BWR SC Installation - LotusTalk

exlondoner · 06-15-2009, 11:19 AM

Hi everyone, I'm curious to see if any BWR supercharger owners here attempted an install by themselves?

I might go ahead and try the install with a friend but wanted to see if anyone had any hand-on exp.

Thanks

lotusforsale · 06-15-2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exlondoner

Hi everyone, I'm curious to see if any BWR supercharger owners here attempted an install by themselves?

I might go ahead and try the install with a friend but wanted to see if anyone had any hand-on exp.

Thanks

fishtaco did his (one of my former cars). He has homes both in Pa and Northern Va. PM him, he can share his story. I do believe he removed the clam.

BWR Install pics and a question

exlondoner · 06-15-2009, 12:19 PM

Thanks, I'll go ahead and send him a PM.

Demonized · 06-15-2009, 01:12 PM

I think the majority of people with the BWR kit installed it themselves.

'Official BWR SC Install Thread'

Flip · 06-15-2009, 02:24 PM

recently did a bwr s/c install w/o clam and trunk lid removal and battery disconnect. it can be done with no problems. remove diffuser, undertray, right rear wheel and liner and go to town. be patient. bwr directions are very good and fred zust is a big help. results are truly extraordinary. best of luck regards. flip

fishtaco · 06-15-2009, 02:39 PM

Replied to your PM. Willing to help anyway I can.

exlondoner · 06-15-2009, 07:47 PM

Thanks man!

The way this Exige is setup (a real track track car), I have no idea where the correct jack points are, my guess is that I'll have to remove the rear panel first to figure it out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishtaco

Replied to your PM. Willing to help anyway I can.

skibum · 06-15-2009, 07:54 PM

Also feel free to PM me with any questions. I did my install with clam on. The directions are truly brilliant.

lotusforsale · 06-16-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by exlondoner

Thanks man!

The way this Exige is setup (a real track track car), I have no idea where the correct jack points are, my guess is that I'll have to remove the rear panel first to figure it out.

Track car or not , it started its life as a street car. I'd be surprised if the jack points are other than what is described in the manual. Unless the PO removed them, there should be some stickers on the pan to show you two of the jack points.

And you can always get one of Jim Clayton's jacker helpers.

exlondoner · 06-16-2009, 12:38 PM

Thanks to everyone on this thread thus far.

Skibum I will take you up on that offer buddy.

steidley · 06-16-2009, 03:48 PM

I did the install solo, clam on. No real issues. A few busted knuckles and confused looks, but it all got done and works great. Reference that big thread a thousand times. If any one step takes more than 15 minutes, you either have the wrong tool or are just doing something wrong. That's how it was for me at least. Lots of "oh that goes the other way". Small mirror is your best friend for seeing backs of oddball connectors. I'd still be taking off the 2 plugs on the ecu if I hadn't looked at it.

Cheers,
Adam

chotto · 06-16-2009, 03:56 PM

I did my install by myself with the clam off. The clam off really makes life easier and is not hard to do. I took my time over a Saturday and Sunday and had it finished up without any problems. The laptop was by my side the whole time as I went through the directions step by step. Not hard at all.

exlondoner · 06-16-2009, 07:40 PM

Excellent feedback....

Now I have the confidence to get this amazing mod underwat, Install will begin Monday afternoon.

erikm3 · 06-18-2009, 09:32 AM

Has anyone done a side by side comparison of the various supercharger options for the elise/exige? (e.g. BWR vs. Katana vs. TVS vs. "Factory Install"?

I have seen a few discussions on LotusTalk where one is compared to another but not an overall summary. I would be curious to see how they all stack up in terms of price, dyno results, ease of install and "user experience".

Just wondering

ct_mazi · 06-18-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by erikm3

..I have seen a few discussions on LotusTalk where one is compared to another but not an overall summary...

Overview supercharge/turbocharge solutions

erikm3 · 06-18-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ct_mazi

Overview supercharge/turbocharge solutions

WOW! This is EXACTLY what I was interested in.

Thanks for showing me this ct_mazi!

tapcon · 06-18-2009, 01:47 PM

A few questions on the BWR install:

1) The install requires a new map or flash on the ECU right?
2) Would you recommend an aftermarket exhaust when installing a supercharger?

exlondoner · 07-09-2009, 08:35 AM

Finished off the install yesterday with clam on - no CELs nothing unusual from the engine.

DWilde · 07-09-2009, 08:58 AM

and????? is it all you expected? can't believe you didn't do it sooner? can't believe Lotus didn't offer sooner? please share.

Dave

exlondoner · 07-09-2009, 09:11 AM

Dave, it was pretty late so I just took a quick drive around the block to make sure there were no issues, I'll write up a better report on the weekend.

I can say that there is already a day and night difference!

This is the first mod I've done - only had the car for a month, i don't think i can mod anything else on this Exige.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWilde

and????? is it all you expected? can't believe you didn't do it sooner? can't believe Lotus didn't offer sooner? please share.

Dave

06-15-2009, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
exlondoner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD Posts: 175	BWR SC Installation Hi everyone, I'm curious to see if any BWR supercharger owners here attempted an install by themselves? I might go ahead and try the install with a friend but wanted to see if anyone had any hand-on exp. Thanks

06-15-2009, 01:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Demonized NOT ßANNED! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,546	I think the majority of people with the BWR kit installed it themselves. 'Official BWR SC Install Thread' __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Katana Supercharger, LSS Wheels, 2Bular exhaust & cat, rear panel delete, Cup Airbox, Volt / Oil temp gauge, Ohlins double adjustable coilovers, Dual Oil Coolers, S111 RTD Brace, Moroso Oil Pan, MicroMirror, S111 "V-Force" Harness bar, Manly Engine Mounts, Odyssey PC680 & RLS Bracket, Saikou Michi OCC, CF Scoops, CF Bootlid, CF Front Lip.

06-15-2009, 02:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Flip Flip Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 13	bwr s/c install recently did a bwr s/c install w/o clam and trunk lid removal and battery disconnect. it can be done with no problems. remove diffuser, undertray, right rear wheel and liner and go to town. be patient. bwr directions are very good and fred zust is a big help. results are truly extraordinary. best of luck regards. flip

06-15-2009, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
fishtaco Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: DC and Central PA Posts: 224	Replied to your PM. Willing to help anyway I can. __________________ 05 Elise BWR 08 Mazdaspeed3 DD 08 Ducati Hypermotard 06 Honda Ridgeline 51,58,65,69,69,71,74 VWs

06-15-2009, 07:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
skibum I approve this message Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 261	Also feel free to PM me with any questions. I did my install with clam on. The directions are truly brilliant. __________________ 2006 Exige - Solar Yellow BWR S/C - Tillet B5 CF seats - Arqray SS single - PPE Header & sport cat - TR Motorsports F1 w/R888's - 1934# 2004 s2000 - 378 whp 295 trq 2005 Mini Cooper S 2008 Honda Fit - 35mpg y0! 1965 Austin Mini w/ vtec

06-15-2009, 12:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
exlondoner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD Posts: 175	Thanks, I'll go ahead and send him a PM.

06-16-2009, 12:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
exlondoner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD Posts: 175	Thanks to everyone on this thread thus far. Skibum I will take you up on that offer buddy.

06-16-2009, 03:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
steidley 06 CaRed Elise Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 135	I did the install solo, clam on. No real issues. A few busted knuckles and confused looks, but it all got done and works great. Reference that big thread a thousand times. If any one step takes more than 15 minutes, you either have the wrong tool or are just doing something wrong. That's how it was for me at least. Lots of "oh that goes the other way". Small mirror is your best friend for seeing backs of oddball connectors. I'd still be taking off the 2 plugs on the ecu if I hadn't looked at it. Cheers, Adam

06-16-2009, 03:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
chotto vv My Awesome Wife vv Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 917	I did my install by myself with the clam off. The clam off really makes life easier and is not hard to do. I took my time over a Saturday and Sunday and had it finished up without any problems. The laptop was by my side the whole time as I went through the directions step by step. Not hard at all. __________________ 2005 SY-BWR Supercharger, Challenger Grill, AreaP single tip exhaust, Ohlin Double Adjustables, RTDbrace, Custom Kirkey 58 Series seats, Schroth 6 pt. harnesses, Multivex mirrors, Odyssey PC625 battery, Micromirror, HID's, V2arms, Sparco removeable steering wheel, 15"/16" Rota's with RA-1's, Pagid RS 4-2 pads, Cup airbox, Saikou Michi catch cans

06-16-2009, 07:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
exlondoner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD Posts: 175	Excellent feedback.... Now I have the confidence to get this amazing mod underwat, Install will begin Monday afternoon.

06-18-2009, 09:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
erikm3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lansdowne, PA Posts: 60	Supercharger Comparisons Has anyone done a side by side comparison of the various supercharger options for the elise/exige? (e.g. BWR vs. Katana vs. TVS vs. "Factory Install"? I have seen a few discussions on LotusTalk where one is compared to another but not an overall summary. I would be curious to see how they all stack up in terms of price, dyno results, ease of install and "user experience". Just wondering __________________ 2007 Subaru Outback Wgn LTD 2005 SY Elise Touring Pkg 1999 M3 Convertible 1998 M3 Sedan

06-18-2009, 01:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
tapcon Speed Demon Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 1	A few questions on the BWR install: 1) The install requires a new map or flash on the ECU right? 2) Would you recommend an aftermarket exhaust when installing a supercharger? __________________ Can't afford one, so I just drive my Bro's Elise

07-09-2009, 08:35 AM	#18 (permalink)
exlondoner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD Posts: 175	Finished off the install yesterday with clam on - no CELs nothing unusual from the engine.

07-09-2009, 08:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
DWilde Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Annapolis MD Posts: 318	and????? is it all you expected? can't believe you didn't do it sooner? can't believe Lotus didn't offer sooner? please share. Dave __________________ '06 Elise '08 Hummer H3 '84 CJ-7 '86 Mainship 34' ------------------------ Living the Dream!!!

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