Esprit918 7 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 Just wondering if anyone has had any experience fitting the LOTAC Bilstein shock & Eibach spring kit onto the Esprit V8. My only concern is ride height as I have seen some comment that the car sits higher after fitting. I am not wanting to lower my car from stock, so happy with the factory height, however just concerned that the car will ride too high. Any comments? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HowardRoark 30 1 Vehicles Report post Posted May 31, 2017 I have the B & E suspension. It is the standard height, not the adjustable ones. The tech got the ride height just right on my car so I think you should be fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esprit918 7 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 Thanks Matt - appreciate the feedback. That gives me confidence to order this set-up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swindon_alan 1,648 1 Vehicles Report post Posted May 31, 2017 I've got it on mine as well, the car sits right and handles very sweetly! Quote I tempted fate...now my Esprit V8 IS in bits...(sob) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esprit918 7 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 Thanks for the feedback Alan - have now got this kit on the way. Looking forward to getting this on and trying it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,879 4 Vehicles Report post Posted May 31, 2017 FFM on here get 10% off this kit, would have been £15 well spent! 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esprit918 7 Report post Posted June 11, 2017 Have now fitted the LOTAC suspension - straight forward to fit. In spite of only having covered 20,000km, age had obviously taken it's toll on the original factory dampers, as they were quite easy to push in and out when removed from the car. The improvement to handling with new Bilstein/ Eibach setup is extraordinary. The handling has gone from a bit disappointing an inconsistent to absolutely superb. Braking has also been massively improved. Ride height has worked out well on the lower of the two settings. Could not be happier. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 750 1 Vehicles Report post Posted June 15, 2017 Hi Bibs, Are those 10% off also valid for the Nitron adjustable kit? Kind regards, Jacques. Quote Nobody does it better - than Lotus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,879 4 Vehicles Report post Posted June 15, 2017 Yup. 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chillidoggy 3,542 Report post Posted August 7, 2017 Given the prices are similar, what's there to choose between the Nitron and LOTAC systems? Quote Margate Exotics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swindon_alan 1,648 1 Vehicles Report post Posted August 7, 2017 As I understand it for a straight road car the Lotus designed and developed system would be better (they spent quite a lot of money on it for an obsolete model I believe!) The Nitron is aimed more at tracking the car? Happy to be corrected. Quote I tempted fate...now my Esprit V8 IS in bits...(sob) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyn 1 Report post Posted August 8, 2017 Just seeing the pic of the Bilsteins grrr..I've ordered new fronts from B&C. The factory said they were getting stock last month but it hasn't happened for some reason so I'm still waiting.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HowardRoark 30 1 Vehicles Report post Posted August 12, 2017 Its worth the wait Mike. I think I ordered that set 2 years ago and I waited 6 months for them to ship it to me (they were out of stock for a long time....). Great handling now though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
