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S1/S2 Gauges

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:39 pm
by Alan
What gauges do the S1 & S2 have as standard e.g. Oil Temp, Pressure, Water?

Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:43 pm
by Alan
Also do they have baffled sumps?

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 12:52 am
by robin
Alan wrote:Also do they have baffled sumps?
No.

Gauges - none - the stack show speed, revs, water temp, fuel level plus warning lamps for oil pressure, brake fluid level, etc.

Some people add oil temp gauges - there's a kit floating about I think ...

Cheers,
Robin

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:24 am
by Rich H
Generally you don't want to know, the water temp gauge will keep you on your toes anyway (K series cars only!) :wink:

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 10:27 am
by ryallm
Lots of people add extra gauges, especially for oil temp. Oil temp gauge really should be standard in a track biased car I reckon. Here are mine in the Exige

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Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 1:57 pm
by Alan
Those gauges look great sitting there!

Without a baffled sump do you not run the risk of oil starvation with slicks on track?

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:32 pm
by robin
Alan wrote:Those gauges look great sitting there!

Without a baffled sump do you not run the risk of oil starvation with slicks on track?
In high G corners it will obviously be a problem eventually - depends on how long the corner is and what the G is.

Lotus sell an AccuSump kit or some such thing I think and it may even be standard on the S/C cars. In the long run I think dry sump makes more sense that a baffle, because the baffle is just delaying the inevitable and can lead to problems of it's own too.

Cheers,
Robin

Re: S1/S2 Gauges

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:34 pm
by Sanjøy
Alan wrote:What gauges do the S1 & S2 have as standard e.g. Oil Temp, Pressure, Water?
Did you get the xmas GP Sport catalogue in the post too ?!

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:53 pm
by Alan
Nope, what is it :roll:

Not got an Elise yet just figuring out if its the wright car to buy.

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:58 pm
by robin
Alan wrote:Nope, what is it :roll:

Not got an Elise yet just figuring out if its the wright car to buy.
I guess we're biased, but the answer is obviously yes, buy one ;-)

GP catalogue is full of boys toys for the car as well as helmets,gloves, boots, etc., all tastefully modelled by pretty people of both sexes :roll:

Robin

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 11:11 pm
by Alan
Dont lead me into temptation by saying theres a catalogue full of goodies!!