Carbon Fiber Side Scoops Fits Exige/Exige S - LotusTalk

bluejae · 08-06-2007, 03:49 PM

email me at bluejae at gmail dot com with any questions

weight: approx. 15 ounces (set)

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Special ET Price: $355 Shipped

*Grills not included

bluejae · 08-06-2007, 03:54 PM

more pics

skottoman · 08-06-2007, 04:03 PM

Those are cool looking, too bad theyr'e exactly the same shape as the stock ones. Are they clearcoated? Looks like it...Do they come with the grills in them? Tell me they're not just covers for the stock scoops...
Cheers,
Skottoman

bluejae · 08-06-2007, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by skottoman

Those are cool looking, too bad theyr'e exactly the same shape as the stock ones. Are they clearcoated? Looks like it...Do they come with the grills in them? Tell me they're not just covers for the stock scoops...
Cheers,
Skottoman

yes they are clearcoated and are replacements for the stock scoop. The grills are not included so the stock grill would need to be used.

these can be used as direct replacements for the stock ones or they can be used as a cover since they are slightly larger than the stock ones.

i'll update more when i can

bluejae · 08-07-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MyElise

Very nice. Do you have any pics of the mounting setup?

are you talking about the parts needed to install besides the 3 screws?

bluejae · 08-07-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MyElise

Yep.

i just finished up some work on my side scoop install by taking the stock grill off the stock scoop and putting it on my carbon fiber one. and wouldn't you know it, i left my camera at work. i was going to take pictures during the process but i guess i'll have to do it when i do the passenger side.

the pictures i've posted is an alternative to taking the stock grill off and putting it on the new carbon fiber one. all i did there was take the stock screw off, reuse all the parts and just put the carbon fiber one as a cover and took some pictures.

hopefully tomorrow i'll be able to post pics of what it'll look like with the stock grill.

i've also changed out the nut that is used and will be providing that as an alternative. (i'm calling it the nut because i have no idea what the crap it is)
but pictures speak louder than words so i'll get those up tomorrow.

Fule Designs · 08-08-2007, 10:14 AM

Are they Fiberglass backing?

intofx · 08-08-2007, 11:16 AM

How difficult is it to transfer the screens?

Matt

skottoman · 08-09-2007, 08:38 AM

I would think it would be pretty difficult as the current screens are 'glued' in there with some nasty looking black stuff. Perhaps Bluejae can enlighten us as to how to do it. Pix?

Cheers,
Skottoman

bluejae · 08-09-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by skottoman

I would think it would be pretty difficult as the current screens are 'glued' in there with some nasty looking black stuff. Perhaps Bluejae can enlighten us as to how to do it. Pix?

Cheers,
Skottoman

i'm on it tonight for sure with pictures... it's so freakin hot in TX right now though...

to take the grill off i just used a utility knife and worked on it and i was able to separate it from the scoop. there was of course some excess on the grill which i just picked off with my fingers and the knife. after i was through, not a single bit of glue was left on the grill.

i test fitted the grill on the carbon fiber scoop and it was perfect. i then used some black silicon glue and applied a layer on the scoop in the same spots it was on the stock scoop. then i carefully placed the grill on there and then applied another layer on top and smoothed it out with a thick piece of paper

i let it dry over night and it looks great. and i'll have pictures to prove it up tonight without a doubt.

bluejae · 08-09-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fule Designs

Are they Fiberglass backing?

*edit*
the scoops are made using a wet lay up so it does consist of some fiberglass

bluejae · 08-09-2007, 06:21 PM

here are the pictures of one of my scoops after the surgery and what it looks like after i closed it up

bluejae · 08-09-2007, 06:23 PM

these are pictures of the stock scoop with the grill still on it and the parts that are on the other side of the scoop.

just showing some pictures of the glue that hold the stock one on.

bluejae · 08-09-2007, 06:25 PM

these are pictures of what it looks like to use the carbon fiber scoop as a cover to your stock one...

as you can see, it's actually barely noticeable... but it's your call

bluejae · 08-09-2007, 06:28 PM

few pics of the alternate "washer" i'll be providing with the scoops for the install. i call it the washer because... well i don't know what the stock ones were called

bluejae · 08-09-2007, 07:33 PM

surgery begins... also a picture of what glue i used

bluejae · 08-09-2007, 07:36 PM

bluejae · 08-09-2007, 07:37 PM

more..

bluejae · 08-09-2007, 07:39 PM

more...

xtn · 08-09-2007, 08:10 PM

Curious why it looks like chopper-gun fiberglass on the back side if it's totally a carbon fiber weave buildup.

xtn

08-06-2007, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,020	Carbon Fiber Side Scoops Fits Exige/Exige S email me at bluejae at gmail dot com with any questions weight: approx. 15 ounces (set) NEW LOWER PRICE Special ET Price: $355 Shipped Grills not included Attached Images __________________ KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction Last edited by bluejae : 11-23-2007 at 07:33 AM.*

08-06-2007, 03:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,020	more pics Attached Images __________________ KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction

08-06-2007, 04:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 761	Those are cool looking, too bad theyr'e exactly the same shape as the stock ones. Are they clearcoated? Looks like it...Do they come with the grills in them? Tell me they're not just covers for the stock scoops... Cheers, Skottoman __________________ 2006 AR N/A Exige-Touring pack-Starshield-TopspeedPro1 exhaust-DeSnorked-Green filter-RTD ToeBrace-Shims Removed-CF Diffuser-CF Splitter-CF Wing-CF Scoops w/custom grills-Black Exige sticker-PC680 battery-S111 battery holddown-Rear Lotus badge-Carpet buttons-Painted shift knob-Painted Console-EBrake Gaiter-SilverStealth bulbs-Front S111 towhook-Polk speakers-Toyo R888s-Lamin-x turn signal tint 2008 BMW X3 with some mods 2006 Cayman 'S'

08-08-2007, 10:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
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08-08-2007, 11:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
intofx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 796 Images: 13	How difficult is it to transfer the screens? Matt __________________ 2006 Phantom Black Exige (current) 2004 Indi Blue Mini Cooper S (current commuter) 2007 Black Hummer H2 SUT (grocery getter/ kid hauler)

08-09-2007, 08:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 761	I would think it would be pretty difficult as the current screens are 'glued' in there with some nasty looking black stuff. Perhaps Bluejae can enlighten us as to how to do it. Pix? Cheers, Skottoman __________________ 2006 AR N/A Exige-Touring pack-Starshield-TopspeedPro1 exhaust-DeSnorked-Green filter-RTD ToeBrace-Shims Removed-CF Diffuser-CF Splitter-CF Wing-CF Scoops w/custom grills-Black Exige sticker-PC680 battery-S111 battery holddown-Rear Lotus badge-Carpet buttons-Painted shift knob-Painted Console-EBrake Gaiter-SilverStealth bulbs-Front S111 towhook-Polk speakers-Toyo R888s-Lamin-x turn signal tint 2008 BMW X3 with some mods 2006 Cayman 'S'

08-09-2007, 06:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,020	here are the pictures of one of my scoops after the surgery and what it looks like after i closed it up Attached Images __________________ KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction

08-09-2007, 06:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,020	these are pictures of the stock scoop with the grill still on it and the parts that are on the other side of the scoop. just showing some pictures of the glue that hold the stock one on. Attached Images __________________ KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction

08-09-2007, 06:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,020	these are pictures of what it looks like to use the carbon fiber scoop as a cover to your stock one... as you can see, it's actually barely noticeable... but it's your call Attached Images __________________ KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction

08-09-2007, 06:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,020	few pics of the alternate "washer" i'll be providing with the scoops for the install. i call it the washer because... well i don't know what the stock ones were called Attached Images __________________ KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction

08-09-2007, 07:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,020	surgery begins... also a picture of what glue i used Attached Images __________________ KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction

08-09-2007, 07:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,020	more Attached Images __________________ KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction

08-09-2007, 07:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,020	more.. Attached Images __________________ KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction

08-09-2007, 07:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,020	more... Attached Images __________________ KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction

08-09-2007, 08:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,808	Curious why it looks like chopper-gun fiberglass on the back side if it's totally a carbon fiber weave buildup. xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

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