I hope the pace on track is better than pace of this project - LotusTalk

kverges · 02-23-2009, 09:21 AM

I finally got the car back from basic body and fabrication work, although there is still quite a bit more to do, like front splitter. Now I need to get it to fire with the standalone and get the dash to communicate with the stand alone. Then I need to do the basic wiring (with some little extras like manual control of the heat soak pump to circulate coolant in the turbo without engine running). Once it will run and drive under its own power, then the cosmetics and tuning can begin. In any event, I figured there is enough progress to make this worth posting.

Chili Red · 02-23-2009, 10:05 AM

Its no beauty queen, but I bet that car is going to be smoking fast. Ive seen it in your garage up at Cresson a few times and it looks crazy light.

knucklehead · 02-23-2009, 10:14 AM

Looks like a cool project. Why is the roll cage so high?

robb373 · 02-23-2009, 10:59 AM

subscribed....I like it.

do you have a weight yet?

sleeprfocus · 02-23-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by knucklehead

Why is the roll cage so high?

To protect the wing, duh

Iman · 02-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Looks good

knucklehead · 02-23-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sleeprfocus

To protect the wing, duh

Of course why didn't I think of that.

JWA · 02-23-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sleeprfocus

To protect the wing, duh

Actually, I wonder what the aero effect of the rollbar tubing that close to the wing will do to it's effectiveness. Round tubing makes for some nasty turbulence and drag. Maybe making the rear side of the tubing more aerodynamically smooth would help?

knucklehead · 02-23-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JWA

Actually, I wonder what the aero effect of the rollbar tubing that close to the wing will do to it's effectiveness. Round tubing makes for some nasty turbulence and drag. Maybe making the rear side of the tubing more aerodynamically smooth would help?

That's what I was thinking. That or the OP is really tall.

kverges · 02-23-2009, 12:11 PM

Wing height is "up in the air" and may be adjusted, but that is easy. I had even thought of mounting it to the main hoop and rear downtubes.

Main hoop is high because a straight line from that hoop to the hoop in front of steering wheel must clear driver helmet by 2" per SCCA rules. What I am worried about is flak over the fact that I plan to rivet and bond the cage mounting plates to the chassis, as I do not like bolt-in cages at all. The holes wallow out fairly quickly.

cemaykan · 02-23-2009, 01:00 PM

maybe he is really tall?

AZReason · 02-23-2009, 01:39 PM

I like how the mirrors are mounted. I guess the bar is not in the way.

225/40-17 rears? I just switched to that size for my rear tires.

kverges · 02-23-2009, 03:40 PM

Wheels are just for rolling around. Going to 15 x 7.5 front and 15 x 8 rear with slicks. Those orange SSRs may get re-finished and make their way to my street car

Aedo · 02-23-2009, 05:15 PM

Cool

Where does the intercooler radiator vent - is it above the diffuser or are you going to cut out the rear panel?

kverges · 02-24-2009, 08:09 AM

we will open up the rear panel, but it will also vent above the diffuser. I can log IAT so we will see if normal ariflow is enough or if fans are called for.

Shine · 02-24-2009, 08:54 AM

Looks great Keith. Hope to see it at an Apex event soon!

codymac · 02-24-2009, 09:07 AM

I'll be very interested to hear what sort of laps she can turn once she's sorted. I've got high hopes for some wicked quick times being posted.

steves1986 · 02-27-2009, 08:57 PM

How old is that car dude.

But nice renovation.

Aedo · 03-02-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by steves1986

How old is that car dude.

But nice renovation.

You need to read and learn a bit more about the main cars on the board "dude". And it isn't a "renovation"

- this is the creation of a modern race car.

plastique999 · 03-02-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by robb373

subscribed....I like it.

do you have a weight yet?

Yes, 2nd the weight....??

Is that an AIM dash?

02-23-2009, 09:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
kverges Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 904	I hope the pace on track is better than pace of this project I finally got the car back from basic body and fabrication work, although there is still quite a bit more to do, like front splitter. Now I need to get it to fire with the standalone and get the dash to communicate with the stand alone. Then I need to do the basic wiring (with some little extras like manual control of the heat soak pump to circulate coolant in the turbo without engine running). Once it will run and drive under its own power, then the cosmetics and tuning can begin. In any event, I figured there is enough progress to make this worth posting.

02-23-2009, 10:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chili Red Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,197	Its no beauty queen, but I bet that car is going to be smoking fast. Ive seen it in your garage up at Cresson a few times and it looks crazy light. __________________ 2007 Exige S - Chili Red 2009 Mini Cooper S - Chili Red Gotham 265, Nitron Sport Pro, Moroso oil pan, RTVBrace, Volk CE28N/R888, Cup Wheels/A048, 2Bular Ultra 4", Rapfix II w/ Sparco P300, S111 CF Splitter, Ultradiscs, Pagid RS42, V-Force Harness Bar, Schroth PROFI II, Fire Extinguisher, Folding Tow Hook, Odyssey PC680, re-ENFORCER, LLumar 30% tint, Traqmate, DashDAQ, Chasecam, Alpine IVA-D100 w/ Backup Camera.

02-23-2009, 10:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
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02-23-2009, 12:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
kverges Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 904	Wing height is "up in the air" and may be adjusted, but that is easy. I had even thought of mounting it to the main hoop and rear downtubes. Main hoop is high because a straight line from that hoop to the hoop in front of steering wheel must clear driver helmet by 2" per SCCA rules. What I am worried about is flak over the fact that I plan to rivet and bond the cage mounting plates to the chassis, as I do not like bolt-in cages at all. The holes wallow out fairly quickly.

02-23-2009, 01:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
cemaykan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 149 Images: 1	maybe he is really tall?

02-23-2009, 01:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
AZReason Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 437	I like how the mirrors are mounted. I guess the bar is not in the way. 225/40-17 rears? I just switched to that size for my rear tires.

02-23-2009, 03:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
kverges Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 904	Wheels are just for rolling around. Going to 15 x 7.5 front and 15 x 8 rear with slicks. Those orange SSRs may get re-finished and make their way to my street car

02-23-2009, 05:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Aedo anglophile in exile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 2,514 Images: 88	Cool Where does the intercooler radiator vent - is it above the diffuser or are you going to cut out the rear panel?

02-24-2009, 08:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
kverges Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 904	we will open up the rear panel, but it will also vent above the diffuser. I can log IAT so we will see if normal ariflow is enough or if fans are called for.

02-24-2009, 08:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
Shine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 328 Images: 9	Looks great Keith. Hope to see it at an Apex event soon! __________________ - Shine 2005 Elise, Ardent Red, Manual Winders

02-24-2009, 09:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
codymac short angry bloke Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: where the east tapers out and the west begins Posts: 9,254 Images: 19	I'll be very interested to hear what sort of laps she can turn once she's sorted. I've got high hopes for some wicked quick times being posted. __________________ torque (tôrk) n. - an excuse for the lack of momentum. - let's bring back CanAm & Group B! - have you hugged your Exige today? I'm currently working on my performance driving merit badge. There's always somebody faster, sometimes it's me.

02-27-2009, 08:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
steves1986 BANNED Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 31	How old is that car dude. But nice renovation.

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