Author Topic: Emma; CanehdianJ's 2006 Lotus Elise 111R (Read 36761 times)

ultimatt · « **Reply #50 on:** September 27, 2015, 11:57:59 pm »

Quote from: xrayvsn on September 27, 2015, 09:48:17 pm

Issue is finding a set of high performance tires that offer both sizes. The rears are easy to source, but none other than those listed by Jeff also come in the 175/55/16 size.

The LSS pack runs 195/50/16 fronts but those are on 16x6.5 wheels rather than the non LSS wheels that are on the car which are 16x5.5.

You can maybe get a custom set of wheels forged that will have the correct hub and offset, but it's probably best in the short term to go with the AD07 since the A048 are a 60 treadwear tire

So weird. At least they'll be cheap.

I'd rather use the winter to try to source some wider wheels and tires!

canehdianJ · « **Reply #51 on:** September 28, 2015, 07:13:25 am »

Quote from: ultimatt on September 27, 2015, 11:57:59 pm

So weird. At least they'll be cheap.

I'd rather use the winter to try to source some wider wheels and tires!

The wheels dont have studs. They are bolted on with special torex keys. And its a 4 bolt hub. Finding other wheels wouldnt be easy, especially because id need 16x6.5 and 17xwhatever

Rathburn · « **Reply #52 on:** September 28, 2015, 08:17:10 am »

Quote from: canehdianJ on September 25, 2015, 11:12:38 pm

She also needs a really slutty name.

Randy Mandy

Or something with Lynn on the end.

Cagare · « **Reply #53 on:** September 28, 2015, 08:22:54 am »

Alexandria or Emma.

ultimatt · « **Reply #54 on:** September 28, 2015, 09:10:38 am »

Quote from: canehdianJ on September 28, 2015, 07:13:25 am

The wheels done have studs. They are bolted on with special torex keys. And its a 4 bolt hub. Finding other wheels wouldnt be easy, especially because id need 16x6.5 and 17xwhatever

That sounds like quitter talk. Tirerack has a set of fronts

. They're even on sale!

If TR had them I bet you could find a few other niche manufacturers.

BMWs have wheel bolts too, I bet you can do a stud conversion if you wanted.

canehdianJ · « **Reply #55 on:** September 28, 2015, 09:21:04 am »

Quote from: ultimatt on September 28, 2015, 09:10:38 am

That sounds like quitter talk. Tirerack has a set of fronts . They're even on sale!

If TR had them I bet you could find a few other niche manufacturers.

BMWs have wheel bolts too, I bet you can do a stud conversion if you wanted.

I dont want different wheels. I like the OEM ones. And the the 180 treadwear Advans are very sticky. Apparently you can get away with 888's on the street too. but im not gonna bother. Gonna leave the Lotus chassis setup alone. I think they knew what they were doing

ultimatt · « **Reply #56 on:** September 28, 2015, 09:25:14 am »

That's fine, as long as you can still get the AD07s. They are a good tire, if a little dated.

I'm just saying that these things don't seem as impossible to change as you were making it out to be. The car is 4x100 after all.

canehdianJ · « **Reply #57 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:06:35 am »

I just bought a set of AD07's. 1020$CAD. Tire rack is having a stupid good sale so I got Kyle to jump on it

ultimatt · « **Reply #58 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:22:41 am »

:thumbsup

DaDuke99 · « **Reply #59 on:** September 28, 2015, 12:41:40 pm »

Quote from: jellynuts on September 26, 2015, 11:07:49 pm

Hmm, perhaps I can be of assistance in this area.

Toyota by Jonny W, on Flickr

Am I missing something? Why is this pictures title 'Toyota' ?

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #60 on:** September 28, 2015, 12:42:53 pm »

The Elise has a Toyota engine (2ZZ - Celica GTS)

DaDuke99 · « **Reply #61 on:** September 28, 2015, 12:44:45 pm »

Ah ok then! Definitely was missing something.

I'm thinking you should charge a fee at the next few timmys meets Jeff. Gonna be lots of people wanting a ride

canehdianJ · « **Reply #62 on:** September 28, 2015, 12:56:37 pm »

Quote from: DaDuke99 on September 28, 2015, 12:44:45 pm

Ah ok then! Definitely was missing something.

I'm thinking you should charge a fee at the next few timmys meets Jeff. Gonna be lots of people wanting a ride

pfffft. Never. I just assume ill be doing lots of little loops of driving around hahaha

jellynuts · « **Reply #63 on:** September 28, 2015, 12:58:53 pm »

Quote from: DaDuke99 on September 28, 2015, 12:44:45 pm

Ah ok then! Definitely was missing something.

Ah! It just makes me happy that people read the titles!

seat safety switch · « **Reply #64 on:** September 28, 2015, 01:38:52 pm »

Can you come pick me up for a ride along? That would be boss.

coop3422 · « **Reply #65 on:** September 28, 2015, 04:12:53 pm »

Congrats, that thing is sexy. Love the color combo and glad you didn't have to settle on silver.

darthekai · « **Reply #66 on:** September 28, 2015, 05:33:51 pm »

im in for tomorrow. Might be there late.

KennyB · « **Reply #67 on:** September 28, 2015, 09:30:42 pm »

Soooo.. how does you back like the seats and suspension, or lack thereof?

canehdianJ · « **Reply #68 on:** September 28, 2015, 09:39:13 pm »

Quote from: KennyB on September 28, 2015, 09:30:42 pm

Soooo.. how does you back like the seats and suspension, or lack thereof?

strangely... its way WAY more comfortable then a GD sti. The seats have almost no padding but they never hurt me. did edmonton to calgary in one hit and my back was actually better when i got to calgary then when i left. and the ride isnt bad either.

hard to believe but it isnt

gordons mazdaspeed miata is harsher

THE EDJ · « **Reply #69 on:** September 28, 2015, 09:54:00 pm »

Quote from: canehdianJ on September 28, 2015, 09:39:13 pm

strangely... its way WAY more comfortable then a GD sti. The seats have almost no padding but they never hurt me. did edmonton to calgary in one hit and my back was actually better when i got to calgary then when i left. and the ride isnt bad either.

hard to believe but it isnt

gordons mazdaspeed miata is harsher

Sounds like a road trip to BC next year! Your climbing gear can take the second seat

RockThePylon · « **Reply #70 on:** September 28, 2015, 11:39:05 pm »

Quote from: THE EDJ on September 28, 2015, 09:54:00 pm

Sounds like a road trip to BC next year! Your climbing gear can take the second seat

Maybe?

https://www.eliseparts.com/products/show/16/610/s2-elise-and-111r-luggage-rack/

canehdianJ · « **Reply #71 on:** September 29, 2015, 07:11:59 am »

Quote from: RockThePylon on September 28, 2015, 11:39:05 pm

Maybe?

https://www.eliseparts.com/products/show/16/610/s2-elise-and-111r-luggage-rack/

Nope. too ugly

Claw · « **Reply #72 on:** September 29, 2015, 08:49:53 am »

You know you're getting old when...

Quote from: canehdianJ on September 25, 2015, 11:12:38 pm

-Wireless backup camera with plate frame mount - ordered

Nice car though.. how's the road noise? Can the stereo be cranked to drown it out?

canehdianJ · « **Reply #73 on:** September 29, 2015, 09:35:04 am »

Quote from: Claw on September 29, 2015, 08:49:53 am

You know you're getting old when...

Nice car though.. how's the road noise? Can the stereo be cranked to drown it out?

You come back it up and tell me i dont need a camera.

And no the stereo sucks assay, so im replacing it

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #74 on:** September 29, 2015, 09:37:37 am »

You don't need a camera.