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[haggi961]

All rebuilt again but not for long.





The obd dash cable all in and setup and working perfect quick video to show it working.



Next up was a brand new top of the range alarm system with all the features. It's got special features to stop people hijacking the car, glass sensors that picks the noise of smashing glass. Tilt feature to stop people pinching your wheels, dual proximity sensors that put a bubble around the car to warn people that the alarm will sound if you touch the car, tracking on my mobile phone and plus many many more. My favourite feature though Id the remote start where I've done a quick video



I also decided to install reverse sensors into the rear exhaust bracket to help with the aid of reverse since I've just about lost my rear view mirror. I bought a decent cobra kit as i didn't fancy any cheap Chinese kits you can buy off eBay.


It also fitted perfect inside near the bulkhead panel.



Cut the rear holes for the sensors on the bracket and then wired it into the reverse lights. I wrapped all the wires in the heat sleeve to protect them from the exhaust.

[The Batman]

how come the interior didn't fit? didn't have all the dash parts?

[haggi961]

All fitted and a video to show they work






Wired in the extra light for the bulkhead panel and usb connection for the centre consoles. I've also fitted the lotus coin holder instead of the vx version as this now fits in perfect with the lotus bulkhead panel and center console.





Next was to modify the lotus panel that fits between the metal rollover bar and clam. It's almost just a foam panel to cover the looks of the rollover bar. It didn't fit perfect due to the vx bulkhead so I had to cut it down. I then dropped the bulkhead panel and roll bar panel off at the flocking place to get covered.



Time to start stripping the car front end off to finish the last of the painting of the wishbones and uprights and changing to black to match the back.


Just about stripped off again

[haggi961]

Some new parts for the front end rebuild which is front plate, two track rod ends, nuts and bolts, stainless steel shims, SKF bearings and then new high temp seals for the Ap 4 pots as apparently the seals that come with the 4 pots are made of chocolate and mine were starting to melt so they have a high temp version which I hope Will sort this problem.



New rubber abs mounts and bolts vs old



Products arrived for painting the wishbones and uprights. I also sent off all the wishbone bones and uprights off to get the old powder coat taken off with a special chemical.



First of the suspension items i stripped down was the abs cradle and painted up and fitted with the new rubbers.





While my parts were away getting stripped I set about mounting the traction control into the sill trim.
All cut out and rubber trim added to make it look more oem

[haggi961]

Center console modified to take the lifeline fire extinguisher pull handle. I have now since changed this for a black lotus version so it's not so in your face.



Got all my parts back stripped ready for painting.



All painted and looking amazing.









Some more new ballpoint seals

[haggi961]

Balljoints all fitted


Hubs are fitted




Track rod ends painted

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Started fitting the wishbones and uprights.





All fitted now

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[haggi961]

Brake ducts with Senna brake kit





Got a new better quality stud kit then the standard wheel bolts as I was sick to death of balancing the wheels trying to bolt them them up.



All fitted





Painted all the rivets and everything that lotus used to build the vx with durac



New wide tyres for the rears are the last thing before it's ready to go in for a mot.

[haggi961]

Changed the gearbox oil



Got the lotus bulkhead panel and the roll bar cover back from getting flocked



Fire extinguisher all fitted and plumed in now





Interior shot of what it's looking like now but still have some plans to change it yet.



Well this picture for me is a kind of achievement picture to say that all the work, time and money I've spent on it hasn't been for nothing as it passed its Mot with flying colours. The mot guy said it was the cleanest lotus he had ever seen and was amazed at all the work I had done.



Well the next stage is all about body work and painting 😀 It's in the process of getting done right now and I will update with lots of pictures of the process as it's getting some unique things done to it.

[Mopeytitan]

[Mopeytitan]

Shhh

[Mopeytitan]

And your seats will end up in my car!

[The Batman]

congrats luke! the end is near my friend!!

 

how come the loti interior dash and sill covers not fit? I thought same chassis so should be a problem?

[The Batman]

http://www.ebay.co.u...qMAAOSwAvJXBkj2

[Mopeytitan]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lotus-exige-interior-/231905717302?hash=item35fea86c36:g:IqMAAOSwAvJXBkj2

Weird that the colours are different in each seat?... I couldn't live with that! Would be so annoying!

[haggi961]

how come the interior didn't fit? didn't have all the dash parts?

It's because the chassis is different on the s2 compered to the s1 which is what the vx is based on. So there's a metal beam bonded into the chassis that goes across the full length of the dash and only way to get the Inteior to fit was to cut into the beam which I just didn't fancy 😂

[haggi961]

http://www.ebay.co.u...qMAAOSwAvJXBkj2

Seen them and my ocd won't allow two different looking seats 😂

[The Batman]

I thought s2 was the same chassis as the vx? hence the new elise came out after Vauxhall paid for the chassis development

[haggi961]

http://www.ebay.co.u...qMAAOSwAvJXBkj2

Weird that the colours are different in each seat?... I couldn't live with that! Would be so annoying!

I totally agree with you 😂

[Mopeytitan]

I thought s2 was the same chassis as the vx? hence the new elise came out after Vauxhall paid for the chassis development

They obviously ripped Vauxhall off and gave them the old one and kept all the r&d for themselves!!

[haggi961]

And your seats will end up in my car!

Il ignore that comment 😂