What is the advantage of a monotube damper design?

Monotube dampers use a large piston to control rebound adjustment. They prevent aeration and foaming, which means the valving is more responsive and consistent, especially under hard use.

Can I use my existing top mounts with these coilovers?

Yes, these coilovers are designed to work with your vehicle's original equipment (OEM) top mounts. This simplifies installation and helps maintain a comfortable ride characteristic.

How do I adjust the ride height and rebound on these coilovers?

Ride height is adjusted by changing the spring perch location. Rebound damping can be adjusted using the knob on the damper, with 12 distinct positions available to fine-tune the feel.

AST 96-01 Lotus Elise S1 5100 Series Coilovers

Specifications

Brand: AST
Part #: ACA-L1101S
UPC: astACA-L1101S

AST 96-01 Lotus Elise S1 5100 Series Coilovers

Name: AST 96-01 Lotus Elise S1 5100 Series Coilovers
Brand: AST
Price: 3296.64 USD
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Fits 2005-2011 Lotus Elise. AST 5100 Series coilovers offer adjustable rebound and ride height for improved road balance and grip.

Key Features

Direct fit — verified for 2005-2011 Lotus Elise
Monotube dampers — offer a large piston for precise rebound adjustment and prevent aeration or foaming, resulting in more responsive valving
Non-inverted design — front dampers are a coilover setup, rear dampers use a divorced setup like OEM for a comfortable ride
Adjustable rebound — control the return stroke of the dampers with 12 distinct positions to fine-tune road balance
Adjustable ride height — set your vehicle's stance to your preference
Includes springs — vehicle-specific, fixed spring rates for the rear are included

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Fits this vehicle

Lotus Elise 2005-2011

Product Details

AST makes these 5100 Series coilovers for the 2005-2011 Lotus Elise. If you're looking for better road balance for daily driving, these are a solid option. They help control your car's grip by letting you adjust rebound and ride height. The kit includes springs and is set up to use your stock top mounts.

The front dampers are a coilover design, while the rear maintains a divorced setup like the original equipment. This setup offers a more comfortable ride and achieves a smooth road balance. The rear springs have fixed, vehicle-specific rates. AST's extensive development and testing process determined the initial setup and spring rates. You can easily fine-tune the rebound adjustment or change the ride height to match your preferences. With 12 rebound positions, each adjustment changes how the car feels and drives.