Lotus Racing Exige V6 Supplementary Manual Download Page 25

Part Number: A702T0002A 

 

Version: 6 

Exige V6 Cup Car 

Supplementary Manual

 

 

 

 

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40.17  Ignition  System,  Spark  plugs  & 
Plug Top Coils 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

Renew spark plugs 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Check torque on spark plugs 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

Check integrity coils 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Check integrity injectors 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

40.25  Power  Steering  Pump,  Pulley, 
Mounts & Fixings 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

Check PAS fluid level 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

Renew  PAS  fluid  check  bleed  and  end 
level 

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

  

Renew 

fluid 

  

41.03 Auxiliary Drive Belts & Pulleys 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

Check auxiliary belt condition 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

Replace 

  

42.01 Airboxes, Trunking & Air Filters 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

Air filter - inspection 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

Replace 

  

44.00 Fuel System 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

Inspect integrity of fuel system 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

44.01 Fuel Tanks, Filler 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

44.03 Fuel Pump; Filter, Pipes 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

45.01 Exhaust System 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Exhaust system - all joints secure 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

Replace silencer rubber isolators 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Replace 

  

46.00 Cooling 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

Check whole system for leaks 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

Inspect radiator for damage and leaks 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

Check coolant level 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

Renew coolant 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Pressure  system  and  check  for  pressure 
loss over one hour (NO LOSS) 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

Check every water hose clip 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

46.03 Oil Cooler & Pipes 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

  

46.05  Engine  Bay  Cooling,  Ducts  & 
Trunking 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

Check  all  cooling  ducts  for  security  and 
restriction/debris 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

47.01 Clutch & Release Mechanism 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

Check operation of clutch  

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

47.03 Transmission Assembly 

 

 

 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Gearbox Assembly 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

Service 

  

Check gear oil level and top up 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

Gearbox oil - change 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

47.05 Gearchange Mechanism, External 

 

 

 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

Check gear mechanism for free play 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

Check rod ends, bearings and bell crank 
for security 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

47.11 Final Drive & Bearings 

  

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

47.15 Driveshafts & Seals 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

  

Driveshaft  intermediate  mount  -  visual 
check 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

Check  for  loss  of  driveshaft  grease  - 
replace if required 

 

 

 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

Inspect 

drive 

shaft 

gaitors 

for 

leaks/splits 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Exige V6

Page 1: ...ll data and instructions in this Supplementary Manual take precedence over material in the Owner s Handbook Technical Data Supplementary to Workshop Manual A138T0327 Supplementary to Parts Manual A138...

Page 2: ...hly skilled technicians Only factory produced cars can proudly display a Lotus Racing build plate This Supplementary Manual to the Owner s Handbook has been produced to provide you with important info...

Page 3: ...ld Plate 10 2 10 Removable Steering Wheel 10 2 11 Roll Cage Removal Refitting Optional Component 11 2 12 Front and Rear Towing Eyes 12 2 13 Baffled Sump 12 2 14 Interior Trim 13 2 15 Drivers and Passe...

Page 4: ...R DOCUMENTS SUPPLIED WITH THE CAR COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH THIS IS A PERFORMANCE CAR WITH CHARACTERISTICS THAT DIFFER FROM NORMAL PRODUCTION VEHICLES PROPER TRACK TRAINING IS REQUIRED P...

Page 5: ...e The vehicle owner is responsible for ensuring their vehicle complies with their respective race and or track regulations Purchaser assumes all risks of using this vehicle on the track or in racing e...

Page 6: ...p Cars are two way adjustable in Compression Bump and in Rebound thus offering a greater tuning potential than a standard damper THESE DAMPERS ARE SPECIFICALLY TUNED TO THIS CAR WHILST OPERATING ON PI...

Page 7: ...on the LH rear bulkhead that is connected to the oil breather system During heavy track use this may receive a small quantity of oil There is a drain tap located on the LH sill to enable regular drai...

Page 8: ...onsumable items and service life will vary depending on driving style and vehicle use DISCS MUST BE REGULARLY AND FREQUENTLY INSPECTED FOR EXCESSIVE HEAT CRAZING AND CRACKING DISCS WITH CRACKS EMANATI...

Page 9: ...be tuned for each circuit by adjustment of the cooling airflow The temptation to over cool the disc should be resisted The aim is to keep the temperature as stable as possible within the working temp...

Page 10: ...ace track and not day to day use Always turn the engine off using the main vehicle ignition key NOT the battery master switch When leaving the vehicle for any period of time turn the battery master sw...

Page 11: ...he lower section and 2x M10 bolts in the upper section The upper section bolts have nuts on the back Remove all 10 bolts then carefully remove the cage from the vehicle Front Section Rear Section 3 Re...

Page 12: ...the torques head screws to 4Nm The grille should be pre fettled to permit the race towing eye to pass through the grille 6 Once you have finished the track day the towing eye should be removed and the...

Page 13: ...0047S THIS IS OFFERED AS AN OPTION WITH THE CAR OR CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY THERE ARE NO AIRBAGS FITTED TO THIS VEHICLE 2 15 Drivers and Passenger Seat Belt Harness A 4 point Harness is supplied in...

Page 14: ...DY AND OR THE FIA SFI OR NASCAR TAG PRIOR TO EACH USE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN THE HARNESS BELT USE ONLY MILD SOAP AND WARM WATER NEVER USE SOLVENTS OR OTHER CLEANING SOLUTIONS THEY CAN WEAKE...

Page 15: ...Security Features This vehicle is not fitted with either remote or central locking In order to lock each door the ignition key must be used to manually lock each door lock Neither the alarm nor immobi...

Page 16: ...02H6000F REMOVABLE STEERING WHEEL 1 A702H0001F HUB ASSY 1 A702H6001F QUICK RELEASE BOSS 1 A111H6024S HORN PUSH 1 A111H6008F HORN CONTACT RING 1 SEATS A702V0003J DRIVERS HANS RACE SEAT 2 INTERIOR A128B...

Page 17: ...1 A117W6706F 25 6 Otieka Clip 2 A121W6773F 22 6 Otieka Clip 3 A121W6768F 21 5 Otieka Clip 1 A116L6050F 16 5 Otieka Clip 2 A918W6583F 19 5 Otieka Clip 3 A702E0001F BUNG 1 A120M0049F KEYFOB TRANSMITTER...

Page 18: ...8 PTYPE GR8 ZnCr3 2 A120W5284 F SCREW M8X22 CAP HD BRIGHT 2 A111W7130 F SCREW SKT CAP M8X20 Gr12 9 G500 BLK 10 A111W7125 F SCREW SKT CAP M8X16 Gr12 9 G500 2 A702V6001F Harness 6pt Hans 1 A127V0001 Brk...

Page 19: ...ON AND SPRING RATE THESE ARE THE ONLY TYRES RECOMMENDED BY LOTUS FOR USE ON THIS VEHICLE IF YOU CHOOSE TO DEVIATE FROM THIS YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK Suspension Settings Cup Nitron Dampers Recommende...

Page 20: ...imilar to stopping in traffic again avoiding if possible full stops from above 70 mph By the time you have completed the first 10 miles as above the area around the mounting bolts should be a light bl...

Page 21: ...Part Number A702T0002A Version 6 Exige V6 Cup Car Supplementary Manual 21 7 0 VEHICLE RUNNING IN For all running in details please refer to the owner s handbook...

Page 22: ...larch Liners Check and repair any damage torque check all fixings 13 02 Race Seat Visual inspection of seat and fixings Replace when FIA homologation expires 13 27 Race Harnesses Visual inspection of...

Page 23: ...k upper and lower damper bushes for play Replace if required 31 03 Rear Suspension Incl Hubs Wishbone bushes and rod ends Check for play Front and rear wheel bearings Check for play Suspension geometr...

Page 24: ...exible hoses throughout system 33 03 Master Cylinder Servo ABS Controller Pipes Hoses Master Cylinder Inspect for leaks and test system pressure Inspect brake hoses pipes and hydraulic units Check Mas...

Page 25: ...e silencer rubber isolators Replace 46 00 Cooling Check whole system for leaks Inspect radiator for damage and leaks Check coolant level Renew coolant Pressure system and check for pressure loss over...

Page 26: ...egrtiy of rear diffuser and mounts torque check Check structural integrtiy of rear undertray and mounts torque check The above assumes a normal track day duty cycle for the car Race or heavy use will...

Page 27: ...Part Number A702T0002A Version 6 Exige V6 Cup Car Supplementary Manual 27 9 0 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS...

Page 28: ...Part Number A702T0002A Version 6 Exige V6 Cup Car Supplementary Manual 28...

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