79 replies to this topic

[Alastair]

Seriously Lotus have replied, and will shortly have a generic Christmas discount of between 5% and 10% for some items (inc suspension refresh kit), so no group buy required.

[gaffer1986]

That's a worthwhile discount.

[Tommo]

i think i'll keep my eye out for that then!

[Raptor]

Yep I'll be up for the SL kit.

[Mopeytitan]

I only started as a replace the charge cooler which ended up with suspension refresh, nitrons and a lot of "while I'm there"

[Stevie Dubyah]

I only started as a replace the charge cooler which ended up with suspension refresh, nitrons and a lot of "while I'm there"

Lol. This seems to happen a lot.

[Tommo]

The SL suspension refresh kit is in their sale section now.  

 

Only £14 knocked off but its better than a kick in the Jacobs.

[Alastair]

He did mention to me there would be 5% of the refresh kit, and an additional 5% discount on top, a generic all site discount code. Only the first 5% seems to have been delivered. I will drop him an email and seek clarification.

[Tommo]

 

Ah, OK. I'll hang fire then!

 

cheers.

[Alastair]

I should havere ad his email better... the discount will be applied in a few days..... "I am about to upload a 5% across the board discount for the period 23/12/15 to 31/12/15 There will also be further discounts on some items, including an extra 5% on suspension kits, so 10% in total, any good?? I also have the Spitfire toe links for the VX in stock as well as uprated fuel pumps (complete) again from Spitfire The Discount period will be activated using the code XMAS2015 and will show in the total as additional doiscount in customers baskets"

[gaffer1986]

I am thinking of replacing all 16 wishbone bushes, 8 wishbone ball joints, track rod ends and anti-roll bar drop links when the weather is warmer.

 

I have heard the wishbone bush bolts can weld themselves to the bush making it very difficult to remove the wishbone. Does anyone know a way round this? Maybe a special tool to get the stuck bolt out the bush?

[gaffer1986]

Fast forward to 4 minutes for the issue.

 

[Alastair]

Anyone have any opinion on the choice of bushes? Poly vs. rubber? (Seriously Lotus wishbone bushes or Superpro). I assume rubber is more compliant for road, super pro a little stiffer and track biased?

[hairy]

From SELOC WIKI (http://wiki.seloc.or...wishbone_bushes):

• OEM - Good ride quality, ideal for normal road, fast road and track use. The central steel sleeve is bonded to the rubber so it does not pivot around it freely.
• Polyurethene - Good ride quality, ideal for normal road, fast road and track use. The central sleeve rotates freely within the bush.
• Nylatron - Firm ride quality and not recommended for normal road use, ideal for fast road and track use. The central sleeve rotates freely within the bush.
• Spherical Joints - Harsh ride quality and recommended for track use only. These are not bushes, but close tolerance stainless steel bearings, commonly known as Rose Joints and need to be welded into the wishbones. These are not suitable as DIY replacements.

OEM wishbone bushes do not require periodic maintenance. Maintaining polyurethene and nylatron bushes is much easier than fitting them. The wishbones do not need to be completely removed from the car if you need to re-grease the sleeves. All wishbones can be removed from the chassis by just taking out the wishbone bolts and sliding the wishbones out. All other suspension and brake components can remain in place. Only the brake pipe clamps need to be removed and care must be taken to ensure that the brake pipes are not under strain when maintaining the bushes.

[Doctor Ed]

Does anyone happen to know off hand what the bolt sizes are (chassis side, upper and lower, front and rear). I'm not at home for the next 2 weeks to measure myself (foresight!), and will be right next door to a major fastener wholesaler where I can get all manner of sexy bolts for not much. If someone could tell me the bolt lengths (under head length), dia, and amount of unthreaded shaft required at each position, I can make a list and go buy a bag full of bolts Front upper - fore: - aft: Front lower - fore: - aft: Rear upper - fore: - aft: Rear lower - fore: - aft: Cheers Ed

Edited by ed.oates, 29 December 2015 - 05:11 AM.

[Arno]

Knock yourself out...

 

http://speedsterclub...ones/index.html

 

http://speedsterclub...ones/index.html

 

And all the other pages

 

Bye, Arno.

[Doctor Ed]

Yet another forum I need to register to... Lol Thanks for the tip

[Exmantaa]

I would not bother and simply buy a complete suspension replacement set from f.i. Elise shop (€35 for every bolt, nut and washer you might need)

And while your're there; buy the higher tensile strength replacement upright bolts too...

[smiley]

Yet another forum I need to register to... Lol  

 

No, the dutch forum is fully open to anonymous.

 

Edited by smiley, 29 December 2015 - 09:46 AM.

[slindborg]

I would not bother and simply buy a complete suspension replacement set from f.i. Elise shop (35 for every bolt, nut and washer you might need) And while your're there; buy the higher tensile strength replacement upright bolts too...

Your logic and sense won't work with that one..... Hence why he's on my list