Car Fix DIY Videos

Whenever Lotus Elise S2 owners meet, one common question asked is “How is your air-con? Mine is not so cold. In traffic jam, no air comes out. Sound familiar right? Watch this video as I share with you the limitation of our air-con system and what you can to do to improve it. If you […]

This video covers the installation of a Lotus Elise S2 135 R rear clamshell and a short review on what was done so far. Its part of a series of video’s covering the rebuild of this initial total loss Elise.

This video series steps through the process that I went through to install the Inokinetic ShiftR111 and SimplySportsCars upgraded shift cables. In the third part of the trilogy, I button up the insall of the console cover and seats and provide some points where the ShiftR111 is not completely compatible with the console cover.

How to Install an NRG Quick Release Steering Wheel in Your Lotus Elise or Exige The Elise finally got a quick release steering wheel! This is an easy modification, but I wanted to make this for all my visual learners out there! This is an NRG Quick Release Hub, with NRG Lotus Hub Adapter, and […]

This video is a step by step installation guide for installing a new car stereo in your Lotus Elise. We cover everything from the tools and parts you will need, to how to wire up a wiring harness adapter, and finally, removing the old head unit and installing a new one in a Lotus Elise.

5 Common Problems You Should Know About the Lotus Elise Part Three in the Little Lost Lotus Buyer’s Guide! These are five things that nobody tells you before you buy a Lotus Elise, and these are things you should know when embarking on the buying process. In this video I cover five very common Lotus […]

A few of the Lotus folks asked for a more detailed Do It Yourself video of my Lotus Elise headliner repair which I mentioned in my 10 DIY Quarantine video. So here you go, this walks you through the process to fix a sagging headliner on an Elise or Exige — though this is only […]

This the last part (3/3) of the shift stick to gearbox cable linkage replacement and adjustment, If you want to know how it all works check part 1. How to remove and replace the cables , check part 2.

Can The Dent Devils Repair Shop save this 2005 fiberglass Lotus Elise after the wheel flew off??????????? Challenge excepted. The cost of the rear clam shell for this Lotus is just shy of $8k just for the part before tax & shipping. Then it has to be installed and painted! This was done over 2 […]

Check out the complete series “MR2 Spyder for Dummies” and hit “SUBSCRIBE” for new installments. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCQigEZK0AVl8zwpU3mGPB3AMUOgGsv2 The metal clips that hold the shifter cables in place in the brackets on top of the transmission can cause a lot of confusion and befuddlement. Their removal, if done correctly, takes only a few seconds.

Check out the complete series “MR2 Spyder for Dummies” and hit “SUBSCRIBE” for new installments. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCQigEZK0AVl8zwpU3mGPB3AMUOgGsv2 The easy effortless way to remove the driver side axle from a C6x or C5x transmission, as found in Toyota MR2 Spyder, Toyota Celica GTS, Lotus Elise/Exige, and many other vehicles.

How-to Install GRP V3 Tail Lights on Your Lotus Elise or Exige Today we go through the simple steps on how to install your new Greg’s Race Parts V3 Taillights on your S2 Elise or Exige. I also include several clips of the lights in action. Skip to 4:30 to see them in action! Get […]

This video is about repairing and strengthening a cracked or split clamshell using polyester and aluminium

More preparation for the Lotus Elise. In this video I address the oil starvation issue with a baffled oil pan. I inspect and replace the lift bolts in the 2ZZ-GE engine. I inspect the intake camshaft for cam wipe. Then I change the transmission fluid to mt90. Next, I replace the coolant reservoir, spark plugs, […]

2005 Lotus Elise: Installing the New Exhaust So now that the rear clam is off, our first task is to pull the stock exhaust manifold, and get the new header and cat delete mocked up. We’re running a Larini SE mufffler and a Weapon R Header. In the next video we’ll begin cleaning the engine […]

This video is a tutorial on changing the stock brake pads on the Lotus Elise to Porterfield R4-S Pads

Here’s a video on how to remove the hard top roof of my Lotus Elise Clib Racer, I also cover how to put on and remove the soft top roof as well, so I think it is pretty much all covered! If you are a Lotus Elise owner… Good Luck, may the force be with […]

With a time trials even only two weeks away, it’s time to get the Lotus prepped for the track. This time we’re upgrading the brakes and installing the Powerstop Track Day pads.

Today we go through the simple steps on how to install your new GRP Gated Shifter Plate on the S2 Elise and Exige. Note: This video does not address adjusting your shifter cable or crossgate cable rod ends. My install worked perfectly out of the box so there was no troubleshooting to show you (unfortunate […]

This video series steps through the process that I went through to install the Inokinetic ShiftR111 and SimplySportsCars upgraded shift cables. In part 1, I remove the stock shift mechanism and detach the shift cables from the transmission and shifter.

This video is about tips and tricks to check out that marvellous lotus Elise S2. The one you really want to buy. It addresses general items, the weak spots, the motor, suspension, brakes a road test and the associated costs for things that will or might fail.

This video shows on how to install a new sill onto a Lotus Elise. Its part of a series. The removal and preparation can be seen on my channel

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How to Remove the Radiator on a Lotus Elise One of the main goals for this winter was to upgrade the radiator on the Elise. The stock radiators have plastic end caps, and will eventually begin to leak. Fortunately our friends at Greg’s Race Parts had a perfect upgrade sitting on the shelf. Unfortunately it […]

Do I regret installing an aftermarket Larini exhaust on my Lotus? Sometimes in life, we make choices that we later regret. Do I regret my choice to have a Larini sports exhaust installed on my 2007 Lotus Elise? The stock exhaust already sounded great, but I wanted a more aggressive tone…did I get what I […]

How to Install Side Scoops on Your Lotus Elise or Exige If you own an early model S2 Elise, you’re probably a bit jealous of the Cup side vents or the Exige’s side scoops. The stock fins and grills throughout the car have not aged well, but we’re in luck as our friends over at […]

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This video series steps through the process that I went through to install the Inokinetic ShiftR111 and SimplySportsCars upgraded shift cables. In part 2, I’m installing the shift cables and the ShiftR111 and giving some first impressions.

2005 Lotus Elise: How to Install Halo Lights Today we get our halo lights from Greg’s Race Parts installed and ready to be sealed back up in the housings. This also doubles as a kind of guide for you if you are doing the same thing! Make sure you test all your clearances first – […]

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Lotus Elise S2, installing a new radiator, Fan and shroud from the ground up

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