Non-performance mods
Discussion
I've some pennies burning a hole, and I want to spend a little on the car (£200 - £300?). I don't see the point of performance upgrades just for the sake of them, as:
a/ I only do at most a couple of trackdays a year.
b/ The only real modification which would make the car go faster would be a replacement driver.
What's worth spending money on and what's a waste? A quick trawl around eliseparts etc, and I like the black/alloy indicator stalks, or maybe a removable steering wheel for pose value?
All advice welcome.:D
a/ I only do at most a couple of trackdays a year.
b/ The only real modification which would make the car go faster would be a replacement driver.
What's worth spending money on and what's a waste? A quick trawl around eliseparts etc, and I like the black/alloy indicator stalks, or maybe a removable steering wheel for pose value?
All advice welcome.:D
Gear linkage kit and quickshift kit would be my first choice...makes the gearchange much nicer and more positive.
Dunno about the Eliseparts removeable steering wheel, specifically, but removeable wheels in general have a reputation for becoming loose on their splines. Unless you actually need one to get in and out of the car (which you don't, on an Elise), I'd settle for just a smaller, non-removeable Momo wheel or similar if you don't like the original Lotus item.
Dunno about the Eliseparts removeable steering wheel, specifically, but removeable wheels in general have a reputation for becoming loose on their splines. Unless you actually need one to get in and out of the car (which you don't, on an Elise), I'd settle for just a smaller, non-removeable Momo wheel or similar if you don't like the original Lotus item.
Wendy,
If you haven't got a sports exhaust fitted, I can wholly recommend one. I have lots of other stuff fitted to my S1 nowadays, but I remember the smile on my face when I got my sports exhaust fitted a few year ago. Power increase is almost non-existant, but the extra noise adds to the driving experience.
Otherwise, if you haven't got a shower cap, but one. It makes Elise ownership so much easier. I got an Elemental, which is supposed to be the best and they are under a 100 notes.
I have not heard anything about spline problems on removable steering wheels. I know a few people that have them for security purposes as they park their cars on the street.
I guess another recommendation would be to consider braided hoses and/or uprated pads. Hoses give better feel (I certainly noticed it) and pads do make quite a difference on the Elise. Pagids are great, but costly. SBS are a make that a few Elise owner have found to be at least as good as Pagid, but cheaper. Check <a href="www.questmead.co.uk">www.questmead.co.uk</a> for suppliers of SBS.
Jez
>> Edited by JezF on Thursday 21st July 23:55
>> Edited by JezF on Thursday 21st July 23:56
If you haven't got a sports exhaust fitted, I can wholly recommend one. I have lots of other stuff fitted to my S1 nowadays, but I remember the smile on my face when I got my sports exhaust fitted a few year ago. Power increase is almost non-existant, but the extra noise adds to the driving experience.
Otherwise, if you haven't got a shower cap, but one. It makes Elise ownership so much easier. I got an Elemental, which is supposed to be the best and they are under a 100 notes.
I have not heard anything about spline problems on removable steering wheels. I know a few people that have them for security purposes as they park their cars on the street.
I guess another recommendation would be to consider braided hoses and/or uprated pads. Hoses give better feel (I certainly noticed it) and pads do make quite a difference on the Elise. Pagids are great, but costly. SBS are a make that a few Elise owner have found to be at least as good as Pagid, but cheaper. Check <a href="www.questmead.co.uk">www.questmead.co.uk</a> for suppliers of SBS.
Jez
>> Edited by JezF on Thursday 21st July 23:55
>> Edited by JezF on Thursday 21st July 23:56
I appreciate what you're saying about driver training. I did a day at Hethel a couple of years ago, one to one with Alisdair McQueen, and it was great.
However if you could actually see me at the moment you'd understand why I'm not interested at present! (New baby due in 7 weeks
) Just getting in and out of the damn car is training enough!
However if you could actually see me at the moment you'd understand why I'm not interested at present! (New baby due in 7 weeks
) Just getting in and out of the damn car is training enough!
Now the removeable steering wheel makes sense! 
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