ReVerie Hardtop for 340R - LotusTalk

shinoo · 03-24-2006, 06:02 AM

ReV has been working on this project for some time. It is turning out to be a cool product for 340R owners who need a bit more weather protection.

This is still not yet complete but they are getting close....

OneFastLotus · 03-24-2006, 06:17 AM

Thats too cool for school.

Now I just need a 340R to go with it.

babak · 03-24-2006, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by OneFastLotus

Thats too cool for school.

Now I just need a 340R to go with it.

Ding ding, I love the feathered bluing of the exhaust can, sexy.

JWA · 03-24-2006, 08:25 AM

That car's just so cool. The Lotus guys I've talked to all act as if that was a huge mistake - and it migt have been in the business sense - but I sure would like one.

JRTurbo909 · 03-24-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JWA

That car's just so cool. The Lotus guys I've talked to all act as if that was a huge mistake - and it migt have been in the business sense - but I sure would like one.

Why is that?

Shah

JWA · 03-24-2006, 12:01 PM

They spent a lot of engineering and development time to make 340 cars. When they don't have an excess of resources that's probably not the best way to use them. It's not like doing the Exige 240R or something that is a simple extension of an existing product and that then translates into product development for a higher-volume model (the Exige S). I also kind of got the impression from them that the project became a real PITA for some reason.

Shaggy · 03-24-2006, 01:40 PM

Strange, I was just eyeballing a $35,000~ 340R earlier today and thinking "That would be a really fun car to import but I'd hate having to check the weather every 20 minutes". Maybe this is a solution

Goose · 03-24-2006, 02:33 PM

Didn't Mark Starr have one for sale? (I'm sure it's sold by now...)

LotusFamily · 03-24-2006, 03:33 PM

What I wouldnt give......

Stupid Govt. telling me I cant drive it on the street!

Attachment 25537

codymac · 03-24-2006, 05:29 PM

Am I the only one? I don't care for that top one bit.

JRTurbo909 · 03-24-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by codymac

Am I the only one? I don't care for that top one bit.

ya me either

shinoo · 03-25-2006, 06:26 AM

Many Lotus folk will contend the 340R has been the best Elise derivative. It is not for everyone since it is so focused. KMSElise is trying to bring a LHD model in from Japan. I hope to buy it when he moves onto his next toy...

shay2nak · 03-25-2006, 12:20 PM

wow! looks great!

Vangman · 03-25-2006, 07:01 PM

That's an interesting solution to get air to the engine. Nice tho! Love to have a 340R keeping my Elise company in the garage.

Tuscan · 03-25-2006, 07:18 PM

I don't like the top much but you're NEVER going to come up with an attractive proposition.... however, it DOES solve a problem with the 340 that there's NO roof. I'd LOVE a 340R as my next car to go with my S1, I'm currently deciding between an S1 Exige or a 340R, The 340R wins hands down on looks because it's just SO MAD!!! But as a car the Exige would win as it'd have much better aero, useable weather protection and all-round competence (as well as being hellish sexy!)... however, this hardtop MIGHT just swing things back the 340R's way.

smoseley · 03-26-2006, 07:11 PM

Wow....

Get one registered to drive on the road, and you've got me sold!

TTP · 03-26-2006, 07:20 PM

I wonder if the wing is rendered useless now?

TarmacTerrorist · 03-28-2006, 01:00 PM

The car was designed without a roof and that is how it should stay, it just makes it look like a kit-car now...Bloody awful.

Other than the new 'track car' that lotus are producing it is the lightest variant of the elise to date with an S1 exige VHPD engine slapped in the back. Only problem with them is if you dink the bodywork you have to replace the whole shell at a price of 10k GBP and that doesn't include the fitting!!

You can pick them up here in the UK now for approx 20k with 3-4000 miles on the clock. The orignial price was 35k IIRC. I think one of the main reasons that they became a PITA for Lotus was becasue they had a hard time selling all of them.....

dfa2100 · 03-28-2006, 06:52 PM

It has a rearview mirror, but no way to see out the back that I can tell. Guess it's more hard core than an Exige in every way... including less rear visibility.

03-24-2006, 06:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
shinoo Project Nirvana Elise Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2,617	ReVerie Hardtop for 340R ReV has been working on this project for some time. It is turning out to be a cool product for 340R owners who need a bit more weather protection. This is still not yet complete but they are getting close.... Attached Images __________________ shinoo sector 111 - tasty bits for your elise & exige

03-24-2006, 06:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
OneFastLotus Loch Ness Monster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 5,531	Thats too cool for school. Now I just need a 340R to go with it. __________________ First Fold Member of the Limited Slip Mafia "L'Ombra" -Saffron Yellow Elise, all options. -Chrome OrangeElise/ Superstock pillager "currently living in the wild" -Black on Black Exige debadged, all options.

03-24-2006, 01:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shaggy Lean, Mean, Green, Gone.. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,039 Images: 6	Strange, I was just eyeballing a $35,000~ 340R earlier today and thinking "That would be a really fun car to import but I'd hate having to check the weather every 20 minutes". Maybe this is a solution __________________ 2005 KG Lotus Elise (Gone ) Sector111 Lidbone \|\| Sector111 Front towhook \|\| Sector111 Rear Boomerang towhook \|\| Alpine CDA-9856 & iPod \|\| 111R Decals \|\| Zoom Carbon Fiber Rearview Mirror \|\| Green Filter & de-snorkel \|\| ForcedFed Half Carbon Front Lip Spoiler \|\| ChaseCam window mount 2001 Laguna Seca Blue BMW M3 (the replacement)

03-24-2006, 02:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Goose Bucket of Cold Water Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The cornfields of Ohio Posts: 1,078	Didn't Mark Starr have one for sale? (I'm sure it's sold by now...) __________________ Kevin Magnetic Blue/Hardtop/Starshield - sold 5/17/05

03-24-2006, 03:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
LotusFamily Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greenfield, In. Posts: 724	What I wouldnt give...... Stupid Govt. telling me I cant drive it on the street! Attachment 25537 Last edited by LotusFamily : 11-02-2006 at 09:19 AM.

03-24-2006, 08:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,737	That car's just so cool. The Lotus guys I've talked to all act as if that was a huge mistake - and it migt have been in the business sense - but I sure would like one.

03-24-2006, 12:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,737	They spent a lot of engineering and development time to make 340 cars. When they don't have an excess of resources that's probably not the best way to use them. It's not like doing the Exige 240R or something that is a simple extension of an existing product and that then translates into product development for a higher-volume model (the Exige S). I also kind of got the impression from them that the project became a real PITA for some reason.

03-24-2006, 05:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
codymac short angry bloke Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: where the east tapers out and the west begins Posts: 9,260 Images: 19	Am I the only one? I don't care for that top one bit. __________________ torque (tôrk) n. - an excuse for the lack of momentum. - let's bring back CanAm & Group B! - have you hugged your Exige today? I'm currently working on my performance driving merit badge. There's always somebody faster, sometimes it's me.

03-25-2006, 06:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
shinoo Project Nirvana Elise Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2,617	Many Lotus folk will contend the 340R has been the best Elise derivative. It is not for everyone since it is so focused. KMSElise is trying to bring a LHD model in from Japan. I hope to buy it when he moves onto his next toy... __________________ shinoo sector 111 - tasty bits for your elise & exige

03-25-2006, 12:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
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03-25-2006, 07:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
Vangman Karting Maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Enfield, CT Posts: 1,121	That's an interesting solution to get air to the engine. Nice tho! Love to have a 340R keeping my Elise company in the garage. __________________ Northeast E-Talk/Club111 Regional Coordinator! The NE 2008 Calendar ------------------------------------- Nothing quells chaos and disorder faster than the threat of total planetary annihilation. - Governor Tarkin acting commander of the first Death Star Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. - Barry Melrose Measure your coffin, does it measure up to your lust? - Iron Maiden

03-25-2006, 07:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tuscan Back to basics :) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 57	I don't like the top much but you're NEVER going to come up with an attractive proposition.... however, it DOES solve a problem with the 340 that there's NO roof. I'd LOVE a 340R as my next car to go with my S1, I'm currently deciding between an S1 Exige or a 340R, The 340R wins hands down on looks because it's just SO MAD!!! But as a car the Exige would win as it'd have much better aero, useable weather protection and all-round competence (as well as being hellish sexy!)... however, this hardtop MIGHT just swing things back the 340R's way.

03-26-2006, 07:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
smoseley Bubble Boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 12,132 Images: 8	Wow.... Get one registered to drive on the road, and you've got me sold! __________________ - Steve Transio - Software Development & Web Design, Miami, FL

03-26-2006, 07:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
TTP Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Austin Posts: 1,428 Images: 28	I wonder if the wing is rendered useless now?

03-28-2006, 01:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
TarmacTerrorist Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 17	The car was designed without a roof and that is how it should stay, it just makes it look like a kit-car now...Bloody awful. Other than the new 'track car' that lotus are producing it is the lightest variant of the elise to date with an S1 exige VHPD engine slapped in the back. Only problem with them is if you dink the bodywork you have to replace the whole shell at a price of 10k GBP and that doesn't include the fitting!! You can pick them up here in the UK now for approx 20k with 3-4000 miles on the clock. The orignial price was 35k IIRC. I think one of the main reasons that they became a PITA for Lotus was becasue they had a hard time selling all of them..... __________________ Little piggy, Busy street. Motor car, Sausage meat. Last edited by TarmacTerrorist : 03-28-2006 at 01:10 PM.

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03-28-2006, 06:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
dfa2100 Mors ab alto Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,040	It has a rearview mirror, but no way to see out the back that I can tell. Guess it's more hard core than an Exige in every way... including less rear visibility. __________________ Nightfall Blue, Biscuit Interior, Hardtop Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings...