Scottish Elises

campbell wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:17 pm

Why is it not going to be DRIVEN !!

I just prefer driving the old cars these days. I will make an effort to use the Elise this year though, hence the effort to sort it properly before springtime.

Thanks all. I've looked at the various systems. Had my box been holed i would have gone for a ss system but given the cost I'm going to just replace the tailpipes for now as i have these spare anyway. I can look at upgrades later on. It's only going to be sat in the garage anyway.

Cheers Campbell

Thanks Campbell, I'll have a look at those mentioned. I don't want a loud system particularly, quality and fit are more important so recommendations are welcome.

It's the original system and I'd prefer to keep it, box is fine just the tailpipes have rotted, i have a spare pair to fit. Out of interest can the original tail pipes be used with any of these aftermarket rear boxes ?.

Can the tailpipes be removed without dropping the silencer first ?. Looks impossible but just checking before i potentially waste time. Box is fine but both tailpipes have rotted through.

I guess they could be fitted to a spare set of wheels and used for concourse by someone in future so will hang onto them when i have new ones fitted.

I need to think about replacing the 21 year old P-Zeros first, still plenty tread on them though (I know, old tyres etc....... they will be replaced before I venture out)

20190118_150927 by Robin Derrick, on Flickr

That's the belt changed, hopefully I'll drive it this year, you never know !.

20190125_154944 by Robin Derrick, on Flickr

Correct. Going by engine numbers in the manual mine should have been an automatic tensioner but isn't. Fortunately i removed the cover before buying the kit.

Correct. Going by engine numbers in the manual mine should have been an automatic tensioner but isn't.

The Rover engine manual states that on VVC engines with manual tensioner, the spring and post are to be removed once the tension is set however for the non VVC engine this is not required, spring and post are left in place. Any idea why they are different ?

I never met Tut sadly but enjoyed following his antics on here, never a dull moment that's for sure. I'm certain this is one person who never had any regrets and grabbed life by the ganglys. My condolences to his family.

I'm looking for a drivers side S1 sill trim pad/pocket in red leather, must be unmarked.

Corranga wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 08, 2018 8:36 am

This is a great idea, and that equipment looks amazing, especially the condition!

Cheers. Both testers were fully overhauled by an ex Sun engineer in the states, he has a workshop full of these waiting to be refurbished.