An S1 in the South of France

[Hachille]

Hello,
I made a mistake in the editing. I should have placed the evaporator in the front compartment. The system works very well with a temperature in the evaporator which desends up to 2 ° C, but afterwards the air heats up because the distance is too long. When I have time, the evaporator will have to be moved. The assembly allows to keep the rear trunk.
More information here:https://forum-auto.caradisiac.com/topic/374864-lotus-europe-%C3%A0-moteur-renault-et-sa-petite-soeur-%C3%A0-moteur-fordlotus/?do=findComment&comment=44686005

[jbcollier]

I thought long and hard about putting the evaporator near the engine.  I thought an extra tank would be more useful.  It has proven to be so as distances between fuel stops can be huge in the new world.  Adding air recirculation is good idea.  Something I've been considering adding to my system.  That, and a way of shutting off the stock flow through air.

[Hachille]

Indeed, the distances are shorter in France. I still have a can of gasoline on my spare wheel in the front when I do a lot of road.
I think the evaporator should be placed just before the air enters the passenger compartment. You should feel the fresh air on your face and on your clothes.

[jbcollier]

Luggage space is critical -- at least it's critical after my wife complete fills the rear compartment with her gear -- so I did not want to lose the front luggage area.  I agree it is the best spot for the evaporator though.  I fit mine in place of the spare tire:

https://jbcollier.smugmug.com/Lotus-Europa/i-wS2KWM4/A

I pack an electric compressor and flat repair kit for emergencies.

My ducts run up the edge of front compartment:

https://jbcollier.smugmug.com/Lotus-Europa/i-BJMF2BN/A

It all works.  Cold air on hot days is a life saver in an S1.

[Hachille]

Luggage space is critical -- at least it's critical after my wife complete fills the rear compartment with her gear -- so I did not want to lose the front luggage area.  I agree it is the best spot for the evaporator though.  I fit mine in place of the spare tire:

https://jbcollier.smugmug.com/Lotus-Europa/i-wS2KWM4/A

I pack an electric compressor and flat repair kit for emergencies.

My ducts run up the edge of front compartment:

https://jbcollier.smugmug.com/Lotus-Europa/i-BJMF2BN/A

It all works.  Cold air on hot days is a life saver in an S1.

Very nice job.
I did not dare to place the condenser in front of the water radiator. I was worried that I would no longer have good engine cooling.
I agree that a little fresh air in an S1 is important.

[dakazman]

Hachille,  After looking at your engine pictures I really enjoyed seeing the metal tubing lines along side the engine for the heater.
I thought it was an original idea on my wedge, Is that stock or did you add it?
 
 Dakazman

[Chuck Nukem]

I wanted to give my compliments as well! What a tremendous S1!!

[Hachille]

I wanted to give my compliments as well! What a tremendous S1!!

I made the 3 tube set. Fixing on the exhaust manifold.

[dakazman]

  I saved that picture for future use on my crossflow. 😀 It cleaned up the overall appearance nicely.
As well as your other modifications.
Dakazman 👍👍

[dakazman]

  I just realized where I saw your car last  " DOUBLE OOOO"

  009      http://www.lotus-europa.com/registry.html

  Dakazman

[literarymadness]

Stunning S1  

[yellow16TS]

Wow, what a great looking car. You have really looked after it !

[Nockenwelle]

Welcome Hachille,
I just realized you joined this forum while I just joined the french one  . Congratulations to your very early and lovely S1.
Klaus   

[Hachille]

Thank you for your welcome and your messages. I take care of this voture that I bought in 1986. I was young and I did not know everything about Lotus Europe. It's really a coincidence that it's the 009. At that time it was the one I could buy. But she was in very bad condition. I really like the mechanics, its restoration brought me a lot of satisfaction.
Happy New Years Holidays

[TurboFource]

Excellent! Did you do all the work?