Factory Supercharger come get one at FVMC - LotusTalk

twaszak1 · 04-30-2009, 10:21 AM

Hello all. It has finally happened!!! This week Lotus has announced that the factory Supercharger upgrade is now available to order!!

They got CARB certified, the stickers for CARB are not ready yet, but they are selling the kits, you will just have to return to get the sticker put on.

The kit will be reatiling through FVMC for $4995.00

There is a $500 core charge for your stock ECU if you decided to keep it.

The kit will maintain 100% of any warranty left on your vehicle including the Emissions warranty, and the kit itself will have a 1 year warranty if you get it installed by a Lotus factory trained technician.....like me

FVMC will be charging $1300 for the installation of this kit.

If you want one, give us a call and we will be glad to hook you up and answer any questions you might have.

Call John for questions, and call April to order 630-654-9000

or e-mail me with questions twaszak@foxvalleymotorcars.com

thanks,
T.J.

NOTE:
After doing a kit i found out that at the last minute Lotus decided to use the pipe that requires the gas tank to be dropped. i will still honor the $1300 install price for the rest of this year, but i will likely raise it next year...so come get them while there hot!!

Thomasio · 04-30-2009, 11:00 AM

Is the kit intercooled?

wallabyguy · 04-30-2009, 11:07 AM

More info please..........

...m... · 04-30-2009, 11:23 AM

...i think it's the same non-intercooled MP-45 setup used on the elise SC...

BrianK · 04-30-2009, 11:27 AM

wow, $6300 for a factory, emissions legal supercharger installed?

I may consider trading in my aftermarket supercharger for this one for the CARB sticker alone.

velly intellestink.

twaszak1 · 04-30-2009, 11:35 AM

this is the same set up that comes on the 2008 Elise. Non innercooled MP-45, 221 HP. The kit comes with everything you need to fit the kit to your car, you just need to specify the year when ordering to get the ECU right, and they made it so the fuel tank does not need to be dropper to change the line that goes to the charcoal canister. I have been to school for fitting this kit, and have seen it first hand.....it is PERFECT!!

For those of you that havent seen under the hood of a 2008 Elise this is what the kit will look like in your car....

T.J.

plastique999 · 04-30-2009, 12:13 PM

Is 221 hp crank?
Who is tuning it - factory?

twaszak1 · 04-30-2009, 12:26 PM

to be honest, i am not sure where HP is measured. This is the info from the factory, so i am going to say it is not Wheel HP. the kit comes with a new ECU complete with a Lotus factory Tune for the kit, and we send the original ECU from your car back to the factory to get refurbished, retuned, and put in another kit, this helps keep the cost of the kits down. For those of you that want to keep your ECU, you will have to pay the $500 core charge.

T.J.

Bane · 04-30-2009, 12:45 PM

Wow sweet, it's about time!

Price is very competitive as well, I'm impressed

Bavarian Motorist · 04-30-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plastique999

Is 221 hp crank?
Who is tuning it - factory?

It's crank.

plastique999 · 04-30-2009, 01:02 PM

o.k. so about 190 to the wheels ... I wonder if Charlie can tune it for more...

Bavarian Motorist · 04-30-2009, 01:05 PM

Charlie can tune anything!

But what's the point? The only benefit of this kit is the warranty you receive with it and that it's warranty-compliant.

m_beale1 · 04-30-2009, 01:06 PM

There is one dynograph posted that seems to indicate like 210 at the wheels...

mjf · 04-30-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twaszak1

The kit will maintain 100% of any warranty left on your vehicle including the Emissions warranty, and the kit itself will have a 1 year warranty if you get it installed by a Lotus factory trained technician.....like me

Does this mean we can buy the kit, self install, and we only lose the 1 yr warranty on the SC itself?

twaszak1 · 04-30-2009, 01:32 PM

i am not sure about that let me check and get back to you.

T.J.

plastique999 · 04-30-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Charlie can tune anything!

But what's the point? The only benefit of this kit is the warranty you receive with it and that it's warranty-compliant.

cuz 190 whp is weak

aschen · 04-30-2009, 01:43 PM

I like the idea of factory OEM parts> I know the BWR and katana kits are high quality. However there is something to be said for being able to buy spares from the dealer. Of course lotus is so small it is a bit like an "aftermarket" type company to begin with.

I am not sure why you cali guys care so much about the Carb sticker. The tech isnt really going to spot an aftermarket SC is he? Slap a lotus sticker over the BWR lettering....

Bavarian Motorist · 04-30-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plastique999

cuz 190 whp is weak

Then buy a Katana...

plastique999 · 04-30-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Then buy a Katana...

well that's my point....I have a BWR, and as we both know, we thirst for more power.

plastique999 · 04-30-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aschen

I like the idea of factory OEM parts> I know the BWR and katana kits are high quality. However there is something to be said for being able to buy spares from the dealer. Of course lotus is so small it is a bit like an "aftermarket" type company to begin with.

I am not sure why you cali guys care so much about the Carb sticker. The tech isnt really going to spot an aftermarket SC is he? Slap a lotus sticker over the BWR lettering....

exactly....I drive my car all over the place decat'd....no issues

04-30-2009, 10:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 698	Factory Supercharger come get one at FVMC Hello all. It has finally happened!!! This week Lotus has announced that the factory Supercharger upgrade is now available to order!! They got CARB certified, the stickers for CARB are not ready yet, but they are selling the kits, you will just have to return to get the sticker put on. The kit will be reatiling through FVMC for $4995.00 There is a $500 core charge for your stock ECU if you decided to keep it. The kit will maintain 100% of any warranty left on your vehicle including the Emissions warranty, and the kit itself will have a 1 year warranty if you get it installed by a Lotus factory trained technician.....like me FVMC will be charging $1300 for the installation of this kit. If you want one, give us a call and we will be glad to hook you up and answer any questions you might have. Call John for questions, and call April to order 630-654-9000 or e-mail me with questions twaszak@foxvalleymotorcars.com thanks, T.J. NOTE: After doing a kit i found out that at the last minute Lotus decided to use the pipe that requires the gas tank to be dropped. i will still honor the $1300 install price for the rest of this year, but i will likely raise it next year...so come get them while there hot!! Last edited by twaszak1 : 05-10-2009 at 06:16 PM.

04-30-2009, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	Is the kit intercooled? __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

04-30-2009, 11:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,896	More info please.......... __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

04-30-2009, 11:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,715	...i think it's the same non-intercooled MP-45 setup used on the elise SC... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

04-30-2009, 11:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
BrianK very dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles (Highland Park) Posts: 2,427	wow, $6300 for a factory, emissions legal supercharger installed? I may consider trading in my aftermarket supercharger for this one for the CARB sticker alone. velly intellestink. __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

04-30-2009, 11:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 698	this is the same set up that comes on the 2008 Elise. Non innercooled MP-45, 221 HP. The kit comes with everything you need to fit the kit to your car, you just need to specify the year when ordering to get the ECU right, and they made it so the fuel tank does not need to be dropper to change the line that goes to the charcoal canister. I have been to school for fitting this kit, and have seen it first hand.....it is PERFECT!! For those of you that havent seen under the hood of a 2008 Elise this is what the kit will look like in your car.... T.J.

04-30-2009, 12:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,046	Is 221 hp crank? Who is tuning it - factory? __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

04-30-2009, 12:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 698	to be honest, i am not sure where HP is measured. This is the info from the factory, so i am going to say it is not Wheel HP. the kit comes with a new ECU complete with a Lotus factory Tune for the kit, and we send the original ECU from your car back to the factory to get refurbished, retuned, and put in another kit, this helps keep the cost of the kits down. For those of you that want to keep your ECU, you will have to pay the $500 core charge. T.J.

04-30-2009, 12:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bane . Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 2,960 Images: 4	Wow sweet, it's about time! Price is very competitive as well, I'm impressed __________________ $599 PPE header (INFO) 2007 BMW 335i - Mostly stock un-Official LotusTalk Stealth Bulb provider *6* sets in stock!

04-30-2009, 01:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,046	o.k. so about 190 to the wheels ... I wonder if Charlie can tune it for more... __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

04-30-2009, 01:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	Charlie can tune anything! But what's the point? The only benefit of this kit is the warranty you receive with it and that it's warranty-compliant. __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

04-30-2009, 01:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
m_beale1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75	There is one dynograph posted that seems to indicate like 210 at the wheels... __________________ Mike 2005 Arctic Silver Elise San Diego, CA

04-30-2009, 01:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 698	i am not sure about that let me check and get back to you. T.J.

04-30-2009, 01:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
aschen My car is really small Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlands Tx Posts: 394	I like the idea of factory OEM parts> I know the BWR and katana kits are high quality. However there is something to be said for being able to buy spares from the dealer. Of course lotus is so small it is a bit like an "aftermarket" type company to begin with. I am not sure why you cali guys care so much about the Carb sticker. The tech isnt really going to spot an aftermarket SC is he? Slap a lotus sticker over the BWR lettering.... __________________ 05 Safron Yellow "bumbleBee" A terrible car, but a great toy 02 mazda protge 5 "shagginwagin" 84 930 turbo "no nickname yet"

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