S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Looks great. Can't wait to see more pics.
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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.
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.
Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
What offset are you looking to run for the fronts and rears?
Elise S2 260
GR Yaris
BMW M2 Comp
RRS HST
VW Caddy
Mk1 Escort (bare shell)
GR Yaris
BMW M2 Comp
RRS HST
VW Caddy
Mk1 Escort (bare shell)
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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" fronts.
I'm using S2 hubs with 308mm discs and want to use 18 x 10" rears and 17 x 9" fronts.
Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
I find this tool handy:
https://www.willtheyfit.com
Type in the standard settings and the new wheel sizes, then see what offset gets you closest to having the faces and arches where you want them.
https://www.willtheyfit.com
Type in the standard settings and the new wheel sizes, then see what offset gets you closest to having the faces and arches where you want them.
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Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
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Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
feeling better about the rear clam fit now, lots of work to get this right...
engine cover is a good fit now too.
old elise wheel is only fitted to help me determine offsets for new wheels
engine cover is a good fit now too.
old elise wheel is only fitted to help me determine offsets for new wheels
Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
The calculator I have used in the past is this one. I guess you'll have to watch how far in the wheel goes as you alter the offset. Standard Elise wheels ran +5 to +16mm offset. That is a very big rear arch to fill but have a look around the net someone is bound to have done this before. There has been some crazy sh*t done to Elise's over the years.
Elise S2 260
GR Yaris
BMW M2 Comp
RRS HST
VW Caddy
Mk1 Escort (bare shell)
GR Yaris
BMW M2 Comp
RRS HST
VW Caddy
Mk1 Escort (bare shell)
Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Great work.
Wheel looks funny
Wheel looks funny
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Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
first pics of engine build. early days, lots more to do:
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Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
few more of engine build and LSD fitting:
and finally completed rear clam fit with engine cover fitted and fixings holding it down:
many hours work to get to this stage, front will be much easier and quicker
and finally completed rear clam fit with engine cover fitted and fixings holding it down:
many hours work to get to this stage, front will be much easier and quicker
Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
Looks great, feeling inspired!
keep the good work
keep the good work
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S1 Elise Honda K20
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Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
yeah - enjoying the weather....what a contrast from when it was too cold to work on it!!
double checking tyre clearances in arches as I order wheels:
double checking tyre clearances in arches as I order wheels:
Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
New fancy transparent wheels!?
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Re: S1 Elise Motorsport replica project
quick update, opposite to last pics, wheels without tyres.
New Braid wheels arrived today, so had a quick fit before tyres going on tomorrow:
New Braid wheels arrived today, so had a quick fit before tyres going on tomorrow: