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by EliseS1_Willy_G
Fri Jun 10, 2022 8:21 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: k series rebuild or honda
Replies: 21
Views: 10283

Re: k series rebuild or honda

pm sent

thanks
by EliseS1_Willy_G
Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: k series rebuild or honda
Replies: 21
Views: 10283

Re: k series rebuild or honda

maidstone even !
by EliseS1_Willy_G
Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: k series rebuild or honda
Replies: 21
Views: 10283

Re: k series rebuild or honda

Dave, thanks for your thoughts. How did you find Maindetone to deal with ? Did you get an LSD and oil cooler fitted when they built your car?
by EliseS1_Willy_G
Tue May 31, 2022 9:12 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: k series rebuild or honda
Replies: 21
Views: 10283

Re: k series rebuild or honda

thanks again for all the replies and info. The k series that's in it has a kiwirog head, standard cams, 421 and cat replacement. it certainly used to go well enough, but I can't help thinking I want a bit more... I have been speaking to both Kenny and maidstone sports cars about options. Kenny is ju...
by EliseS1_Willy_G
Mon May 16, 2022 8:40 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: k series rebuild or honda
Replies: 21
Views: 10283

Re: k series rebuild or honda

that's very good to know. One of my main fears as I said is to get into the loop of continual rebuilds. Thanks for all the thoughts and advice much appreciated.
by EliseS1_Willy_G
Sun May 15, 2022 10:45 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: k series rebuild or honda
Replies: 21
Views: 10283

Re: k series rebuild or honda

That a service you offer or just info that it can be done successfully ?
by EliseS1_Willy_G
Sun May 15, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: k series rebuild or honda
Replies: 21
Views: 10283

Re: k series rebuild or honda

thanks for that. Will give it some thought and phone Kenny tomorrow for a chat. Is there a danger thar I spend xxxx of rebuild and upgrade and I am in the same situation as now in 6 months time ??

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by EliseS1_Willy_G
Sat May 14, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: k series rebuild or honda
Replies: 21
Views: 10283

k series rebuild or honda

just looking for some advice from the se experts I have a s1 elise with 96K miles and it looks to me that the head gasket has gone. Coolant has been leaking and I plus automec plus Craig couldn't find a leak. There is mayo on dipstick and filler cap The head was changed at 45k miles and a sabre head...
by EliseS1_Willy_G
Fri Jun 28, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: Was it you ?
Topic: mustard yellow s1 Hamilton
Replies: 3
Views: 4225

Re: mustard yellow s1 Hamilton

you seemed to be going well for a car just back on the road. Strathaven road is ace...... when there is no traffic !!
by EliseS1_Willy_G
Fri Jun 28, 2019 6:52 pm
Forum: Was it you ?
Topic: mustard yellow s1 Hamilton
Replies: 3
Views: 4225

mustard yellow s1 Hamilton

passed you on muttonhole road... you seemed to be having more fun than me as you had the road to yourself !!
by EliseS1_Willy_G
Tue Oct 16, 2018 4:06 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: s1 door bushes
Replies: 8
Views: 3140

Re: s1 door bushes

thanks again for suggestions. Elise shop don't have the parts they would have to order from lotus which is what I have done with deroure, just they are on back order with the factory. I tried junks on seloc too, but no joy. Good shout about machining. I think that will be my quickest route, had hope...
by EliseS1_Willy_G
Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: s1 door bushes
Replies: 8
Views: 3140

Re: s1 door bushes

thanks. have tried bell and colville, but not dropped a mail to elise parts or shop as I couldn't find on there website.

Cheers
by EliseS1_Willy_G
Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:08 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: s1 door bushes
Replies: 8
Views: 3140

s1 door bushes

my drivers side door has dropped and I think I need some new hinge bushes.

Bush, Door Hinge, Part No A111U0057F.

Deroure are on back order. Anyone know where I can get my hands on a couple?
by EliseS1_Willy_G
Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New seats
Replies: 10
Views: 3486

Re: New seats

I looked at the tillet seats but was put off by the lack of padding and price. I was looking at the b5 model. Are they comfortable on a long run?
by EliseS1_Willy_G
Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New seats
Replies: 10
Views: 3486

Re: New seats

thanks for the warm welcome. have been looking on Seloc. Seats don't hang around long hence the thought about buying new. Dominic thanks for the offer of trying your seats when you get your car back. much appreciated. I am also looking for more side support hence the interest in the le_x seat, but I...