg|thumb|left]]
'''A''' in the above image. Marks the single point per side jacking point, marked with a blue jacking point sticker on the underside of the car. This jacking point will allow you to raise both wheels on one side of the car at the same time.
{{clr}}

== Front ==
'''B''' in the above image. Marks a jacking point that should be used when the car is raised on a 4 point lift, in conjunction with the C point (below)

Both '''B''' points can be used together to support the front of the car when work requires both front wheels to be removed. This can be with conventional axle stands or more stably, two boxes (5 reams) of paper.

Axel stands on the b jacking points spread on wood you can see them under the wood
[[Image:scrappingtonAxleStandsB.jpg]]

== C ==
Marks a jacking point, in the fuel tank bay shear panel, whcih should be used in conjunction with point B (above) when raising the car on a 4 point lift. This jacking point cannot be used without removing the undertray.

== D ==
Marks a jacking point that may be user to raise the rear of the car. This jacking point cannot be used without removing the undertray.

== See also ==
* [[Jacking accidents]]

Jacking points

2007-03-27T19:10:32Z

NathanK:

[[Image:Jacking.JPG|thumb|center]]

== Side ==
[[Image:jacking points blue sticker.jpg|thumb|left|The blue stickers marks the place to jack at]]
[[Image:jacking points side.jpg|thumb|left]]
'''A''' in the above image. Marks the single point per side jacking point, marked with a blue jacking point sticker on the underside of the car. This jacking point will allow you to raise both wheels on one side of the car at the same time.
{{clr}}

== Front ==
'''B''' in the above image. Marks a jacking point that should be used when the car is raised on a 4 point lift, in conjunction with the C point (below)

Both '''B''' points can be used together to support the front of the car when work requires both front wheels to be removed. This can be with conventional axle stands or more stably, two boxes (5 reams) of paper.

Axel stands on the b jacking points spread on wood you can see them under the wood
[Image:scrappingtonAxleStandsB.jpg]

== C ==
Marks a jacking point, in the fuel tank bay shear panel, whcih should be used in conjunction with point B (above) when raising the car on a 4 point lift. This jacking point cannot be used without removing the undertray.

== D ==
Marks a jacking point that may be user to raise the rear of the car. This jacking point cannot be used without removing the undertray.

== See also ==
* [[Jacking accidents]]

Jacking points

2007-03-27T19:10:12Z

NathanK:

[[Image:Jacking.JPG|thumb|center]]

== Side ==
[[Image:jacking points blue sticker.jpg|thumb|left|The blue stickers marks the place to jack at]]
[[Image:jacking points side.jpg|thumb|left]]
'''A''' in the above image. Marks the single point per side jacking point, marked with a blue jacking point sticker on the underside of the car. This jacking point will allow you to raise both wheels on one side of the car at the same time.
{{clr}}

== Front ==
'''B''' in the above image. Marks a jacking point that should be used when the car is raised on a 4 point lift, in conjunction with the C point (below)

Both '''B''' points can be used together to support the front of the car when work requires both front wheels to be removed. This can be with conventional axle stands or more stably, two boxes (5 reams) of paper.

Axel stands on the b jacking points spread on wood you can see them under the wood
[[Image:scrappingtonAxleStandsB.jpg]

== C ==
Marks a jacking point, in the fuel tank bay shear panel, whcih should be used in conjunction with point B (above) when raising the car on a 4 point lift. This jacking point cannot be used without removing the undertray.

== D ==
Marks a jacking point that may be user to raise the rear of the car. This jacking point cannot be used without removing the undertray.

== See also ==
* [[Jacking accidents]]

File:ClamHeadlightBolts.jpg

2007-03-20T22:43:53Z

NathanK:

Replace Headlight S1

2007-03-20T22:43:37Z

NathanK:

Replacing headlights is quite easy to do.

First mark out a stop line in front of a flat wall. Switch on the lights and mark the pattern on the wall. Each light should turn up on the left hand side (for a UK car), mark this 'corner' so that you can position the light and the correct level and pointing correctly left/right.

I jacked each side up and did each headlight separately, it would be quicker to raise the front and take both wheels off.

Remove the rubber grommits holding the front of the wheel arch.
Pin back the wheel arch to give you room to work (a 2 foot stick is ideal). Note there is no need to remove the fuse boxes/ tyre weld bolted too them.

[[Image:WheelArchHoldBack.jpg]]

Unplug the electrics from the back of the headlight and remove the bulb and sidelight tail.
The headlight is in a metal surround. The surround is attached to the car by three bolts and three spring loaded plastic wingnuts. The bottom one will probably be rusted so spray with WD40 to free things up.
Carefully remove the wingnuts taking care to ensure you make sure the spring doesn't disappear.

There should be 3 bolts around the headlight. Elise Parts sell wingnuts, and a piece to replace these if they are falling off [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=161&products_id=356 Clam headlight bracket]
[[Image:ClamHeadlightBolts.jpg]]

Take a picture of each light so that you can put them back in at the same angle as the old ones. The patterns on the headlight glass should not be 'vertical'.

[[Image:PassengerNearSide.jpg]]
[[Image:DriversOffSide.jpg]]

The headlight is attached to the metal surround by 3 small screws, again these may be rusted.

Remove the headlight.

I then painted the headlight surround with hammerrite to cover the rust and hopefully make them last a few more years

[[Image:PaintedSurround.jpg]]

Replace the headlight taking care to put it back at the same angle. Put it back onto the claim with springs and loosely tighten the wingnuts. Reattach the wiring

Replace wheels, and put the car back in the same position and then adjust the wingnuts round the headlight to match it up with the orginal markings.

I took the car along to my local garage to check on their light alignment tool, but nothing needed adjusting.

File:PaintedSurround.jpg

2007-03-20T22:42:33Z

NathanK:

File:DriversOffSide.jpg

2007-03-20T22:42:12Z

NathanK:

File:PassengerNearSide.jpg

2007-03-20T22:41:49Z

NathanK: Passenger Side Headlight

Passenger Side Headlight

File:WheelArchHoldBack.jpg

2007-03-20T22:41:00Z

NathanK: Stick holding the wheel arch back to give easy access to headlights

Stick holding the wheel arch back to give easy access to headlights

Replace Headlight S1

2007-03-20T22:36:53Z

NathanK:

Replacing headlights is quite easy to do.

First mark out a stop line in front of a flat wall. Switch on the lights and mark the pattern on the wall. Each light should turn up on the left hand side (for a UK car), mark this 'corner' so that you can position the light and the correct level and pointing correctly left/right.

I jacked each side up and did each headlight separately, it would be quicker to raise the front and take both wheels off.

Remove the rubber grommits holding the front of the wheel arch.
Pin back the wheel arch to give you room to work (a 2 foot stick is ideal). Note there is no need to remove the fuse boxes/ tyre weld bolted too them.

[[Image:WheelArchHoldBack.jpg]]

Unplug the electrics from the back of the headlight and remove the bulb and sidelight tail.
The headlight is in a metal surround. The surround is attached to the car by three bolts and three spring loaded plastic wingnuts. The bottom one will probably be rusted so spray with WD40 to free things up.
Carefully remove the wingnuts taking care to ensure you make sure the spring doesn't disappear.

There should be 3 bolts around the headlight. Elise Parts sell wingnuts, and a piece to replace these if they are falling off [http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=161&products_id=356 Clam headlight bracket]

Take a picture of each light so that you can put them back in at the same angle as the old ones. The patterns on the headlight glass should not be 'vertical'.

[[Image:PassengerNearSide.jpg]]
[[Image:DriversOffSide.jpg]]

The headlight is attached to the metal surround by 3 small screws, again these may be rusted.

Remove the headlight.

I then painted the headlight surround with hammerrite to cover the rust and hopefully make them last a few more years

[[Image:PaintedSurround.jpg]]

Replace the headlight taking care to put it back at the same angle. Put it back onto the claim with springs and loosely tighten the wingnuts. Reattach the wiring

Replace wheels, and put the car back in the same position and then adjust the wingnuts round the headlight to match it up with the orginal markings.

I took the car along to my local garage to check on their light alignment tool, but nothing needed adjusting.

Tyres

2006-11-23T09:55:28Z

NathanK:

{| 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.
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"
|S1 Tyre Options||185/55/ R15||195/50/ R15||205/50/ R16||225/45/ R16
|-
|Toyo T1-R||Yes||Yes||Yes||Yes
|-
|Yokohama C-Drive||Yes|| ||Yes||
|-
|Toyo R888|| ||Yes || ||Yes
|-
|BF Good g-Force Profiler (Lotus)|| ||Yes || ||Yes
|}

* From sizes offered by [http://www.blackcircles.com/ BlackCircles] and [http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/ Event Tyres]

===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.

===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.

The S2 Elise uses different hubs to 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.

===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 uses the same Bridgestone Potenza RE040 tyres as ‘Mk.2’ Elise, but re-classified to ‘W’
speed rating.
The 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 for the A048 tyres.

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

==Manufacturers==
===Yokohama===
====AD07 LTS====
[[Image:ADO7.JPG|thumb|left| Yokohama AD07 LTS These are 111R OEM]]
{{clr}}

====AO48 LTS====
[[Image:AO48.JPG|thumb|left|Yokohama AO48 LTS These are S2 135R, S2 Sport 190 and S2 Exige OEM]]
{{clr}}

===Bridgestone===
====RE040====
[[Image:RE040.jpg|thumb|left|Bridgestone RE040 LTS S2 K-Series OEM]]
{{clr}}

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

===Toyo===
====Proxes T1-S or T1-R====
[[Image:TR1.JPG|thumb|left|T1-R's]]
{{clr}}
{{clr}}
{{clr}}

===Kumho===
====Ecsta V700====
[[Image:ImgTyrV70A.gif|thumb|left|Kumho Ecsta V700]]

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

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

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

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

== '''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:- ==

'''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:- ==

'''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:- ==

'''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:- ==

'''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:'''
Semislick that has awesome grip on dry and better than expect on wet. Demands some respect on very wet/cold weather as would any tyre. Good value for money, compared to AO 48's

== Car/tyre Details:- ==

'''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.