TWRD racing front clam (group buy) - LotusTalk

knucklehead · 05-04-2009, 08:43 AM

Group buy is for local pick-up only. Due to shipping cost we need 6 buyers to sell our TWRD front race clam. A 50% deposit will be required to be put on the list and the balance do when the shipment arrives. Year of car will be required before order is placed to account for headlight changes.

About the TWRD race front clam.
This is the same design that is seen on the TWRD race car that placed 2nd in class at the Macau prix. Designed for better coverage of the front wheels and better airflow through the air duct on the top of the fender. The clam can use the OEM mounting points or optional Aerocatch quick release bonnet fasteners. *Those wanting the Aerocatch fastners must move the oil coolers. The clam is a perfect match for our TWRD street and race splitters (both optional and are not included with the front clam)

The front clam comes in two options:
Our carbon fiber clam comes in both matte or wet finish. Cost $5900. It is made with a three layer process. The top and bottom layers CF and the middle layer fiberglass creating a very strong yet light structure. Why paint when you can display a beautiful matte or wet CF finish. Both finishes have a UV protective coating. Weight is approx. 8.5 kg or 18.7 pounds. Due to the process clam weights may vary up to one kg, but no more than 1.5 kg.

Our fiberglass clam weighs approx. 13 kg or 28.6 lbs. Cost $3200

knucklehead · 05-04-2009, 08:44 AM

Our street splitter.

Demonized · 05-04-2009, 08:54 AM

That looks great.

basstwo · 05-04-2009, 09:30 AM

Do you have pictures of showing the CF weave? Is it symmetrical meeting in the middle?

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Originally Posted by knucklehead

Group buy is for local pick-up only. Due to shipping cost we need 6 buyers to sell our TWRD front race clam. A 50% deposit will be required to be put on the list and the balance do when the shipment arrives. Year of car will be required before order is placed to account for headlight changes.

About the TWRD race front clam.
This is the same design that is seen on the TWRD race car that placed 2nd in class at the Macau prix. Designed for better coverage of the front wheels and better airflow through the air duct on the top of the fender. The clam can use the OEM mounting points or optional Aerocatch quick release bonnet fasteners. *Those wanting the Aerocatch fastners must move the oil coolers. The clam is a perfect match for our TWRD street and race splitters (both optional and are not included with the front clam)

The front clam comes in two options:
Our carbon fiber clam comes in both matte or wet finish. Cost $5900. It is made with a three layer process. The top and bottom layers CF and the middle layer fiberglass creating a very strong yet light structure. Why paint when you can display a beautiful matte or wet CF finish. Both finishes have a UV protective coating. Weight is approx. 8.5 kg or 18.7 pounds. Due to the process clam weights may vary up to one kg, but no more than 1.5 kg.

Our fiberglass clam weighs approx. 13 kg or 28.6 lbs. Cost $3200

knucklehead · 05-04-2009, 09:57 AM

I don't have any pictures. Because all of the clams have been on race cars and all have been painted there are no pictures of the weave to my knowledge.

plastique999 · 05-04-2009, 10:09 AM

oh Jacob....now you've done it!

Excellent!

MCD007 · 05-04-2009, 10:18 AM

exige only I assume?

knucklehead · 05-04-2009, 10:37 AM

Perfect time for an Elise to Exige conversion.

xziteme · 05-04-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by knucklehead

Perfect time for an Elise to Exige conversion.

You're killin' me! I'll need to wait until I damage my front clam and replace it with this.

In the pics above, are those the TWRD splitters that aren't included? How much for the splitters?

Also, if one opts out for the Aerocatch's, will the clam have the openings for oil cooler venting? I know, too many questions...sorry.

knucklehead · 05-04-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by xziteme

You're killin' me! I'll need to wait until I damage my front clam and replace it with this.

In the pics above, are those the TWRD splitters that aren't included? How much for the splitters?

Also, if one opts out for the Aerocatch's, will the clam have the openings for oil cooler venting? I know, too many questions...sorry.

It's never to many questions.

The splitter on our race car is our well... race version. We're trying to figure out the splitter prices now. My guess is that it should be around $600 for the CF street version. And $700-$800 for the CF race version.

And yes if you use the OEM mounting points and not the AeroCatch fasteners the holes in the front will function as ducts for the oil coolers. We have tried it on a car in HK and no gain in temps.

dstevens · 05-04-2009, 06:16 PM

For comparison the stock Elise clam is 31.4 lbs including grill and indicators.
What type of resin do you use? What core material do you use? Is the clam wider?

knucklehead · 05-04-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by basstwo

Do you have pictures of showing the CF weave? Is it symmetrical meeting in the middle?

As I mentioned before we don't have any pics of the CF race clam. Tony said that I can use these pics of of our one off Rover engine Elise for examples of the workmanship.

Dstevens, I've asked about the resin and will post as soon as I hear back.

knucklehead · 05-05-2009, 08:26 AM

New pics of the street splitter on post#2

RichS · 05-05-2009, 08:54 AM

It's really a bummer that the seam wasn't eliminated in that CF clam for that Elise.

knucklehead · 05-05-2009, 09:28 AM

I know that's what the client wanted.

knucklehead · 05-06-2009, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dstevens

For comparison the stock Elise clam is 31.4 lbs including grill and indicators.
What type of resin do you use? What core material do you use? Is the clam wider?

Resin - UN-Saturated polyester

Core material - three layers top and bottom layers CF with fiberglass in the middle.

Clam is not wider than OEM. I thought that the Clam covered more of the front of the wheel, but it does not.

The Exige clam is much heavier than the Elise clam, so this is a substantial weight savings.

knucklehead · 05-11-2009, 04:56 PM

Only two serious buyers so far. Anyone else?

darkSol · 05-11-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by knucklehead

CF Weight is approx. 8.5 kg or 18.7 pounds. fiberglass clam weighs approx. 13 kg or 28.6 lbs.

What does the stock Elise FRG clam weigh? Anyone know?

ggelise · 05-11-2009, 05:32 PM

Jacob do you sell the splitter in the fist picture the one on the race car?

knucklehead · 05-11-2009, 05:50 PM

We do, but does not work with the stock clam and needs professional intalling because of slight modifications that have to happen to the crash structure.

05-04-2009, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	TWRD racing front clam (group buy) Group buy is for local pick-up only. Due to shipping cost we need 6 buyers to sell our TWRD front race clam. A 50% deposit will be required to be put on the list and the balance do when the shipment arrives. Year of car will be required before order is placed to account for headlight changes. About the TWRD race front clam. This is the same design that is seen on the TWRD race car that placed 2nd in class at the Macau prix. Designed for better coverage of the front wheels and better airflow through the air duct on the top of the fender. The clam can use the OEM mounting points or optional Aerocatch quick release bonnet fasteners. Those wanting the Aerocatch fastners must move the oil coolers. The clam is a perfect match for our TWRD street and race splitters (both optional and are not included with the front clam) The front clam comes in two options:* Our carbon fiber clam comes in both matte or wet finish. Cost $5900. It is made with a three layer process. The top and bottom layers CF and the middle layer fiberglass creating a very strong yet light structure. Why paint when you can display a beautiful matte or wet CF finish. Both finishes have a UV protective coating. Weight is approx. 8.5 kg or 18.7 pounds. Due to the process clam weights may vary up to one kg, but no more than 1.5 kg. Our fiberglass clam weighs approx. 13 kg or 28.6 lbs. Cost $3200 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

05-04-2009, 08:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	splitter Our street splitter. 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 Last edited by knucklehead : 05-05-2009 at 07:55 AM.

05-04-2009, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Demonized NOT ßANNED! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,546	That looks great. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Katana Supercharger, LSS Wheels, 2Bular exhaust & cat, rear panel delete, Cup Airbox, Volt / Oil temp gauge, Ohlins double adjustable coilovers, Dual Oil Coolers, S111 RTD Brace, Moroso Oil Pan, MicroMirror, S111 "V-Force" Harness bar, Manly Engine Mounts, Odyssey PC680 & RLS Bracket, Saikou Michi OCC, CF Scoops, CF Bootlid, CF Front Lip.

05-04-2009, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	I don't have any pictures. Because all of the clams have been on race cars and all have been painted there are no pictures of the weave to my knowledge. __________________ 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

05-04-2009, 10:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,045	oh Jacob....now you've done it! Excellent! __________________ 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

05-04-2009, 10:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
MCD007 The Man Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 75	exige only I assume?

05-04-2009, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	Perfect time for an Elise to Exige conversion. __________________ 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

05-04-2009, 06:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
dstevens 2zz exorcism complete Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 398 Images: 4	For comparison the stock Elise clam is 31.4 lbs including grill and indicators. What type of resin do you use? What core material do you use? Is the clam wider? __________________ -2ZZ +K24 +150hp +118tq +7mpg +LSD -30lbs -CoG +F.bias

05-05-2009, 08:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	New pics of the street splitter on post#2 __________________ 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

05-05-2009, 08:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	It's really a bummer that the seam wasn't eliminated in that CF clam for that Elise. __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

05-05-2009, 09:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	I know that's what the client wanted. __________________ 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

05-11-2009, 04:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	Only two serious buyers so far. Anyone else? __________________ 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

05-11-2009, 05:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
ggelise Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 193	Jacob do you sell the splitter in the fist picture the one on the race car?

05-11-2009, 05:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	We do, but does not work with the stock clam and needs professional intalling because of slight modifications that have to happen to the crash structure. __________________ 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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