the VCT solenoids looked good. I put a whole new set of 4 in also. Visually they looked goodUgh…. I’ve been through 8 VCT solenoids now, and the wiring to each one has been redone with the thicker pigtail retrofit. . . I feel your pain. Good luck.
Good to hear about the electrical stuff. In my experience, the clutch being done will show the most signs when you shift at high rpm in a gear like 3-5 and you don’t feel it “bite” when you release(sometimes you’ll even hear the engine rev up a bit while it slip and then drop when it bites). What your describing could be the slave. Doesn’t change much - both should be replaced at the same time anywaysLast session. Full power. Looking good. Taking it relatively easy with traffic got a 2:07.98
but I think Ifound out what was causing the over heating.
pretty sure the clutch is burnt up. My pedal was sticking, and had trouble getting it back into neutral or even into other gear. Seems like it’s done.
that doesn’t bother me. I’m hoping that the code gremlin is done with, so far so good.
I can deal with a clutch.
the clutch was sticky once the car limped from hot temperature. I slowed down and the clutch pedal was staying stuck to the top And I couldn’t get the car into neutral or to shift without pulling pretty hard.Good to hear about the electrical stuff. In my experience, the clutch being done will show the most signs when you shift at high rpm in a gear like 3-5 and you don’t feel it “bite” when you release(sometimes you’ll even hear the engine rev up a bit while it slip and then drop when it bites). What your describing could be the slave. Doesn’t change much - both should be replaced at the same time anyways
Is it an Elise? I’ve driven my brother in laws on track, and although it’s fun, I was always a little leary about the lotus’s reputation for spinning faster than a break dancer when pushing a little too hard (and it not being my car!)the clutch was sticky once the car limped from hot temperature. I slowed down and the clutch pedal was staying stuck to the top And I couldn’t get the car into neutral or to shift without pulling pretty hard.
the signs I was getting during actual full throttle and racing was exactly like you described. 3-5, I would shift and you could still hear the RPMs through the shift, and the bite was certainly feeling different. The other tell tale was the burning smell once I slowed down. I immediately knew the clutch was toast. Almost killed my Garmin watch thag I left in the cup holder. It was really hot! Thought it was busted lol.
I’ll have fun driving the lotus tomorrow, or steal my dads 500
I appreciate you and others who chimed in, means allot. Racers gotta look out for each other. If you need anything from me, holler, I’m resourceful.
it’s an evora GT. My dad has it tricked out pretty nice. It’s setup and pretty damn fast.Is it an Elise? I’ve driven my brother in laws on track, and although it’s fun, I was always a little leary about the lotus’s reputation for spinning faster than a break dancer when pushing a little too hard (and it not being my car!)
When I built my first engine, we tried it without any type of cover (most dyno pulls were done with the cover on) and we did see a couple HP drop (only 2-3). I wouldn't call that significant.Wanted to ask about the sealed air box. I notice @honeybadger kevin, you have one.
I heard once you go to a vented hood you need it to keep the same airflow from the front grill. It’s creating a vacuum up top isn’t it?
I tried finding the air box I think it was called the warthog?
any tips for which one to get?