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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!)

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

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