Toolkit frunk key

[Elise111s]

New owner here with a quick question. Looks like there should be a torx driver in the toolkit for opening the front access panel but unfortunately it's missing in action in my car. Has anyone got a pic handy so I can source a suitable replacement?

 

[chirowolf]

Amazon.com

Purchased 2 on Amazon for $14

I never looked in the tool kit before purchasing the T30 torx drivers but knew I might need access under the hood.
Be careful when opening the hood (bonnet) it is where Lotus stores the "Magic". do not want it to escape.
sorta like the old Lucas electronic which could let out the "magic smoke" and the car would fail to work afterward

 

[Elise111s]

Thanks for such a quick reply. The link is showing all the results for torx drivers. Do you happen to know which is the correct size?

 

[netsinah]

Thanks for such a quick reply. The link is showing all the results for torx drivers. Do you happen to know which is the correct size?

It's a 30 Torx T-handle. You want some length so I'd suggest at least 150mm long. Shmee did a YouTube video (see below) giving an intro to the Emira and around 16 minutes in, he shows you how to open the front hood/bonnet and uses the Torx. Check out the video to see the tool itself (or just look at the photo for the video below; Shmee is holding it), if that will help you out. Good luck and welcome to the Forum!

 

[Elise111s]

That’s great, thanks a lot.

If the magic escapes when I open the bonnet, I’m only half an hour from Hethel so I’ll pop up for a recharge.

 

[chirowolf]

Thanks for such a quick reply. The link is showing all the results for torx drivers. Do you happen to know which is the correct size?

T30

 

[chirowolf]

That’s great, thanks a lot.

If the magic escapes when I open the bonnet, I’m only half an hour from Hethel so I’ll pop up for a recharge.

You are so lucky. Every time I ask for a "magic" refill here in the States all I'm offered is 10% ethanol. I guess I could add some racing strips, should be good for an extra 5hp

 

[Griceygarage]

Picture of the torx tool in the kit.

 

[Elise111s]

Picture of the torx tool in the kit.

Thanks for that.