Blackwatch XP "FrankenLotus" Build-up i.e. 370HP 1595lb Beastie - Page 2 - LotusTalk

snuggles1 · 06-18-2008, 02:00 PM

Is this the least expensive 4.3x power:weight ratio car in the world??? Melikey!

perryeyges · 06-18-2008, 02:31 PM

So you just depress the lock and the door opens? That way you can eliminate the outside chrome lock button and asscciated hardware as well. NICE!

sleeprfocus · 06-18-2008, 09:52 PM

Any pics of the front with the wider flares?

FLuXeXigeS · 06-19-2008, 12:33 AM

that thing is going to be a monster...great work so far...

Chococar · 06-19-2008, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fzust

2. Remove the trunklid - This is held in place by 2 hood pins.

Would you please post a photo/explanation of how you did the trunk lid? I've been thinking about doing the same thing.

Thanks,

Joe

fzust · 06-19-2008, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chococar

Would you please post a photo/explanation of how you did the trunk lid? I've been thinking about doing the same thing.

Thanks,

Joe

I 'll try to get a photo, but is is really brainless. I just put a pin in the left-front and right rear corners of the trunk cover. Yank the hinges and done.

perryeyges · 06-19-2008, 10:28 AM

So you just push down on the lock pin on the top of the door and the door opens, right?? Did you eliminate the outer chrome push buttons?

Chococar · 06-19-2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fzust

I 'll try to get a photo, but is is really brainless. I just put a pin in the left-front and right rear corners of the trunk cover. Yank the hinges and done.

No need for a photo -- I get it. I was thinking about replacing the pin in the hinges with a pip pin or something ...

Thanks,

Joe

fzust · 06-19-2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perryeyges

So you just push down on the lock pin on the top of the door and the door opens, right?? Did you eliminate the outer chrome push buttons?

Yes! Gone.

shay2nak · 06-19-2008, 09:11 PM

damn, can't wait to see it when it's finished!

Casey · 06-19-2008, 09:49 PM

Fred.....I made a refined version of your exhaust..

perryeyges · 06-20-2008, 08:57 AM

How loud is it??

fzust · 06-20-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by perryeyges

How loud is it??

Honestly, it isn't loud at all. The radial muffler i.e. Turbo does a great job quieting the car. I ran the car with the stock FF turbo exhaust at Qualcomm and I was like 82dB vs. a 93db limit. I might have passed with the straight pipe. Don't try this without a turbo as it will be LOUD!!!

Casey, that exhaust looks nice, albeit a bit heavy.

Casey · 06-20-2008, 09:41 AM

6lbs???

perryeyges · 06-20-2008, 10:04 AM

Jim Dumfort called me this AM....

fzust · 06-24-2008, 09:27 AM

Representing in Tucscon.....

The car felt fantastic! Notice Diane was less than 1 second off of me, which a a new record for her. Just so you guys know this car is a MONSTER to drive, so the fact that she even gets in it is more than most women and alot of men. I am very, very proud of her!!!!

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Bane · 06-24-2008, 09:59 AM

wow that's a FAST car/driver setup...

I should have come out for that one so people can see what a slow black (albeit shiny) Elise looks like

perryeyges · 06-24-2008, 10:01 AM

The car looks great. The times speak for themselves

I would start checking suspension components for cracks

Pretty severe loading going on there...

Carpe | Viam · 06-24-2008, 10:03 AM

oh my..

very very cool

knucklehead · 06-24-2008, 10:08 AM

Diane #4 in PAX Wahoooo!

and #2 FTD

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perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	So you just depress the lock and the door opens? That way you can eliminate the outside chrome lock button and asscciated hardware as well. NICE!

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perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	So you just push down on the lock pin on the top of the door and the door opens, right?? Did you eliminate the outer chrome push buttons?

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perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	How loud is it??

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Casey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 555	6lbs???

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perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	Jim Dumfort called me this AM....

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perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	The car looks great. The times speak for themselves I would start checking suspension components for cracks Pretty severe loading going on there...

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