The Lotus Elise has had a few minor modifications to it since it was purchased in 2004 in original condition from its manufacturing date in December 1998. The first modification was to replace the original red plastic clutch pipe which used to heat up on hot day and expand resulting in total loss of the clutch! This was replaced with a stainless steel braided pipe. Next to be replaced was the exhaust system when the original manifold rusted through. A PTP custom big bore exhaust manifold was purchased and fitted to a sport CAT and an B&C stainless steel sport box. The gear linkage has been replaced to eliminate the slack that was present in the original system as well as fitting a short shift gear leaver. Next was the throttle linkage which snapped and was replaced by an up rated system. During this time the inlet system has been swapped from the standard plastic manifold to the alloy VVC manifold and inlet plenum which has been polished. A hurricane induction kit was fitted during this stage too. When the boll joints failed an MOT they were all replaced, along with the track rod arms and while the suspension was apart we took the opportunity to replace the standard koni dampers with some up rated GAZ units. A HID headlamp kit was also fitted while the front clam was off.

 

 

Two piston front AP callipers and single piston Brembo rear callipers with MMC brake pads and vented discs.

Gaz height adjustable as well as bounce and rebound adjustable spring dampers.

Conventional rack and pinion steering system.

1.8 K-Series engine

16 valve MPI DOHC

120 bhp (100 kW)

56 mm Throttle Body

Hurricane Induction System

Horizontally front mounted radiator.