Lotus Elise, Toe Adjustment

Steve's method to align the Toe in of the Lotus Elise. Including why Toe in or out and its purpose. The method, the rig and the actual alignment.

[@markm7031]

I have watched all your Elise videos at least twice. I learned a lot and can see what I am getting into if I buy an Elise. Good job of teaching. Videos are not too long. Good editing. Good picture quality. Good advise on special tools and also ways to repair with tools I already have in my garage. Thank you for making these videos.

[@D3Sshooter]

Mark M txs mark for the nice comments. I would say go and get one. They are great cars. Good luck and maybe you post your video of your Elise

[@Buwtz]

Keep it coming with these excellent videos! Thank you and I appreciate you taking the time.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for commenting and the compliment Mike, I will try

[@fillowtree5505]

Car looks super cool and has a nice stance without the front and back panels!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks Fillow

[@kwinkles]

Just bought new toe links so this will come in handy soon, thanks for posting!

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks Brooks, did you buy the motorsport kit ? You might want to check my video on replacing them...... Also note that you might want to adjust the bump steer ( you should have washers / shims with the kit) . I still have to make that video.... but it is coming (Bump steer adjustment). Good luck with the work

[@kwinkles]

D3Sshooter I have the BOE toe links, but this will be useful!

[@ibingly]

Just watch this video and the camber video...both very helpful and saved me $$. Thank you!!

[@D3Sshooter]

Glad it helped!

[@ronniet906]

Like you passion. Must get my Elise front wheels realigned to, as the steering wheel gives such devine feedack, you know when there out just by a mm ;-)

[@Lite_Lotus]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Now let’s see that car on the road without the front and rear clams! It would be cool to see.

[@D3Sshooter]

brandonm84 thanks for commenting

[@p_meckar1831]

Thank you for great videos! I find it hard to setup the string in 90 degrees corners. It must be essential for the outcome. Tricks?

[@D3Sshooter]

Have look here with Pythagoras to create 90 degree corners. www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk02O-WcrI28ZI_gySQDdbuqxXyF-cQ%3A1592592384532&ei=AAjtXuWEIJDVkgXM44G4Bg&q=pythagorean+calculator+google&oq=pythagoras+calculator&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQARgAMgQIABBHMgQIABBHMgQIABBHMgQIABBHMgQIABBHMgQIABBHMgQIABBHMgQIABBHUABYAGD_nQFoAHABeACAAQCIAQCSAQCYAQCqAQdnd3Mtd2l6&sclient=psy-ab

[@pault4513]

Toe seems to always be about the tires except when adjusting and measuring the suspension which should be the same on left and right sides seems once zero is established the measurements could be taken off the toe link For most faster method and more accurate

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@marknielsen9762]

How do you ensure the thrust angle is correct when setting the rear toe? Does your string have a chassis reference? Thanks, Mark

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, yes I have first levelled the car with a building laser, then used Pitagora's for the creation of a rectangle with strings align with the horizontal laser. The vertical string is automatically at 90 degrees. so know we can measure the distance to the outer rims.