New SC Kit. - Page 10 - LotusTalk

Matt in Houston · 05-16-2008, 05:35 PM

Any news? I'm ready to jump first on the intercooler kit...

TroyLotus · 05-20-2008, 05:03 PM

Does anyone know how to contact CharlieX? I tried emailing to charlie@gotha.am, but it bounced and I tried to instant message but never get a reply. I also went to PM but that was disabled.

charliex · 05-20-2008, 07:00 PM

my number is on the website! but i'm usually on the phone all day.

edaddy · 05-20-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliex

Entirely new company, they are a well established company though.

Does the name start with an "F"?

TroyLotus · 05-22-2008, 01:54 PM

Charlie
I am currently working on getting an 05 Elise and have been watching the forum for the last few months. I am very interested in SC kit and have a few questions.

If I get your kit I plan to get a Fidanza flywheel and new clutch, not sure on which one yet, any suggestions, I was thinking about Fidanza clutch? I am also going to make myself a 4-1 exhaust manifold and a 3" complete exhaust, free flow cat and borla muffler for some nice exhaust flow since it will be force fed. I want to get the smaller pulley for more power and 10psi. What is rpm rev limiter set at when you do the reflash? I love to rev the engine as long as it does not destroy itself. I am also thinking I might pull the engine over the winter and put in some Mahl pistons at 9:0 c/r and then get a smaller supercharger pulley to run 14-16psi. I would really like to get 300+rwhp or would it be close to that with the smaller pulley option you will have and your setup as it is? Does your reflash have the mapping to go higher in the boost, such as 14-16psi, and it is already tuned for that so I can just get a smaller pulley and the flash will work well with both boost levels? What size are the injectors you include, I am assuming you include larger injectors, and would that be enough for 14-16psi? I also plan on doing some head work if I pull the engine, such as Ti or SS valves, port polish, better valve springs, to rev higher, 9,000-10,000 would be sick. What do you feel is safe for a stock valvetrain?

Now I am not sure how much I will do with opening up the engine, these are just what if's. I might open it up if I blow it up and I want to track the car a bunch and drive it all the time so I want it to be reliable. I am not sure if opening up and doing all the work will make it more reliable or less in the long run. I know I will get the kit with the smaller pulley, get a Fidanza flywheel, new clutch and make my own exhaust. I would love to see around 300rwhp. Do you think that is possible? I have access to a dyno and will do before and after. I might do a after I put on my exhaust system also to see how much more that makes.

Also, is that the biggest intercooler you would fit in there? Do you plan on including a fan on it, or do you think it is needed?

John4378 · 05-22-2008, 07:06 PM

All of this secrecy is really becoming annoying. If this company is that well known, what is the harm in telling us the name of the company working on this new SC kit.

Charlie - Why can't (won't) you tell us the name of this company, AND when can owners like myself with money to burn look forward to purchasing this kit. A ballpark answer would suffice, i.e. late summer, fall, next spring....

Johnny B · 05-22-2008, 07:15 PM

Coming Fall 2003.

(the old timers will appreciate that)

NMRJock · 05-22-2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny B

Coming Fall 2003.

(the old timers will appreciate that)

That never gets old.

Brian 111 · 05-23-2008, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny B

Coming Fall 2003.

(the old timers will appreciate that)

But remember the Lotus Stage 3 kit has to arrive first (and we knew the company was HKS).

Charlie's stuff is always worth the wait.

John4378 · 05-23-2008, 06:46 PM

I never questioned whether or not the product was going to be worth the wait. I'm asking when we can expect the product.

If you don't have the answer to my questions, or any insight to the product in question, then keep your comments to yourself.

Thanks,

Management

Bill Murray · 05-23-2008, 08:59 PM

Lighten up Francis.

ZJChaser · 05-23-2008, 09:05 PM

John, being that the kit isn't actually charlies, maybe he has been told not to tell these things and maybe the company doing the project has chose to remain nameless until they have a final product. The kit is still actively being developed and worked on, I do know that much. I dont think the release date is up to Charlie......relax

Darth G-F · 05-24-2008, 04:40 AM

Maybe they don't have a date because they want to make sure the kit is perfect before they release it.

It's being worked on. Have a bag of this while you wait...

clopi2000 · 05-25-2008, 01:02 PM

I was about to pull the trigger on a Katana...

cpforyou · 06-10-2008, 02:44 PM

Still here, waiting for the first CARB solution.

charliex · 06-10-2008, 03:19 PM

i heard today from the company making it that the first ones are in their hands.

choi0706 · 06-10-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliex

i heard today from the company making it that the first ones are in their hands.

sweet news!

charliex · 06-10-2008, 05:56 PM

yeah matt will be happy!

choi0706 · 06-10-2008, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliex

yeah matt will be happy!

can we chat on AIM for a bit?

LordZ · 06-10-2008, 07:34 PM

So have you already tuned it Charlie or is that a future trip once they get it all packaged and installed on someone?

05-16-2008, 05:35 PM	#181 (permalink)
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05-20-2008, 07:00 PM	#183 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 9,951	my number is on the website! but i'm usually on the phone all day. __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100.ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 West Coast Lotus Meet - Las Vegas - November 6-9 2009 http://www.westcoastlotus.com/

05-22-2008, 07:06 PM	#186 (permalink)
John4378 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX (Clear Lake) Posts: 320	All of this secrecy is really becoming annoying. If this company is that well known, what is the harm in telling us the name of the company working on this new SC kit. Charlie - Why can't (won't) you tell us the name of this company, AND when can owners like myself with money to burn look forward to purchasing this kit. A ballpark answer would suffice, i.e. late summer, fall, next spring.... __________________ 2001 Sentra 2000 Pathinder (sold) 2005 Ducati Monster S2R 2007 Ducati Monster 695 (wife's bike) 2006 Nightfall Blue Elise 2008 Audi A4 Quattro S-Line

05-22-2008, 07:15 PM	#187 (permalink)
Johnny B No, it's not a Ford Lotus Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,621	Coming Fall 2003. (the old timers will appreciate that) __________________

05-23-2008, 06:46 PM	#190 (permalink)
John4378 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX (Clear Lake) Posts: 320	I never questioned whether or not the product was going to be worth the wait. I'm asking when we can expect the product. If you don't have the answer to my questions, or any insight to the product in question, then keep your comments to yourself. Thanks, Management __________________ 2001 Sentra 2000 Pathinder (sold) 2005 Ducati Monster S2R 2007 Ducati Monster 695 (wife's bike) 2006 Nightfall Blue Elise 2008 Audi A4 Quattro S-Line

05-20-2008, 05:03 PM	#182 (permalink)
TroyLotus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 166	Does anyone know how to contact CharlieX? I tried emailing to charlie@gotha.am, but it bounced and I tried to instant message but never get a reply. I also went to PM but that was disabled.

05-22-2008, 01:54 PM	#185 (permalink)
TroyLotus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 166	Charlie I am currently working on getting an 05 Elise and have been watching the forum for the last few months. I am very interested in SC kit and have a few questions. If I get your kit I plan to get a Fidanza flywheel and new clutch, not sure on which one yet, any suggestions, I was thinking about Fidanza clutch? I am also going to make myself a 4-1 exhaust manifold and a 3" complete exhaust, free flow cat and borla muffler for some nice exhaust flow since it will be force fed. I want to get the smaller pulley for more power and 10psi. What is rpm rev limiter set at when you do the reflash? I love to rev the engine as long as it does not destroy itself. I am also thinking I might pull the engine over the winter and put in some Mahl pistons at 9:0 c/r and then get a smaller supercharger pulley to run 14-16psi. I would really like to get 300+rwhp or would it be close to that with the smaller pulley option you will have and your setup as it is? Does your reflash have the mapping to go higher in the boost, such as 14-16psi, and it is already tuned for that so I can just get a smaller pulley and the flash will work well with both boost levels? What size are the injectors you include, I am assuming you include larger injectors, and would that be enough for 14-16psi? I also plan on doing some head work if I pull the engine, such as Ti or SS valves, port polish, better valve springs, to rev higher, 9,000-10,000 would be sick. What do you feel is safe for a stock valvetrain? Now I am not sure how much I will do with opening up the engine, these are just what if's. I might open it up if I blow it up and I want to track the car a bunch and drive it all the time so I want it to be reliable. I am not sure if opening up and doing all the work will make it more reliable or less in the long run. I know I will get the kit with the smaller pulley, get a Fidanza flywheel, new clutch and make my own exhaust. I would love to see around 300rwhp. Do you think that is possible? I have access to a dyno and will do before and after. I might do a after I put on my exhaust system also to see how much more that makes. Also, is that the biggest intercooler you would fit in there? Do you plan on including a fan on it, or do you think it is needed?

05-23-2008, 08:59 PM	#191 (permalink)
Bill Murray It's Groundhog Day Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burried in motor oil threads Posts: 6	Lighten up Francis.

05-23-2008, 09:05 PM	#192 (permalink)
ZJChaser Blue Wheel Pimp Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,885	John, being that the kit isn't actually charlies, maybe he has been told not to tell these things and maybe the company doing the project has chose to remain nameless until they have a final product. The kit is still actively being developed and worked on, I do know that much. I dont think the release date is up to Charlie......relax __________________ AJ - Akua Solutions - #128 Lotus Exige - JRZ Suspension - Innovative Mounts - Toyo Tires - TW Research Development

05-24-2008, 04:40 AM	#193 (permalink)
Darth G-F Liberté! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,489	Maybe they don't have a date because they want to make sure the kit is perfect before they release it. It's being worked on. Have a bag of this while you wait... __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise Ronin Supercharger out... about to install VF2!! 2008 BMW 328Xi

05-25-2008, 01:02 PM	#194 (permalink)
clopi2000 Graphite rocks Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 272 Images: 2	I was about to pull the trigger on a Katana... __________________ 06 GG Elise 08 GTI

06-10-2008, 02:44 PM	#195 (permalink)
cpforyou Rollin' On Gold! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,387	Still here, waiting for the first CARB solution. __________________ __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise AW

06-10-2008, 03:19 PM	#196 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 9,951	i heard today from the company making it that the first ones are in their hands. __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100.ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 West Coast Lotus Meet - Las Vegas - November 6-9 2009 http://www.westcoastlotus.com/

06-10-2008, 05:56 PM	#198 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 9,951	yeah matt will be happy! __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100.ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 West Coast Lotus Meet - Las Vegas - November 6-9 2009 http://www.westcoastlotus.com/

06-10-2008, 07:34 PM	#200 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,433	So have you already tuned it Charlie or is that a future trip once they get it all packaged and installed on someone?

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