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jim-clayton · 06-09-2009, 08:22 AM

Just wanted to update my TVS experience. I think I was the second install
of this kit, Phil being the first.

I'm real close to one year with EFI and 6 months with TVS. (edit, per bad memory)

Despite my best efforts everything works fine. I drilled some hole in my stock wiring harness, wired stuff up backwards, ran the car around the neighborhood with no serpentine engine belt installed, just to name a few.

I have about 10 track days and a couple thousand street miles, since the install. I would normally have more track days but the poor economy put a damper on that.

No issues with the blower or brackets. Nothing came loose or broke.
Still running the same belt, mount system is rock solid.

No overheating, no engine failure of any kind. I run 8000 redline with my weak stock valves.

Compression test was 160 across the board. ( 9:1 pistons ) , last weeks leak-down test was 9 percent.

The EFI box works perfect. It has never let me down / stop working.

I have been using Phil supplied maps all along. I haven't tuned anything.
It's been plug and play for me. I have a great idle and very good street drivability.

Just got back from a long drive. The car is crazy fast, I had the top down and it was a little scary with the wind effects.

Thanks to Phil and Kris for making this happen.

breinhar · 06-09-2009, 09:18 AM

Did you upgrade from a different kit or did you go straight to TVS?

Are you running stock clutch?

Glad to hear your happy.

jim-clayton · 06-09-2009, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breinhar

Did you upgrade from a different kit or did you go straight to TVS?

Are you running stock clutch?

Glad to hear your happy.

Oh ya, I forgot about the clutch. I had to upgrade to an ACT HD something?

The stock clutch was borderline okay until I abused it at the drag strip.

breinhar · 06-09-2009, 09:23 AM

Did you upgrade from another kit?

jim-clayton · 06-09-2009, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breinhar

Did you upgrade from another kit?

Yes,
I had the first BlackWatch kit.

fishtaco · 06-09-2009, 09:34 AM

Did you run your car at the drag strip with the BlackWatch kit? What was your time? What was your time at the drag strip with the TVS setup?

I have the first BlackWatch kit also and have entertained upgrading.

breinhar · 06-09-2009, 09:48 AM

I also have the black watch kit, thats why i was curious what you had.

Kris from DRS · 06-11-2009, 08:45 AM

Jim,

Thanks for the kind words and glad you are enjoying the car so much.

Kris

06-09-2009, 08:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
jim-clayton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale Florida Posts: 1,632	TVS update Just wanted to update my TVS experience. I think I was the second install of this kit, Phil being the first. I'm real close to one year with EFI and 6 months with TVS. (edit, per bad memory) Despite my best efforts everything works fine. I drilled some hole in my stock wiring harness, wired stuff up backwards, ran the car around the neighborhood with no serpentine engine belt installed, just to name a few. I have about 10 track days and a couple thousand street miles, since the install. I would normally have more track days but the poor economy put a damper on that. No issues with the blower or brackets. Nothing came loose or broke. Still running the same belt, mount system is rock solid. No overheating, no engine failure of any kind. I run 8000 redline with my weak stock valves. Compression test was 160 across the board. ( 9:1 pistons ) , last weeks leak-down test was 9 percent. The EFI box works perfect. It has never let me down / stop working. I have been using Phil supplied maps all along. I haven't tuned anything. It's been plug and play for me. I have a great idle and very good street drivability. Just got back from a long drive. The car is crazy fast, I had the top down and it was a little scary with the wind effects. Thanks to Phil and Kris for making this happen. __________________ 2005 Elise Storm Titanium Last edited by jim-clayton : 06-10-2009 at 05:27 AM.

06-09-2009, 09:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 404	Did you upgrade from a different kit or did you go straight to TVS? Are you running stock clutch? Glad to hear your happy. __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

06-09-2009, 09:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 404	Did you upgrade from another kit? __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

06-09-2009, 09:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
fishtaco Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: DC and Central PA Posts: 224	Did you run your car at the drag strip with the BlackWatch kit? What was your time? What was your time at the drag strip with the TVS setup? I have the first BlackWatch kit also and have entertained upgrading. __________________ 05 Elise BWR 08 Mazdaspeed3 DD 08 Ducati Hypermotard 06 Honda Ridgeline 51,58,65,69,69,71,74 VWs

06-09-2009, 09:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 404	I also have the black watch kit, thats why i was curious what you had. __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

06-11-2009, 08:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kris from DRS Dynamic Racing Solutions Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: La Habra CA Posts: 343	Jim, Thanks for the kind words and glad you are enjoying the car so much. Kris __________________ Motorsport Components and Expert Service. Complete Lotus maintenance, installations, track preparation and specialty services.

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