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kbob · 08-21-2008, 10:20 AM

So, uh, not to be a party pooper, but has this product been announced yet?
It's approaching the end of the month again...

purpleperil · 08-23-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kbob

So, uh, not to be a party pooper, but has this product been announced yet?
It's approaching the end of the month again...

Can't see what all the fuss is about here. My Elise has been running around for the last 10k miles with a supercharger and A/A intercooler and over 250 bhp and 185ft/lb. Oh - and without any piggy back

- just a cracked Lotus ECU. Check the kit out here Lotus SP-K - nothing new though, just seems people think there is only one way?

Matt in Houston · 08-23-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by purpleperil

Can't see what all the fuss is about here. My Elise has been running around for the last 10k miles with a supercharger and A/A intercooler and over 250 bhp and 185ft/lb. Oh - and without any piggy back

- just a cracked Lotus ECU. Check the kit out here Lotus SP-K - nothing new though, just seems people think there is only one way?

Oh I see....so they can sell and ship me an intercooler kit and reflash my ECU tune for my 2006 FED Elise right now? Will it bolt right up to my current supercharger? How much does this kit cost that you have had for so long?

E.D. · 08-23-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by purpleperil

Can't see what all the fuss is about here. My Elise has been running around for the last 10k miles with a supercharger and A/A intercooler and over 250 bhp and 185ft/lb. Oh - and without any piggy back

- just a cracked Lotus ECU. Check the kit out here Lotus SP-K - nothing new though, just seems people think there is only one way?

Looking at the site: pls note that these #'s are not on the wheels, so you should deduct xx% to arrive at WHP.

Bruce · 08-25-2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purpleperil

Can't see what all the fuss is about here. My Elise has been running around for the last 10k miles with a supercharger and A/A intercooler and over 250 bhp and 185ft/lb. Oh - and without any piggy back

- just a cracked Lotus ECU. Check the kit out here Lotus SP-K - nothing new though, just seems people think there is only one way?

That's not a reasonably priced DIY kit available in the US. That's what the fuss is.

charliex · 08-25-2008, 11:10 AM

they're on pre sale, so the people that pre ordered and stuff are having em fitted (as far as i know ) remember i just did the tuning.

there are lots of kits available, its no big fuss.

but 250HP, 187ftlbs at the flywheel is less than this one, thats more in the realm of the katana

yep, i just checked they're installing them on the first cars.

Dragon · 08-26-2008, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliex

they're on pre sale, so the people that pre ordered and stuff are having em fitted (as far as i know ) remember i just did the tuning.

there are lots of kits available, its no big fuss.

but 250HP, 187ftlbs at the flywheel is less than this one, thats more in the realm of the katana

yep, i just checked they're installing them on the first cars.

Who exactly are "They"?

Darth G-F · 08-26-2008, 05:09 AM

And who is getting it installed?

This is the worst marketing plan ever.

AusExigent · 08-28-2008, 08:32 PM

CharleX
There has been a lot of recent chat down under about superchargers. How can I get more information about your kit and costs and are you willing to ship to Australia?
Cheers

swede · 08-31-2008, 12:45 PM

Question for Charliex:

I plan to order a SC this week so I can probably not wait for this one. I plan to to with Sectors Katana kit.

I have a 2007 Elise (US).

I plan to send the ECU to you for tuning. What difference can I expect between the stock tune and yours?

Greatful for a quick answer since I plan to order a kit on Tuesday.

Mats

LastToy · 08-31-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliex

they're on pre sale, so the people that pre ordered and stuff are having em fitted (as far as i know ) remember i just did the tuning.

there are lots of kits available, its no big fuss.

but 250HP, 187ftlbs at the flywheel is less than this one, thats more in the realm of the katana

yep, i just checked they're installing them on the first cars.

and there are people who know that this product is available from a particular shop and have ordered and are getting the kit installed as we speak, why are the people on this board are the only ones who don't know about it and why are you keeping it a secret from this board members. It hardly seems a like a non-public info... just not informed. I'm not interested in a supercharger kit (at least not yet) but just had to ask given how strange this sounds.

On another note, why is there an MTM advertisement on this board? Strange.

I'm not trying to instigate anything... it just seems like a strange marketing strategy that I can't rationalize, that's all.

On another note, when I was talking to the Lotus USA rep about Ohlins, he mentioned that Charlie is a "real deal." Thought I throw that out there.

jesterbot · 09-01-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LastToy

On another note, when I was talking to the Lotus USA rep about Ohlins, he mentioned that Charlie is a "real deal." Thought I throw that out there.

I don't think anyone here doubts charlie's credibility/reputation

andrewgotanelise · 09-02-2008, 12:45 AM

As I see it it's just not charlie's place to reveal anything he just is doing what he does best - tuning

ZJChaser · 09-02-2008, 01:20 AM

Charlie has nothing to do with this kit other than tuning it for a company that hired him. Its not his place to reveal anything more about it. If said company wants to reveal it and themselves they will do it.

charliex · 09-02-2008, 10:26 AM

pretty much, i posted this up mainly as a work log i thought it'd be interesting for other people to see the development of the kit as the others were done more or less on the quiet, had i known it take as long to get to market i might not have done it, but thats the problem with manufacturing, unforseen stuff gets changed and redeveloped which takes time, the kit does have an upgrade path from the current non intercooled kits so its not like there aren't choices.

i usually video and take pictures of all our tuning and build sessions to post up at some point, i diary about them sometimes when i have time (not often) or when the customer allows it.

the first kits being installed are being done under the microscope for any potential issues.

i'm in the process of moving this month , so i'm a bit distracted there.

chuck_risen · 09-02-2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliex

pretty much, i posted this up mainly as a work log i thought it'd be interesting for other people to see the development of the kit as the others were done more or less on the quiet, had i known it take as long to get to market i might not have done it, but thats the problem with manufacturing, unforseen stuff gets changed and redeveloped which takes time, the kit does have an upgrade path from the current non intercooled kits so its not like there aren't choices.

i usually video and take pictures of all our tuning and build sessions to post up at some point, i diary about them sometimes when i have time (not often) or when the customer allows it.

the first kits being installed are being done under the microscope for any potential issues.

i'm in the process of moving this month , so i'm a bit distracted there.

I hear ya. New product development is always a guess on time lines. The dart board approach is sometimes as good as any estimate is.

Moving sucks too. I still have crap in boxes from mine this summer.

kbob · 09-09-2008, 07:51 AM

Just in case anybody missed it, the kit has been announced in this thread.

VF Intercooled Elise Supercharger Kit (lotustalk.com)

(dancing bananas, skipping sheep and all the other icons of joy!)

08-21-2008, 10:20 AM	#301 (permalink)
kbob 1335 h4x0r Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 302	So, uh, not to be a party pooper, but has this product been announced yet? It's approaching the end of the month again... __________________ I have it! (5/6/2006) 2005 CO, LSS, Touring, hard top.

08-25-2008, 11:10 AM	#306 (permalink)
charliex disproving HD MTBF daily Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 8,290	they're on pre sale, so the people that pre ordered and stuff are having em fitted (as far as i know ) remember i just did the tuning. there are lots of kits available, its no big fuss. but 250HP, 187ftlbs at the flywheel is less than this one, thats more in the realm of the katana yep, i just checked they're installing them on the first cars. __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100 ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud. After a while, you realise the pig is enjoying it. Last edited by charliex : 08-25-2008 at 11:55 AM.

08-26-2008, 05:09 AM	#308 (permalink)
Darth G-F Liberté! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,085	And who is getting it installed? This is the worst marketing plan ever. __________________ BMWCCA Instructor VanDiemen F2000 2008 BMW 328Xi 2006 Lotus Elise Chrome Orange Ronin Katana

08-31-2008, 12:45 PM	#310 (permalink)
swede LEKSAK Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hudson Posts: 529	Question for Charliex: I plan to order a SC this week so I can probably not wait for this one. I plan to to with Sectors Katana kit. I have a 2007 Elise (US). I plan to send the ECU to you for tuning. What difference can I expect between the stock tune and yours? Greatful for a quick answer since I plan to order a kit on Tuesday. Mats __________________ _____________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Touring pack, Hard Top, Star Shield ++, Stage II Exhaust, Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Shift-I System, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 4 pt harness. V1 with remote display in dash. Sector 111 and Stan's shiftmod, Garmin GPS Nuvi 270,,,really want a Supercharger this winter

09-02-2008, 12:45 AM	#313 (permalink)
andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,095	As I see it it's just not charlie's place to reveal anything he just is doing what he does best - tuning __________________ 05 NFB Elise / Katana SC / No Snorkle / 3.2 "10" psi pulley / Stage 1 Exhaust / Decat / Green Filter

08-28-2008, 08:32 PM	#309 (permalink)
AusExigent Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 13	CharleX There has been a lot of recent chat down under about superchargers. How can I get more information about your kit and costs and are you willing to ship to Australia? Cheers

09-02-2008, 01:20 AM	#314 (permalink)
ZJChaser blah Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,202	Charlie has nothing to do with this kit other than tuning it for a company that hired him. Its not his place to reveal anything more about it. If said company wants to reveal it and themselves they will do it. __________________ AJ 06 Aspen White Exige - MWR Stage 4 motor : Exige S manifolds : MP62 : CharlieX Tune : FF 10psi pulley : RLS IC and pipes : Walbro 255 : RC550cc : Moroso Pan : VonHep Single : WR Race Header : JRZ DA Race Coilovers...(tons of other goodies)... 267hp/167tq at the wheels : Dyno

09-02-2008, 10:26 AM	#315 (permalink)
charliex disproving HD MTBF daily Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 8,290	pretty much, i posted this up mainly as a work log i thought it'd be interesting for other people to see the development of the kit as the others were done more or less on the quiet, had i known it take as long to get to market i might not have done it, but thats the problem with manufacturing, unforseen stuff gets changed and redeveloped which takes time, the kit does have an upgrade path from the current non intercooled kits so its not like there aren't choices. i usually video and take pictures of all our tuning and build sessions to post up at some point, i diary about them sometimes when i have time (not often) or when the customer allows it. the first kits being installed are being done under the microscope for any potential issues. i'm in the process of moving this month , so i'm a bit distracted there. __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100 ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud. After a while, you realise the pig is enjoying it.

09-09-2008, 07:51 AM	#317 (permalink)
kbob 1335 h4x0r Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 302	Announced! Just in case anybody missed it, the kit has been announced in this thread. VF Intercooled Elise Supercharger Kit (lotustalk.com) (dancing bananas, skipping sheep and all the other icons of joy!) __________________ I have it! (5/6/2006) 2005 CO, LSS, Touring, hard top.

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