lotus elise/exige parts on a r200/25/zr

cas_uk · Post by **cas_uk** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:29 pm

hi guys and girls,just thought id ask if any1 has swapped any parts over from an elise/exige,ive been hunting around for info for a few days,it seems that the elise/exige shares a few similar things to the 200 range, e.g wheel pcd.
Anyone else know if any of the other parts are the same, parts like gear knob,steering wheels,brakes,calipers etc.
Im just trying to build a picture in my mind of what would be worth buying, as a set of exige wheels would look lovely on my 200vi,if they fit that is,and also would look different to the usual wolfrace logger i see loads of nowadays.

bristol · Post by **bristol** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:05 pm

engine parts.

Steve220 · Post by **Steve220** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:27 pm

wing mirrors

t666top · Post by **t666top** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:30 pm

elise uses same tuff but nothing from the engine of the exige will be anygood as i believe its a toyota engine

stefaclese · Post by **stefaclese** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:51 pm

The Elise used to have the K series engine fool

Erm, as far as I'm aware only engine parts are transferable as well as gearbox bits. Some more parts may be transferable with the MGF but thats probs about it.

PJF220 · Post by **PJF220** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:34 pm

The Elise uses a unique stud pattern. They even make hub adapters so Elise owners can get a wider range of aftermarket alloys.

Can't really see why you'd want a Lotus gearstick in a Rover?

t666top · Post by **t666top** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:37 pm

stefaclese wrote:The Elise used to have the K series engine fool

Erm, as far as I'm aware only engine parts are transferable as well as gearbox bits. Some more parts may be transferable with the MGF but thats probs about it.

i no the elise is the k series

but the exige doesnt thats wat i was saying

cas_uk · Post by **cas_uk** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:46 pm

t666top wrote:
stefaclese wrote:The Elise used to have the K series engine fool

Erm, as far as I'm aware only engine parts are transferable as well as gearbox bits. Some more parts may be transferable with the MGF but thats probs about it.
i no the elise is the k series

but the exige doesnt thats wat i was saying

it was a general question,i was aware of the different engine in the exige,the main thing i was thinking of tbh guys were the wheels off an exige

i quite like the look of them,only thing that bugs me a little is that they made them in 16front 17back,unless ive read that wrong somewhere.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:09 pm

t666top wrote:
stefaclese wrote:The Elise used to have the K series engine fool

Erm, as far as I'm aware only engine parts are transferable as well as gearbox bits. Some more parts may be transferable with the MGF but thats probs about it.
i no the elise is the k series

but the exige doesnt thats wat i was saying

The series 1 Exige was powered by a VHPD 'K' series. The series 2 (and newer Elises) have a Toyota lump in them.

Most of the engine/gearbox is Rover. It's a mish mash of other stuff, like the washer motor from a Citreon AX, switchgear from a Peugeot, Corsa Steering wheel etc, etc. Here's a rough guide...

http://www.elises.co.uk/components/index.html

cas_uk · Post by **cas_uk** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:52 am

Gazza wrote:
t666top wrote:
stefaclese wrote:The Elise used to have the K series engine fool

Erm, as far as I'm aware only engine parts are transferable as well as gearbox bits. Some more parts may be transferable with the MGF but thats probs about it.
i no the elise is the k series

but the exige doesnt thats wat i was saying
The series 1 Exige was powered by a VHPD 'K' series. The series 2 (and newer Elises) have a Toyota lump in them.

Most of the engine/gearbox is Rover. It's a mish mash of other stuff, like the washer motor from a Citreon AX, switchgear from a Peugeot, Corsa Steering wheel etc, etc. Here's a rough guide...

http://www.elises.co.uk/components/index.html

cheers for that gazza,was quite an interesting read tbh.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:35 am

No problem.

BTW, I would think that there is a huge difference in offsets between Rover wheels and Lotus ones, Rover offset is around 35 IIRC. The Lotus ones even have different offsets and diameters between front and rear depending on the wheels used...

http://www.hubert.racegame.org/wheels.html

If you like the Exige style I would stick to a similar design from OZ or Rimstock. You'll have a much easier time than trying to adapt Lotus rims.

cas_uk · Post by **cas_uk** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 3:49 pm

Gazza wrote:No problem.

BTW, I would think that there is a huge difference in offsets between Rover wheels and Lotus ones, Rover offset is around 35 IIRC. The Lotus ones even have different offsets and diameters between front and rear depending on the wheels used...

http://www.hubert.racegame.org/wheels.html

If you like the Exige style I would stick to a similar design from OZ or Rimstock. You'll have a much easier time than trying to adapt Lotus rims.

yeah cheers for that gazza,seems a bit too much hassle just for a set of wheels,seemed a good idea at the time,but now its becoming more apparent why you dont see them on many other cars!
cheers for the info guys,for all who have posted.
chris