2Bular GT3 + rear grilles - LotusTalk

onthebeach · 10-11-2009, 12:15 AM

Hello.

I wanted to know if anybody has already fitted a 2bular GT3 exhaust 6, 7 or 8" with the rear grilles still in places, with the exit thus going though the right grille?

Any pictures, advices, ....?

Thx!

François

Amarao · 10-11-2009, 12:34 AM

You might have some luck finding pictures here: Official "booty" thread...your rear-end...exhaust & diffuser photo

Certified Lotus · 10-11-2009, 04:23 AM

I've got an 8 inch 2bular GT3 exhaust and you can't use the rear grill due to size. You can make it fit, but it will be packed so tight (and you will have to remove some heat insulation) that it will probably be a fire hazard. Naked rear is only way to go with 8 inch. By the way, the 8 inch is fairly quite at low RPM's, but it sounds great above 4000 RPM's.

onthebeach · 10-11-2009, 06:43 AM

I plan to remove all the heatshielding.
There is thus enough space for putting the grilles back in place.
The only trick is to find the appropriate way to drill the right grille.
Any experiences?

Diesel · 10-11-2009, 06:51 AM

I have the 7" GT3 and had the shop cut out the right grille. I left the heat shielding in place (except for a cut-out for the pipe to exit). It looks very OEM. The car is at the shop now for new seats and interior work, but I will post pics when it returns. I'm very happy with the way it turned out.

alexscotti · 10-11-2009, 07:28 AM

i have the 8 with rear retained, exit through right panel. some heat shielding needed to be removed. right panel was the one from 2bular, didnt have mine cut. it all fits fine.

Amarao · 10-11-2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onthebeach

I plan to remove all the heatshielding.
There is thus enough space for putting the grilles back in place.
The only trick is to find the appropriate way to drill the right grille.
Any experiences?

Sounds like a good recipe for a fire...

shay2nak · 10-13-2009, 09:18 PM

I just removed a section of the heatshield where the exhaust tip was going to exit. I got a piece of cardbard cut to look like the right side rear grille (like a template) and put it through the tip and tried to get a good approximation of the oval cutout. I then drew the oval and cut it out from the grille with a dremel tool.

I'll post a pic tomorrow morning.

10-11-2009, 12:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
onthebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 26	2Bular GT3 + rear grilles Hello. I wanted to know if anybody has already fitted a 2bular GT3 exhaust 6, 7 or 8" with the rear grilles still in places, with the exit thus going though the right grille? Any pictures, advices, ....? Thx! François

10-11-2009, 04:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Certified Lotus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 173	GT3 Exhaust I've got an 8 inch 2bular GT3 exhaust and you can't use the rear grill due to size. You can make it fit, but it will be packed so tight (and you will have to remove some heat insulation) that it will probably be a fire hazard. Naked rear is only way to go with 8 inch. By the way, the 8 inch is fairly quite at low RPM's, but it sounds great above 4000 RPM's. __________________ '07 Exige S,LSD,2bular Header,SportCat & GT3 Exhaust,Gotham Tune ECU, V2 Fuel Cell,BOE Surge Tank,MWR Fuel Rail,RLS Intercooler&Pipes,CircuitWorx Oil Pump Gears,Moroso oil pan, Accusump,Fidanza 3.2 Kevlar Clutch & Alum Flywheel,Nitron GT3,V2arms,AP Racing Brakes(315mm),SS Brake Lines,Prototype Composites CF Roof,ReVerie CF Front Splitter,diffuser & 1650MM Wing,RTD Brace, SSC Shift Cable, Lotus Racing M Mounts/High Perf.Air Box,Defi Gauges,RAC Monolite Wheels,Safecraft 5 Point Harness,Traqmate.

10-11-2009, 06:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Diesel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sound Beach, CT Posts: 71	I have the 7" GT3 and had the shop cut out the right grille. I left the heat shielding in place (except for a cut-out for the pipe to exit). It looks very OEM. The car is at the shop now for new seats and interior work, but I will post pics when it returns. I'm very happy with the way it turned out. __________________ '05 Storm/Red, Touring, Hard Top, Lotus Sport Ohlins and Adjustable Anti-Roll Bar, Lotus Sport Harness Bar, Trim Shop Seats, Schroth Profi II 6-Point Harnesses, 2Bular 7" GT3 Exhaust, Braille Battery, Cup Car Wheels w/ AO48s

10-13-2009, 09:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,055	I just removed a section of the heatshield where the exhaust tip was going to exit. I got a piece of cardbard cut to look like the right side rear grille (like a template) and put it through the tip and tried to get a good approximation of the oval cutout. I then drew the oval and cut it out from the grille with a dremel tool. I'll post a pic tomorrow morning. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

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10-11-2009, 12:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Amarao Hoon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,415	You might have some luck finding pictures here: Official "booty" thread...your rear-end...exhaust & diffuser photo

10-11-2009, 06:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
onthebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 26	I plan to remove all the heatshielding. There is thus enough space for putting the grilles back in place. The only trick is to find the appropriate way to drill the right grille. Any experiences?

10-11-2009, 07:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
alexscotti Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 88 Images: 1	i have the 8 with rear retained, exit through right panel. some heat shielding needed to be removed. right panel was the one from 2bular, didnt have mine cut. it all fits fine.

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