Lotus Europa Suspension - LotusTalk

shaneF · 05-07-2008, 11:00 PM

Hi. What size lifter does one need to fabricate in order to "lift" the front/rear suspension of the Europa to fit larger and taller size wheels ? And if anyone has done this trick how did it affect your chassis integrity and ride quality ? Am currently beginning a 'frame-up' restoration of a 70 Europa. Any comments are appriciated . (yes,yes, I can't spell wroth squat I know) shane.

Roger · 05-08-2008, 12:37 PM

Your car, your right, but why in the world would you want to do that?

khamai · 05-08-2008, 03:19 PM

See if you can find some Spax dampers with adjustable spring perches. With stock springs and the perches as low as possible the nose of the Europa will sit about 1-2" too high. With shorter springs you can get to stock ride height or even lower.

With the nose high you'll get understeeeeeeerrrrrrrrr and significant aero lift even at fast highway speeds.

Europas work best with a slight rake (nose slightly down).

Cheers,
Kiyoshi

kestrel74 · 05-08-2008, 03:22 PM

Hopefully you're not wantin to put some honkin 20 inch spinners on it.....

I have 15 inch wheels on my adaption and they JUST fit.

05-07-2008, 11:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
shaneF Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	Lotus Europa Suspension Hi. What size lifter does one need to fabricate in order to "lift" the front/rear suspension of the Europa to fit larger and taller size wheels ? And if anyone has done this trick how did it affect your chassis integrity and ride quality ? Am currently beginning a 'frame-up' restoration of a 70 Europa. Any comments are appriciated . (yes,yes, I can't spell wroth squat I know) shane.

05-08-2008, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
khamai Plain ol' Lotus-nut Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,563	See if you can find some Spax dampers with adjustable spring perches. With stock springs and the perches as low as possible the nose of the Europa will sit about 1-2" too high. With shorter springs you can get to stock ride height or even lower. With the nose high you'll get understeeeeeeerrrrrrrrr and significant aero lift even at fast highway speeds. Europas work best with a slight rake (nose slightly down). Cheers, Kiyoshi __________________ life is better behind the wheel of a Lotus...

05-08-2008, 03:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,312	Hopefully you're not wantin to put some honkin 20 inch spinners on it..... I have 15 inch wheels on my adaption and they JUST fit. __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

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05-08-2008, 12:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roger Ancient Briton Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 487	Your car, your right, but why in the world would you want to do that?

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