Couple questions for track users of Exige S

[OverRevLimiter]

Not sure if you got the answer as to how to contact HyperSport Engineering, but for the person who is still interested:

Kirt Wightman
HyperSport Engineering
2121 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Buford, Ga. 30518

phone 678-714-5346

I had the rear clamshell modification installed and the rollcage with driver harness system installed. They did a fabulous job. Highly recommended upgrade.

[XPcarguy]

Originally Posted by catapult

The car has a built in 4 pt roll cage.

No it doesn't. A "full cage" has meaning and can't be thrown around at any car that happens to have 4 points that stick up higher than the top of your head. In a cage, there would be cross members that join the 2 pts in the rear with the 2 pts in the front.

Other nits: If you want to install a cage, you might as well make it comply with some sanctioning body. And that would mean that the tubing diameter, strength, and I think even the welds would all be to a higher standard than the points you are referring to. For instance, people often say "Don't put your weight on the windshield when you climb out of the car." Nobody would ever say that about a rollcage. The purpose of the a pillars are to minimize the amount of intrusion of the ground into the cabin and they often work reasonably well. The purpose of a cage is to support the weight of the car without deforming at all even in a multiple roll accident.

You may have heard that the rollhoop is 4 pt and it might be. I've never looked under the skin. A 4 pt rollbar is a single hoop that goes over the head and then 2 extra members (one on each side) that flare out and attach to something else (the frame probably) and give extra support to the hoop.

[OverRevLimiter]

I can assure you that the work done by Hypersport Engineering is top quality and meets/exceeds SCCA requirements for the roll cage.

You get what you pay for and they are the best.

[XPcarguy]

Originally Posted by OverRevLimiter

I can assure you that the work done by Hypersport Engineering is top quality and meets/exceeds SCCA requirements for the roll cage.

You get what you pay for and they are the best.

I never heard of them but I don't doubt you. I'm just saying that the Exige does not come with a roll cage of any kind. You can tell there is no cage by looking where the cage would be and noticing its abscence. hehe

[Jack]

Hypersport did the install of the cage on the Cup240's for LCU..... they are very good.

[macfly]

I can also give a two thumbs up to Hypersport - I did some work with them earlier this year - great bunch of guys - here's a pic I did of one of their drivers. Someone said he pretends to be a doctor at work, which I know nothing about, but I can tell you he is one hell of a driver!

[FlyLo]

Originally Posted by XPcarguy

You may have heard that the rollhoop is 4 pt and it might be. I've never looked under the skin. A 4 pt rollbar is a single hoop that goes over the head and then 2 extra members (one on each side) that flare out and attach to something else (the frame probably) and give extra support to the hoop.

The hoop is 4 point. The windshield is not structural.

There is no "cage."

[robb373]

Oil Starvation...... Yes it is possible and has happened. If you plan on running tracks with long sweepers and slicks you can pull enough G's to hold the small amount of oil in the pan away from the pickup long enough to do damage.

Don't be blind to it, get a dummy oil light for $30.00. It will glow bright at you if oil pressure drops below 30 # in the line and you can get off the gas and shut down the car without further damage.

If you want to be really safe get a baffled oil pan. After that an accusump.

I have all 3 on my "S", but I only use it on the track and would rather shell out $1500 now than $10,000 when it blows up.

If nothing else, spend the $30 and get the dummy oil light,

Robb

[EVO1313]

Obviously Im going to be biased but you should look into a cup car that has all the mods I.E. roll bar, accusump, brakes etc.

After "building up" a few race cars, I can attest to "fastory built" ones. They usually run less money and work better.

I am a tall 6'1 and fit fine with a helmet.

P.S. I happen to know where a cup car is thats for sale and its well under the $100k mark.

[LBC111]

Originally Posted by bmwtmx

At 6'3" you will not fit in the car with a helmet. Forget it. Move on.

Regardless, you wont fit.

Slightly under 6'5" w/ 35" inseam here, and I do fit with a helmet.. but only with the seat lowering kit. I think I am at the upper limit of height in this car. Just tried on an Arai helmet (smallest outer shell design apparently?) and had about 1/2 inch clearance between the top of the helmet and the roof.

At 6'3", your headroom should be adequate with the seat lowered, but be aware that your knees/shins will ride higher with the Sector 111 lowering kit.

[Kouki Monster]

^^That is what I thought. It is funny to hear guys at 5,11 having a hard time fitting
when others at 6,4-6,5 fit. I think when you are taller you just learn that you have to make things fit. I remember seeing Top Gear from England where the host is 6,5 and fit
into the car snug I might add. So as long as you are somewhat proportionate you should be able to fit. If you are a torso with feet then forget about it

[holmz]

Originally Posted by macfly

1) I am 6'3"
I'd say that your only hope is to get the Sector111 lowered seat kit, I just had it put in my Exige S and I have ample room for the first time, but I'm just 6'0".

That was worst for me - might work for long torso and short legs, but the seating position is made non-optimal for me with sector seat kit..

[Flash G]

Originally Posted by macfly

Someone said he pretends to be a doctor at work, which I know nothing about, but I can tell you he is one hell of a driver!

He pulled up next to me in traffic in Hollywood in 2005 shortly after I bought my Elise. He asked me about 20 questions about the car before the light turned green. He seems like a true enthusiast.



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[dvl boy]

Originally Posted by robb373

Oil Starvation...... Yes it is possible and has happened. If you plan on running tracks with long sweepers and slicks you can pull enough G's to hold the small amount of oil in the pan away from the pickup long enough to do damage.

Don't be blind to it, get a dummy oil light for $30.00. It will glow bright at you if oil pressure drops below 30 # in the line and you can get off the gas and shut down the car without further damage.

If you want to be really safe get a baffled oil pan. After that an accusump.

I have all 3 on my "S", but I only use it on the track and would rather shell out $1500 now than $10,000 when it blows up.

If nothing else, spend the $30 and get the dummy oil light,

Robb

Robb, who did your baffle, and the accusump install, I'm in the NW and have both a road and track only exige s...no probs after 2k and slicks on the track, but you are correct on the out put of money!!!

[Jack]

Originally Posted by robb373

If nothing else, spend the $30 and get the dummy oil light,

Robb

+1....

[jkolb]

Where did you source your oil light and the associated parts?

Jerry

[Jack]

Originally Posted by jkolb

Where did you source your oil light and the associated parts?

Jerry

I got them thru a local Defi dealer -- just do a google search for DEFI gauges. Sandwich adapter to hook up the sensors for the gauges is from Greddy.

The warning light ties into the gauges adjustable "alarm/warning" setting via the Defi control unit pictured below -- LED warnig light will go off whenever your oil pressure or oil temperature goes beyond the limit you pre-set. Gets your attention quickly so you know something is wrong and you can immediately check your gauges and stop the car if necessary

[robb373]

Originally Posted by dvl boy

Robb, who did your baffle, and the accusump install, I'm in the NW and have both a road and track only exige s...no probs after 2k and slicks on the track, but you are correct on the out put of money!!!

Well originally I took the car to Norm Baker (the las vegas lotus franchise) which turned out to be a huge mistake.
Then I was kindly pointed to Kent at Premiere Sports Car Service here in Las Vegas who is rated as a top race car mechanic nationally but only works on Porsche Race cars. However he got to know my car pretty well while correcting the poor installation by Lotus and he might take on another client if you call him. Premiere's # is 702-649-8267.

Good Luck!
Robb

[robb373]

Originally Posted by jkolb

Where did you source your oil light and the associated parts?

Jerry

Jerry,
In case you where asking me, I bought the Oil Dummy Light at American Racing Supply here in Las Vegas. I think they have a website too. The Accusump and Moroso Oil Pan are from ForceFed. I also went with an oil temp and boost guage with dual pods from them.

good luck,
Robb