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Lotus Elise Suspension. It is possible to do a reliable alignment using some simple tools. You will need fishing line or other fine string, four jack stands, a digital lever or camber gauge, and a. The Lotus Elise is a two-seat, rear-wheel drive, mid-engined roadster conceived in early 1994 and released in September 1996 by the British manufacturer Lotus Cars. The Elise has a fibreglass body shell atop its bonded extruded aluminium chassis that provides a rigid platform for the suspension.

The design of the body paid homage to the earlier M250, and was the first Lotus to be designed on a computer. Both the Series 2 Elise and the were built on the same production line, in a new facility at Hethel. Both cars shared many parts, including the chassis, although they had different drive-trains and power-plants. The VX220 carried the Lotus internal model identification Lotus 116, with the code name Skipton for the launch version and Tornado for the 2004 introduced. Fitted with 17 inch over the Elise's 16 inch front wheels, the Vauxhall/Opel version ceased production in late 2005 and was replaced by the for February 2007, with no RHD version for the United Kingdom.

Easy and cheap to repair. Check the pedals for proper operation. Especially check the bushing on the throttle, which has become a point of failure on later-year cars. If it’s sticking, it’s an 8-hour job to fix.

Examine the aluminum chassis for signs of damage. Due to the bonding used in construction, damaged chassis are usually just scrapped. If someone tells you the chassis was repaired, just smile and walk away. Check the joints that connect the crash structure to the aluminum tub. Suspension attachments to the frame must be also free of damage. If connections or attachments are damaged, a new chassis is required. Repairing the chassis is generally not recommended by Lotus.

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The specified range is incorrect and the values below should be used. Note the different camber reading between left and right and the toe in.

It is strongly recommended that you read more about alignment and several references are included at the end of the page. The alignment can be specified differently from the manufacturer's recommended values. This can enhance performance at the expense of increased tire wear, noise, braking, and even cornering. Changes in tire technology are constantly affecting the desired alignment specifications. Again, I suggest you consult one of the references. The values provided below are to provide an idea about the size and type of measurement and are not specific to the Elise. Castor Watch the front castors (wheels) of a shopping cart as you steer it through the aisles and notice how they always point ahead.

For example, the alignment should be done when the car has half a tank of gas and the weight of a driver included. Because the Elise is so light and the alignment is so critical to the performance of the car, the weight of the driver in the seat will have a large impact on the settings. Standard Elise Mid-laden (ride height reference for geometry check) Height front 130 mm below front end of chassis siderail rear 130 mm below rear end of chassis siderail Camber optimum – 0.1degrees° tolerance + 0.1degrees° to - 0.3degrees°; Max side/side 0.2degrees° Castor optimum + 3.8degrees° tolerance + 3.5degrees° to + 4.1degrees°; max. Side/side: 0.35degrees° Alignment optimum Zero tolerance 0.5 mm toe-out to 0.7 mm toe-in overall (0.07degrees° toe-out to 0.10degrees° toe-in overall) Steering axis inclination 12degrees° nominal Comments from Arno of EliseTalk Umm. As the toe is super-super sensitive I would not share that opinion. Adjustment on the steering arms you're talking about fractions of turns and not even full turns. When I adjust the alignment on my car using a Hunter rig I always have to be very careful to allow some margin before tightening the locknuts.

Sometime, in autocrossing for example, the toe is set to several mm out. This sets the sidewall so that turn in to a corner is quicker. Camber Camber is the tilt of the tire and wheel when viewed from the front or rear. When the top of the tire is tilted towards the middle of the car, the tire has negative camber. Camber helps the tire stay verticle when the car is in the middle of a corner and the body is rolling to the outside.

Contents • • • • • • Type 14 (1957–1963) [ ] Lotus Elite Type 14 Overview Manufacturer Production 1958–1963 Body and chassis 2-door Powertrain 1.2 L 75-105hp 4-speed manual Dimensions 2,242 mm (88.3 in) Length 3,759 mm (148.0 in) Width 1,506 mm (59.3 in) Height 1,181 mm (46.5 in) 503.5 kg (1,110 lb) Chronology Successor The first or Lotus Type 14 was an ultra light two-seater produced from 1958 to 1963. The car debuted at the 1957 as chassis #1008. The Elite had spent a year in development, aided by 'carefully selected racing customers' before going on sale. The Elite's most distinctive feature was its highly innovative construction, in which a stressed-skin unibody replaced the previously separate chassis and body components. Unlike the contemporary, which used fibreglass for only exterior bodywork, the Elite used glass-reinforced plastic for the entire load-bearing structure of the car, although a steel subframe for supporting the engine and front suspension was bonded into the front of the monocoque, as was a square-section -hoop that provided mounting points for door hinges, jacking point for lifting the car and roll-over protection. The first 250 body units were made by Maximar Mouldings at, Sussex.

It is strongly recommended that you read more about alignment and several references are included at the end of the page. The alignment can be specified differently from the manufacturer's recommended values. This can enhance performance at the expense of increased tire wear, noise, braking, and even cornering. Changes in tire technology are constantly affecting the desired alignment specifications.

Cornering is helped by a low height of 470 mm (18½'). Series 1 was designed by Julian Thomson, then head of design at Lotus, and Richard Rackham, Lotus's chief engineer. Besides the standard higher-performance variants listed below, Lotus also released some limited edition models such as Sport 135 (1998/9) with approx 145 bhp (108 kW; 147 PS), Sport 160 (2000) with 150–160 bhp (112–119 kW; 152–162 PS), and Sport 190 (190 bhp (142 kW; 193 PS)). These were more competent on track with sports suspension, wheels and tyres, seats according to model.

Don't forget to fit a rear Toe Link Set! The original setup of the Elise cannot cope with the force that's released when using high grip tyres. Don't let it surprise you at the track! If you are looking for the ultimate in handling, have a close look at our Nitron suspension, these spring/damper combinations will improve roadholding and overal road following performance.

If the car is still under warranty, run the ECU dump by your local service department to see if there will be any warranty issues due to the ECI figures. Oil & Scheduled Maintenance Ask for receipts. If they weren’t done at a Lotus dealership, make sure the previous owner used fully synthetic 5w40. Anything else may void your warranty. Oil changes should be performed every 7,500 miles, or every 3,500 miles for a tracked car. Rear Toe Link Failure. Lotus Elise rear toe link diagram (courtesy SandsMuseum.com) Some owners who track their cars a lot have reported a rear toe-link failure when the car is pushed hard.

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Cup 260 [ ] In October 2017, Lotus unveiled a hardcore version of the Elise called the Elise cup 260. It is inspired by the two hardcore variants of the Evora and Exige line up, the sport 380 and the GT430 respectively. It features the double taillight units and rear wing from the Exige Sport 380 and the respectively. Power has also been uprated and is now 250 hp (186 kW; 253 PS) thanks to a revised supercharger. Other changes include increased top speed, acceleration, low weight and high downforce due to added aero elements. The Elise Cup 260 has the following specifications according to Lotus: • Engine: 1.8 litre 2ZR-FE Inline-4 • Transmission: 6-speed EC60 with sport ratios • Power: 250 bhp (186 kW; 253 PS) at 7200 rpm • Torque: 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft) at 5500 rpm • Acceleration: 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.8 seconds • Top speed: 151 mph (243 km/h) • Weight: 862 kg (1,900 lb) (dry weight) • Downforce: 180 kg (397 lb) at 151 mph (243 km/h) Elise Sprint [ ] In March 2017, Lotus announced the special edition 'Sprint' models of the Elise.

Air Conditioning Check the unit by turning it on and driving around for 30 minutes. Coil freezovers are common, so keep the unit turned down from max. Interior Cabin The Elise’s interior is easy to scuff up, so don’t worry too much about scratches on the plastic sills and dash.

Headlights A design flaw in pre-2006 cars magnified the sun’s light, allowing the inside of the headlamp housing to become melted by the sun. Pretty easy to fix – replace the units. Undertray The undertray of the car can get loose and begin to rattle. This is caused by overtightened bolts stripping.

The upper ball pin is secured to the forged steel, rearward facing steering arm, itself fixed to the hub carrier by two M1 0 bolts. The ball pin of the steering lower swivel joint is secured in a forged steel plinth bolted to the bottom of the hub carrier by four M10 setscrews. The spring/damper unit acts between the outer end of the lower wishbone and the chassis front crossmember, and is fitted with the damper rod lowermost in order to minimise unsprung weight. In order to protect the alloy hub carrier from the effects of electrolytic corrosion, it is important to ensure that the joint faces with any steel components are coated with the specified jointing compound before assembly.

However, parent company Proton had been severely affected by the, which brought an early end to the Malaysian assembly of the Lotus Elise in late 2000, only three years after it commenced and with an estimated 150 units sold. The Proton-assembled Elises were assigned the code 'B' in the eleventh position, while the original -built units were stamped with the code 'H'. 111S [ ] A faster edition called the 111S, named after the Lotus type-number of the Elise (Type 111), was introduced in early 1999 and had the 1.8 also used in the Rover MGF. It featured a system providing continuously variable lift and duration on the intake valves only. This technology, producing a flatter torque curve from lower down the rev range and a declared 143 bhp (107 kW; 145 PS). A small but useful improvement over the standard 16 valve 1.8 L K-series 118 bhp (88 kW; 120 PS).

There are 2 shim thickness types used. A 1mm shim changes the camber by 0.25 degree. On the 111R/Fed-Elise there ABS sensor bracket is actually a shim too, so if you want to remove that you need to use some cable-ties to attach the connector to the wishbone. I run my Elise with -1 front and -2 degree camber and at 15 minutes total toe OUT at the front and about 30 minutes total toe IN at the rear for both road and track. I like it a lot.

The Malaysian-assembled Elise costs less than its British-built counterpart as it was manufactured with more Malaysian-sourced components. The Malaysian-assembled Elise was also exported to regional markets, including Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.

Basic S2 models had a 1,795 cc (1.8 L; 109.5 cu in) without VVC rated at 120 bhp (122 PS; 89 kW) at 5600 rpm and 124 lb⋅ft (168 N⋅m) at 3500 rpm of. 111S [ ] The Series 2 was also available as a 111S model, with the engine Rover technology producing 160 hp (119 kW). The 111S models were discontinued in 2005 in favour of the Toyota powerplant. It is believed that the switch to a Toyota engine was due to federalising issues with the Rover powerplant in the USA, however this has been largely unproven with little information released from Lotus as to the exact reasons. As of the time of the switch the Rover engine would still have met the standards required of it for use in America.

For 2008, there were several additions to the Lotus line-up. There are three versions of the Elise. Lotus continued to provide a naturally aspirated Elise producing 189 hp (141 kW).

There is an example of the Zytek Elise on display at the. Other cars sharing the Elise platform [ ] • • • • • • • • • • /Vauxhall VX220/Opel Eco-Speedster Concept • • • • Awards and recognition [ ] The Elise has received critical acclaim for its performance and driving experience, including Best Driver's Car 2001 (Autocar), Car of the Year 2003 (UK Horizons TV), and Best Sportscar 2004 (BBC ). Gallery [ ] •. • ^ Ben D'Cunha (1998-06-28).. Retrieved 2016-02-12.

Changing the front camber does not have an effect on the toe settings on the Elise (or very, very minor) as the camber shims are between the steering arm and the hub carrier. Caster adjustment is not easy and does take a long time as you have to undo the wishbones. But that's hardly ever required to be changed. This is for the S2, but I suspect the 111R/Fed-Elise is the same.

Lotus Cars: Shop Manual: Lotus Elise Front Suspension Front Suspension The fully independent front suspension comprises, on each side of the car, upper and lower, fabricated tubular steel wishbones, with a concentric coil spring/telescopic damper unit picking up on the outboard end of the lower wishbone. An extruded aluminiurn alloy hub carrier, houses a dual taper roller bearing which supports a steel hub equipped with 4 wheel studs. A forward mounted tubular steel anti-roll bar, is supported in plastic bushes and is operated via short ball jointed drop links from the lower wishbones. The inboard ends of both wishbones use replaceable bonded rubber pivot bushes to provide maintenance free articulation and suppression of noise and vibration. Both upper and lower steering swivel ball joints are pressed into housings incorporated into the outer ends of the upper and lower wishbones.

Make sure you check the fit of doors and check to make sure the body components line-up. Lotus Elise side vent The slatted vents on the Elise are fragile, and can be easily damaged if the owner isn’t careful around them.

For the Elise Sprint, Lotus used several weight-saving techniques to cut the car's weight down to 789 kg (1,739 lb). The Sprint can be had in either a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated engine, or a 1.8-litre supercharged engine, available for the Sprint 220 version.

However, in production models the 340 refers to the number of cars built. The final production versions weighed 701 kg (1,545 lb) and had a power-to-weight ratio of 252.5 bhp (188.3 kW)/tonne.

These include new metallic colours (additional $590) Persian Blue and Liquid Blue; new Lifestyle colour (additional $1200) Isotope Green; new Limited Colour Level (additional $3,300) Candy Red, Ice White, and Burnt Orange; and the new Exclusive Colour Level (additional $5,100) Prism Green and Moonstone Silver. The following colours were discontinued for 2008: Nightfall Blue, Aubergine Purple, Magnetic Blue, Polar Blue, Autumn Gold, Chili Red, and Krypton Green. Series 3 [ ] Series 3 Overview Production 2011–present Powertrain 1.6 L I4 1.8 L I4 (2011 US Models) 1.8 L I4 6-speed Toyota EC60 6-speed (2011 US Models) Dimensions 2,300 mm (90.6 in) Length 3,824 mm (150.6 in) Width 1,719 mm (67.7 in) Height 1,117 mm (44.0 in) 866 kg (1,909 lb) 914 kg (2,015 lb) In February 2010, Lotus unveiled a facelifted version of the second generation Elise. The new headlights are now single units; triangular in shape they are somewhat larger than the earlier lights.

On early-year cars, the window can fall out of alignment. In some cases, they fall completely off of their supports. It’s complex to fix a broken window assembly. Examine the leading edge seal when going over the car. On early-year models the hood sometimes leaks through the front seals. This is caused by leaning on the hood as they ingress/egress. This is a labor-intensive repair.

Washers are removed or added to the pivot points of the top A arm, moving it toward the front or rear of the car. The green arrow points to the toe adjustement. The lock nut is loosened and the track rod is twised to lengthen or shorten the distance to the steering arm. There is an adjustment on both sides of the car and this allows the steering wheel to point straight ahead and still change the toe of each wheel individually. Finally the red arrow points to the camber adjustment. There are shims between the upper A arm mounting point and the upright.

There is an adjustment on both sides of the car and this allows the steering wheel to point straight ahead and still change the toe of each wheel individually. Finally the red arrow points to the camber adjustment. There are shims between the upper A arm mounting point and the upright. The upright is the vertical part that connects the upper and lower A arms, and the bearing for the wheel. Shims can be added to decrease the camber or removed to increase the camber. Changing one specification will affect the measurement of the others.

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They swivel because the point of ground contact is behind the pivot line where it extends down to the ground. Castor centers the steering wheel when you let go. Typical values are 3 to 7 degrees. Castor is the least important alignment specification. Toe In or Out Look at your feet and notice how your toes are pointed.

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