While the clam is off for recall, what should I replace? - LotusTalk

Spartacus · 01-14-2013, 07:58 PM

I figured I could save some money while the front clam is off while they fix the oil cooler issue. What should I replace or upgrade? I've read about the radiator and the ac. Should I get those replaced even though they are working fine?

aztec1382 · 01-14-2013, 08:01 PM

The motor
Jk
You can upgrade the exhaust, fuel rail

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qu1Z · 01-14-2013, 08:59 PM

Diffuser

Aedo · 01-14-2013, 09:02 PM

The radiator for sure.
Wouln't worry about the AC condensor though.

Braided stainless brake lines are the other one - but not critical, just if you want them.

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Originally Posted by aztec1382

The motor
Jk
You can upgrade the exhaust, fuel rail

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You can... but having the front clam is off won't help

oldmansan · 01-14-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by aztec1382

The motor
Jk
You can upgrade the exhaust, fuel rail

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Wrong end of the car. Oil coolers are up front, unless you have the special "Momo edition".

San

happy2behere · 01-14-2013, 09:42 PM

What r u talking about my special Momo edition has the oil coolers in the front, back, in the glove box and maybe a few other places, I am not sure if I got all of the places. Also it came with a red panda that lets me drive it in the carpool lane.

David Craig · 01-15-2013, 03:05 AM

If some of the vents inside the car don't work (defrost or face or foot) now is the time to examine or fix the heater related items which reside under the front clam.

addertooth · 01-15-2013, 04:52 AM

Radiator, Resistor Pack for AC/heater blower.

lotusforsale · 01-15-2013, 07:08 AM

Put in air horns. Seriously.

agirls · 01-15-2013, 07:39 AM

+1for horn. I went with a Stebel.

kestrel74 · 01-15-2013, 08:25 AM

Yep folks..........the oil coolers are in the FRONT clam !

aztec1382 · 01-15-2013, 10:04 AM

You should just remove them completely and run a Setrab

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fitfan · 01-15-2013, 10:17 AM

brake lines
roll bar - if you have a base, non adjustable.
remove AC, if you have ever dreamed to do so...

philethier · 01-15-2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fitfan

roll bar - if you have a base, non adjustable.

You mean the front anti-roll bar, or sway bar? You do not need to pull a clam for that.

I'll have to look at the brake lines...

philethier · 01-15-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Aedo

The radiator for sure.

Because you fear the plastic parts in the radiator will fail, eh?

What all-metal radiator do you recommend?

GR82DRV · 01-15-2013, 04:41 PM

Not to hijack the thread, but would the oil line recall imply that we get a free oil change? Do we just need to provide the filter?

Aedo · 01-15-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by philethier

Because you fear the plastic parts in the radiator will fail, eh?

Correct - and from personal experience

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Originally Posted by philethier

What all-metal radiator do you recommend?

I selected this one - Elise Parts - Engine & Gearbox - Cooling - Aluminium Upgraded Radiator

but I suspect you will get this one cheaper in the US - proRAD for the Lotus Elise and Exige-Sector111

I don't see the benefit of the triple pass ones.

Spartacus · 01-15-2013, 08:37 PM

I was looking at the sector 111.

philethier · 01-16-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartacus

I was looking at the sector 111.

The tripple-pass would seem to put more resistance to the flow, making the water pump work harder. Maybe that does not matter.

fitfan · 01-16-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by philethier

You mean the front anti-roll bar, or sway bar? You do not need to pull a clam for that.

I'll have to look at the brake lines...

yea, sorry - anti roll bar... or sway bar - shorted the verbiage there! on the formula car we always talk about the "roll" set-up.

01-14-2013, 07:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
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happy2behere Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 125	What r u talking about my special Momo edition has the oil coolers in the front, back, in the glove box and maybe a few other places, I am not sure if I got all of the places. Also it came with a red panda that lets me drive it in the carpool lane.

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aztec1382 be afraid be very afraid Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles Posts: 980 Images: 12	You should just remove them completely and run a Setrab Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App __________________ slwkart

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