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Looking for some advice

Post by Cowan » Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:45 pm

Hello!

It’s been a long time since I last had an Elise and I was wondering who to use for servicing etc.
I’ve never used the official Lotus dealer near Glasgow. Not sure what they’re like or how good they are.
I’m based in southwest Scotland but I’m happy to travel.
My latest Elise Sport 220 was purchased from Oakmere in Cheshire a few weeks ago.
Also, I’m looking to have a different suspension set up. I used to have Nitron and (I think) Eibach springs on my last Elise but not sure if they’re still the set up of choice among current owners. Basically looking for a fast road set up with a drop in ride height.
Lastly, I struggle to heel & toe in the Elise and apparently there is the possibility to have the accelerator height reduced. Doesn’t help that there is so much dead brake pedal travel, which is apparently common on the S3.
Again, is there anyone who you guys would recommend to make these adjustments and perhaps change the aforementioned suspension set up?

Any advice would be very much appreciated.

Cheers,

Cowan

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Re: Looking for some advice

Post by C7Steve » Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:53 pm

Give Craig in Edinburgh a shout.

https://www.craigmoncrieff.com/


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Re: Looking for some advice

Post by Cowan » Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:37 pm

C7Steve wrote:
Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:53 pm
Give Craig in Edinburgh a shout.

https://www.craigmoncrieff.com/


Steve.
Thank you Steve! I remember that name.. did he not used to work for the then Lotus dealer in Sighthill?

I’ll give him a call 😎👍

Cheers,
Cowan

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Re: Looking for some advice

Post by Cowan » Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:15 pm

Email sent to Craig 😎👍. Thanks again! I let Craig know you recommended him.

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Re: Looking for some advice

Post by Dark » Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:24 am

Think Craig might be on holiday this coming week so don't panic if no reply!
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Re: Looking for some advice

Post by Cowan » Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:45 am

Dark wrote:
Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:24 am
Think Craig might be on holiday this coming week so don't panic if no reply!
Thanks for the heads up! Much appreciated :thumbsup

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Re: Looking for some advice

Post by philthy » Mon Oct 31, 2022 11:09 am

Kenneth brown in Hillington is always my suggestion for Glasgow based owners
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Post by Dominic » Mon Oct 31, 2022 5:41 pm

philthy wrote:
Mon Oct 31, 2022 11:09 am
Kenneth brown in Hillington is always my suggestion for Glasgow based owners
:thumbsup Highly recommend Kenny. You will likley need to give him a few weeks notice to book in as he is very much in demand.
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Re: Looking for some advice

Post by Cowan » Mon Oct 31, 2022 10:58 pm

Dominic wrote:
Mon Oct 31, 2022 5:41 pm
philthy wrote:
Mon Oct 31, 2022 11:09 am
Kenneth brown in Hillington is always my suggestion for Glasgow based owners
:thumbsup Highly recommend Kenny. You will likley need to give him a few weeks notice to book in as he is very much in demand.
Many thanks for the tip guys! Much appreciated. It could potentially give me options. What’s the name of his business?
Cheers,
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Re: Looking for some advice

Post by Dark » Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:54 am

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Re: Looking for some advice

Post by Cowan » Tue Nov 01, 2022 4:12 pm

Dark wrote:
Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:54 am
https://www.kbmengineering.co.uk/
Many thanks! :thumbsup

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Re: Looking for some advice

Post by Stephen » Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:57 pm

Kenny did the suspension set up on mine too 👍
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