What Does Lotus Elise Specialist and Racer Think of My FrankEnlise? + chassis set up!

[@rhettcorcoran2879]

The look on your face when Steve was driving the car initially, priceless.

[@andrewwoulfe6579]

Please, please, please don't let it explode

[@MacBob]

"Please don't let him come here" 😆 Great to get a good report on the car from a respected member of the Elise community

[@Number27]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I know, that was so funny!! The reputation of the Elise precedes itself!

[@kalmmonke5037]

@@Number27 as them to try and judge a aptera and a nobe. gmat43 coming up, lotus emira.

[@kalmmonke5037]

itll be unqiue content for sure

[@kalmmonke5037]

tag me when it happen i have subscribed

[@jimb5341]

Can’t beat an old school mechanic, who knows their stuff and that you can trust.👌

[@owenjones8]

Steve is a relative, the days of going and seeing him lead the pack backstage during the TVR tuscan cup days are memories I'll always hold close and have never really left me. My ex brother in law (engineer) took his TVR Chimaera to steve and said - you cannot beat his knowledge and expertise also super down to earth! I'm on the prowl for an elise or similar and know where I'll be taking it ;)

[@estheticsdenturestudioinc.291]

I am really enjoying this series on the Elise. It is a car I would like to add to my collection. Seeing the trials and tribulations you are experiencing helps me understand what to expect, thank you!

[@freekinfigetaboutit]

I'm sure we'd all be interested to hear more from Steve.

[@legaltechinnovations1594]

Really happy for you. It’s great when there is a noticeable improvement with a car. Thanks for bringing us along for the journey!!

[@glensmall9194]

You look so stoked to be driving the Elise as it was designed to be driven. Well done!

[@jasonrussell3325]

Great video as usual Jack, what with you, Edd, Harry M and Iain T you all keep me very well entertained, keep up the enthusiastic and excellent videos!

[@wesleycardinal8869]

The casual attitude of Steve when wringing the cars neck on the test drive - just another day at the office. I'd be like Jack - eyes wide and gripping the seat.

[@grahamtricker4103]

Its great to hear stories from people like Steve who have been in the game a very long time and are experts in their field. Love the fact that they still use original metal alignment tools. Just goes to prove that not all new is best... 👍

[@DoubleOhSteffan]

Awesome stuff Jack, looking forward to a fair weather test drive, that'll be fun!

[@simonelliott5956]

So pleased for you Jack, the car has been a roller coaster of ups and downs, but you can see by your face how much you are enjoying the experience now! Great to hear Steve talk too, what a truly brilliant experience it must have been to have his wealth of experience benefit Frankie!

[@bobmizen1]

Brilliant to watch the progress of your Lotus and its positive outcome. I like the vest on your passenger seat 😂. Thanks again for sharing your channel, you deserve a lot more followers Jack. Best wishes, Bob M.

[@autoavids]

Such lovely little cars to throw around. The induction sound is perfection 👌 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Number27]

Thank you chap! Enjoy the weekend!

[@autoavids]

@@Number27 will do, you as well.

[@T16MGJ]

Servicing my younger son's Rover with the K-Series, I drove it for a few miles minus the Air Filter. Used the K-Series freely when fully warmed up. What a magnificent induction sound! My own MGF and my older son's Elise S2 also impressive sound immediately behind the driver as in Jack's Video but, that saloon's induction sound was a surprising delight to my ears.

[@ryanmccormick2150]

Jack number 27 is just getting better and better bud! Have a great Easter weekend buddy 👍

[@grayfool]

Great to see the car doing what it was built for. Your patience has really paid off.

[@jamesf449]

The slightly concerned glance at the speed when he was hammering it, was hilarious:))

[@jackcameback]

I think this is one of the best videos you have delivered, excellent, really really interesting. Thank you

[@Number27]

WoW, thank you!! Rally glad you liked it!!

[@jackcameback]

@@Number27 Bad pun LOL 🙂

[@T16MGJ]

He used the term "Dampers". What a shocker. Good for him!

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Your enthusiasm Jack is outstanding real problems and real solutions 🙌🏻🇬🇧🙌🏻

[@Number27]

Thanks chap, have a great bank holiday!

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

@@Number27 you to Jack 👍🏻

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Nice video. Good to see improvements to the car.

[@michelswerissen6544]

Franky I need some love..........Jack ok.......oh happy days............looking forward to seeing Franky on track.

[@busterboy7505]

Great video Jack, I remember the first video in the snow, now it’s almost perfect, can’t wait for the next video 👍👍.

[@davidroush1224]

Great to hear it made a significant difference that you can feel when driving. I'm in the US and jealous I can't take my Elise in to him for a proper set up ;) Enjoy it. Cheers !

[@user-mg9he3qj3n]

Jack your enthusiasm is infectious 😂👍👍👍

[@catxls1835]

All fixed and officially handling as she should. Wow, what an early (Elise) history lesson. Great video and a sneak peek of the geometric measurements that keep your guys ahead on race day!! Your car has been favourably been found to be a "good" car. Great car man and a great video with loads of great info. Thumbs up my friend!!

[@Quinndiver]

Jack - so happy for you. get the windshield wipers working and she'll be sorted mate.

[@martingregory5955]

Would love to get some Quick Jacks but $4K here in NZ so jack stands are it for now with my 986. Love the look of the Elise!

[@chrischarman1043]

That's great news Jack, chassis repair not noticed by a specialist is a real credit to your work. Better yet she is now set up and driving beautifully, exactly as a Lotus should. Really like the short shifter upgrade, wondering which one you are going to use? Short shift gear leverage transforms almost any car into a race type feel and makes the drive even more enjoyable. Did that to my BMW E46, best upgrade I've ever done. Got me thinking about one for my E Type!

[@eze8970]

Great update Jack, you were trying so hard not to have a big smile with Steve in the car! Glad it handles even better, enjoy the driving!

[@Number27]

Thank you chap!!

[@johnandrews3568]

Happy for you, Jack! This has been a bumpy road, but one with a silvery lining.

[@RevengeAvenger]

The world's most enjoyable sports car. I love this!

[@organiccold]

Good result. That only comes to prove that your DIY repair was spot on, just to shut up some bad comments haha. Have a Happy Easter

[@paulp96275]

Your face was a picture when he floored it ,you watching the Rev counter just in case it popped 🤔 It sounded great nice one Jack 👍👨🏻‍🏭

[@johnireland1629]

Did he say the rear tires need to be changed? Maybe some good sticky rubber all around would also made the handling more fun. Happy to see you happy and the Lotus fulfilling what you wanted it to be. Excellent video!

[@phillloyd6356]

amazing Jack, well done - get the tyres sorted, and maybe head for a track day??

[@Lot76CARS]

Great update, just proves how set-up is crucial. Looking forward to the gearshift tweaks, after a test drive many years ago I remember how the MGF shift wasn't that great.

[@Number27]

Yep… confident this will really turn it around!

[@vice4134]

Thanks for the closed captions! 🙂

[@michaelpegasiou4531]

Glad you’re happy with it now,what a great place to take it to.AHappy Easter 👍

[@Number27]

You too chap!!

[@ba2724]

So happy to see you driving her this well, even in the rain! I know you're always on a budget, but I keep hoping you put a fresh set of tires on and push her even more! Bravo!

[@Number27]

To be honest.. no so much of budget anymore on this car.. I’ve spent close to £2k in the last month!

[@dan3092]

@@Number27Awesome Jack a win for sure buy a set of Yoko Advan Neova AD08 RS if you haven't bought her new boots yet you won't be disappointed much better value and wet grip than 888R's or Nankangs !

[@nesertema4583]

@@dan3092 I would avoid the AD08RS. AD08R are good, but hard to get in europe. the RS has a very weak performance.

[@Ztandard32]

Good start to the bank holiday. Great to see things going brilliantly well for a change. :)

[@DavidBrown-bs7gg]

SteveG knows how to pedal. He drove my 330bhp Exige (me in passenger seat) around a race-prepped Escort Cosworth around McLeans at Donington.. no mean feat in itself, except we were on the grass at the time after being forced off the track by the Cosworth.

[@gazzafloss]

Looks like he was taking it out to the red line, I kept expecting him to change up and he just kept on it. Great that it's turning out to be a good fun car Jack.

[@sarcodiauk2921]

Great video Jack ...what an expert this guy was 👍

[@steffydog]

Brilliant, so pleased for you 🏁🏁🙏👍

[@miloudiben]

I hope this cars a keeper after all your hard work. Well done

[@HaydnMowbray]

I recognise that Burford to Chipping Norton road. Doesn't Harry live off there too? Great to see the journey of this. Well done for sticking with it and sorting out a car many wouldn't have touched. Keep it up with the great content!

[@Number27]

Yes it is the same road! Thank you 🙏, I’m really chuffed with this car!!

[@Number27]

Yes it is the same road! Thank you 🙏, I’m really chuffed with this car!!

[@T16MGJ]

@@Number27 and @ Haydn Mowbray. I have relatives living in that area and visit them frequently. Those roads throughout the whole Cotswolds are a delight on both two and four wheels. The natural habitat for an Elise.

[@PompeyMatt17]

another great vid Jack..and a nice tummy rumble at 3:11 😂

[@robertlloyd7493]

A great watch as usual 👍

[@Number27]

Thanks Robert!

[@greyknightsrealm8251]

Having to live my S1 vicariously through you at the moment having sent the STACK off for refurbishment due to the needles not working. Of course it's taking ages and the sun's come out... :-(

[@justaddafan]

I would suggest that some day you install the 2.5 turn lock to lock steering rack from Titan. The faster rack gives the car a bit more turn-in eagerness and less wheel turning motion, obviously. The change in weight isn't perceptible but it just adds a bit more life to the already very lively experience. They make an even faster rack that I would imagine is even more so but I haven't tried it.

[@JayW-44]

Steve knows his stuff and he can drive as well, wiped the floor with everyone in the LCUK Sprint Series when he competed.

[@Number27]

Yep!! Very handy driver and lovely guy too!

[@duncanajpv8]

Wow, that was a bit great, Steve is the man.

[@tppmorzine]

Congratulations on eventually getting a MOT (for a car that has been driven for a long time on the roads without one)

[@herme99]

Got the Prodimex shifter coming myself, should be an improvement!

[@johnmorrison27]

Absolutely brilliant as always 👍👍

[@lpabildgaard]

Go have the geometry measured so you have it for future reference.

[@bradleys378]

Jack - your face when Steve was red lining it ..... :)

[@derrickmcquillian6709]

Best in the biz when it comes to lotus

[@10rGreenninja]

Now it's all set up chuck a new set of Pilot Sports on it to get rid of those old Toyos

[@EliteRock]

Gonna be a lot of fun this summer! Would be great if you could link to all your previous Frankie vids in the description, would net you a lot of views I bet.

[@Number27]

They are all in the Elise playlist…

[@EliteRock]

@@Number27 Ah! ETA >> forgot about playlists, had a senior moment.

[@marceld6061]

Your face while in the passenger seat said it all, Jack. Noticed on the ride home that there is a small white piece of something on the backside of the rear view mirror.

[@Number27]

Saw that too.. must check it out!

[@2702simmo]

Your face when looking at him driving was comedy gold

[@paulkane9863]

Ready for the summer ☀️

[@jonathanknight8251]

If possible, more insights in the Elise from Steve, please! I sent you a msg on Instagram about it too, but valvetrain noise could also be caused by aging hydraulic lifters.

[@jacobb1354]

Looks like a fun car! Nice work!

[@eringodog]

great feel of an elise to your video/thanks. wouldn't u agree that good tires were needed before taking it to Steve?/ its the most important element to good handling in my opinion-

[@pjvenda]

I know it's been 1y..., and after reviewing the video a couple times, i am left wondering - if you still see this comment - what kind of setup did you ask Steve to apply? "Fast road/occasional track day"?

[@mickpurcell272]

Somebody looks a very happy Chappie now it's setup 👍😆😆😆

[@global_nomad.]

great to see this coming out successfully - do you need to fix the wipers? or are you just mad...oh wait, i know that answer already....good luck with the gear linkage change...and thanks for introducing Steve..

[@guylambrechts2303]

If I could only own an Elise once in my life...a well set up of course. Oh, could be an Exige too...

[@huwdavies6650]

That Rover K series does love to sing!

[@SuperMattyb83]

Jack nervously staring at the speedo 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sparky4878]

That test drive was cosy. Whenever I have someone in my VX220 I have to apologise in advance for contact when changing gear.

[@philtowle4683]

What a top bloke

[@davidorama6690]

Steve sounds like Ron Dennis apart from the fact that Steve actually makes sense when he talks.

[@robertovers1863]

fifth down to third on what looked like a straight road seems a bit weird ?

[@Number27]

Gears a bit vague.. I think I just wanted to get into 4th but it wouldn’t go in..

[@chiefrocka8604]

Somethings not right if there’s nothing wrong That’s Our Man Jacks Motto 🇲🇽

[@Number27]

🤣🤣🤣 thanks for watching and happy Easter!

[@benchantry2092]

I'd enjoy a mini road trip in the elise

[@Joolz777]

Nice one again Boss..

[@bravedave8512]

Yeah, too bad Steve won't share his set-up secrets, especially for those of us over here in Canada :(

[@jeffreyb.1657]

Do the oil change and get new tires all around like Steve said to do....and perhaps change the fluid in the tranny if not new.... Enjoy!

[@ncfatcyclist]

Awesome 😎

[@seanweirdbeard]

Goot job! Dya winnie wipers not twerk?

[@Number27]

Not very well!!

[@bobmcl2406]

If ye use Rain-X and ye drive fast enough, ye dinna need wipers!

[@bobmcl2406]

I suppose the clutch did you a favour by failing BEFORE you had done the set up. It would have been a shame to have to dismantle the rear suspension, cuz they never go back exactly the way they were.

[@davec1942]

I know the floor well is tight on one of these, but you have to stop riding the clutch, this may be why the old one failed.

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, by the the smile on your face they did a good job. Why don't you respray it yourself Jim like you did the Mercedes-Benz, when you've finished all the mechanicals that is.

[@TheSterlingSound]

Two Italians in a Lotus!

[@sw651]

How does this car compare to the Esprit you had for a bit and soldl?

[@Number27]

I Loved the Esprit but that was a GT car really… as a drivers car nothing can touch this!

[@danarmstrongmusic]

great video - OCD mode though: PLEASE remove that tatty bit of tape from behind the rear view mirror LOL! :D

[@Number27]

Agreed!!! Thanks for watching Dan!

[@grahamnutt8958]

😁👍

[@RallyeRacin9]

25 years and a good setting is still a mystery?

[@bobmcl2406]

I had the same thought. I would have imagined someone would have shared the info on the forums. Just take Frankie to a computerized alignment rack, and get a print of the results! I suspect the key is in what the specialist said about aligning relative to the centreline of the chassis, rather than just wheel to wheel.

[@RallyeRacin9]

@@bobmcl2406 Just did a search in the Lotus forums about the Guglielmi setup but didn't find the settings. I think it's too much hassle to ship an Elise to the UK just for a wheel alignment.

[@treyquattro]

did Steve know you had 10 year old tyres on when taking it for a test drive?! Ah, yes he did!

[@ukmud6218]

Did you ever find out who hit the Peugeot

[@Number27]

I didn’t.. 😞.. thanks for watching and happy Easter!

[@stuwhite2337]

Bump steer is horrible but easy enough to check for and get rid of

[@reallynotpc]

Guglielmi - that's an Italian cousin of Williams, isn't it?

[@eliotmansfield]

bet it took ages to ensure the speedo was obscured 😀

[@fasthracing]

I spot a Casio watch!

[@paulriggers1558]

Yes, that's how you are supposed to drive the old girl.... your face looks like a first-time husband at a wife-swopping party, still sober, watching the missus enjoying herself properly in a very long time... now get rid of those ditch-finder tyres + enjoy yourself this easter weekend !!!