Lotus 250bhp Elise S1 1.8 Turbo Audi for the road, trackdays and racing. 1.8T

Item Features Lotus 250bhp Elise:

	Used: An item that has been previously used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... Read moreabout the condition	Year:	1997
Transmission:	Manual	Manufacturer:	Lotus
Fuel:	Petrol	Model:	Elise
Power:	250	Type:	Sports/Convertible
Seats:	2	Doors:	2
Drive Side:	Right-hand drive	Colour:	Red
Safety Features:	FIA Roll Cage, 6 Point Harness, FIA Padding, Plumbed in Fire Extinguisher, FIA Cut Out, Xenon headlights	Mileage:	64,000
Exterior:	Alloy Wheels, Catalytic Converter, Tuning	Engine Size:	1,800
In-Car Audio:	MP3 SD card with USB, AM/FM Stereo, CD Player	MOT Expiry:	06/2016

vehicle description:

250bhp Elise S1 Audi 1.8T 20 valve for road, touring, trackdays or race. A race car for the road – retaining road car comforts. Please get in touch for the full specification.
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£13,995.
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High specification, great condition, 12 months MOT, Calypso Red, HPI clear, 64,000 miles.
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History
An early, 1997 S1 Elise which was originally delivered with a Rover K series engine. Converted at considerable cost around 2009 by a company called LotusWerx.
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Body/Chassis
Calypso red, in very good condition with some stone chipping to the nose area.
HPI clear.
Importantly this car has never had any damage to the wishbones or chassis at any time in its life.
The white hardtop shell is easy to remove in just a couple of minutes if you want to enjoy the sun.
6 point FIA Safety Devices roll cage.
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Power plant
250bhp Audi TT BAM engine running a K04 turbo providing smooth power and torque
35mpg with a mixture of road driving, even better on a long run
Standard Audi ECU and diagnostics port
Custom mapped by Audi VW tuning specialists Badger 5
250bhp and 247 lbs/ft torque (more power available via a further re-map if desired
Baffled Forge sump
Oil cooler
Intercooler
Charge cooler
Stainless steel exhaust (passes all normal trackday noise checks
The engine is in good health having had a recent compression and sniffer test
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Transmission
6 speed 02M Audi gearbox retaining standard clutch and flywheel.
Gearchange using an S2 Toyota mechanism and custom cables (one of the best I have experienced in an Elise)
Braided clutch cable
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Suspension
Adjustable Nitron dampers with Eibach Springs
Uprated Toe Links
Total weight is around 840kg, around 300bhp per ton
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Wheels and Tyres
Black AWI 5 spoke wheels pictured with virtually new Federal 595RSR tyres
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Brakes
Carbon Lorraine RC5+ pads all round
EP alloy belled discs all round, drilled and grooved
Braided hoses, Performance Friction RH665 high temperature fluid changed in April 2015
All discs and pads are almost new
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Safety
FIA 6 point roll cage from Safety Devices with FIA padding, very safe and making it easier to race in Europe if desired.
Lifeline fire extinguisher (first service end of 2016) and FIA battery cut off
Pair of matching 6 point Sabelt harnesses for driver and passenger, dated end of 2019, correctly mounted using Lotus crotch strap bars and eye bolts with spreader plates
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Interior
Standard road trim including the sill pads, heater and modern colour screen stereo with MP3/USB/CD
Matching pair of Elise Spares GRP race shell seats (drivers side retains the adjustable rails)
I still have the standard Elise seats if the new owner prefers these
The removable boot divider/bag gives enough room for a pair of crash helmets
12v lighter socket for sat nav
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Maintenance
I have always maintained my own performance cars, with all work carried out in my friends workshop. I have a folder full of receipts for all the parts and consumables I have fitted. Oil and filter changed regularly, currently running Fuchs Pros S Ester 5w40, last changed in April 2015. Zero oil consumption.
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I have replaced many parts in the past 12 months to ensure the car remains reliable and looks great:
WOSP starter motor
Boost hoses (black or red silicone)
Audi water pump
Audi 80c thermostat
Timing belt and rollers
Auxiliary belt
Bosch spark plugs
Stainless steel front brake pad heat shims
Front wheel bearing
Brake discs and pads all round
Brake fluid
Nearside competition spec. driveshaft
CV joint and cv boots
Fuel filler cap and keys
Aero wiper
Battery terminals
Heater panel
Grey stack dash surround
Carbon fibre side scoop
Twin radiator fans
Intercooler fan
Front caliper seals and pistons
Uprated M16 front hub bolts
Many, many small jobs completed and parts replaced whilst the clams and undertrays are off.
It has just passed its MOT with no advisories at a main dealership, expires mid-June 2016.
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The previous owner, James, bought the car just after it’s Audi conversion, using it for the road and for foreign trackdays and touring. From speaking to James at length there is no question that he knows his stuff about the Elise and also maintained his own cars. Whilst receipts are limited from his ownership he too changed the oil and filter far more often than needed and also changed:  
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Nitron adjustable dampers all round with bespoke uprated Eibach springs,
Discs and pads
Stainless steel braided brake hoses all round
Stainless steel braided clutch hose
EP rose jointed toe links
Outer CV joints
Crank sensor
Coil packs
Rear wheel bearings
Front ball joints
Front anti roll bar drop links
Front anti roll bar bushes
Brake master cylinder
New steering rack
Hose/pipes that run through the sills have been replaced
Uprated ali radiator
Bosch battery
HID headlights
Uprated V&M engine mount
Heat wrapping on exhaust downpipe.
I have the original service book.
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Extras (at additional cost)
Transponder and Race Technology DL1 datalogger and Dash 3 digital screen plus two other sets of wheels and tyres.
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Reason for Sale
My wife and I have taken part in three trackdays and two race meetings plus a few thousand miles on the roads when commuting.
After many, many months of hard work and effort, the car is finished, so why sell? Simply, we have completed what we set out to achieve; we had great fun working on an interesting project that kept us busy over the autumn, winter and into the spring and I got to race and drive home after both meetings with a nice 2nd in class trophy to show for it.
As a result you are looking at a superb all rounder: road car, safe trackday car or race car. This is a car that is easy to live with on a daily basis and is sold with no known problems.
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I am asking for £13,995, viewing is welcomed, I am happy to take a serious prospective buyer out for a test drive. In the mean time I will be using the Elise in nice weather with the mileage only likely to increase a little. I live in Bath and work in Corsham, Wiltshire.
The successful bidder will be required to pay a £500 deposit by Paypal within 48 hours of the end of the auction. The car is listed on Pistonheads and SELOC and I reserve the right to end the auction early if it sells elsewhere.
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Regards, David 07718 368173
01/07/15 My car has been relisted after a previous sale regrettably fell through after the buyers own car sale didn"t complete. The bidder was a gentleman, I am now hoping that this auction or buy it now will be successful and see my Lotus go to a new owner.

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