Really Light Stuff - Prop Rod - LotusTalk

Thomasio · 03-18-2009, 10:06 AM

The prop rod is made of forged high-strength 6061 aluminum. Anodized in either black or gold. It is removable, prevents distortion of the engine bay cover caused by the gas-charged OEM strut, and weighs 6/10 pound less. $40

skibum · 03-18-2009, 01:57 PM

Where does it rest when not in use?

Thomasio · 03-18-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by skibum

Where does it rest when not in use?

I tuck mine between the carpet in the boot.

Monsi · 03-18-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomasio

I tuck mine between the carpet in the boot.

what carpet in the boot?

shay2nak · 03-18-2009, 04:23 PM

what's the length?

Thomasio · 03-18-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

what's the length?

About 51cm / 20".

Benjamin · 03-19-2009, 07:50 AM

Nice product - I think most of us (supercharged) also have the Intercooler "Ding" from the stock prop.

Thomasio · 09-25-2009, 10:27 AM

Special: $35 shipped to lower 48 thru October 31st. Forged & fully CNC machined, anodized in your choice of black or gold.

shay2nak · 09-25-2009, 12:09 PM

what about a choice of carbon fiber?

Thomasio · 09-25-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

what about a choice of carbon fiber?

What, it's not LIGHT enough for you?!

300hpMR2 · 09-25-2009, 12:32 PM

so this will clear the RLS IC?

kwancho · 09-25-2009, 01:00 PM

So how does it attach to the cover at the top? I see the overtravel method for removal. Ditto on the 'where does it go after'... and ditto on the intercooler ding.

shay2nak · 09-25-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomasio

What, it's not LIGHT enough for you?!

bling

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Originally Posted by 300hpMR2

so this will clear the RLS IC?

it's made just for the RLS IC.

Thomasio · 09-25-2009, 01:44 PM

It attaches at the top just like it attaches at the bottom (but rotated 180 degrees).

I tuck mine 1/2 way into the carpet seam, others have a little plastic snap-in solution.

The best part is that my engine bay cover no longer flexes at the seams from the constant pressure of the OEM pressurized strut. Plus, if I need to whap someone I just pull out the prop rod and whap away!

carl · 09-25-2009, 02:57 PM

how long is the stock strut? could it be made longer? thanks carl

kwancho · 09-25-2009, 02:58 PM

I'd be quite interested if we could get the plastic snap piece too. The gas strut really is annoying as hell, and not any easier to open and close.

Thomasio · 09-25-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kwancho

I'd be quite interested if we could get the plastic snap piece too. The gas strut really is annoying as hell, and not any easier to open and close.

I had something figured out, I just need to source them...

Thomasio · 09-25-2009, 05:29 PM

Found 'em! They will be included. Black, self adhesive snap clips.

chuck_risen · 09-25-2009, 07:42 PM

Looks nice. Anodized stuff looks great in these cars. Always nice to have boot lid options. My little plastic clip broke on my Elise so I just took out the whole thing out rod and all.

Monsi · 09-25-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomasio

It attaches at the top just like it attaches at the bottom (but rotated 180 degrees).

I tuck mine 1/2 way into the carpet seam, others have a little plastic snap-in solution.

The best part is that my engine bay cover no longer flexes at the seams from the constant pressure of the OEM pressurized strut. Plus, if I need to whap someone I just pull out the prop rod and whap away!

legend has it if you stare into a mirror at midnight and recite "touring suspension" 3 time then Tim mullen will appear behind you and

with a RLS Prop rod

03-18-2009, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	Really Light Stuff - Prop Rod The prop rod is made of forged high-strength 6061 aluminum. Anodized in either black or gold. It is removable, prevents distortion of the engine bay cover caused by the gas-charged OEM strut, and weighs 6/10 pound less. $40 Attached Images __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel Last edited by Thomasio : 03-18-2009 at 02:09 PM. Reason: subscribe

03-18-2009, 01:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
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shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,059	what's the length? __________________ 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

03-19-2009, 07:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Benjamin Mischief Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 149 Images: 2	Nice product - I think most of us (supercharged) also have the Intercooler "Ding" from the stock prop. __________________ Power doesn't have to show off. Power is confident, self-assuring, self-starting and self-stopping, self-warming, and self-justifying. When you have it, you know it. - Ralph Ellison

09-25-2009, 10:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	Special: $35 shipped to lower 48 thru October 31st. Forged & fully CNC machined, anodized in your choice of black or gold. __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

09-25-2009, 12:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,059	what about a choice of carbon fiber? __________________ 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

09-25-2009, 12:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
300hpMR2 Not a poseur anymore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 578	so this will clear the RLS IC? __________________ 07 Phantom Black Exige S - Touring Pack/Track Pack/TC/SS/Titan QR rack/Costco wireless rear view cam/BWR door sill protectors/Locking gas cap mod/headlight film with bubbles/Larini SC Sport/Multivex mirrors/Saikou Michi Oil Catch Cans/Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs/Manly's Motor Mounts

09-25-2009, 01:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
kwancho Stormtrooper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Altos Hills, CA Posts: 95	So how does it attach to the cover at the top? I see the overtravel method for removal. Ditto on the 'where does it go after'... and ditto on the intercooler ding.

09-25-2009, 01:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	It attaches at the top just like it attaches at the bottom (but rotated 180 degrees). I tuck mine 1/2 way into the carpet seam, others have a little plastic snap-in solution. The best part is that my engine bay cover no longer flexes at the seams from the constant pressure of the OEM pressurized strut. Plus, if I need to whap someone I just pull out the prop rod and whap away! __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

09-25-2009, 02:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
carl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,050	how long is the stock strut? could it be made longer? thanks carl __________________ User formerly known as 4carl

09-25-2009, 02:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
kwancho Stormtrooper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Altos Hills, CA Posts: 95	I'd be quite interested if we could get the plastic snap piece too. The gas strut really is annoying as hell, and not any easier to open and close. __________________ 2007 Aspen White Exige S Track, Touring, LSD Golden Gate Lotus Club #979 Larini SC Sport, R888, black badges, red folding tow hook

09-25-2009, 05:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	Found 'em! They will be included. Black, self adhesive snap clips. __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

09-25-2009, 07:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
chuck_risen Director of Engineering Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I live in Glen Ellyn IL, a suburb of Chicago. Posts: 922	Looks nice. Anodized stuff looks great in these cars. Always nice to have boot lid options. My little plastic clip broke on my Elise so I just took out the whole thing out rod and all. __________________ Customized Automotive Resonating Systems http://www.carsaudioservices.com/

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