Service and Upgrades

Suspension Performance is a full-service shop. In addition to our expertise in suspension tuning, we’re available to handle your car’s general maintenance and service.

Unlike many shops that use a “guess and replace” strategy, we have the experience to diagnose complex problems, getting your vehicle back on the road faster and at lower cost.

�Services offered at our Scotts Valley�location include:

General maintenance and repair of your Lotus or mid-engine sports car
One-stop shop for�crash repair, including clamshell replacement
Complete suspension upgrades and service – expert guidance on the most cost-effective way to improve handling and speed through the corners with available aftermarket upgrades
Suspension and steering setup:
- Safety and mechanical inspection
- Adjust shock rebound and damping
- Adjust caster, camber and toe
- Weight distribution using four-point scale and management of center of gravity through spring and shock adjustment
- Performance four-wheel alignment
Chassis-related diganostics
Sales & installation of performance brakes and tires

Top 20�Upgrades for your Lotus

Upgrade	Advantage	Road	AutoX	Track
Driveability Improvements:
Alignment and corner balancing	Improved handling	?	?	?
Aftermarket shifter linkage	Smooth & accurate shifts	?	?	?
Single or double-adjustable shocks	Improved handling	?	?	?
Quick-ratio steering rack	More precise steering control	?	?	?
Upgraded suspension bushings	Improved handling (wear item)	?	?	?
Baffled oil pan	Sustain oil pressure in long corners			?
Fuel cell	Avoid fuel starvation in long corners			?
Performance Improvements:
Brake pads & stainless steel brake lines	Shorter stopping distances	?	?	?
Track wheels & slick or R-compound�tires	Improved traction		?	?
Racing pedal set	Ease of heel-toe shifting		?	?
Lighter exhaust system	Improve power/weight ratio		?	?
Lighter battery	Improve power/weight ratio	?	?	?
Limited slip differential	Improved traction when one tire slips			?
Racing dashboard & data acquisition system	Data to improve driving skill			?
Safety Improvements:
HID headlight kit	Better night visibility	?	?	?
Battery bracket	Prevents clamshell damage from loose battery		?	?
Toe hooks	Ease of towing if necessary			?
Five-point harness &�racing seats	Comfort & safety during spirited driving		?	?
Fire extinguisher	Safety at track			?
Reliability Improvements:
Battery cutoff switch	Longer battery life when driven infrequently	�?	?	?

If you are interested in full race prep including a roll cage, and no longer intend to drive your Lotus on the road, please contact our partner company, SP Motorsports.

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