Has anyone installed the factory supercharger? - Page 2 - LotusTalk

Bruce · 05-13-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Rat

Lee, my service rep, let me know that I was actually charged fewer hours than it took them to install the kit, as when I dropped off the car they were still trying to sort out whether the gas tank was going to need to be dropped or not, but he wanted to honor his pre-install quote.

Let me know if I can answer anything else for you guys.

Did they have to drop the tank and if they did, why?

Green Rat · 05-13-2009, 08:30 PM

Yes, they need to drop the fuel tank. My understanding is that Lotus had designed some sort of T-hose which would have eliminated the need to drop the tank. Unfortunately, this piece didn't pass muster with the CARB certification process, and now the tank needs to be dropped. This adds some additional time to the install.

xziteme · 05-13-2009, 10:01 PM

How is the idle...steady? Any issues with the engine wanting to stall when coming to a stop?

Green Rat · 05-14-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by xziteme

How is the idle...steady? Any issues with the engine wanting to stall when coming to a stop?

No idle issues at all. In fact, prior to the install, upon starting my car I always had to blip the gas once or twice to get the car to idle steady. Now the car doesn't require that and if anything seems to be smoother all the way around. Not sure if it has to do with the new ECU, the new injectors, or a combination. As I said in an earlier post, the new set up feels completely stock, and IMHO, improved in every way.

m_beale1 · 05-14-2009, 09:24 AM

Just ordered mine--going to install it myself. I'll try and post some info on the install.

Green Rat · 05-14-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_beale1

Just ordered mine--going to install it myself. I'll try and post some info on the install.

Congrats, Mike! Good luck with the install...if my finished example can be helpful to you as a reference at any point just let me know. You are going to love it!

leta5 · 05-14-2009, 09:53 AM

Did you guys pay the total amount for sc kit when you place the order? Or did you just pay a deposit and then the balance when the sc kit arrived?

Thanks

m_beale1 · 05-14-2009, 10:15 AM

Had to pay full amount.

Green Rat · 05-14-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leta5

Did you guys pay the total amount for sc kit when you place the order? Or did you just pay a deposit and then the balance when the sc kit arrived?

Thanks

I didn't pay anything until the install was complete and I picked it up. I offered to place a deposit, but Lee at Symbolic said it wasn't necessary.

leta5 · 05-14-2009, 11:27 AM

Interesting. Same car, different treatment. I think most elise owners wouldn't just place an order and cancel it. Even if someone does that, the dealer still has the kit, a tangible, resaleable SC kit. But us, what do we have after we paid in full beforehand? Not much.

m_beale1 · 05-14-2009, 11:33 AM

I didn't order mine from Symbolic.

ACE51 · 05-14-2009, 11:44 AM

so these come with a lotus tunned ECU?

Do the factory cars come with the "SUPERCHARGED" manifold?

leta5 · 05-14-2009, 11:44 AM

I'm not saying lotus dealers are going to cheat. But what if you order something, paid in full and find out it is out of stock and have to wait for 6 months. That wouldn't be good.

ACE51 · 05-14-2009, 11:44 AM

looks nice and neat!

Green Rat · 05-14-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACE51

so these come with a lotus tunned ECU?

Do the factory cars come with the "SUPERCHARGED" manifold?

Yes to both questions.

leta5 · 05-15-2009, 07:24 AM

Anyone knows if the new ECU is just plug & play or if you need to set that up in order to run? Do you need special tool(s) for the new ECU setup?

Thanks

Green Rat · 05-15-2009, 08:55 AM

I'm guessing that it is plug and play as there is a $500 core charge if you keep the old ECU.

m_beale1 · 05-15-2009, 08:56 AM

My understanding is that it is plug and play.

leta5 · 05-15-2009, 09:04 AM

Thanks

skottoman · 05-22-2009, 09:40 AM

Any updates on how you're enjoying this? Are you used to the extra power and wanting more already?
Cheers,
Skottoman

05-13-2009, 08:30 PM	#22 (permalink)
Green Rat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North San Diego County Posts: 87 Images: 1	Yes, they need to drop the fuel tank. My understanding is that Lotus had designed some sort of T-hose which would have eliminated the need to drop the tank. Unfortunately, this piece didn't pass muster with the CARB certification process, and now the tank needs to be dropped. This adds some additional time to the install. __________________ Green Rat 2006 Canyon Red Lotus Elise-Touring/Biscuit/Factory Auxillary Lights/Lotus Sport Supercharger 2005 Electric Blue MINI Cooper S 1999 Emerald Mica Mazda Miata

05-14-2009, 09:24 AM	#25 (permalink)
m_beale1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75	Just ordered mine--going to install it myself. I'll try and post some info on the install. __________________ Mike 2005 Arctic Silver Elise San Diego, CA

05-14-2009, 09:53 AM	#27 (permalink)
leta5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 13	Did you guys pay the total amount for sc kit when you place the order? Or did you just pay a deposit and then the balance when the sc kit arrived? Thanks __________________ 06 Elise LRG/Red Sport+Touring+StageII

05-14-2009, 10:15 AM	#28 (permalink)
m_beale1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75	Had to pay full amount. __________________ Mike 2005 Arctic Silver Elise San Diego, CA

05-14-2009, 11:27 AM	#30 (permalink)
leta5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 13	Interesting. Same car, different treatment. I think most elise owners wouldn't just place an order and cancel it. Even if someone does that, the dealer still has the kit, a tangible, resaleable SC kit. But us, what do we have after we paid in full beforehand? Not much. __________________ 06 Elise LRG/Red Sport+Touring+StageII

05-13-2009, 10:01 PM	#23 (permalink)
xziteme Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills CA Posts: 391	How is the idle...steady? Any issues with the engine wanting to stall when coming to a stop?

05-14-2009, 11:33 AM	#31 (permalink)
m_beale1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75	I didn't order mine from Symbolic. __________________ Mike 2005 Arctic Silver Elise San Diego, CA

05-14-2009, 11:44 AM	#32 (permalink)
ACE51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Summerfield, NC Posts: 620	so these come with a lotus tunned ECU? Do the factory cars come with the "SUPERCHARGED" manifold? __________________ 06 Exige CO BWRized 05 Civic "Special Edition" 05 Elise CO, Trim shop interior and other things...SOLD

05-14-2009, 11:44 AM	#33 (permalink)
leta5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 13	I'm not saying lotus dealers are going to cheat. But what if you order something, paid in full and find out it is out of stock and have to wait for 6 months. That wouldn't be good. __________________ 06 Elise LRG/Red Sport+Touring+StageII

05-14-2009, 11:44 AM	#34 (permalink)
ACE51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Summerfield, NC Posts: 620	looks nice and neat! __________________ 06 Exige CO BWRized 05 Civic "Special Edition" 05 Elise CO, Trim shop interior and other things...SOLD

05-15-2009, 07:24 AM	#36 (permalink)
leta5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 13	Anyone knows if the new ECU is just plug & play or if you need to set that up in order to run? Do you need special tool(s) for the new ECU setup? Thanks __________________ 06 Elise LRG/Red Sport+Touring+StageII

05-15-2009, 08:55 AM	#37 (permalink)
Green Rat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North San Diego County Posts: 87 Images: 1	I'm guessing that it is plug and play as there is a $500 core charge if you keep the old ECU. __________________ Green Rat 2006 Canyon Red Lotus Elise-Touring/Biscuit/Factory Auxillary Lights/Lotus Sport Supercharger 2005 Electric Blue MINI Cooper S 1999 Emerald Mica Mazda Miata Last edited by Green Rat : 05-22-2009 at 10:34 AM. Reason: Typo

05-15-2009, 08:56 AM	#38 (permalink)
m_beale1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75	My understanding is that it is plug and play. __________________ Mike 2005 Arctic Silver Elise San Diego, CA

05-15-2009, 09:04 AM	#39 (permalink)
leta5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 13	Thanks __________________ 06 Elise LRG/Red Sport+Touring+StageII

05-22-2009, 09:40 AM	#40 (permalink)
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