2005 Elise extreme makeover - Page 5 - LotusTalk

CHRISN · 12-25-2008, 08:16 AM

I just really looked at this thread and wow just wow!
Keep us posted this is now my favorite thread!

Chris

Demonized · 12-25-2008, 09:40 AM

I can't waiiiittttt

andrewgotanelise · 12-25-2008, 10:56 AM

wow. like everyone else, very interested!

Dapcius · 12-27-2008, 06:06 PM

here are few pictures after putting car back together . front will need some major work before quick sand .

madden · 12-27-2008, 06:20 PM

nice work, dont know how I feel about the front end but i cant wait to see how this thing progresses! I cant believe all the work your doing!!

[mojo] · 12-27-2008, 06:54 PM

This is really awesome how much work you're putting into this car!

Like Madden, the front end is still kinda questionable IMO, but seeing someone put this much effort into a project is always really excellent. Can't wait for updates!!!

fast+forward · 12-27-2008, 06:57 PM

nice

I would've left the headlights alone though

Seb · 12-27-2008, 09:01 PM

I never liked the headlight setup.

I can't wait to see the finished product!

Dapcius · 12-28-2008, 07:34 PM

There are several reasons why I have changed headlights . Needless to say the original ones were crushed in accident . After changing shape of clam the original headlights follow completely diferent lines .there are only about 3 " of clearance where the top of headlight should have been between wheel and and fiberglass and im going to lower car by 1,25". there would be not enough clearance specialy when cornering . Im even going to put lower profile tires just to make sure it is not rubbing on bottom of clam . Another thing is the weight Lotus headlights are farely heavy guessing close to 5 lbs the ones im putting in around 1lbs for all 4 of them . At least it will compensate for all bondo im putting on it

After all the only purpuse of this wehicle is track .

Vampyre · 12-28-2008, 09:39 PM

Nice work.. But how much does all the fab work weight?

Dapcius · 12-30-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vampyre

Nice work.. But how much does all the fab work weight?

Thats a good question.Does anybody know the weight of stock front and rear clams and doors . Ill try to weigh mine . Im guesing rear clam is close to stock it has few extra lbs of fiberglass but the trunk space has been removed . doors are a bit heavier than stock but with no windows and regulators, tracks ,locks they are lighter than complete stock door asembly . As far as front clam im sure its packing good 10-15 lbs on top of stock one.

Carpe | Viam · 12-30-2008, 07:27 PM

The progress with the quick sand is amazing-- it looks professional! The work done on this project is quite inspirational. Will you be attaching a rear spoiler, or are you keeping it as is?

Sh4rkattk · 12-31-2008, 03:57 AM

Great work man, like the rest of the forum can't wait to see finished product. I am curious about the cost of all the materials used, if you don't mind me asking. It's cool if you choose to not tell. Just very curious on cost of a project such as this. Simple changes yet a lot of fab work going into the project.

Again it looks great good luck with the final stages.

Dragon · 12-31-2008, 04:04 AM

Work Faster, More Pic's...

Dapcius · 12-31-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carpe | Viam

Will you be attaching a rear spoiler, or are you keeping it as is?

Yes I m putting a 59" carbon spoiler it has 5" brackets . have to modify rear engine cover so it can suport it . Ironicaly thats the last piece that was still stock .

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh4rkattk

I am curious about the cost of all the materials used, if you don't mind me asking.

Im sure between bondo ,fiberglass ,glaze ,sandpaper, primer , paint will be over $1000 . Aluminum another 600 or so i still have to make fear difuser . And then mirrors ,2 harnesses , spoiler, carbon exhaust ,sector 111 toe brace , BWR track sway bar , nitrons , RAC monolites .....
Here are few pictures of the side skirts . they not completely finished but it'll give you an idea of final look of the car

ggelise · 12-31-2008, 07:11 PM

Awesome job man....dig the 300rr styling cues!!!

Murix · 12-31-2008, 07:40 PM

Wow. Great stuff. I really like the rear clam. I only just saw this thread. Look forward to the final product.

steuspeed · 12-31-2008, 07:40 PM

Maybe silver like the Boxter Prototype. You already have the red interior.

SUTOL111x · 01-01-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon

Work Faster, More Pic's...

JimK · 01-01-2009, 02:39 PM

another fan and subscriber!

what wheels/tires?

12-25-2008, 08:16 AM	#81 (permalink)
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12-25-2008, 09:40 AM	#82 (permalink)
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12-25-2008, 10:56 AM	#83 (permalink)
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12-27-2008, 06:06 PM	#84 (permalink)
Dapcius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	here are few pictures after putting car back together . front will need some major work before quick sand . Attached Images

12-28-2008, 09:39 PM	#90 (permalink)
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12-27-2008, 06:20 PM	#85 (permalink)
madden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 602	nice work, dont know how I feel about the front end but i cant wait to see how this thing progresses! I cant believe all the work your doing!!

12-27-2008, 06:54 PM	#86 (permalink)
[mojo] moltar, what's our depth? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 68	This is really awesome how much work you're putting into this car! Like Madden, the front end is still kinda questionable IMO, but seeing someone put this much effort into a project is always really excellent. Can't wait for updates!!!

12-27-2008, 06:57 PM	#87 (permalink)
fast+forward Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 207	nice I would've left the headlights alone though

12-27-2008, 09:01 PM	#88 (permalink)
Seb <3 QR25DE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 737	I never liked the headlight setup. I can't wait to see the finished product!

12-28-2008, 07:34 PM	#89 (permalink)
Dapcius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	There are several reasons why I have changed headlights . Needless to say the original ones were crushed in accident . After changing shape of clam the original headlights follow completely diferent lines .there are only about 3 " of clearance where the top of headlight should have been between wheel and and fiberglass and im going to lower car by 1,25". there would be not enough clearance specialy when cornering . Im even going to put lower profile tires just to make sure it is not rubbing on bottom of clam . Another thing is the weight Lotus headlights are farely heavy guessing close to 5 lbs the ones im putting in around 1lbs for all 4 of them . At least it will compensate for all bondo im putting on it After all the only purpuse of this wehicle is track .

12-30-2008, 07:27 PM	#92 (permalink)
Carpe \| Viam Aeternum Vale Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA / Lake Forest, IL Posts: 89	The progress with the quick sand is amazing-- it looks professional! The work done on this project is quite inspirational. Will you be attaching a rear spoiler, or are you keeping it as is? __________________ *Carpe Viam "Seize the Road"*

12-31-2008, 03:57 AM	#93 (permalink)
Sh4rkattk A pound at a time. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: LA SFV Posts: 559	Great work man, like the rest of the forum can't wait to see finished product. I am curious about the cost of all the materials used, if you don't mind me asking. It's cool if you choose to not tell. Just very curious on cost of a project such as this. Simple changes yet a lot of fab work going into the project. Again it looks great good luck with the final stages. __________________ 07 Exige S - PhB., TP, TP, LSD, S111 Rear Panel Delete, 2Bular De-Cat, 2Bular 8x24 Burnt GT3, Custom AEM Intake, 6k HID's, Schroth 4pt ASM Harnesses, Milled Steering Arms, Bronze Volk TE37 w/ RE-01R's, Carbon Craftsquare Mirrors, Carbon Front Lip, Benetec Dry Carbon Undertray/Diffuser

12-31-2008, 04:04 AM	#94 (permalink)
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12-31-2008, 07:11 PM	#96 (permalink)
ggelise Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 193	Awesome job man....dig the 300rr styling cues!!!

12-31-2008, 07:40 PM	#97 (permalink)
Murix Rotary Refugee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 995 Images: 3	Wow. Great stuff. I really like the rear clam. I only just saw this thread. Look forward to the final product.

01-01-2009, 02:39 PM	#100 (permalink)
JimK rooster Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bettendorf, IA Posts: 2,139	another fan and subscriber! what wheels/tires? __________________ curator of C32B, J35Z3, J37A1, F20C. former 2ZZGE owner.

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12-31-2008, 07:40 PM	#98 (permalink)
steuspeed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 902	Maybe silver like the Boxter Prototype. You already have the red interior. Attached Images