Bilstein Shocks

[2F45T4U]

my S1 has had upside down Bilstein shocks fitted at some point prior to my ownership.

i need to replace a front shock that's leaking oil and clunking. As this suspension isnt original to this year and model, what am i to order? Is this the S2 K-series suspension?

the front shock part no is: E.117.C.0007

also, any hints where i can get a replacement at a reasonable price before i get it MOTd for spring?


cheers.

[Shug]

Yup - it's S2 K series stuff.

Replacements, the usual Lotus outlets: Dealers themselves, or the likes of Eliseparts.

[BiggestNizzy]

If memory serves me correctly the proper S1 kit has stiffer front springs than the S2 K-series stuff.

[2F45T4U]

thanks for the replies.
i was going to re use my spring anyway so it disnt end up uneven.

my spring has the following on it:
Eibach 32/05
Lotus A117C0006 FRONT

dont know how that compares to the standard S1, S1 ugrade or S2 kit.

Eliseparts only list one S2 damper no mention of toyota or K series engines. is this because the dampers are the same and its the springs that are different between models?

[Shug]

K and Yota rears are a different length. Probably best to give Geary a call (if you're using Eliseparts - his name is Geary) and ask the question with the part number on hand - even if you don't have it, he'll be able to tell you what you need. Otherwise with the part number, you can also go to a dealer parts guy (if not MMC, B&C get good reviews) and buy from there. Not sure how pricing will stack up in this case.

[2F45T4U]

Just phoned Elise parts.

front shocks are the same through all models. checked part numbers against mine.

rears are indeed different lengths.

one now on order.

thanks all.