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robains · 08-26-2008, 01:16 AM

Well, my wallet is now at close to maximum on what I want to spend on this car.

But everyone has provided some great information on what I need to check when/if I dig into this motor. John at FF has called me and wants to look at my engine and will diagnose for no charge -- I will take him up on his generous offer. Once the exact cause and resolution is known, I'll go from there.

Here is my video (5-6 laps 1st session of the 1st day) Click Me

Please no comments on the driving, 1st session, just warming up in a car I have very little track experience in (I'm well aware of being way off apex and brake zones). I was running 7/10ths effort, car has considerably more in it and I hope some day I can find out what it really can do.

For reference the shift lights are as follows:
Gears 1 - 4 - 3 red lights = 8,000 rpm
Gears 5 and 6 - 3 red lights = 8,500 rpm

there are 3 red lights set to 300 rpm increments, so 1st red light is 7,333 rpm, 2nd red light is 7,666 rpm, 3rd red light is 7,999. Rev limiter is set to 8,500 rpm.

So as you can see, I wasn't really pushing the motor at all.

P.S. updated the link direct to WMV video file, should work better/faster now.

08-26-2008, 01:16 AM	#32 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 961	Well, my wallet is now at close to maximum on what I want to spend on this car. But everyone has provided some great information on what I need to check when/if I dig into this motor. John at FF has called me and wants to look at my engine and will diagnose for no charge -- I will take him up on his generous offer. Once the exact cause and resolution is known, I'll go from there. Here is my video (5-6 laps 1st session of the 1st day) Click Me Please no comments on the driving, 1st session, just warming up in a car I have very little track experience in (I'm well aware of being way off apex and brake zones). I was running 7/10ths effort, car has considerably more in it and I hope some day I can find out what it really can do. For reference the shift lights are as follows: Gears 1 - 4 - 3 red lights = 8,000 rpm Gears 5 and 6 - 3 red lights = 8,500 rpm there are 3 red lights set to 300 rpm increments, so 1st red light is 7,333 rpm, 2nd red light is 7,666 rpm, 3rd red light is 7,999. Rev limiter is set to 8,500 rpm. So as you can see, I wasn't really pushing the motor at all. P.S. updated the link direct to WMV video file, should work better/faster now. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Package & LSD) + EFI 550ci injectors + TODA Racing Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS Intercooler + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso 9 QT oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front and rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 + Schroth ProFI II 4pt + fire extinguisher + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear view camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1930 lbs Last edited by robains : 08-26-2008 at 03:22 PM.