[Chris Mackey]

There are several threads here about nitrous installs in Lotus. You can search for threads by Dave, Bleu Omdurman, Buzzman or jndale for their installs.

Today, I finished installing the ZEX Wet kit for 4 and 6 cylinder cars. I got the DBW version. I am posting this to illustrate a couple of ideas. My install is closest to Buzzman's (same kit and 10lb bottle, even). I am adding a window switch later on, and I will add to this post when I do.

Anyway, the first thing about my install is the way the bottle is mounted. Buzzman mounted his on the right, front side of the trunk. I think I got mine a few inches even further over than he got his. Attached are a few photos of the space i attacked, and of the plastic spacers I used to exploit some difficult space. The photos ought to be obvious, but ask questions if interested. One problem was getting the bottle into the straps. I had to buy longer bolts to put the straps together. PITA.

The second thing is that the entire install is under the boot. Since I didn't bother spending $200+ on a remote bottle opener, I didn't see any point in running an activation switch to the cabin. Also, since I bought the DBW kit, I didn't have to run a wire to a WOT switch under the pedal. The activation switch was mounted onto the battery cover.

The kit was $600.

For 55/65/75 extra HP, I can't imagine a better deal. There is some hassle factor - buying N20 at $40.

The car is quite a bit faster with the 55 shot. Putting the car into 2nd at 40 mph and mashing the pedal causes the tires to spin. The sound is great. 5 gear is the passing gear on the highway, instead of 4th.