Maintenance Between Events - LotusTalk

viacondotti · 07-16-2009, 06:32 PM

What do you experienced Lotus trackers recommend be checked between track events? In particular, which suspension/steering components does it pay to check the torque on (e.g. toe links)? Any other crucial maintenance/safety tips? Thanks

RQ_GT3 · 07-18-2009, 07:25 PM

Excellent post! I don't have the answer but highly interested.

My mechanic follows the LCS checklist that someone here was kind enough to post (as a sticky?). And of course we've strengthened the weak areas such as toe links.

But curious as to the maintenance aspect - change what fluids/filters after x?

Feffman · 07-22-2009, 05:21 AM

Not Lotus specific, but we change the oil after every track weekend, the differential fluid every 5th track day, coolant annually (with Water Wetter) and in between events just a general look-see on suspension/steering fittings, particularly our heim joints and u-joints.

Feff

Scott Bowman · 07-22-2009, 05:58 AM

I'm sure someone will come up with a comprehensive list, but be sure to check brake rotors and pads (including both sides of the pads). Also, if you have the stock type drilled rotors, blow out all the brake dust build up to allow for better cooling. I usually pull out the air filter between events, as many tracks are dusty (especially if you get into the dirt!).

viacondotti · 07-22-2009, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feffman

Not Lotus specific, but we change the oil after every track weekend, the differential fluid every 5th track day, coolant annually (with Water Wetter) and in between events just a general look-see on suspension/steering fittings, particularly our heim joints and u-joints.

Feff

Thank you.

07-16-2009, 06:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
viacondotti Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 256	Maintenance Between Events What do you experienced Lotus trackers recommend be checked between track events? In particular, which suspension/steering components does it pay to check the torque on (e.g. toe links)? Any other crucial maintenance/safety tips? Thanks __________________ 2006 Elise BRG sport, steel brake lines, RTDbrace, hardtop, black powder-coated wheels, Dunlop Star Spec 205/50, 235/45 street , Rotas w/R888s track

07-18-2009, 07:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
RQ_GT3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 99	Excellent post! I don't have the answer but highly interested. My mechanic follows the LCS checklist that someone here was kind enough to post (as a sticky?). And of course we've strengthened the weak areas such as toe links. But curious as to the maintenance aspect - change what fluids/filters after x? __________________ '07 Radical SR3 1500 '07 Exige S '08 E92 M3

07-22-2009, 05:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Feffman Grand Poobah Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 865	Not Lotus specific, but we change the oil after every track weekend, the differential fluid every 5th track day, coolant annually (with Water Wetter) and in between events just a general look-see on suspension/steering fittings, particularly our heim joints and u-joints. Feff __________________ MVP Track Time

07-22-2009, 05:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scott Bowman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 425 Images: 21	I'm sure someone will come up with a comprehensive list, but be sure to check brake rotors and pads (including both sides of the pads). Also, if you have the stock type drilled rotors, blow out all the brake dust build up to allow for better cooling. I usually pull out the air filter between events, as many tracks are dusty (especially if you get into the dirt!). __________________ 2006 Elise British Racing Green; LSS, LSD-TC, 2bular exhaust, Blackwatch Racing front bar, BWR Supercharger, Tillett Seats

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