Should I contact my dealer about the Lotus Supercharger Kit? - LotusTalk

vincesf · 10-09-2009, 05:13 PM

Should I contact my dealer about the Lotus Supercharger Kit?
I know there are more powerful versions available, but am I correct that the warranty would stay intact on my '08 if the Lotus Supercharger kit is installed by an authorized Lotus Technician?

Lastly, does anyone have any experience with British Motors in San Francisco, CA or Boardwalk in Redwood City, CA for such an installation?

vincesf

JWA · 10-09-2009, 05:27 PM

You are correct that the factory warranty remains intact if you have an authorized dealer install it.

ChrisH · 10-09-2009, 05:45 PM

And it is the only street legal kit in California, if you care.

09EliseMW · 10-09-2009, 08:52 PM

I contacted my dealer. I actually just dropped my car off today. =) everyone I've asked that had gotten the factory sc kit is happy with it with no regrets.

I'm excited for it. Can't wait to drive it next week. 2 hours of nothing but highway to test it out.

vincesf · 10-10-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 09EliseMW

I contacted my dealer. I actually just dropped my car off today. =) everyone I've asked that had gotten the factory sc kit is happy with it with no regrets.

I'm excited for it. Can't wait to drive it next week. 2 hours of nothing but highway to test it out.

Please let us know your impressions after you drive it.

Thanks,

Vincesf

lotus69f2 · 10-10-2009, 05:10 AM

Not only does the warranty stay intact, the factory records are amended to reflect that you now have a SC car (as if it was originally built as one). I know of a California edition owner who had it done and is extremely happy with it. IMO the only way to go if you want forced induction.

09EliseMW · 10-10-2009, 08:11 AM

I will post my impressions of the drive with pictures. I'm no writer so don't expect a college level write up. Or even a highschool level write up.

lustrazor · 10-10-2009, 09:07 AM

Hi vincesf,
I took my Elise in for 30K mile service to British Motors in SF this week and they let me take their supercharged '06 Elise for a drive to half moon bay and back. Ask for Billy in service dept, he is super cool. He told me anyone who is interested in the Lotus supercharger install can come drive it for themselves.

The difference in power is noticeable, especially off the line, and more subtle at higher RPMs.

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Originally Posted by vincesf

does anyone have any experience with British Motors in San Francisco, CA

09EliseMW · 10-10-2009, 07:22 PM

that's pretty cool. My lotus guy at Durham is named Billy too.

I also had a chance to test drive a sc Elise before I got my car. The power is very noticeable. Along with the whine from the supercharger to top it off.

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Originally Posted by lustrazor

Hi vincesf,
I took my Elise in for 30K mile service to British Motors in SF this week and they let me take their supercharged '06 Elise for a drive to half moon bay and back. Ask for Billy in service dept, he is super cool. He told me anyone who is interested in the Lotus supercharger install can come drive it for themselves.

The difference in power is noticeable, especially off the line, and more subtle at higher RPMs.

vincesf · 10-10-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lustrazor

Hi vincesf,
I took my Elise in for 30K mile service to British Motors in SF this week and they let me take their supercharged '06 Elise for a drive to half moon bay and back. Ask for Billy in service dept, he is super cool. He told me anyone who is interested in the Lotus supercharger install can come drive it for themselves.

The difference in power is noticeable, especially off the line, and more subtle at higher RPMs.

Thanks for sharing the above information and I shall definitely check in with Billy. Does British Motors in SF retrofit Elise's with the Lotus factory supercharger kits? Did they quote a price and how long to complete an installation?

vincesf

lustrazor · 10-11-2009, 08:30 PM

Yeah they do retrofit... don't remember exact cost and how long it takes. The Elise they have for test drive was a retrofit.

Also worth mentioning: I was surprised at how smooth the boost comes on. Supercharger whine is detectable (really cool) but not too loud. The stage 2 exhaust easily overpowers the SC sound.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vincesf

Thanks for sharing the above information and I shall definitely check in with Billy. Does British Motors in SF retrofit Elise's with the Lotus factory supercharger kits? Did they quote a price and how long to complete an installation?

vincesf

09EliseMW · 10-12-2009, 07:10 AM

Durham told me 2-3 days to finish. Only becuase there's only 1 certified lotus guy there. The cost of the kit was about 6200 I think? Give or take a couple hundred and then whatever the cost of labor is.

mjf · 10-12-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 09EliseMW

Durham told me 2-3 days to finish. Only becuase there's only 1 certified lotus guy there. The cost of the kit was about 6200 I think? Give or take a couple hundred and then whatever the cost of labor is.

The cost of the kit is just under $5000, plus about $1000-$1500 in labor, and then your taxes may vary.

AgentTripleX · 10-12-2009, 10:05 AM

My boss had his Elise supercharged by BMC. He seems to be happy with it. We let a reporter borrow the car and here's his feedback. Supercharged 2005 Lotus Elise.
He was nice enough to swap me his other loaner.

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vincesf Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 113	Should I contact my dealer about the Lotus Supercharger Kit? Should I contact my dealer about the Lotus Supercharger Kit? I know there are more powerful versions available, but am I correct that the warranty would stay intact on my '08 if the Lotus Supercharger kit is installed by an authorized Lotus Technician? Lastly, does anyone have any experience with British Motors in San Francisco, CA or Boardwalk in Redwood City, CA for such an installation? vincesf

10-09-2009, 08:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
09EliseMW Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 75	I contacted my dealer. I actually just dropped my car off today. =) everyone I've asked that had gotten the factory sc kit is happy with it with no regrets. I'm excited for it. Can't wait to drive it next week. 2 hours of nothing but highway to test it out. __________________ 18 sept 09: 2009 Lotus Elise Purist Manaco White. 15 oct 09: Factory Supercharger Kit 24 oct 09: green filter & snorkleless 22 oct 09: janspeed stage 2

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lotus69f2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bethel, PA Posts: 483	Not only does the warranty stay intact, the factory records are amended to reflect that you now have a SC car (as if it was originally built as one). I know of a California edition owner who had it done and is extremely happy with it. IMO the only way to go if you want forced induction. __________________ Kyle Kaulback '56 Mark VI '71 Type61mX '71 Type69 '72 Europa TC '74 Elan Plus2S 130/5 '91 M100 Elan '91 Type 106 Esprit X180R LotusSport 110 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/PhillyLotus/ http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f218...us-barn-75834/

10-10-2009, 08:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
09EliseMW Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 75	I will post my impressions of the drive with pictures. I'm no writer so don't expect a college level write up. Or even a highschool level write up. __________________ 18 sept 09: 2009 Lotus Elise Purist Manaco White. 15 oct 09: Factory Supercharger Kit 24 oct 09: green filter & snorkleless 22 oct 09: janspeed stage 2

10-12-2009, 07:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
09EliseMW Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 75	Durham told me 2-3 days to finish. Only becuase there's only 1 certified lotus guy there. The cost of the kit was about 6200 I think? Give or take a couple hundred and then whatever the cost of labor is. __________________ 18 sept 09: 2009 Lotus Elise Purist Manaco White. 15 oct 09: Factory Supercharger Kit 24 oct 09: green filter & snorkleless 22 oct 09: janspeed stage 2

10-09-2009, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,737	You are correct that the factory warranty remains intact if you have an authorized dealer install it.

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ChrisH Mountain Road Nut Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ramona,CA Posts: 2,292	And it is the only street legal kit in California, if you care.

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AgentTripleX #101 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,101	My boss had his Elise supercharged by BMC. He seems to be happy with it. We let a reporter borrow the car and here's his feedback. Supercharged 2005 Lotus Elise. He was nice enough to swap me his other loaner. My one night stand with the new MBZ E550 - Lamborghini Forum & Photo Gallery - Talk Lambo! __________________ http://www.facebook.com/SPRVXN www.twitter.com/autoVXNS http://sprvxn.tumblr.com/ "We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage." Albert Camus "The refusal to choose is a form of choice; disbelief is a form of belief." Frank Barron

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