Elan S3 progress
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the suspension was pretty mis-mash. Rear spring perches just halfway hacked off, short adjustable perches just sitting in there well, springs I could not identify, unknown age Spax. Front were spax, but who knows what springs.
The front bushings had been replaced, but I replaced all the rear, the Lotocones and added the upper seat belt bracket at the same time.
So know have Koni rear, TTR springs/perches/front damper/springs.
Oh yeah, elantrikbits axles. Super easy to fit, since I did it before re-fitting A-arms. I also replace parking brake pads and silicon bronze tig the new spring perches onto tubes.
I traded +2 wheels for stock ones, had these primed and powdercoated. Pirelli CN36 in 165 (narrowest I could find)
I have to set ride height (I have not even looked in manual to see if is shows stock), but if any recommendations for street, I would certainly like to hear.
Last edited by Lotus54 on Thu Jan 11, 2024 5:13 am, edited 2 times in total.
1966 Lotus Elan S3- Benelli motorcycles (various)
- Lotus54
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The wheels look good!
How do the 165s fit under the S3 arches? I was contemplating those same tires.
How do the 165s fit under the S3 arches? I was contemplating those same tires.
- pianoderby
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They seem to fit just fine on mine- but the lips have been cut on the front.
1966 Lotus Elan S3- Benelli motorcycles (various)
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Hmm...your photo doesn't display for me. I just see the .jpg name.
Steve
Elan S1 1963-Bourne bodied
Elan S3 1967 FHC pre airflow
Formerly:
Elan S1 1964
Elan S3 1966 FHC pre airflow
Elan S3 1967 FHC airflow
Elan S4 1969 FHC
Europa S2 1970
Esprit S2 1979
Elan S1 1963-Bourne bodied
Elan S3 1967 FHC pre airflow
Formerly:
Elan S1 1964
Elan S3 1966 FHC pre airflow
Elan S3 1967 FHC airflow
Elan S4 1969 FHC
Europa S2 1970
Esprit S2 1979
- bitsobrits
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I do not know what happened. I added another.
1966 Lotus Elan S3- Benelli motorcycles (various)
- Lotus54
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Just be careful hitting a bump with the steering on full lock - many cracked front fenders happen this way.
Mike
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That picture was front suspension at lowest. I have been raising. But i will be careful, thank you.
1966 Lotus Elan S3- Benelli motorcycles (various)
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