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[murraymintz]

Good evening everyone, 

 

Im new to the VX scene and wondered if anyone knows which coming offer a full silicone hose kit for a non turbo VX 2.2 ? 

 

If so how much etc ? 

 

Cheers. 

 

Dan 

[fezzasus]

Hi Dan,

 

I'm afraid they don't make one but there's not much need. The only part that fails is the radiator hose with the bleed valve in and is available here: http://www.elise-sho...0-p-502179.html

 

[murraymintz]

Was only for aesthetics. Shame one isn't made. Thanks for the info provided though. Cheers Dan

[slindborg]

You can't see much of the engine in the bay anyway so having fancy pants pipe work is pointless

[Paulus H]

Welcome hope you enjoy your car and use this site to assist you. Beware there are some nutters who post on this site.

 

Kind regards, Paul 

[rik]

I really want a kit too

not for aesthetics but because my hoses are 12 years old and swolen/falling to pieces!

[Bumblebee]

Just buy the bits individually

You see more on our cars than others as it isn't completly hidden


Edit
Just noticed its for a non turbo

Edited by Bumblebee, 16 July 2013 - 12:46 PM.

[rik]

i have been buying individual bits that mostly fit well but it's not very good having hose clips on every bend

[murraymintz]

Thanks for the responses everyone. 

 

Would be nice to able to replace the hoses as several i have been to look at have swollen or tired looking hoses, plus the aesthetics even if you can see much of them.

 

Perhaps a group getting together and putting a group order in with Samco or forge perhaps  ?? 

 

 

[oakmere]

At the current age of most N/A's this will become a more common problem. Perhaps "VX220 Parts" would be interested in putting a kit together?

[murraymintz]

Yes, agreed that would be great anyone know someone that works directly for them ??

At the current age of most N/A's this will become a more common problem. Perhaps "VX220 Parts" would be interested in putting a kit together?

 

[oakmere]

No but Cliffe has contacts.

[rik]

sounds good but lets choose somewhere less overpriced than samco or forge

[rik]

just had a look around for a place that does custom hoses - there's quite a few actually

 

this one http://www.sfsperformance.co.uk/ strikes my attention because:

 

Q. I want to buy a kit but my car isn't listed?

If your car isn't listed we currently don't make a kit for it. If you are a member of a club why not organise a group buy and we may be able to make a new kit.

 

 

I'll send them an email tomorrow and see what they say

[fezzasus]

I may be able to help if you can't get something sorted out. I have hoses made up for my heaters and i'm sure they can do something here if there's enough demand.

[rik]

talked to a few companies, started a group buy thread: http://www.vx220.org...-for-na-and-sc/

 

[Arno]

Talk to Geary @Eliseparts too? He already does most (coolant)hoses for the various types of Elises and I suspect he has the contacts to have replacements made for the VX too if someone can supply him with the original ones.

 

If you ask nicely he may even do a 'humped' hose for the SC boys?

 

Bye, Arno.