2010 S240 gets Ohlins? - LotusTalk

kwancho · 10-02-2009, 09:18 AM

2010 Lotus Exige S240 gets a nose job — Autoblog
Anyone have more info on those dampers?

jbs · 10-02-2009, 09:30 AM

it says in the official article:

New for 2010, the optional Track Package will include adjustable Ohlins dampers with threaded spring perches and remote oil reservoirs front and rear.

kwancho · 10-02-2009, 10:21 AM

Right, basically swapping the Bilsteins for Ohlins. Which model Ohlins?

Stephen · 10-05-2009, 11:33 AM

I think that is great news! I always updated the dampers/springs to either Ohlins or Nitrons regardless of if the Exige had the base suspension or track pack.

They say that it is the Ohlins with the remotes front and rear. Maybe they are the same as what goes standard into 260 Cup and the new 2010 260 for the US (I believe another run of new 260's will come to US with the new bodywork and other changes).

And the base MSRP is not supposed to change either; you just gotta love Lotus; I'm so happy they exist. Long live Lotus!!!

CraigN · 10-07-2009, 02:26 PM

Our 2009 260 has the Ohlins, may have been a late production thing.

91MR2 · 10-07-2009, 03:22 PM

Not a fan of the Porsche-like front end similarities, nor do I like the new rear wing...

Vishus_1 · 10-07-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen

They say that it is the Ohlins with the remotes front and rear. Maybe they are the same as what goes standard into 260 Cup and the new 2010 260 for the US (I believe another run of new 260's will come to US with the new bodywork and other changes).

No 2010 Exige 260's for the US - the 15 2009's that have been shipped here are it for now.

Yes the production of the 09 Exige 260's ran into a lot of complications and there have been many running changes. There also seem to be many inconsistencies. The last batches have the Ohlins just like 2010 Track Packs do.

wallabyguy · 10-07-2009, 06:09 PM

In the past, there are different rates for the ohlins on the street cars versus the cup cars. I'd guess the same is true here too.

10-02-2009, 09:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
kwancho Stormtrooper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Altos Hills, CA Posts: 95	2010 S240 gets Ohlins? 2010 Lotus Exige S240 gets a nose job — Autoblog Anyone have more info on those dampers? __________________ 2007 Aspen White Exige S Track, Touring, LSD Golden Gate Lotus Club #979 Larini SC Sport, R888, black badges, red folding tow hook

10-02-2009, 09:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
jbs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 125	it says in the official article: New for 2010, the optional Track Package will include adjustable Ohlins dampers with threaded spring perches and remote oil reservoirs front and rear. __________________ 2009 Starlight Black Elise R, Sports Pack, 240 Cup Rims, Yokohama A048 LTS, Öhlins Suspension Kit, AP-Racing Brake Kit, Chassis Brace Kit, Harness Bar with SCHROTH Harnesses, Lotus Motorsport Carbon Race Seats, AC delete, Stage 1 Exhaust, ECU re-flash

10-02-2009, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
kwancho Stormtrooper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Altos Hills, CA Posts: 95	Right, basically swapping the Bilsteins for Ohlins. Which model Ohlins? __________________ 2007 Aspen White Exige S Track, Touring, LSD Golden Gate Lotus Club #979 Larini SC Sport, R888, black badges, red folding tow hook

10-05-2009, 11:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stephen Waiting for next Lotus... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: West of Mississippi Posts: 1,889	I think that is great news! I always updated the dampers/springs to either Ohlins or Nitrons regardless of if the Exige had the base suspension or track pack. They say that it is the Ohlins with the remotes front and rear. Maybe they are the same as what goes standard into 260 Cup and the new 2010 260 for the US (I believe another run of new 260's will come to US with the new bodywork and other changes). And the base MSRP is not supposed to change either; you just gotta love Lotus; I'm so happy they exist. Long live Lotus!!! __________________ 2009 Mini Cooper JCW - Dark Silver/Black - sport suspension/cold weather package 2008 997 GT3 - Carrara White/Black - PCCB's - 350 lbs of weight reduction Past Lotus Cars: 2005 NFB Elise, 2007 CO Exige S, 2005 AR Elise, 2008 CO Exige S 240

10-07-2009, 02:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
CraigN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4	Our 2009 260 has the Ohlins, may have been a late production thing. __________________ Lotus of Orlando

10-07-2009, 03:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
91MR2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where piracy runs rampant... Posts: 404	Not a fan of the Porsche-like front end similarities, nor do I like the new rear wing... __________________ 2004 Volvo S60 R 1995 Lotus Esprit S4 1991 Toyota MR2 www.91MR2.multiply.com

10-07-2009, 06:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,896	In the past, there are different rates for the ohlins on the street cars versus the cup cars. I'd guess the same is true here too. __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

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