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qball · 05-28-2010, 04:38 PM

Well... here she is...

5 months on jack stands, waiting to settle the big wheel debacle with UPS.

In the mean time, I did the following modifications...

Innovative Engine Mounts
CUP Intake
RLS Intercooler
Custom intercooler shroud with supplemental ducting through the side intakes
Puller fans on the intercooler
RLS 3.0 MKII Pulley
RC 550 Injectors
Walbro 255Lph fuel pump
Custom CharlieX Reflash
PPE Headers with decat
BOE Silent Touch Exhaust
Sector 111 Ultradiscs with Pagid RS14s
New MAK wheels with Bridgestone RE-11s (245/40/17s in the rear and 205/45/16s up front)
Flushed brake fluid and added Motul 600
Difflow 5-element Diffuser with edging applied
Stan's Shifter Reinforcement Modification

Sources say this is good for around 280whp...

Impressions...

This car is scary fast now. 3rd gear screams... I mean like I got the chills when it was over 7000 RPM
Braking is awesome... never thought that slotted rotors and Pagids would make such a difference
The PPE Headers, with decat, and BOE Silent Touch, is quieter than the equivalent 2bular setup... sound very aggressive... awesome under a highway overpass
The Difflow diffuser is a work of art. If you are in the market for an aftermarket diffuser, get a Difflow. The alignment of all the holes was better than factory.
The Innovative motor mounts introduce more vibration at idle. The car is a little more rattly all around.
The CharlieX ugpraded tune works well with this combo.

I am a happy camper.

05-28-2010, 04:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,853	Lotus Exige S - New Wheels - Diffuser - Engine Mods - PICS! Well... here she is... 5 months on jack stands, waiting to settle the big wheel debacle with UPS. In the mean time, I did the following modifications... Innovative Engine Mounts CUP Intake RLS Intercooler Custom intercooler shroud with supplemental ducting through the side intakes Puller fans on the intercooler RLS 3.0 MKII Pulley RC 550 Injectors Walbro 255Lph fuel pump Custom CharlieX Reflash PPE Headers with decat BOE Silent Touch Exhaust Sector 111 Ultradiscs with Pagid RS14s New MAK wheels with Bridgestone RE-11s (245/40/17s in the rear and 205/45/16s up front) Flushed brake fluid and added Motul 600 Difflow 5-element Diffuser with edging applied Stan's Shifter Reinforcement Modification Sources say this is good for around 280whp... Impressions... This car is scary fast now. 3rd gear screams... I mean like I got the chills when it was over 7000 RPM Braking is awesome... never thought that slotted rotors and Pagids would make such a difference The PPE Headers, with decat, and BOE Silent Touch, is quieter than the equivalent 2bular setup... sound very aggressive... awesome under a highway overpass The Difflow diffuser is a work of art. If you are in the market for an aftermarket diffuser, get a Difflow. The alignment of all the holes was better than factory. The Innovative motor mounts introduce more vibration at idle. The car is a little more rattly all around. The CharlieX ugpraded tune works well with this combo. I am a happy camper. Attached Images Last edited by qball; 05-28-2010 at 04:56 PM.