Lotus Elan Central

by **Mountainman** » Thu 03.10.2019, 01:21

Hello all,

Does anyone have any advice before the warranty runs out in a couple of weeks.
So basically not sure if it’s a turbo issue or not and it does not happen all of the time but
Sometimes it seems that when I’m driving and give the car a little acceleration and the turbo
Kicks in the car is sluggish and judders it feels like it’s pulling against you. My little knowledge is that
I know turbo power is not an instant thing. But this does not feel smooth. Any ideas?
Thanks and regards
Jamie

by **Rambo** » Thu 03.10.2019, 09:26

Did you ever get Gareth (theelanman) to get behind the wheel and give it the once over ? I would certainly advise asking a seasoned and experienced M100 owner to have a drive. Or, alternatively, having a drive if a well sorted one so that you can compare.

I can't remember if I asked you before.... but have you checked your wastegate is moving freely and the actuator capsule working as it should ? There is plenty of info on this in the wiki

And if you had a warranty on the car from a garage, get them to sort it out for you

by **Mountainman** » Fri 04.10.2019, 00:26

Hi,

No I unfortunately didn’t get the chance to get someone behind the wheel to give
It the old once over who know’s these bad boys inside out. I don’t think it’s anything major and it does
Not always happen. I think like you say I’ll give the garage a ring and see if they will look at it before
Warranty ends at the end of the month.

Cheers
Jamie

Website · by **theelanman** » Fri 04.10.2019, 10:48

Jamie
i could be free Saturday afternoon if you wanna have a run up to Buxton
ta
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by **Rambo** » Fri 04.10.2019, 16:12

The good old LEC brotherhood at work :wink:

by **Mountainman** » Fri 04.10.2019, 18:40

Yeah that would be great if you could give it the once over.
I am free Saturday and could pop up to Buxton. Whenever a time suits you.
Cheers for the offer.

Website · by **theelanman** » Fri 04.10.2019, 18:52

Wife should be back about 2pm......so say 3pm......need her to watch kids

Website · by **theelanman** » Fri 04.10.2019, 18:52

You have a pm with my number on.....

by **Mountainman** » Fri 04.10.2019, 19:44

Cheers appreciate that..see you at 3 tomorrow

by **Mountainman** » Mon 07.10.2019, 13:57

Thanks again mate for what you did Saturday afternoon, I really appreciated that.
Your knowledge is amazing and I have now reassurance my car is as it should be.

Cheers pal