MCA Suspension

Murray Coote Automotive is famous for its rally suspension. Murray Coote (an ex Australian Rally Champion) has taken time out to look at the Exige and give suggestions for the Gravel conversion.

Murray makes the best shocks in Australia, and I'm very thankful he has been willing to assist with advice.

If you have a road car check out the MCA website. His suspension will transform your car and can be tailored to your requirements.

Steering Rack

with a ratio of 2.2:1 this is the tightest rack available for the Lotus

GBP 525 plus shipping - from Seriously Lotus in the UK

Hydraulic Handbrake

To save funds we will look at fabricating one of these or maybe this very frugal one from Dirt Devil Ind

FIA approved Rally Seats

Getting a seat which is slim enough is difficult. Recaro and Cobra both make slim FIA approved seats. 

Brake Bias Balance bar

Wanted a balance bar, but funds mean a bias valve may have to do for the short term

Harnesses

Fuel Tank with baffling

We need to stop fuel surge. Rallying like circuit racing can cause serious fuel surge when cornering, jumping etc.

Wheels

We need 10 wheels to cater for tyre changes and spare wheels when competing

Specification:

15 inch wheels

4x100PCD with

+40mm offset

Must be very strong & Ideally light

Close Ratio Gearbox

Quaife UK

The most affordable gearbox which appears to suit us is the C64 replacement gearset from Quaife in the UK.

The 6 speed manual with dog engagement is the cheapest version, but they do make a sequential version of the same box.

Engine Components

Neil Trama will specify full requirements

Known components:

Valves

Valve Springs

Replacement Oil Pump

Baffled Sump

PCV modifications

In time when funds permit:

higher compression pistons

higher lift and duration cams

ECU