2005 Elise extreme makeover - Page 3 - LotusTalk

Scott · 11-18-2008, 05:40 PM

Hats off. I don't subscribe to many threads... this one I will. See now that you have generated such interest... the pressure is on!!! Hehe, we're all watching!!!!

EliseAtLeast · 11-18-2008, 05:51 PM

Incredible so far. Don't disappoint us now.

BrianK · 11-18-2008, 06:18 PM

Dapcius's other ride:

(this thread will never end)

Dapcius · 11-19-2008, 06:38 AM

I see there are few people interested in this

some more pictures of rear clam after the resin and some bodywork. also decided to smooth out the body line that goes behind rear wheel .

DaCrema · 11-19-2008, 07:44 AM

I'm in, this is a good read. Very nice work ... so far.
John

Dapcius · 11-21-2008, 07:33 PM

Here is the opening near the taillights It will create more airflow from engine bay . Will be covered by aluminum mesh .

goelise · 11-22-2008, 05:15 AM

I'm in. Subscribed!

This is the type of stuff I used to do with my first car, its great to see someone working on a project like this.

Dragon · 11-22-2008, 06:27 AM

Also very interested in seeing the final product.

Dapcius · 11-22-2008, 07:50 PM

It would have been too simple if the bottom part of fenders would have fit without any modifications . The curve at the door was good but side at the wheel had diferent angle and the gap between wheel and fender was uneven .It has to be redone, but its enought to give general idea of how its going to look like . Top section of the door needs to be finished which basicaly will complete the overall bodylines of the car . And then the most dificult part make them exactly the same on the other side ....

Dapcius · 11-27-2008, 07:14 PM

here are few pictures of modified bottom side sections of the front . And the brackets that going to hold them

Dapcius · 12-02-2008, 08:52 PM

the top section of the door . The only way to open it will be from inside .
At this point Im getting tired ,not from work but from mess . Id clean garage every week but couple days later ... There was so much dust from fiberglass and filler its unreal .

akandok · 12-02-2008, 11:12 PM

Wow.. I thought I did good fiberglass work.. I want to see the finished product..

def · 12-02-2008, 11:44 PM

Wow missed this thread. Very cool stuff, will keep checking

FLuXeXigeS · 12-03-2008, 12:25 AM

this is insane, i mean it would have been a lot easier to replace all the clams with new, wider, and lighter aftermarket stuff

but i guess we will have to see the finished product

subscribed

dmh · 12-03-2008, 06:16 AM

Dapcius-
Do you happen to know the weight of the heater core asembly?
Thanks...

Dapcius · 12-03-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmh

Dapcius-
Do you happen to know the weight of the heater core asembly?
Thanks...

Im not sure exactly ,I have removed and sold both heater and fan motor a while ago . As far as I remember the whole asembly was around 10 lbs . On top of that you save a bit on all hoses pump and fluid . It goes through separate lines and pumps straight from engine head .

Darkside Eng · 12-03-2008, 04:53 PM

I think you need to quit your day job and work on this 24/7 untill its done. For our viewing pleasures!

Lawy'du · 12-03-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkside

I think you need to quit your day job and work on this 24/7 untill its done. For our viewing pleasures!

+eleventy billion. I want to have to stop checking this thread for new posts lol

proskills · 12-03-2008, 11:44 PM

Great work! It's going to look amazing when you're done.

Marlonius · 12-04-2008, 12:05 AM

Wow, only if I had that kind of patience..

11-18-2008, 05:40 PM	#41 (permalink)
Scott Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 391	Hats off. I don't subscribe to many threads... this one I will. See now that you have generated such interest... the pressure is on!!! Hehe, we're all watching!!!! __________________ 05 Saffrron Yellow, Sport, Touring, Star Shield, Larini w/ sport cat, Katana Supercharged, SSR Comps with RE01R's.

11-18-2008, 05:51 PM	#42 (permalink)
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11-18-2008, 06:18 PM	#43 (permalink)
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11-19-2008, 06:38 AM	#44 (permalink)
Dapcius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	I see there are few people interested in this some more pictures of rear clam after the resin and some bodywork. also decided to smooth out the body line that goes behind rear wheel . Attached Images

11-21-2008, 07:33 PM	#46 (permalink)
Dapcius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	Here is the opening near the taillights It will create more airflow from engine bay . Will be covered by aluminum mesh . Attached Images

11-19-2008, 07:44 AM	#45 (permalink)
DaCrema Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 354	I'm in, this is a good read. Very nice work ... so far. John

11-22-2008, 05:15 AM	#47 (permalink)
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11-22-2008, 06:27 AM	#48 (permalink)
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11-22-2008, 07:50 PM	#49 (permalink)
Dapcius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	It would have been too simple if the bottom part of fenders would have fit without any modifications . The curve at the door was good but side at the wheel had diferent angle and the gap between wheel and fender was uneven .It has to be redone, but its enought to give general idea of how its going to look like . Top section of the door needs to be finished which basicaly will complete the overall bodylines of the car . And then the most dificult part make them exactly the same on the other side .... Attached Images

11-27-2008, 07:14 PM	#50 (permalink)
Dapcius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	here are few pictures of modified bottom side sections of the front . And the brackets that going to hold them Attached Images

12-02-2008, 08:52 PM	#51 (permalink)
Dapcius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	the top section of the door . The only way to open it will be from inside . At this point Im getting tired ,not from work but from mess . Id clean garage every week but couple days later ... There was so much dust from fiberglass and filler its unreal . Attached Images

12-02-2008, 11:12 PM	#52 (permalink)
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12-02-2008, 11:44 PM	#53 (permalink)
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12-03-2008, 12:25 AM	#54 (permalink)
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12-03-2008, 06:16 AM	#55 (permalink)
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12-03-2008, 04:53 PM	#57 (permalink)
Darkside Eng Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Track Posts: 880 Images: 22	I think you need to quit your day job and work on this 24/7 untill its done. For our viewing pleasures!

12-03-2008, 11:44 PM	#59 (permalink)
proskills i has skills? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 259	Great work! It's going to look amazing when you're done.

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Marlonius Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Silver Lake, CA Posts: 240	Wow, only if I had that kind of patience..