Blackwatch XP "FrankenLotus" Build-up i.e. 370HP 1595lb Beastie - Page 6 - LotusTalk

CosmosMpower · 07-18-2008, 07:43 AM

Nice result in San Diego, blew SS out of the water.

smokin orange · 07-18-2008, 09:04 AM

Dragon · 07-19-2008, 05:36 AM

Nice... more pics

knucklehead · 07-21-2008, 10:34 AM

Went to El Toro for the State Autocross to see both Randy's Noble

which is beautiful and the FrankenLotus which is a beast

. See for yourself.

*I couldn't get that guy in the red shirt to get out of my picture - attention whore.

Randy Chase · 07-21-2008, 10:47 AM

Good to see you again Jacob. Next time take the Noble out for a spin.

You caught Fred with his new top secret BWR aero-lid, which incorporates the rear engine lid right into the top of the car for improved aero. Seriously... Fred has a very light new CF top on the car. very cool. Seems you snapped the pics when Fred was installing the new ChaseCam (hands free recording!).

fzust · 07-21-2008, 12:11 PM

Randy, the Chasecam auto-record worked awesome! Auto-powers on with the ignition switch and auto-starts with programmable g-force level. I never touched it except to pull out the flash card and it had all of our runs perfectly done. Many thanks for your help with that.

The CF roof weighs about 3.5lbs!

xeeeejme · 07-21-2008, 07:53 PM

shay2nak · 07-21-2008, 07:54 PM

wow, that is freakin badass!

turbophil · 07-21-2008, 08:29 PM

Fred- Looks great---except for one thing...what's up with the center splitter support? Do you need me to make you a respectable one

Cheers,

Phil

fzust · 07-21-2008, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

Fred- Looks great---except for one thing...what's up with the center splitter support? Do you need me to make you a respectable one

Cheers,

Phil

It was supposed to operate only under tension, but smack it on the trailer ramp a few times and it seems to not be that necessary!

turbophil · 07-21-2008, 10:28 PM

Ah.... well, OK then

perryeyges · 07-22-2008, 09:52 AM

Fred, I am fomally taking a step back and stating the YOU are THE MAN!!

You car is THE $hit!!!!! I love to look of the rear of the car with the tailights removed!!

perryeyges · 07-22-2008, 09:53 AM

Where did you find that WING? I want one.....

Ken Wright · 07-22-2008, 12:22 PM

Those fenders are begging to be sold to the rest of us that want more tire.

fzust · 07-22-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perryeyges

Where did you find that WING? I want one.....

The wing shop for all your racecar wing needs I think. May want to try some variants on that.

fzust · 07-22-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Wright

Those fenders are begging to be sold to the rest of us that want more tire.

Here is the best part: Putting those flares on SAVED 20-25lbs! CF is lighter than fiberglass afterall.

I have thought about having molds done, but honestly doing these in the first place was a cast-iron B!tch to get done. It does however make by 16x11" tires look inadequate in the back. I guess I need to get the 16x12" I will see if I can find some chasecam vid in a few days from Saturday in El Toro.

Thanks Perry, if by "The Man" you mean bat-sh!t crazy, then we both probably qualify

perryeyges · 07-22-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fzust

Here is the best part: Putting those flares on SAVED 20-25lbs! CF is lighter than fiberglass afterall.

I have thought about having molds done, but honestly doing these in the first place was a cast-iron B!tch to get done. It does however make by 16x11" tires look inadequate in the back. I guess I need to get the 16x12" I will see if I can find some chasecam vid in a few days from Saturday in El Toro.

Thanks Perry, if by "The Man" you mean bat-sh!t crazy, then we both probably qualify

BAT $HIT CRAZY is exactly what we are. Good times!

fzust · 07-22-2008, 10:03 PM

Much awaited Video of the Beast in action at the El Toro regional event. Killed the class on Saturday only to have a bad relay sideline me Sunday. Ignore the last 45 seconds or so as I trek to the grid as I am too lazy to edit. Checkout the G-loads to get a sense of the violence of this car!

Ken Wright · 07-22-2008, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fzust

but honestly doing these in the first place was a cast-iron B!tch to get done. It does however make by 16x11" tires look inadequate in the back. I guess I need to get the 16x12"

Exactly, the fact that you have already done the hard part of this makes it even more attractive. They look great and give the car what it needs, more tire.

Carpe | Viam · 07-23-2008, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perryeyges

BAT $HIT CRAZY is exactly what we are. Good times!

I think there needs to be a photoshoot done with both cars at some point; a magazine article write-up SOMETHING

the video is amazing

07-18-2008, 07:43 AM	#101 (permalink)
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knucklehead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 2,993	Went to El Toro for the State Autocross to see both Randy's Noble which is beautiful and the FrankenLotus which is a beast. See for yourself. I couldn't get that guy in the red shirt to get out of my picture - attention whore. Attached Images __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com* for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

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Randy Chase El Jefe - Agent 111 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 23,776 Images: 761	Good to see you again Jacob. Next time take the Noble out for a spin. You caught Fred with his new top secret BWR aero-lid, which incorporates the rear engine lid right into the top of the car for improved aero. Seriously... Fred has a very light new CF top on the car. very cool. Seems you snapped the pics when Fred was installing the new ChaseCam (hands free recording!). __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. ..is a stranger in an open car. Tempt you in and drive you far away

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fzust 2008 XP National Champion Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,169	Randy, the Chasecam auto-record worked awesome! Auto-powers on with the ignition switch and auto-starts with programmable g-force level. I never touched it except to pull out the flash card and it had all of our runs perfectly done. Many thanks for your help with that. The CF roof weighs about 3.5lbs! __________________ 2008 X Prepared Solo National Champion

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turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 1,624 Images: 3	Fred- Looks great---except for one thing...what's up with the center splitter support? Do you need me to make you a respectable one Cheers, Phil __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 275whp/175wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 11/09/08* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing at all...

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turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 1,624 Images: 3	Ah.... well, OK then __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 275whp/175wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 11/09/08* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing at all...

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perryeyges XPRMTL Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 2,822	Fred, I am fomally taking a step back and stating the YOU are THE MAN!! You car is THE $hit!!!!! I love to look of the rear of the car with the tailights removed!! __________________ 05 Elise Spyder II, Chrome Orange, 1586lbs. Stasis/Alcon "lotus cut" brakes, Supercharged and Intercooled @305 Crank HP "My dream car is now operational!"

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Ken Wright Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 417	Those fenders are begging to be sold to the rest of us that want more tire. __________________ All torque, no traction...Exige S. Real sports cars don't have A/C!

07-22-2008, 10:03 PM	#118 (permalink)
fzust 2008 XP National Champion Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,169	Much awaited Video of the Beast in action at the El Toro regional event. Killed the class on Saturday only to have a bad relay sideline me Sunday. Ignore the last 45 seconds or so as I trek to the grid as I am too lazy to edit. Checkout the G-loads to get a sense of the violence of this car! __________________ 2008 X Prepared Solo National Champion Last edited by fzust : 07-22-2008 at 10:18 PM.

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