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WTB START ENGINE PUSH BUTTON

accordoum — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:37:01 GMT

Hi guys,

I'm looking for a Push Engine Start Button, let me know if you have one or where I could find one.

Thanks

Shift Indicator Lights Not Working ('08) - Help Please

SwingLo — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:14:26 GMT

Yeah, before all y'all jump down my sh*t, I did search and nothing really came up. Played with the column dimmer and nada.

On my shiny new '08 SC, my shift indicator lights don't appear to work.

When I turn the key to accessory position, I can see all the telltales light up and the shift indicator oval lights, however, they don't come on while driving. I thought maybe they only come at certain RPMs to I took her our and revved high. Not to mention that we did over 300 miles of spirited driving this weekend which included a lot of high revving.

Nada.

I've heard of some gauge clusters being wonky, but wouldn't that imply ALL the lights?

Hoping I'm a tard and it's an easy fix. Anyone have any ideas?

Very small rear clam crack. Patch from rear?

Ess El Emm — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:54:32 GMT

I just noticed a small crack that's developed on my rear clam. It's in a very un-noticeable area on the bottom side of the clam where it meets the black metal mesh piece that the license plate attaches to. I only noticed it because I had to loosen the black metal mesh piece to gain access to something.

I just don't want it to spread any further. Would it be a good idea just to patch it from the rear to keep that from happening?

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Photos - Saturns Drives Exotic Cars-N-Cafe + Cruise - Sunday, May 19th

Saturn — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:41:42 GMT

I would like to thank everyone who came out to the Cars-N-Cafe and Cruise this past Sunday. It was a beautiful day with spectacular people.
Special thanks to the photographers, where without them, the day would not be captured.

Check out the full set of photos below:

Paul
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...9938208&type=1

Marnie McFadden Automotive Photography
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...7111992&type=1

Angelo
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...8629472&type=1

Jason
Saturn?s Cruise ? 5/19 Keswick : [ jasonseto ]
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...5317364&type=1

May
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1890452&type=1

Video to follow soon.

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Alpine Bluetooth Issue

powderkeys — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:29:32 GMT

Hi all...I searched archives but saw no reference to this particular issue I am having...My I-Phone 4S is paired with the unit and calls can be made/received..the problem is there is no audio coming through the car speakers..the NAV unit works properly through the speakers yet not the phone..I have an interesting "INT." icon in yellow that appears on top of the "dial" button on the screen (photo below)..perhaps this is related?? Any ideas what to try? I have played with it for an hour and can't figure it out..
Thanks!!

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Sunday 6/2 Food, meet, grand opening at VOS MOTORSPORTS

HeelandToe8 — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:59 GMT

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To be notified for NYC and Long Island meets and events, email HeelandToe@mail.com

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Sunday 6/2 Food, meet, grand opening at VOS MOTORSPORTS

VOS MOTORSPORTS
2 HEITZ PLACE
HICKSVILLE NY, 11801

Starting at 11AM

Check out their flyer at

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5345/8...aa22c8a6_z.jpg

**Reminder**

- Fast and Furious 6 Meet -

Sunday, May 26th (Rain date: June 2nd)

Car meet, networking and movie at Deer Park Tanger's Regal theater.

Opening weekend to "Fast and Furious 6". You can purchase your ticket in advance on fandango.

Car meet at 3PM
Movie showtime at 4:15PM

RSVP to receive a satellite map with the exact area we will be parking in. We will be the only cars there. Email HeelandToe@mail.com

FS: OEM lug nuts and key

lt0302 — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:40:08 GMT

50 shipped cont. US! Will post picture tonight

Anybody up for a drive this weekend in Phoenix?

lt0302 — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:02:37 GMT

It has been to long since since we lotus guys got together....we can go to Jerome have lunch and come home!
So what do you guys/gals say!

WTB Tan Leather Seats

Sammy Sandbag — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:49:24 GMT

Like the title says, looking for some tan leather seats in good conditions. Preferably with sliders.

I'm located in TX, about 45min north of Austin, willing to drive (Dallas/Houston/San Antonio) to pick-up.

Thanks

Engine bogs when SC bypass valve closes

cashxdr — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:39:26 GMT

Been batttling with my SC for a while now. (but had been running perfectly for 2 years) I had a idle surging problem and a random lean out issue which ended up being a hole in my intercooler and a crack in the manifold between the TB and SC.

Things done in trouble shooting the intial problem in the last 2 months:

New O2 sensors
Radium surge tank completely rebuilt, new pump, new wiring, new hoses, inline filter added and 3 fuel regulators
3 MAFs
Removed catch cans just to simplify
Replaced intercooler clamps
ECU sent to Jermaine 3 times for him to check how far out my trims went. (he has the same setup as mine so he has driven his car on my ECU and runs fine)
New engine, it randomly leaned out at the worst possible moment and burnt a hole between the exhaust valves so engine replaced
Checked Idle Control in the TB
Added AFR and Boost gauge
OT2 data logger, TP follows accelerator input. When idle surged, TP would change from 14 to 16 following the idle trying to stablize

These have been repaired/replaced and the system reassembled. Still will not run. Old problems are gone, but now have a new problem.

Seems I have it narrowed down to when at low vacuum, slow roll on throttle inputs the engine runs fine. But any kind of quick inputs the engine bogs, and pops and cracks and when it clears it puffs out a quick puff of black smoke.

Engine does not just fire and run smooth, takes a minute for vacuum to pull down to -20, then it has a solid idle?!?

Here is a video of me running the engine.

Test - YouTube

Here is a vid of me doing a vacuum test

vacuum test - YouTube

Things done to trouble shoot in the last week, TB to SC manifold came in monday:

Compression test, Gauge 1: 211, 210, 200 ,208 Gauge 2: 232, 236, 231, 235
AFR at idle 14.6, smooth rev 12.6, when engine bogs 17.1 Always returns back to 12~ then stablizes (yes I know this is not driving down the road under load)
Boost at idle -20, when engine bogs 0~ -4.5
Fuel pressure 52 psi, holds steady when engine revs
Seals on SC replaced
MAF changed
Pulled intercooler pipes and had leak tested. Marked area for clamp to make sure good seal on tubes and couplers
Removed surge tank to simplify
New plugs, NGK BKR6EIX-11
Fuel injectors O-rings replaced, top and bottom
Intake manifold gasket replaced
All bolts retorqued after engine was brought up to temp and cooled down
Replaced inline fuel filter
Replaced vacuum lines on bypass solenoid and boost gauge
Bypass valve working properly
Unhooked bypass valve solenoid vaccum line so valve was closed, engine bogs at any throttle input
Held vaccum on bypass valve solenoid to hold valve open and engine revs just fine, just no boost
Leak test, leak test and leak test

At this point I am completely defeated. I know I have done more trouble shooting but thats all I can think of off the top of my head

I will be making graphs of RPM vs TPS with AFR and MAF

Any help would be great

F/s 2005 elise mag blue

NwLaElise — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:35:02 GMT

2005 lotus elise lss
33,xxx miles
Clean car fax
Black watch key
Radium clam kit
Larini 6" exhaust
Decat also comes with stock cat
S111 eliminator
Gpan 2
S111 track pack standard
Gt4 spoiler
Rtd2 brace kit
S111 lidbone
Hid low beams
Heel n toe pad
RLS battery bracket and battery with kill switch and battery tender jr
Pioneer deh-x8500b Bluetooth
Focal 5 1/4's
Focal 6 1/2's
Both the oil line and ECM recall were done at star motors of Houston
Interior was biscuit but swapped out to black with exige probax seats
Also the gauge cluster has been replaced with the cluster out of an 06(which reads like 21,000miles) because the common problems of the 05 cluster
It's not necessary to sell the car but believe it is time to
Asking $31,000
Will have more pictures hopefully by the end of the week I work nights so I don't see the daylight much

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FS: Lotus Motorsport Removable Locking Hub & Momo Wheel

MyElise — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:12:43 GMT

For Sale:

Lotus Motorsport Removable Locking Steering Wheel Hub,
Lotus Part #- A111H6019S

and

Momo 320mm Leather Steering Wheel, Type D32, KRA 70142

Both in perfect condition. Includes all hardware, adapters and Lotus horn button. Was installed in my 2005 Elise and worked perfectly. As this was a track only car I never wired up the horn button so I can't tell you if it works or not.

These parts cost for over $600.
Price = $350 + $20 Shipping Priority Mail

DUAL EXHAUST FOR ELISE SC??

Born_Fast — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:31:18 GMT

I'd like to put a sports exhaust on my 08 Elise SC. One with dual left-right side exits. Bascally just like the earlier S2 models used to have, as i prefer this setup over the "through diffusor" version.

Is there any brand like 2bular, Larini, BOE... that offers such a solution for a 08 SC?

Steering modification

Maxvti — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:23:17 GMT

I`ve been reading this forum for several years. Now it seems that I really need some help. I have 2005 federal elise. Completely stock in terms of suspension. Last year I won autoslalom champonship in my country. But the first race this year was not easy at all. Due to small track size(100*60 meters) and a lot of U and S slow turns with small radius I really felt the necessity for power steering. Another thing - I need more steering angle. Actually Elise has awful steering radius. The worse in the class. So - what you guys can advice? Does anyone has experience of rack modification and power steering install?

VENTED REAR CLAM ON 08 ELISE SC

Born_Fast — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:13:33 GMT

Hi guys,

i will soon get a full paintjob on my 08 Elise SC done. Besides changing the color to Phantom black, i got inspired by the taillight section of the Venom GT and now plan to add a similar cutout with mesh insert on my Elise.

I'v already seen a few Lotus cars on this board that had similar mods done to their rear clam, such as this Exige here:

I think this would look extremely nice with a Lotus badge added right in the center, kinda like the Ferrari horse on this one:

Now i know the purists around here will probably yell blasphemy and that i should keep my rear clam stock. However i really like what Hennessey did on the GT and i don't plan to sell my Elise anytime soon, so resale value is not a factor i care about.

What concerns me is if such a mesh grill insert on the rear clam could actually cause some problems. For example if water could leak into the trunk area (or somewhere else) and what i should consider or change to prevent this.

I'd like to hear all the pros and cons before deciding if i'll really do this mod. But if i go for it, then the upcoming full paintjob is sure the right time.

On a sidenote, i am also about to change all other factory grills to metal mesh, so the rear clam mesh insert would blend in with those nicely.