S1 Exige With Built K20a2 Rotrex Blower Etc. - LotusTalk

BrianK · 09-24-2008, 05:38 PM

Looking forward to updates. The gold on the motor looks really nice.

Where are you located?

Hello Kitty · 09-24-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ggelise

...Driving the car for the first time was literally shocking-my S2 w/lss was a Buick in comparison.

The s1 is better than the s2? what do you mean?

xtn · 09-24-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hello Kitty

The s1 is better than the s2? what do you mean?

I don't know what HE means specifically, but the S1 cars were about five hundred pounds lighter than the Federalized S2 cars. I can imagine how that might improve things.

xtn

Chris Mackey · 09-24-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by xtn

I don't know what HE means specifically, but the S1 cars were about five hundred pounds lighter than the Federalized S2 cars.
xtn

Cheaper isn't necessarily better.

Oh, wait....really? 500 lbs?

david hasselhoff · 09-24-2008, 07:04 PM

why is the motor gold??? its something david hasselhoff would do to match his bling.

I have driven a S1 exige (190hp) sports racer and a fed S2 elise...

yes the weight difference is nice however the rear suspension camber curve geometry on rebound travel is much better is on the S2 hence it being much more forgiving at the limit.

still i would rather have the 350lb weight savings. great looking project, thanks for sharing

cheers

dh

david hasselhoff · 09-24-2008, 09:45 PM

xtn

less 500lb? only if you believe lotus's 1995 genvea press release spec of the pre-production elise quoted at 720kg or 1584lbs

from what ive gathered, real road going curb weight of typical S1's are closer to 760kg/1675lb...subtract that from a S2 Fed car of about 1950lb you get a figure thats pretty far from 500lbs. never the less a weigth reduction of 300 or so pounds is huge in a car so light. with the elise, its always easier to add power than to lose the weight.

a buddy weighed his lightened S2 Fed on longacres scales and was proud to see 1852lb.

xtn · 09-25-2008, 11:47 AM

Sorry for my unthinking exaggeration, but we can all agree the S1 cars a reasonably lighter.

xtn

300hpMR2 · 09-25-2008, 01:06 PM

Are we allowed to swing by and see the car? I love those S1 Exige's.

I don't know much about them other than what they look like so hopefully this isn't a stupid question. Where is the back end in your photo? Is that part of the car detachable?

SUTOL111x · 09-25-2008, 02:00 PM

Awesome car and build! Thanks for sharing this.

I am relatively new to this stuff and I had no idea of the track benefits of the S1.

perryeyges · 09-25-2008, 03:21 PM

Outstanding!

I know all too well how lightening up the car makes it into a completley different experience as far as the drive goes. Think "Sport Bike"

Latest 340 style mod:

perryeyges · 09-25-2008, 05:53 PM

Yes, people are constantly taking videos, giving the thumbs up going crazy over the car. I had a cop pull me over and say "I just wanted to see what car you wear a helmet in"..
Your car is SUPER sweet. I bought mine from Mark Starr.. Do you know where he landed after HRM folded??
I do like the fact that mine is somewhat street legal. The S1 Exige is THE car of all time though.. Simple yet way radical compared to a stock Elise. The current Exige should be more radical IMHO...

lotus4fun · 09-25-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by perryeyges

Yes, people are constantly taking videos, giving the thumbs up going crazy over the car. I had a cop pull me over and say "I just wanted to see what car you wear a helmet in"..
Your car is SUPER sweet. I bought mine from Mark Starr.. Do you know where he landed after HRM folded??
I do like the fact that mine is somewhat street legal. The S1 Exige is THE car of all time though.. Simple yet way radical compared to a stock Elise. The current Exige should be more radical IMHO...

Perry,
My friend said he saw you being chased by the cops in Berkeley and say you are a fast guy and he rides a bike.

Did you get in trouble?

PS,
I wanted to do this project and this will be a wicked track car.

Eric

perryeyges · 09-26-2008, 08:46 AM

All I can say about that is that if someone didn't know that a cop was after them and they just kept going then the cop would probably never even get close to them. I don't recall ever being chased by a cop.....

.

perryeyges · 09-26-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ggelise

I saw the U-tube clip taken by the bikers. It was very cool to see your car on the road. This is the genesis of this entire concept-a four wheel motorcycle. I can't believe you had the guts to do it.
I don't know where Mark has landed. HRM was one of THE leading Lotus dealerships....strange.

Well, as far as the street legal part is concerned, I have actually purchased car parts. Don't be surprised if you see a similar looking kit-car trying to keep up with you in the canyons. No.....just kidding it would be crushed instantly.

In California I would be really careful about being seen driving the S1 on the street, unless of course you have figured out a way to get the car cleared in. With that engine it should be a no brainer....

perryeyges · 09-27-2008, 03:14 PM

Agreed...

perryeyges · 09-27-2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggelise

XPRMTL your car is AWESOME. People must freak when they see that thing. Hope to see it some day. I was thinking of going center seat, have you considered this?

Mark is mocking up components and sent a few pics:

The car looks GREAT!
Yes I have thought about a center seat setup. How difficult is it to change over?

ZJChaser · 09-27-2008, 07:55 PM

That looks great! I am going to have to swing by and go take a look. I've driven an S1 with an Audi 1.8T in it and that was wonderful, this is going to be a beast!

SunSpeed · 09-27-2008, 08:45 PM

We have a Honda powered Exige at: For Sale
Here're some track results of a Honda powered Elise vs Lotus Exige 240
Elise Honda Type-R Conversion

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BrianK very dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles (Highland Park) Posts: 2,426	Looking forward to updates. The gold on the motor looks really nice. Where are you located? __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

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david hasselhoff Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 40	why is the motor gold??? its something david hasselhoff would do to match his bling. I have driven a S1 exige (190hp) sports racer and a fed S2 elise... yes the weight difference is nice however the rear suspension camber curve geometry on rebound travel is much better is on the S2 hence it being much more forgiving at the limit. still i would rather have the 350lb weight savings. great looking project, thanks for sharing cheers dh Last edited by david hasselhoff : 09-24-2008 at 09:45 PM.

09-24-2008, 09:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
david hasselhoff Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 40	xtn less 500lb? only if you believe lotus's 1995 genvea press release spec of the pre-production elise quoted at 720kg or 1584lbs from what ive gathered, real road going curb weight of typical S1's are closer to 760kg/1675lb...subtract that from a S2 Fed car of about 1950lb you get a figure thats pretty far from 500lbs. never the less a weigth reduction of 300 or so pounds is huge in a car so light. with the elise, its always easier to add power than to lose the weight. a buddy weighed his lightened S2 Fed on longacres scales and was proud to see 1852lb. Last edited by david hasselhoff : 09-25-2008 at 11:57 AM.

09-25-2008, 11:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,841	Sorry for my unthinking exaggeration, but we can all agree the S1 cars a reasonably lighter. xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

09-25-2008, 01:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
300hpMR2 Not a poseur anymore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 577	Are we allowed to swing by and see the car? I love those S1 Exige's. I don't know much about them other than what they look like so hopefully this isn't a stupid question. Where is the back end in your photo? Is that part of the car detachable? __________________ 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

09-25-2008, 02:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
SUTOL111x Currently NA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 530	Awesome car and build! Thanks for sharing this. I am relatively new to this stuff and I had no idea of the track benefits of the S1. __________________ Steve *Exige S or S 240* in 2009 - PLANS ON HOLD DUE TO ECONOMY 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 - Jet Black

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perryeyges XPRMTL Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,117	Outstanding! I know all too well how lightening up the car makes it into a completley different experience as far as the drive goes. Think "Sport Bike" Latest 340 style mod: Attached Images Last edited by perryeyges : 09-25-2008 at 03:29 PM.

09-25-2008, 05:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
perryeyges XPRMTL Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,117	Yes, people are constantly taking videos, giving the thumbs up going crazy over the car. I had a cop pull me over and say "I just wanted to see what car you wear a helmet in".. Your car is SUPER sweet. I bought mine from Mark Starr.. Do you know where he landed after HRM folded?? I do like the fact that mine is somewhat street legal. The S1 Exige is THE car of all time though.. Simple yet way radical compared to a stock Elise. The current Exige should be more radical IMHO...

09-26-2008, 08:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
perryeyges XPRMTL Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,117	All I can say about that is that if someone didn't know that a cop was after them and they just kept going then the cop would probably never even get close to them. I don't recall ever being chased by a cop...... Last edited by perryeyges : 09-27-2008 at 03:18 PM.

09-27-2008, 03:14 PM	#17 (permalink)
perryeyges XPRMTL Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,117	Agreed...

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ZJChaser Blue Wheel Pimp Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,843	That looks great! I am going to have to swing by and go take a look. I've driven an S1 with an Audi 1.8T in it and that was wonderful, this is going to be a beast! __________________ AJ - Akua Solutions - #128 Lotus Exige - JRZ Suspension - Innovative Mounts - Toyo Tires - TW Research Development

09-27-2008, 08:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
SunSpeed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16	We have a Honda powered Exige at: For Sale Here're some track results of a Honda powered Elise vs Lotus Exige 240 Elise Honda Type-R Conversion

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