Advice needed

cloggie · Post by **cloggie** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:45 pm

Ive just had a good look under the car and there is a big pannel missing (well snapped off) it was prob like that when i bought it though ! its the bit on the front bumper that joins at the front ! Is this anything to worry about and how easy is this to fix???????????

CSK_423 · Post by **CSK_423** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:47 pm

The under side of the Elise is complete flat, helps with aerodynamics grip and all that malarky, if you have a panel missing it won't be doing it's job properly and more than likely have an effect on the handling.

So yes it's quiet important

robin · Post by **robin** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:52 pm

The front undertray is required to support the clam. The rear undertray is optional below 100mph.

The front one really is a rectangle of alloy with the corners cut off and a few drill holes - possibly not that expensive from Lotus, actually.

Bigger problem will be why it's missing - either someone couldn't be ar$ed refitting or more likely they have sheared the bolts off in the rivnuts and couldn't figure out what to do next.

cheers,
Robin

cloggie · Post by **cloggie** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:52 pm

does anyone think this could be the prob im having with it being a bit wobbly at speed

steve_weegie · Post by **steve_weegie** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:56 pm

It certainly wont be helping but might not be the sole cause... Might also have an adverse affect on the airflow through the radiators too.

cloggie · Post by **cloggie** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:01 pm

no its not the undertray its fibreglass , its just the underside of the bumper

Edin430 · Post by **Edin430** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:43 pm

Doesn't sound right - clam only goes back about a foot underneath and then its all undertray.......

Pictures...

cloggie · Post by **cloggie** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:50 pm

yeah it is its the undrside of the front clam how can i fix this?

Edin430 · Post by **Edin430** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:53 pm

New clam mate......

Can I ask what the undertray is bolted to them?!

Must mean ur missing both bits....

Edin430 · Post by **Edin430** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:08 pm

Pictures...

But I had damage on my old S2 (10 inch hole) and it was a new clam job..........

robin · Post by **robin** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 12:05 am

If the front of the clam has been ripped out, you need to replace it with more GF - suggest a trip to Steve Walker's bodyshop if you don't happen to have the skillz yourself ...

Cheers,
Robin

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:13 am

Depending on how big the hole is, gaffer tape will do the job

... after all, it will only meet another speed hump one day.

cloggie · Post by **cloggie** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 11:32 pm

gaffertape it is then