BOE TVS sc installed - LotusTalk

Southpaw · 06-14-2009, 07:32 PM

Just got the install done and the car runs great! I couldnt imagine going back to the stock power. The car now drives like it looks.

I had a few hiccups when installing the kit, but Phil, and Kris were a great help. They both know their stuff, and were very quick with responses both in email, and phone calls. A big thanks to both of them!

sleepe · 06-14-2009, 09:11 PM

post your dyno...and impressions

-Robert

LouieLaguna · 06-14-2009, 09:32 PM

I am leaning toward this upgrade...Kris at DRS speaks highly of this SC...

darkSol · 06-14-2009, 09:33 PM

So what you're sayin is that we now have THREE BOE TVS supercharged Elises in a 60 mile radius?

Welcome to the club dude!

Chococar · 06-15-2009, 05:53 AM

How long did the installation take?

breinhar · 06-15-2009, 08:20 AM

Congrats,
Are you running stock clutch?

Southpaw · 06-15-2009, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chococar

How long did the installation take?

I spent about 3 weeks (mainly doing the work on weekends) doing the install, but i also swapped out the clutch, and installed the BOE surge tank, and tilting clam. Overall i thought the supercharger was a fairly easy install. I actually had the hardest time doing the clutch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by breinhar

Congrats,
Are you running stock clutch?

No, i went with the ACT XTSS setup. I'm very happy with it. Has good grip, but not going to give you nightmares about heavy traffic driving.

darkSol · 06-15-2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southpaw

No, i went with the ACT XTSS setup. I'm very happy with it. Has good grip, but not going to give you nightmares about heavy traffic driving.

I love my XTSS - It feels much more substantial but it gives Phil fits when he drives my car

jim-clayton · 06-15-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkSol

So what you're sayin is that we now have THREE BOE TVS supercharged Elises in a 60 mile radius?

Welcome to the club dude!

Looks like Phil is going door to door selling TVS.

darkSol · 06-15-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim-clayton

Looks like Phil is going door to door selling TVS.

Could I interest you in a TVS M'aam?

LOL

turbophil · 06-15-2009, 11:08 AM

toysport · 06-15-2009, 05:07 PM

did all of you guys opted for the efi or are there other options besides efi for this kit?

...m... · 06-15-2009, 05:26 PM

...i've not heard of anyone running a tvs with anything other than EFI, although i'm sure it's possible for someone to develop an alternative tuning solution if they feel it's worth the effort...

toysport · 06-15-2009, 05:40 PM

thanx m. and congrats to all of you who got the kit and i'm sure you can't stop smiling while driving.

turbophil · 06-15-2009, 05:47 PM

I can say for certain I was grinning ear to ear with mine this weekend at PCA

I was running mid 1:40s on R888s. Next track day is a week from wednesday and the wait is killing me!

Edit: as a point of reference, here are the SCCA Run Off winning times from last year with classes in a similar time that I was running:

Touring 1 – Chevrolet Corvette C6, 1:40.218

E Production – Nissan 240Z, 1:42.754

Touring 2 – Pontiac Solstice GXP, 1:44.857

F Production – Triumph Spitfire, 1:45.263

A Sedan – Pontiac Firebird, 1:45.508

GT-Lite – Honda CRX, 1:45.560

Formula Vee – Vortech FV, 1:47.055

Spec Racer Ford – Spec Racer Ford, 1:47.754

H Production – Triumph Spitfire, 1:49.087

Touring 3 – Honda S2000, 1:49.589

Spec Miata – Mazda Miata, 1:51.503

E7L · 06-16-2009, 08:10 PM

Southpaw,
Did you change the stock wheels and tires? If so, what did you put on?

Chococar · 06-16-2009, 09:34 PM

DarkSol & Southpaw (& anyone else who has installed one)--

How's the pedal effort for the Act XTSS? Is the travel affected?

Thanks,

Joe

darkSol · 06-16-2009, 09:40 PM

Travel is not affected.

Pedal effort is about twice as hard... about the same as the gas pedal.

You get used to it pretty quickly.

Southpaw · 06-16-2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E7L

Southpaw,
Did you change the stock wheels and tires? If so, what did you put on?

I'm still running the stock wheel and tire combo. I do plan on changing the setup once the tread is gone on the tires though. I'm not real sure on what i will be going with however.

Tullamore · 06-18-2009, 09:50 AM

Phil has my car right now doing the TVS, surge tank, and clamhinge. I can't wait to get my car back on the track. I had the fastest time of the day at the last FTL at MAM track day and this time the Corvettes won't be blowing off my doors on the main straight.

I am going with the ACT HDSS and a lightweight flywheel.

06-14-2009, 07:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Southpaw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 9	BOE TVS sc installed Just got the install done and the car runs great! I couldnt imagine going back to the stock power. The car now drives like it looks. I had a few hiccups when installing the kit, but Phil, and Kris were a great help. They both know their stuff, and were very quick with responses both in email, and phone calls. A big thanks to both of them!

06-14-2009, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
sleepe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 1,040	post your dyno...and impressions -Robert __________________ Elise'06ST:[size="1"]RAC/r888-Ultradiscs-Larini 8"-Braille-Saikou Michi-Nitron sportpro-RTVbrace-widened undertrays-VF2-manly's inserts-engine damper

06-14-2009, 09:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	So what you're sayin is that we now have THREE BOE TVS supercharged Elises in a 60 mile radius? Welcome to the club dude! __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

06-15-2009, 08:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 398	Congrats, Are you running stock clutch? __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

06-15-2009, 11:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	__________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

06-14-2009, 09:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
LouieLaguna Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 49	I am leaning toward this upgrade...Kris at DRS speaks highly of this SC...

06-15-2009, 05:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chococar #334 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,534	How long did the installation take?

06-15-2009, 05:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
toysport Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 43	did all of you guys opted for the efi or are there other options besides efi for this kit?

06-15-2009, 05:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,714	...i've not heard of anyone running a tvs with anything other than EFI, although i'm sure it's possible for someone to develop an alternative tuning solution if they feel it's worth the effort... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

06-15-2009, 05:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
toysport Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 43	thanx m. and congrats to all of you who got the kit and i'm sure you can't stop smiling while driving.

06-15-2009, 05:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	I can say for certain I was grinning ear to ear with mine this weekend at PCA I was running mid 1:40s on R888s. Next track day is a week from wednesday and the wait is killing me! Edit: as a point of reference, here are the SCCA Run Off winning times from last year with classes in a similar time that I was running: Touring 1 – Chevrolet Corvette C6, 1:40.218 E Production – Nissan 240Z, 1:42.754 Touring 2 – Pontiac Solstice GXP, 1:44.857 F Production – Triumph Spitfire, 1:45.263 A Sedan – Pontiac Firebird, 1:45.508 GT-Lite – Honda CRX, 1:45.560 Formula Vee – Vortech FV, 1:47.055 Spec Racer Ford – Spec Racer Ford, 1:47.754 H Production – Triumph Spitfire, 1:49.087 Touring 3 – Honda S2000, 1:49.589 Spec Miata – Mazda Miata, 1:51.503 __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails* Last edited by turbophil : 06-15-2009 at 06:25 PM.

06-16-2009, 08:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
E7L Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 30	Southpaw, Did you change the stock wheels and tires? If so, what did you put on?

06-16-2009, 09:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
Chococar #334 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,534	DarkSol & Southpaw (& anyone else who has installed one)-- How's the pedal effort for the Act XTSS? Is the travel affected? Thanks, Joe

06-16-2009, 09:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	Travel is not affected. Pedal effort is about twice as hard... about the same as the gas pedal. You get used to it pretty quickly. __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

06-18-2009, 09:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
Tullamore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7	Phil has my car right now doing the TVS, surge tank, and clamhinge. I can't wait to get my car back on the track. I had the fastest time of the day at the last FTL at MAM track day and this time the Corvettes won't be blowing off my doors on the main straight. I am going with the ACT HDSS and a lightweight flywheel.

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