Spa prep

General General Lotus Talk
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So what prep have people been doing for the Spa trip??

So far this week on my S2, that I swore would stay standard I have fitted:

Baffled sump
New ally belled 315mm front disks :slight_smile:
New rear disks
New pads
JSR gearbox oil cooler kit
New JSR spec 46mm single way Ohlins dampers and Eibach springs (road / track spec)

The dampers are awesome, we were gonna call them the JSR 90 - 90 dampers as we were hoping to get 90% of the road comfort of the standard dampers and 90% of what you would want from a track damper.

We know we have got the track bit right as they are based on my race dampers, but on the road at the twiddle of a knob they are about a million times better than the standard dampers, its like a limo man!!!

I have also lightened it by taking the Armafend off and it will be lightened further by it having a wash.

Oh I changed the stereo and the rear speakers as well a few weeks ago, as I thought the standard ones were a bit poo.

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‘I have fitted’??? Are you sure??? :whistle:

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I fitted the brakes, the sump, the suspension and 90% of the gearbox cooler.

So, yeah I am pretty sure!! :wink:

I seem to remember that you just sat i my car and dismantled the interior for no particular reason :slight_smile:

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If I am being honest i guess you and Wayne may have passed the odd spanner.

hahaha

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Hahahaha!

Fair point. Version 2 will be worth it though!

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Lol - Sean mate you’re incapable of keeping anything stock. I bet your toaster has got a JSR spec Eibach spring :smiley:

Personally, my Spa prep has extended as far as bracing for an overwhelming sense of disappointment that I’m not coming too :frowning:

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nice additions :wink:
Is the gearbox cooler kit based on mine?
Be interested to know how much for the Ohlins? My nitrons are 5 years old and need a rebuild I’m sure…

So far my prep has been

New front discs and pads
New rear wing
New oil and filter
New air filter
New tyres

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Might be interested in the Ohlins as well, more details :slight_smile:

Neil.

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Nothing fancy, just an oil + filter, brake & clutch fluid change and a new set of front Pagids pads which will be done tonight.

Also, boring admin preps like getting my passport, insurance, license, adac card etc…

Tom

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Oh yeah I changed all of the fluids as well.

Yeah Ade we are using the same pump and a similar laminova to that used in your kit.

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New R888s
SRF
Oil
Check over
CF 260 roof (which bounces the on cam sound around the cab to epic proportion :astonished: )
Two tone paint job :whistle:
Sky HD 3D install :smiley:
And I’m packed already…

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Mine goes in for a geo on Saturday morning after I realised it hadn’t been done in 4 years :blush:

packed already, crickey :astonished:

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Clean and empty van.

Make pile of customers stuff in workshop to take with us. Remember to put in.

Finish customers cars so they can go.

Add as many spares as we have got. Just in case!

Charge customers beer to remove things from van at hotel/circuit :wink:

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Here we go

Oil and filter
Repainted wheels and re shod A048’s
Spare wheels and R888’s
New dash and smartycam
New front AP discs
Fixed seat runner
New exhaust (fingers crossed) :crazy:
New insurance policy


I fookin knew this was going to cost a fortune - better be worth it boys :wink:

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I fookin knew this was going to cost a fortune - better be worth it boys :wink: [/quote]

God yes, it is worth every penny :smiley:

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[quote=ade][quote=chrisexigegt]


I fookin knew this was going to cost a fortune - better be worth it boys :wink: [/quote]

God yes, it is worth every penny :smiley: [/quote]

Ade what do you reckon…post Spa 24hr TD isn’t hardcore enough…prepare for the Monday morning chaos


…then enjoy baby :sunglasses: :smiley: :sunglasses:

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Not knowing which pits we have is my favorite! along with all the great cars just laying about…

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just did my AA euro cover

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I’m trying to source some rocket boosters to keep up with Jonny!

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