Steve24
Emira Fan
I didn’t think I’d like it with the wheels off the car at first but I think it goes well with DV — classy look.
I like them too. Remind me of Ferrari F430 wheels, which were one of their best designs.
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I didn’t think I’d like it with the wheels off the car at first but I think it goes well with DV — classy look.
I never understood why owners pay so much for a car and skimp out on oil changes.For the prospectors!
Anyone keeping the first engine oil in for 10,000 mi is insane.
I’m sorry, as an engineer I have to say it’s not that simple. And I have yet to find manufacturer claims that their product frees up HP - and if it does and is measurable they would absolutely be touting it.It's Archoil 9100 https://www.archoil.com/
Anytime you can reduce resistance to movement, that frees up the energy that was being used to overcome that resistance. This is how and why it's worth reducing drivetrain loss.
One of my stated goals is reducing drivetrain loss, so that's why I'm posting things in my thread here. It's meant to be something fun and enjoyable, not a knock-down drag-out wrestling match over every stinking little detail. I'm not accusing you, just trying to reset expectations for everyone who might be reading this. It's a mod thread, not a scientific dissertation.I’m sorry, as an engineer I have to say it’s not that simple. And I have yet to find manufacturer claims that their product frees up HP - and if it does and is measurable they would absolutely be touting it.
That said, changing to a better fluid that creates smoother gear changes is absolutely worth it.
You bet. Based on what I'm already hearing with the engine, I expect it's going to make the trans quieter too, which will be nice. I'm not crazy about the farm tractor gear growl at low rpms. It sounds like I'm in the wrong gear, and I'm not lol.Would appreciate your assessment on if the fluid change improves smoothness of gear changing. Thanks
Agree 100%You bet. Based on what I'm already hearing with the engine, I expect it's going to make the trans quieter too, which will be nice. I'm not crazy about the farm tractor gear growl at low rpms. It sounds like I'm in the wrong gear, and I'm not lol.
Sorry if I missed some detail already made clear in the sequence of this thread. I''m interested in your trial and experience of a new spec of oil that improves engine operation and performance, but just to be clear, is your reference to "transmission oil" related to an automatic transmission or a manual ?One of my stated goals is reducing drivetrain loss, so that's why I'm posting things in my thread here. It's meant to be something fun and enjoyable, not a knock-down drag-out wrestling match over every stinking little detail. I'm not accusing you, just trying to reset expectations for everyone who might be reading this. It's a mod thread, not a scientific dissertation.
Now, as far as what you said, of course it's not that simple, few things are, but within the context of my mod thread, I'm posting what I'm doing and trying to document the results for those who are interested in this sort of thing. I'll have to check, but I think I remember reading somewhere that Archoil was improving the performance of engines (it might have been diesel) and resulting in a bit more power. Actually, maybe I'll write to Archoil and see what they say. I think I'll also go a step further, and after I get the trans oil changed, get a dyno run before I do anything else. It's a 360 mile drive to the Lotus dealer, and the same back, so I'll have almost 400 miles on the trans with the new oil and Archoil in it by the time I get it back on the dyno. That should give it plenty of time to have its effect. That will be a dyno run with Archoil in both the engine and trans, and hundreds of miles of wear-in. That's the best I can do as far as providing some kind of proof of results.
Mine is a manual, but it should be the same benefits for an automatic.Sorry if I missed some detail already made clear in the sequence of this thread. I''m interested in your trial and experience of a new spec of oil that improves engine operation and performance, but just to be clear, is your reference to "transmission oil" related to an automatic transmission or a manual ?
No, I'm using Archoil 9100. It's for engines, transmissions and differentials. If you have any questions about how much to use, just email them (they respond quickly) and let them know what you have and they'll tell you the correct amount. I believe there was a different amount for differentials by themselves, unless they were part of a transaxle like our Emiras have. If it's just an engine and transmission, then it's 1.2 ounces per quart of oil.Hi Eagle 7
Are you going to use a different product for your gearbox?
I’ve been on the Archoil site and there are so many products so unsure. I’m thinking of trying it out in my Landrover engine and gearbox as they could always do with being quieter and wait for your feedback.
Howard Hughes would approve! Not quite flush, but gotta be a drag improvement!I've noticed on front shots of the car, you can see the hex head bolts underneath holding the front body pan on.
Yeah it’s kind of annoying. Like the flat undercarriage but surely could have been done with not 1000 bolts!Man, there's like 1,000 screws under there.
And an access point for oil changesYeah it’s kind of annoying. Like the flat undercarriage but surely could have been done with not 1000 bolts!
Howard Hughes would approve! Not quite flush, but gotta be a drag improvement!![]()
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