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by stratosboy
Thu May 31, 2018 2:37 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

first pics of engine build. early days, lots more to do:
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by stratosboy
Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:17 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

feeling better about the rear clam fit now, lots of work to get this right...
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engine cover is a good fit now too.
old elise wheel is only fitted to help me determine offsets for new wheels
by stratosboy
Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:01 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

I'm a bit stuck on this and would welcome some advice....rear arches are 50mm wider each side than std S1 Exige - front arches are 20 mm wider each side. I know I can measure from the hub face to outer edge of wheel arch. I'm using S2 hubs with 308mm discs and want to use 18 x 10" rears and 17 x 9" ...
by stratosboy
Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:12 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

cheers Richie,
I've mostly been sorting the shut lines of rear clam and engine cover, so pics won't look much different to those I've posted. Hopefully getting engine and gearbox back from builders soon, so will post some then and the engine install.
by stratosboy
Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:04 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

cheers Mikie,
would you make some suggestions for good alternatives?
by stratosboy
Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:20 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

Not much progress over last few months, too cold and busy with work things and taking Mrs away for hols etc. LSD now being fitted, decided on Maxx Sport ECU system and one of the GARW dash consoles, so should have some good info available. Next issue for me is get some wheels for this, and get it ro...
by stratosboy
Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:02 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

thanks.....another day of fettling rear clam. A lot of work needed on these.
These at least show how much wider they are than standard Exige s1 clams
I'm getting there.
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by stratosboy
Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

first fit of rear clam...
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still lots of fettling left to do yet, but feels like progress to me!
by stratosboy
Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:27 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

cheers John, found 'em on Instagram now
by stratosboy
Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

never used Instagram, just joined and found you on there John, but not found pics of the heat shielding yet.
by stratosboy
Sun Jan 14, 2018 3:19 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

I'm using Imgur and it works really well.
Thanks Victor.
by stratosboy
Sun Jan 14, 2018 10:52 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

not sure I’m going to have space to put a floor in, exhaust manifold and large turbo will occupy a lot of the space and then have to work out silencer positioning. I’m planning on using a lot of heat shielding. as I’m sure heat is going to be my biggest problem. Do you have any pics Victor, of your ...
by stratosboy
Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

ha ha!...nice one - I hadn’t noticed ‘till you pointed it out
by stratosboy
Sat Jan 13, 2018 6:26 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

so todays jobs: cutting out number plate recess to let more hot air out! I will mesh behind to add a bit more strength back in. https://i.imgur.com/RE6KFYS.jpg and then fitting new Longerons: https://i.imgur.com/hxrn0Q4.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jVVUVPR.jpg https://i.imgur.com/jnGNI3v.jpg https://i.im...
by stratosboy
Sat Jan 13, 2018 11:24 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Replies: 239
Views: 131636

Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project

cheers Victor, appreciate you sharing your experience, I will check it out. It just seems a 'no-brainer' to fit one due to the power the engine will put out. Everyone I've spoken to say it needs one.