What exhaust do I have??? - LotusTalk

zygotesoup · 03-28-2009, 07:50 PM

The exhaust on my car definitely does not sound stock... its very loud. Without removing the rear clam or under panels can anyone tell me what exhaust this is by just seeing the tips?

(yes I know my diffuser is dirty... im working on it

)

MattG · 03-28-2009, 07:56 PM

Looks like the Lotus stage 2 exhaust.

LotusStig22 · 03-28-2009, 08:07 PM

You have Lotus Exhaust.

the1sen · 03-28-2009, 08:10 PM

Looks like the Stage II I used to have - I didn't notice any power increase/decrease when I went back to the stock exhaust, but I did notice my fuel economy dropped by about 2MPG.

Incidentally, a local LT member swapped with me, maybe you could do the same?

Ah, and if you want to clean the diffuser easily, use Acetone. It did a GREAT job on mine with minimal effort.

zygotesoup · 03-28-2009, 08:11 PM

Helpful:

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattG

Looks like the Lotus stage 2 exhaust.

Not helpful:

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Originally Posted by LotusStig22

You have Lotus Exhaust.

zygotesoup · 03-28-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by the1sen

Looks like the Stage II I used to have - I didn't notice any power increase/decrease when I went back to the stock exhaust, but I did notice my fuel economy dropped by about 2MPG.

Incidentally, a local LT member swapped with me, maybe you could do the same?

Ah, and if you want to clean the diffuser easily, use Acetone. It did a GREAT job on mine with minimal effort.

I LOVE the way the exhaust sounds and would not want to change it... especially if I get better gas mileage!

Thanks for the tip w/ the acetone... I may have to try it out as I am obsessive compulsive when it comes to keeping my cars clean

RacyTracy · 03-28-2009, 08:32 PM

Not funny:

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattG

Looks like the Lotus stage 2 exhaust.

Funny:

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Originally Posted by LotusStig22

You have Lotus Exhaust.

LotusStig22 · 03-28-2009, 08:39 PM

Thanks RacyTracy

Btw Zygote, it wasn't exactly meant to be helpful...

zygotesoup · 03-28-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LotusStig22

Thanks RacyTracy

Btw Zygote, it wasn't exactly meant to be helpful...

really? i couldn't tell

don't worry... i was just busting balls

LotusStig22 · 03-28-2009, 08:45 PM

Yeah, really. Sorry I was totally unclear on that one

Just thought a little bit of humour might ease your stress worrying about what kind of hollow metal pole you have in the back of your Elise.

P.S, That's not supposed to be an innuendo...

the1sen · 03-28-2009, 09:58 PM

Yeah, I loved the sound of the Stage II. I just couldn't handle it for 2-3 hours/day...

Gosh I'm glad you're enjoying your Lotus experience.

Amarao · 03-29-2009, 12:44 AM

How can you tell if it's stage I or II just by the tips?

cstetter · 03-29-2009, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Amarao

How can you tell if it's stage I or II just by the tips?

Because there are essentially no stage I exhausts out there

Man of Steel · 03-29-2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Amarao

How can you tell if it's stage I or II just by the tips?

Stage I (box stock) tips are a smaller diameter, chrome plated, curve down through the diffuser, and point straight back.

Stage II looks like the picture (and mine!)

zygotesoup · 03-29-2009, 04:36 AM

well... it looks like the general consensus is that i have a stage II, so thats what I'll assume until i get the diffuser or rear clam off to take a closer look.

plus, the previous owner said that he thought it was a stage II also

cory1000 · 03-29-2009, 05:00 AM

helpful, no...not at all, just another annoying post about something you have no clue about... way to go

Quote:

Originally Posted by LotusStig22

Thanks RacyTracy

Btw Zygote, it wasn't exactly meant to be helpful...

Bruce · 03-29-2009, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstetter

Because there are essentially no stage I exhausts out there

Wrong

Bruce · 03-29-2009, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Man of Steel

Stage I (box stock) tips are a smaller diameter, chrome plated, curve down through the diffuser, and point straight back.

Attached is a picture showing the Stage 1 tips and stock tips.

LotusStig22 · 03-29-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cory1000

helpful, no...not at all, just another annoying post about something you have no clue about... way to go

Wow, the funny thing is, as soon as I saw "Last Post: Cory1000", I knew it'd either be something stupid or something attacking me for no reason. So good job yourself

Your post wasn't helpful at all, so don't be hypocritical

Just lighten up, it's a JOKE. Everyone here says "LT is good for humour" but you're kind of just disproving that.

As for the ACTUAL question, if it's as loud as you say it is, it's probably Stage II. Unless there's miraculously a Stage III out.

goelise · 03-29-2009, 09:15 AM

Hmmm...I have the stock OEM exhaust and your exhaust definitely does not look like mine. I agree, Stage II it is. Freebees are nice.

BTW...just a suggestion, wd-40 takes a lot of crap off the rear diffuser and engine service panel, also keep the surface slick so road crud does not tend to stick. Still takes a bit of elbow grease the first time cleaning but afterwards its real easy to maintain.

03-28-2009, 07:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
zygotesoup Resident Drunk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,225	What exhaust do I have??? The exhaust on my car definitely does not sound stock... its very loud. Without removing the rear clam or under panels can anyone tell me what exhaust this is by just seeing the tips? (yes I know my diffuser is dirty... im working on it ) __________________ 2005 BADA55 Lotus Elise 1993 Black BMW 325i 2000 Solar Yellow MR-S - SOLD 1987 White on White Porsche 944 Turbo - SOLD 1993 Maroon Lexus SC400 - SOLD

03-28-2009, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattG insert clever title here Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Living above the clouds in Colorado Posts: 7,676 Images: 11	Looks like the Lotus stage 2 exhaust. __________________ '05 Elise, Magnetic Blue / Biscuit / Hardtop / http://eliseinfo.com Radar detector mounting brackets for sale here

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LotusStig22 LT Rebel in Hiding. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wouldn't you like to know? Posts: 848	You have Lotus Exhaust. __________________ "My plan is to dress as a leprechaun and stand at the side of the road with an engine crane and a crowbar. The cops will waste valuable time breathalyzing the driver after he tells them a leprechaun stole his engine and I'll be able to make an escape" ~Cthulhu ChuforiaGraffix.com SDD Lives On! SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

03-28-2009, 08:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
the1sen The Azteks are coming! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: In The Ghetto... Ghetto of Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,566	Looks like the Stage II I used to have - I didn't notice any power increase/decrease when I went back to the stock exhaust, but I did notice my fuel economy dropped by about 2MPG. Incidentally, a local LT member swapped with me, maybe you could do the same? Ah, and if you want to clean the diffuser easily, use Acetone. It did a GREAT job on mine with minimal effort. __________________ The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. F The System - ChuforiaGraffix.com SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

03-28-2009, 08:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
LotusStig22 LT Rebel in Hiding. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wouldn't you like to know? Posts: 848	Thanks RacyTracy Btw Zygote, it wasn't exactly meant to be helpful... __________________ "My plan is to dress as a leprechaun and stand at the side of the road with an engine crane and a crowbar. The cops will waste valuable time breathalyzing the driver after he tells them a leprechaun stole his engine and I'll be able to make an escape" ~Cthulhu ChuforiaGraffix.com SDD Lives On! SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

03-28-2009, 08:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
LotusStig22 LT Rebel in Hiding. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wouldn't you like to know? Posts: 848	Yeah, really. Sorry I was totally unclear on that one Just thought a little bit of humour might ease your stress worrying about what kind of hollow metal pole you have in the back of your Elise. P.S, That's not supposed to be an innuendo... __________________ "My plan is to dress as a leprechaun and stand at the side of the road with an engine crane and a crowbar. The cops will waste valuable time breathalyzing the driver after he tells them a leprechaun stole his engine and I'll be able to make an escape" ~Cthulhu ChuforiaGraffix.com SDD Lives On! SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

03-28-2009, 09:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
the1sen The Azteks are coming! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: In The Ghetto... Ghetto of Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,566	Yeah, I loved the sound of the Stage II. I just couldn't handle it for 2-3 hours/day... Gosh I'm glad you're enjoying your Lotus experience. __________________ The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. F The System - ChuforiaGraffix.com SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

03-29-2009, 12:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
Amarao Hoon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,415	How can you tell if it's stage I or II just by the tips?

03-29-2009, 04:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
zygotesoup Resident Drunk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,225	well... it looks like the general consensus is that i have a stage II, so thats what I'll assume until i get the diffuser or rear clam off to take a closer look. plus, the previous owner said that he thought it was a stage II also __________________ 2005 BADA55 Lotus Elise 1993 Black BMW 325i 2000 Solar Yellow MR-S - SOLD 1987 White on White Porsche 944 Turbo - SOLD 1993 Maroon Lexus SC400 - SOLD

03-29-2009, 09:15 AM	#20 (permalink)
goelise AR #1275 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,527 Images: 1	Hmmm...I have the stock OEM exhaust and your exhaust definitely does not look like mine. I agree, Stage II it is. Freebees are nice. BTW...just a suggestion, wd-40 takes a lot of crap off the rear diffuser and engine service panel, also keep the surface slick so road crud does not tend to stick. Still takes a bit of elbow grease the first time cleaning but afterwards its real easy to maintain. __________________ '06 Ardent Red Elise - black interior with LSS, Touring, HT, Starshield, Lotus Sport Clutch, Moroso Oil Pan, 2ZZ(#2), Ekological HIDs, Lotus Driving Lights, Stebel Horn, Bootie, Razo '06 Pedal mod,Snorkel Delete,Odyssey 680 with s111 bracket. Future Mods:LETSLA (ordered), Rear toe link brace Thank you FVMC! WOO-HOO!

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