My new look engine... - LotusTalk

BOB1984 · 02-16-2007, 04:25 AM

Sorry about the small size, the originals are too big to be uploaded on here...

Shawn C · 02-16-2007, 04:26 AM

Nice! Did you do it yourself??

BOB1984 · 02-16-2007, 04:30 AM

That was a fast reply, yeah did it myself, pretty simple really... Just cleaned the parts well, applied mustard colour primer, then "Fiat Broom Yellow" spray paint, then used touch up brushes to do the lettering and the badge then finished it off with a clear lacquer! (Thank you Brendan)

jacks1071 · 02-16-2007, 05:00 AM

Always wondered what they looked like without the supercharger having not seen one!! Nice work dude.

Jbone · 02-16-2007, 05:01 AM

Ricer.

Looks great, you did a good job with it.

It would look cool if you did your calipers in the same color.

tonykomo · 02-16-2007, 05:14 AM

looks great. you should offer it as a service and ger people to send in the covers...

BOB1984 · 02-16-2007, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jbone

It would look cool if you did your calipers in the same color.

Yeah iv been thinking about this but to be honest, i have no idea how to get them off and dont really want to be playing around with the brakes when i have no idea about them.

Jbone · 02-16-2007, 06:43 AM

You don't have to take off your calipers. Just take off the wheel, clean the caliper, paint it and you're done. You could take them off and have them professionally done - but I wouldn't bother doing that. I plan on painting mine when I have to replace my brake pads since I'll be in there anyway..

Lotusmotion · 02-16-2007, 06:57 AM

BOB1984, nice! I have a Phantom Black Exige and have considered the same color scheme for the engine covers. Know I know what it would look like, and I like it!

azskycop · 02-16-2007, 07:03 AM

Very nice. Would look even better w/ some yellow stripes down the car!

shay2nak · 02-16-2007, 09:05 AM

nice work!

slaughtr · 02-16-2007, 09:16 AM

Nice work. I really want to do this (and the brakes) but I'm sure I'll get paint everywhere. I'm impressed how well everyone does the letters and Lotus sign freehand.

ducatiexigeowner · 02-16-2007, 11:32 AM

Bob...you want to stop painting your lotus and tidy that garage......

black mr2...want to sell it me?...looks like you need a little more room...

BOB1984 · 02-16-2007, 02:49 PM

Haha yeah its a tight fit hence the car mats nailed to the wall.

kartvader · 02-16-2007, 02:57 PM

Wow, that looks very nice! Seeing those pictures makes me want to do the same. Did you use a special kind of spray paint?

flyguyskt · 02-16-2007, 03:04 PM

damn i'd be afraid to park in that garage...looks like stuff would fall on the car if a UPS truck drove by!!! cool job though

BOB1984 · 02-16-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kartvader

Did you use a special kind of spray paint?

No it was just regular spray paint. The actual colour was "Fiat Broom Yellow"

ducatiexigeowner · 02-16-2007, 11:00 PM

...FIAT.....

Better keep your eye on the lotus in case it rusts and falls apart!!!!

zygotesoup · 04-17-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BOB1984

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Hey how long as that POS spyder been sitting there since you got the exige

JK... I've had to start off with one also... but ill be joining you guys soon...

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BOB1984 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 627	My new look engine... ... Attached Images

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Jbone AVONX Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 214	Ricer. Looks great, you did a good job with it. It would look cool if you did your calipers in the same color. __________________ '02 Blue MR2 Spyder w/Top Secret bumper - SOLD 08/2005 '05 CO Lotus Elise, LSS, Touring, SS, StageII - SOLD 10/2007 '94 White MR2, n/a, 5spd, T-tops - SOLD 07/2009 '09 White WRX STi

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BOB1984 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 627	That was a fast reply, yeah did it myself, pretty simple really... Just cleaned the parts well, applied mustard colour primer, then "Fiat Broom Yellow" spray paint, then used touch up brushes to do the lettering and the badge then finished it off with a clear lacquer! (Thank you Brendan)

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jacks1071 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 54	Always wondered what they looked like without the supercharger having not seen one!! Nice work dude.

02-16-2007, 06:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jbone AVONX Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 214	You don't have to take off your calipers. Just take off the wheel, clean the caliper, paint it and you're done. You could take them off and have them professionally done - but I wouldn't bother doing that. I plan on painting mine when I have to replace my brake pads since I'll be in there anyway.. __________________ '02 Blue MR2 Spyder w/Top Secret bumper - SOLD 08/2005 '05 CO Lotus Elise, LSS, Touring, SS, StageII - SOLD 10/2007 '94 White MR2, n/a, 5spd, T-tops - SOLD 07/2009 '09 White WRX STi

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Lotusmotion Keep it simple and real Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 947	BOB1984, nice! I have a Phantom Black Exige and have considered the same color scheme for the engine covers. Know I know what it would look like, and I like it! __________________ '06 Exige - Ph. Black/Touring/Track/LSD/TC/SS. Mods: corner balanced - RTD brace - Manly's inserts - decambered - Pagid Blacks - Motul fluid - tow hooks - Schroth belts - extinguisher - AIM timer - Green Filter - Larini - oil temp & pressure gauges - AO48s & Rotas on track - T1Rs & OEM wheels on street - rear camera & monitor - Stebel horn - speakers upgraded, sub & iPod controller - DRL disable switch - aux. fuse panel - sill pockets - leather console - Bootie - roof scoop functional.

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azskycop Fly N Lowr Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 808	Very nice. Would look even better w/ some yellow stripes down the car! __________________ If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much space! www.GoodBodyHealth.com

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shay2nak I'm bored...yawn... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,460	nice work! __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190*X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 Lotus Exige S310 '08 Acura TSX 6-speed support WTC 2!

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slaughtr Big head man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 5,955 Images: 3	Nice work. I really want to do this (and the brakes) but I'm sure I'll get paint everywhere. I'm impressed how well everyone does the letters and Lotus sign freehand. __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness!

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ducatiexigeowner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 49o30.21'N...2o30.37'W Posts: 1,438	Bob...you want to stop painting your lotus and tidy that garage...... black mr2...want to sell it me?...looks like you need a little more room... __________________ i'll give you the information if you stop hitting me...

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BOB1984 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 627	Haha yeah its a tight fit hence the car mats nailed to the wall.

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flyguyskt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,534	damn i'd be afraid to park in that garage...looks like stuff would fall on the car if a UPS truck drove by!!! cool job though __________________ bourdeaux elise SOLD 2008 toyota yaris hatch...71 volkswagen type 2 with 79 hydraulic type IV 2.0/dual 40 idf webers! faster than a single speed bicycle oh yeah...i apologize in advance to the weak...

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ducatiexigeowner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 49o30.21'N...2o30.37'W Posts: 1,438	...FIAT..... Better keep your eye on the lotus in case it rusts and falls apart!!!! __________________ i'll give you the information if you stop hitting me...