Fitting New Suspension to My Lotus Elise S1Project

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Number 27

Number 27

Күн бұрын

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@gpbox2008
@gpbox2008 2 жыл бұрын
spot of copper slip on those new bolts Jack....save a lot of future heartache
@boing615
@boing615 2 жыл бұрын
nickel based anti-seize tends to less reactive but more pricey, copper slip can fuse on certain metals.
@philtowle4683
@philtowle4683 2 жыл бұрын
I would use ceramic grease on bolts.
@areyouundoingthatorwhat9181
@areyouundoingthatorwhat9181 2 жыл бұрын
Any bush that is clamped perpendicular to its movement in use needs to be bolted tightly ONLY once the correct ride height is achieved,if you tighten them while the car is supported with the suspension dropped then when you put the wheels back on and lower the car off its jack's or stands and as the suspension travels through its movement as load is taken up the geometry changes and once settled and with ride height achieved the bushes will be preloaded with torsion,this will result in premature failure of those bushes and on a lightly sprung car like the Elise,while still new and offering some torsion could in the right circumstances create unwanted restrictive torsion to that component when rotated in the opposing direction from its initial pre load,basically becoming a small but reasonably powerful torsion spring on the mounting of that component. Always achieve correct suspension placement before tightening of these sort of bushings,if you have no pit or a 4 poster then in some cases to allow access where the bolts can't be reached with the wheels on then you must raise the car by its suspension as near as possible to the wheel centre line leaving the body supported as if it were on its wheels.
@MattMeNotYou
@MattMeNotYou 2 жыл бұрын
Agree with everything you said. Would also add that copper grease is a life saver when doing this kind of work.
@Jester-Riddle
@Jester-Riddle 2 жыл бұрын
Guessing that Jack's expert 'mate' will sort that out when fine-tuning the suspension as he will have the facilities ...
@mikecarroll8989
@mikecarroll8989 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct. I get so annoyed with backyard garagistas who give out really bad methodology .Quality workmanship only comes intelligent engineers who fully understand what they are trying to achieve and have thought it through. Shock absorbers have a rating for expansion and compression and this works closely in conjunction with the spring rate..Some upgrade kits are inappropriately matched and are far worse than the original specification, and often of low quality. There is so much to consider - so many variables. The one thing that I know for sure is that you must not trust other people for a true real definitive answer .sadly,it seems that the idiots have the loudest voices!! Buy the very best adjustable shocks and be prepared to buy a few sets of top quality springs. I only use Eibach - any problems and they fix it. It's more expensive this but you achieve the correct end result and learn so much. And coincidentally, you discover a lot of BS\ misinformation. Good luck everyone.
@skystink
@skystink 2 ай бұрын
Hmm, interesting comment. Do I also need a specific torque on the bolts? Is that coming with the instruction from Eliseparts? By watching the video I started to feel confident to change the ones on my Elise S1 as well but now I am hesitated.
@lotusesprit38
@lotusesprit38 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Jack, those Bilstein are very good upgrade. Cheers
@TomEnduro
@TomEnduro 2 жыл бұрын
Love EliseParts! Ian and Geary give brilliant support! 👍
@RickGentilo
@RickGentilo 2 жыл бұрын
Even during my off hours my job sorta requires me to keep an eye on the news of the world, but today I just could not stomach watching the news anymore. Then I thought, the #27 guy that talks with a smile. Thank you!
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks chap!!
@Steven-p4j
@Steven-p4j 8 ай бұрын
I am no longer part of an audience for the legacy media, and I am all the better for it. I did not even know it was Easter.
@markdavies9765
@markdavies9765 2 жыл бұрын
Great upgrade. Didn't see in the video but there should be Duralac (or similar ) between the steel shock brackets and the aluminium chassis. If not it will corrode (galvanic corrosion) the chassis in time. I've seen chassis's suffer this and its never good
@98_martin90
@98_martin90 2 жыл бұрын
Which version of Duralac would you recommend? Green or yellow? Also a similar would be the likes of Nickel anti-seize? Of course not Copper as that would only speed up the process.
@chrisdarcyburt
@chrisdarcyburt 2 жыл бұрын
@@98_martin90 green is a new formula that is less toxic and more effective at isolating the different metals apparently. I’m using green now.
@markdavies9765
@markdavies9765 2 жыл бұрын
@@98_martin90 you can use either . Anti seize would not be of any use unfortunately
@melvinplant8637
@melvinplant8637 9 ай бұрын
Don't you use A TORQUE WRENCH. IF NOT YOU NEED TO USE ONE TO TORQUE TO PROPER SPEC.
@576103
@576103 2 жыл бұрын
To set ride height on a car with adjustable suspension, come up with a target height front and rear, then cut wooden blocks to the appropriate lengths. Fiddle with the suspension and check height with the blocks, raising or lowering as necessary. Works so much better than faffing with a flexible metal tape measure that is 12 feet long. Glad you’ve discovered the joys of working in a proper garage! 👍
@oohmeconkers1968
@oohmeconkers1968 2 жыл бұрын
Come on Jack, I tune in for despair and failure!! Don’t be getting all positive on me now🤣🤣🤣 It’s great when a plan comes together. You always inspire me to do jobs on my cars, it can be done with a decent set of tools and a bit of patience. The new garage is great too. That really must help. I have a new set of Bilsteins for my 944. I was going to fit them over the winter but my health got in the way. I’ll drive it this summer then do the full hit in the winter. Springs, shocks and bushings. Love the channel and keep the vids coming👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@luckyal3963
@luckyal3963 2 жыл бұрын
fab job jack your smile and enthusiasm is infectious even at the darkest of times
@atstickyday3270
@atstickyday3270 2 жыл бұрын
Fitting springs before spring springs. Neat job, like that you still put a lot of love into it despite the sloppy 'fix' by previous owners. Really restoring it to former glory (and beyond).
@elena8341
@elena8341 2 жыл бұрын
*Only for fans over 18 years old* girl in perfect BODY G BUNNYGIRLSS.SITE ❤️ cup milk god & perfect erotic body constriction god Toro face transcendent beautiful sister like a famous model tricks I do not know Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "Cooler" Yoongi: "Butter So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today. Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım '' Erinder: '' Sezimdüü '' Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak '' Dene: '' Muzdak '' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾 They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising 💗❤️💌💘
@vice4134
@vice4134 2 жыл бұрын
Jack, number 27, you are finally on the right path now!!! Keep going down this fun road so all of us can enjoy this path. Keep it up! 👍👍👍
@danstewart8218
@danstewart8218 2 жыл бұрын
Jack, you said it yourself...this was a nice job cause nothing was seized...and then proceeded to put all your new bolts in without any GREASE...Always grease bolts and nuts...unless specifically told not to. You may be the 'lucky' person having to take them off in 5-10-15 years...Glad the new shocks are good tho...;D
@sparky4878
@sparky4878 2 жыл бұрын
The algorithm works. I had an advert for Enidine industrial shock absorbers. Never had that ad before! Watched it though to help with the Frankenlise’s repair bills.
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you Sparky!!
@michaelpegasiou4531
@michaelpegasiou4531 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Jack,that went very smoothly and easily for once 😉
@autoavids
@autoavids 2 жыл бұрын
Your comedic timing is shockingly precise.
@ryanmccormick2150
@ryanmccormick2150 2 жыл бұрын
Another Great bit of content Jack! You’re channel is by far my favourite bud …. Your doing a cracking job 👍
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
As always… thanks chap!!
@ryanmccormick2150
@ryanmccormick2150 2 жыл бұрын
@@Number27 You deserve it Jack!😉
@JayW-44
@JayW-44 2 жыл бұрын
Will feel even better once the Geo is sorted, Steve G (Guglielmi Motorsport) is a top man and certainly knows his stuff. You are certainly getting the right people involved in sorting out the car out. Eliseparts are also a great supplier and have some great products for the Elise.
@andrewshelley410
@andrewshelley410 2 жыл бұрын
Did the same upgrade here from Koni's to the bilsteins. Now fit some Yoko AD08's.
@FindPlace
@FindPlace 2 жыл бұрын
Those roads over there lotus made roads naturally beautiful love seeing u in the elise brother
@kevinw62
@kevinw62 2 жыл бұрын
That's great .. really pleased at how positively things turned out. Very much looking forward to future episodes.
@eze8970
@eze8970 2 жыл бұрын
Great you had an 'easy' job, & your passion shining through for this car/project!
@chrischarman1043
@chrischarman1043 2 жыл бұрын
Great work Jack, delighted that it all seems to have gone right for you first time - look forward to seeing the geometry video. Best, Chris
@Henders72
@Henders72 2 жыл бұрын
That looked like a nice straight forward job, credit to the design engineers also. I have the garage space to work on my car but I would love a ramp so much easier than axel stands etc. Love the Elise content.
@davidhodgson7764
@davidhodgson7764 2 жыл бұрын
Changed from original Konis to Bilstein around 10 yrs ago. The konis were noisy, the bilsteins so compliant. Got mine from Bell & Colvill and had to wait for the exchange rate to be favourable so I didn’t get hit for import tax. Had the Eliseparts quick rack fitted soon after. So much better. Eliseparts are awesome, I still use them now. Elise-Shop and Yvo Tuk in Holland are also a good choice. Enjoy Frankie
@nathanbenich9204
@nathanbenich9204 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, Jack. You look really happy! That's awesome! Cheers!:)
@timchapman1911
@timchapman1911 2 жыл бұрын
It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos like being with a mate thx 🙏
@Cactoos
@Cactoos Жыл бұрын
Im super happy I run into your video, now i want my elise as well. Greetings From Poland
@itiejim
@itiejim 2 жыл бұрын
Great choice for a road going S1. Makes you wonder what some people are thinking when they spec their own spring rate and put cheapo shocks on instead of trusting Bilstein and Lotus though...
@T16MGJ
@T16MGJ 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that. This is fast becoming "The Car That Jack Built" ,, Been there done that a few times and found it far more satisfying than taking delivery on any new car. By the way, soon after getting his S2 Elise twelve years ago, my son discovered rumbling front wheel bearings. New ones obtained and fitted. These cars are easy to work on, even the delightful K-Series tucked away at the back. Incidentally, those front wheel bearings were ones used on some Vauxhalls so not expensive specialist items. Another bonus. Finally, you mention Motor Cycles. With your Italian roots nothing less than a MV Agusta I should imagine ,,, .😉
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I had a few bikes.. one Honda, one Ducati748 , two Aprilia RSVR, on BMW GS and loads of scramblers!
@solsol1624
@solsol1624 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Jack! Any chance of some bike content, even just a few pics of your old bikes?
@Keroppikun
@Keroppikun 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, good call. Don’t remember him mentioning his bike past, much before. The Ohlins analogy shows good experience. Wait a minute Jack, didn’t you once ride with AdLee, way back when?
@andrewwallace1113
@andrewwallace1113 2 жыл бұрын
I am super happy for you, and your enthusiasm is brilliant to see, great work Jack and well done, what a transformation. 😃👌
@mindyourown472
@mindyourown472 2 жыл бұрын
One day I hope to own an Elise - ive loved them since the day they were ’born’, as an ex Karter, I know how well they drive (friend had one years ago). Love watching your journey 👍
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I’m moving this car!!
@The_0p3r8t0r
@The_0p3r8t0r 2 жыл бұрын
nice. always good when you set to do a job and it just works. exactly know what you mean with it all going wrong at each step. no 5 min job is ever a 5 min job!
@christersundin773
@christersundin773 2 жыл бұрын
I've recently ordered Bilstein B12 for my project car (a BMW E38). I hope I'll be just as happy!
@liamtownshend7726
@liamtownshend7726 2 жыл бұрын
Great video jack , I like the stance that gap under the arch suits it’s now … looks great 👍
@larrychamel
@larrychamel 2 жыл бұрын
That should certainly help the performance of your Lotus! Stay well Jack.
@johnireland1629
@johnireland1629 2 жыл бұрын
Great to see you having so much fun. You are selling me on the Lotus. Great video.
@TM-on4jl
@TM-on4jl 2 жыл бұрын
Without doubt quickly becoming my number 1 youtube channel...Excellant content....
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear, thank you!
@h533feg
@h533feg 2 жыл бұрын
Higher ride height means no problem over speed bumps. It's a good choice in the Uk!
@TomEnduro
@TomEnduro 2 жыл бұрын
You need to join the boys on SELOC for a track day and really explore this car. It will blow you away!
@andrewgurney6019
@andrewgurney6019 2 жыл бұрын
This and the Ferrari are my favourite two cars of yours, please can you do a review/feature of the quick lifts, they look a very useful tool.
@carlharvey7098
@carlharvey7098 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see that smile of yours back matey! 🥳
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks old boy!!
@andymace2601
@andymace2601 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jack, great video, I’m glad the shocks were a success. Could you give some more info and maybe a link to the Quick Jacks please, or have you already done it and I’ve missed it ?
@terryjames5109
@terryjames5109 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Jack. Great work
@EuropaSman
@EuropaSman 2 жыл бұрын
Nice one Jack. A good choice with the S2 Bilstein setup 👍.
@jacobb1354
@jacobb1354 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Do you NOT have to tighten the lower bolt with wheels on the ground? I had to do that on my challenger and thought it was standard procedure. Granted it’s an American dodge and struts, but I tightened them unloaded at first and the bilstein struts clunked. Loosened and retightened with wheels on the ground and problem went away. Enjoying your videos!!!
@steffydog
@steffydog 2 жыл бұрын
Great job, new shocks, perfect 🏁🏁🏁👍👍👍
@paulriggers1558
@paulriggers1558 2 жыл бұрын
before the geometry gets done, you need to take one wheel off at a time, + drop the car onto an axlestand [close to removed wheel] on the sill. slacken the top/bottom shock bolts off a few turns, then carefully [using a small block]jack the suspension up on the bottom balljoint, until the car just starts to lift off the stand. this will be "ride height". now tighten both bolts up, + repeat x 3 first time you have smiled at the end of an episode for a while....
@lefuedebout
@lefuedebout 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video showing changing shocks is not the " black art " some shops would have us believe. One point though, I notice you didn't use a torque wrench at all. On such critical components, is that advisable?
@Jester-Riddle
@Jester-Riddle 2 жыл бұрын
Jack talks the talk and needs to torque the torque as well ...
@seancain7305
@seancain7305 2 жыл бұрын
Nice one Jack, proper suspenders at last
@busterboy7505
@busterboy7505 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job Jack, frankly sounds better and by the sound of it it rides better as well 👍 happy days 👍😀.
@garo306
@garo306 2 жыл бұрын
Just a safety tip on the quickjack. After fully raising, let it down on the safety locks. Much safer and sturdier that way! I have a set, very handy bit of kit.
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
I did that.. it’s just not on the video!
@garo306
@garo306 2 жыл бұрын
@@Number27 Glad to hear 👍
@GB-vn1tf
@GB-vn1tf 2 жыл бұрын
The smile on your face said it all, as for ride hight it'll probably settle a little lower after a few miles so I wouldn't worry over a few mms
@chedhead3278
@chedhead3278 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Jack. Easy peasy, suspension squeezy. :)
@TahoeRealm
@TahoeRealm 2 жыл бұрын
I am utterly dampered by how easy that is 😂
@jamesgreer5145
@jamesgreer5145 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jack. I think I have the rest of the fittings for those motorsport rear toe links in the garage somewhere. Double sheer brackets etc for the Ali uprights. Let me know if you’re still on the look out for these parts. All the best, James
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
Hi James.. yes if they for the S1! Jack.pe@btopenworld.com
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
Jack.pe@btopenworld.com
@jamesgreer5145
@jamesgreer5145 2 жыл бұрын
They are indeed. I’ll dig them out this weekend and drop you a mail.
@scalecrawlnl
@scalecrawlnl 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome you work on your own cars. Greatly appreciate your enthusiasm and technical know-how. Thank you Jack for this Number 27 Garage Vlog. Lotus once had a dealership in my town, I often peeked through the window on my walks and always liked a real sportscar dealership so close to the center of town. Good fun, possibly a trackday soon?😎✌
@johndavies2396
@johndavies2396 2 жыл бұрын
What make is the car lift it seems to work very well, another great video cheers
@mhk211071
@mhk211071 2 жыл бұрын
Jack you want a 10mm rake front to rear in order to ensure you don't get any aerodynamic body lift. I ran 110/120mm for 100,000 miles with no issues on the road
@chuckm5874
@chuckm5874 2 жыл бұрын
Nice upgrade. Those rotors on the front have a hefty lip on them.
@ncfatcyclist
@ncfatcyclist 2 жыл бұрын
Great looking car !
@JackLomas-h7c
@JackLomas-h7c 4 ай бұрын
HI, just done this on mine. Impressed too. What lift system is that, which one are using? thanks, Gary
@legaltechinnovations1594
@legaltechinnovations1594 2 жыл бұрын
@Number27 what car lift are you using sir? Also, the Duralac stuff others are talking about is a must must!!!
@shauntvr4312
@shauntvr4312 2 жыл бұрын
When I did my tvr it tuck me days to set up nice job 👏
@delukxy
@delukxy 2 жыл бұрын
Get those "new" rods installed before you get the alignment etc sorted out. Super low means grounding out and that is always a negative. Fine on a track but our roads are far from smooth.
@elena8341
@elena8341 2 жыл бұрын
*Only for fans over 18 years old* girl in perfect BODY G BUNNYGIRLSS.SITE ❤️ cup milk god & perfect erotic body constriction god Toro face transcendent beautiful sister like a famous model tricks I do not know Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "Cooler" Yoongi: "Butter So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today. Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım '' Erinder: '' Sezimdüü '' Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak '' Dene: '' Muzdak '' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾 They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising 💗❤️💌💘
@GetUpFalcon
@GetUpFalcon 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I was astonished at the effect perished end links did to the ride height and ride in the rear of my Integra.
@roelfkromhout
@roelfkromhout 2 жыл бұрын
Good to see you so pleased. You deserve it after all the hardship :P
@drew699
@drew699 2 жыл бұрын
Best video so far. Love the Elise content! Pleased you’ve gone for the toelinks too! My only concern is that the Elise should only be jacked up on 2 specific places along the chassis rails as denoted by stickers. I would use a small block so that your garage jack only touches on those points! Look forward to more content. Duralac is good paint to protect from any corrosion between the ali chassis & the steel suspension mounting points.
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
I did use rubber blocks on the jacking points! And duralac should not be necessary since the suspension mounts are powdercoated.
@nickb3968
@nickb3968 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't know you were a bike guy, we have that in common. I put a Hagon monoshock I ordered from your homeland on my Honda 919(Hornet 900 in Europe) that transformed the handling. Yes, Ohlins would have been better, but for a linkageless rear shock it was a great value for the money on a road going bike. If I was tracking it, it would be Ohlins all the way. Interestingly, I also ordered Gaz adjustables for my Locost 7 with a Miata IRS and had a tremendous improvement over Biltsteins, but in fairness, the GAZ's were spec'd with consideration of the geometry whereas the Bilsteins were "off the shelf"
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
Gaz make great shocks.. I think these just have springs that are too soft..
@rickydub6950
@rickydub6950 2 жыл бұрын
Great job well done 👍😎
@peterjamesevans3907
@peterjamesevans3907 2 жыл бұрын
My dream car in the best colour! Love it!!!
@elena8341
@elena8341 2 жыл бұрын
*Only for fans over 18 years old* girl in perfect BODY G BUNNYGIRLSS.SITE ❤️ cup milk god & perfect erotic body constriction god Toro face transcendent beautiful sister like a famous model tricks I do not know Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "Cooler" Yoongi: "Butter So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today. Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım '' Erinder: '' Sezimdüü '' Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak '' Dene: '' Muzdak '' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾 They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising 💗❤️💌💘
@peterjamesevans3907
@peterjamesevans3907 2 жыл бұрын
@@elena8341 Nice but do you have any videos of purple Lotus Elises?
@bjmullan
@bjmullan 2 жыл бұрын
Your garage is fantastic, I have to move 3 bikes, and a lawnmower at a bare minimum to work on my car!
@Steven-p4j
@Steven-p4j 8 ай бұрын
Somebody suggested using copper slip on your bolts. I doubt that will be of any use to you. Brakes and suspension components are under high stress, and would rather have Loc-Tite, to ensure everything stays put under high dynamic loads.
@paulp96275
@paulp96275 2 жыл бұрын
Yes at last the lotus a little go kart 👍👨🏻‍🏭
@bensouth1667
@bensouth1667 2 жыл бұрын
I was looking at those quick jacks in Costco and for my elise. Have you used blocks to align to the chassis jacking points or is it touching the entire sill? My car is very lot and I’m concerned about clearance! Thanks 👍
@robsawalker
@robsawalker 2 жыл бұрын
Steady on Jack, a video with no disasters?! Whatever next? Look forward to seeing this aligned and you taking it out for a good drive. What bikes did you have by the way? I had loads of bikes too, especially 2 strokes
@justaddafan
@justaddafan 2 жыл бұрын
Changing shocks is incredibly easy with this car! Although I would have suggested that you go with Nitrons instead of the stock Bilsteins. But I'm glad you got the ride you were looking for. Would you mind posting the jack points that you used to pick the Elise up on the Quickjack? I can't lift my car with my Quickjack using points from the front and just in front of the rear wheels (points A and B according to Lotus) as the car wants to tip over to the rear.
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
I used the standard points.. just before the undertary at the back,. Which is almost middle of the car to be far and then the end of the main chassis frame at the front. Seemed pretty stable..
@davidyapp2240
@davidyapp2240 2 жыл бұрын
Great job Jack, interesting and informative, love the enthusiasm on all the cars, keep the vids coming 👍👍
@melvinplant8637
@melvinplant8637 8 ай бұрын
WHAT IS THE UNDER CAR JACK,(NO PUN INTENDED) YOU USE WHO,MAKE IT,AND HOW MUCH IS THE COST.
@robnorth-1372
@robnorth-1372 Жыл бұрын
Spring was off the collar on full droop on the front shock !
@organiccold
@organiccold 2 жыл бұрын
Winner winner, chicken dinner Jack. And tje garage makes the diference. Jack you need a impact driver :)
@Steven-p4j
@Steven-p4j 8 ай бұрын
Calipers are really guestimators, but using the lower extendable arm would provide more accuracy.
@Captain_Vimes
@Captain_Vimes 2 жыл бұрын
Good job. After geometry setup the next step has to be some decent tyres. An Elise deserves some decent UHP tyres to make the most of that chassis!
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, tires are on the list
@Jester-Riddle
@Jester-Riddle 2 жыл бұрын
@@Number27 'Tires' ... makes you sleepy ... 'Tyres' ? Maybe yo have your spellcheck set to the US Default rather than English ??? (No big deal though ..)
@duncanajpv8
@duncanajpv8 2 жыл бұрын
Great work, your lifting device looks excellent, did I miss a video with details of it?
@gijsvanerp1582
@gijsvanerp1582 2 жыл бұрын
Wondering what lifting device this is and what lifting points are used
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
It is a quickjack.. I’ve not done a specific video on it…
@gijsvanerp1582
@gijsvanerp1582 2 жыл бұрын
@@Number27 well....you know what to do next😉
@ridgmont61
@ridgmont61 2 жыл бұрын
I have been considering a similar upgrade on my MX5, looking at B12 set , but probably going for Tein Flex Z as similar price but are adjustable for firmness and ride height. Can you let me know where you got the lift from, it looks fantastic.
@robnorth-1372
@robnorth-1372 Жыл бұрын
You should tighten the mounting bolts with the susspension loaded, youll wreck the rubber bush's....
@keithreed5009
@keithreed5009 2 жыл бұрын
To clarify, 17mm across flats usually means bolt diameter is 10mm and 13mm af is usually an 8mm dia bolt
@Cowley46
@Cowley46 2 жыл бұрын
Great job.
@global_nomad.
@global_nomad. 2 жыл бұрын
Number 27 in SHOCK non problematic good job...
@Lou-f
@Lou-f 2 жыл бұрын
Great result👍 new front disks and pads next?
@realnutteruk1
@realnutteruk1 2 жыл бұрын
22:22 (headline time) on 22/02/2022.... I'll hold off watching until 22:22.... No, sadly it's 22:21 long!!
@scottmeeker9971
@scottmeeker9971 2 жыл бұрын
How many miles on the odometer? Stock pieces worn out already ??
@parrotraiser6541
@parrotraiser6541 2 жыл бұрын
A slight oddity I noticed. The front disk rotor is plain, while the rear is drilled and slotted. That seems the wrong way round. The front brakes do the bulk of the work when stopping, so they are usually better than the rears. What's the other side like?
@nickb3968
@nickb3968 2 жыл бұрын
Makes one wonder if the rotors were replaced with non-OEM options on one end or the other...
@parrotraiser6541
@parrotraiser6541 2 жыл бұрын
@@nickb3968 This wiki.seloc.org/a/Brake_discs#S1_Elise suggests the history could have been quite complicated, depending on the age of the car.
@nickb3968
@nickb3968 2 жыл бұрын
@@parrotraiser6541 Great link! The rears appear to be EBC Gold's based on their pics.
@MrMkindy
@MrMkindy 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what steel Lotus used on the S2 my son had a few years ago but the wishbones and hubs looked like they had sat at the bottom of the sea for a few years they were so rusty!
@Jester-Riddle
@Jester-Riddle 2 жыл бұрын
Where you live can substantially affect the rate of rusting also ... I moved from central England down to close to the seafront in a town next to Brighton and my racing bike that I had carefully maintained for years suddenly rusted to pieces, as I noted did other metal stuff. Sea spray in the air and just salty sea air, especially with onshore prevailing winds can make a lot of difference ...
@spencerfunnell1973
@spencerfunnell1973 2 жыл бұрын
What are the vehicle lifts you are using??
@imouse3246
@imouse3246 2 жыл бұрын
By mounting the old shocks upside-down, wouldn't they collect water in the housing?
@elena8341
@elena8341 2 жыл бұрын
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@chrisdarcyburt
@chrisdarcyburt 2 жыл бұрын
What model is your quickjack please?
@milbose
@milbose 2 жыл бұрын
Jack, I could be totally out to lunch here, but it looked on your video, that the rear brake pads are not swiping the entire surface of the rotor. I tried to take a look by pausing, and it looks like I can see a portion of the slot and vent holes near the center of the disc, left side of the car, that is not being contacted. Maybe they are supposed to be that way? I'm not an Elise expert. :-P Great content as always and very fun to watch as a fellow non-professional, car enthusiast.
@markthoughtswithukrainemas2072
@markthoughtswithukrainemas2072 2 жыл бұрын
HI JACK !!!! a man with sense !!! Ryobi Tools ,, there Ok are nt they ,, infact I think there very good "VERY" is the key word for the money
@bostromberg4704
@bostromberg4704 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jack I always look at your vids good stuff, I had some inspiration from your Elise stuff, had a look at a few but they were too expensive. I have now come across a vx220 or actually a opel speedster as they are called over here at a reasonable price. Do you have any advice, is it a good option or should I keep looking for a good early elise
@Number27
@Number27 2 жыл бұрын
I believe the VX220 is also very good.. great engine too! But I’d suggest you try both before deciding!
@timfulmer5156
@timfulmer5156 2 жыл бұрын
and the ls400? new shocks too?
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