Monthly Archives: August 2003

Test Drive

August 29, 2003
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Lotus Cars brought a UK spec Elise 111s to the Lotus Club Track day / West Coast Lotus Convention. At the end of the day they were giving rides around the track to anyone who wanted one. I was on the track taking a ride in a friends Esprit and got to the Elise line about 10 minutes before the end of the day. Just my luck, as I got into the passenger seat...

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First Completion

August 18, 2003
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The first system in the car is complete with the last of the brake lines being installed. I “just” need to bleed the brakes and pressure test.

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Wiring

August 11, 2003
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The first system in the car is complete with the last of the brake lines being installed. I “just” need to bleed the brakes and pressure test. I’ve started to roughly lay in the new engine bay wiring harness. I will need to modify the new harness for Alternator. The kit purchased from RD Enterprises requires two new wires and the removal/relocation of a couple of the wires on the generator control box. Electric...

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