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ishur · 10-30-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

It's killin' me not driving it, but it'll be a whole different animal when I'm done-

Indeed it will...

tempaccount · 10-30-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by thegoat

With peak to peak miata? I hope to make it there as well if I can get my install done and the ecu learned in time.

I was down at PMI in October and plan to do the Faasst day on November 15th. I'd be very interested to know what kind of lap times you end up with? What wheel/tire combo, brake, and suspension are you set up with?
On worn RA-1's and a stock N/A car I was running in the hight 1:48 low 1:49.

thegoat · 10-30-2008, 10:11 PM

I took it out for a 35 mile drive today. The car is noticeably quicker. the extra torque is greatly appreciated. the shifts come much faster now. I am looking forward to really pushing it some time soon when the break in is done.

plastique999 · 10-31-2008, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by thegoat

I took it out for a 35 mile drive today. The car is noticeably quicker. the extra torque is greatly appreciated. the shifts come much faster now. I am looking forward to really pushing it some time soon when the break in is done.

Is there a break in? I thought you could just drive the car...

ishur · 10-31-2008, 07:46 AM

Fred and Charliex both recommended a short (100-200 mile) break-in period utilizing various throttle positions and presumably not using sustained high rpm's. I figured even if that is overly cautious, it was a relatively short time period, and why not be careful.

CosmosMpower · 10-31-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by fzust

Thanks for kind words Tim, sorry for the trouble. Just an FYI folks, everyone in the group buy got the new version of the alternator bracket, so no worries there.

Glad to see you revised it. I actually ran into a local who had broken down in my work parking lot in his Elise. The alternator bracket broke but it wasn't a big deal and we got him on a flat bed back to the shop quickly. He said he loved the kit overall and I told him I knew you'd take care of it.

thegoat · 10-31-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by thegoat

I took it out for a 35 mile drive today. The car is noticeably quicker. the extra torque is greatly appreciated. the shifts come much faster now. I am looking forward to really pushing it some time soon when the break in is done.

I should add that while this car is much quicker, especially that 3rd gear downshift and accelerate on the freeway, and generally at any rpm instead of north of 6200, I think I could use the stage II kit. I want the rear wheels to break loose at any point if I am not careful.

Phil S · 10-31-2008, 11:28 AM

At 5000 rpm the car runs quite rough. I think it is kicking on and off the cam. Every other rpm setting has no problem. Can anyone confirm this is common. Just got to get use to going thru 5000 and not staying there. Also there is quite a bit of backfiring when letting off the throttle. Is this also normal or is there a way to lessen the poping.

Cheers........Phil

ishur · 10-31-2008, 12:09 PM

I haven't noticed/experienced either of these things, although I don't know how much time I spend right at or around 5k--probably not that much. I haven't noticed roughness passing through that range, though.

No backfires at any time or under any conditions that I've noticed.

plastique999 · 10-31-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil S

At 5000 rpm the car runs quite rough. I think it is kicking on and off the cam. Every other rpm setting has no problem. Can anyone confirm this is common. Just got to get use to going thru 5000 and not staying there. Also there is quite a bit of backfiring when letting off the throttle. Is this also normal or is there a way to lessen the poping.

Cheers........Phil

who did ur tune

snuggles1 · 10-31-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by plastique999

who did ur tune

my guess is PES!!

brokenboy · 10-31-2008, 01:06 PM

I've been installed for two weeks now, and have had my ECU for a week. I've got 350 miles on my kit, and it's working awesome. I have the PES tune and did the install myself, clam-off.

I can run 4.5 second 0-60's with the car over and over without launching it hard (just a basic 3000 RPM normal clutch release).

My only issue with it is the delay you get when you first get on it while the bypass valve closes. If that wasn't there, the kit would get a 100% from me. I'm going to try a much larger vacuum hose to the bypass valve and see if that helps, in case some of the delay is coming from a flow restriction.

I have no popping, stumbling, backfiring, or any drivability issues at any RPM with my '07.

Phil S · 10-31-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by plastique999

who did ur tune

PES did my tune. It works great but just a few quirks or having to get used to. My Elise has only 1500 miles since new and I'm still exploring the envelope. Overall very happy with the upgrade and would definately do it again.

plastique999 · 11-01-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil S

PES did my tune. It works great but just a few quirks or having to get used to. My Elise has only 1500 miles since new and I'm still exploring the envelope. Overall very happy with the upgrade and would definately do it again.

Charlie did my tune, and the engine runs smooth across the whole power band. The cam switches over at 5000 RPM now, and it is very smooth.

I just have to say that the car has major giddy-up now.

The best description would be that before S/C when I was WOT I was pulling the car....now after S/C on WOT the car is pushing me!

AusExigent · 11-02-2008, 01:06 AM

Had mine installed for a couple of weeks.

Took the car to the track the day after the job and wiped 5 sec off my previous times.
The car performed flawlessly, effortlessly and smoothly.
I have used a Sport 240 ECU.
I am now in the process of fitting direct to port water injection to keep temps down.
Also will be fitting a custom airbox, which on a NA car adds 8hp.
Also fitting uprated valve springs (on Fred's advice).
Also looking to obtain an ELM scan tool and GLM software (OBD 2007) which will allow download of live data from the ECU for further tweaking.

I must also sing Fred's praises he has been great in promptly responding to my questions from the other side of the globe - not that I have had many questions because the kit has been flawless.

intofx · 11-13-2008, 08:40 PM

INSTALLED!!!!

gtlotus · 11-25-2008, 01:25 PM

Installed, running great!

ryoung99 · 11-25-2008, 02:25 PM

Nice finished look!! Great job.

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Originally Posted by gtlotus

Installed, running great!

FIL · 02-23-2009, 07:30 PM

I've had mine installed for nearly a year. I only auto-x. The car runs fantastic. No MIL or CEL.

The only issue I have experienced is some vibration and noise when the bypass valve opens and closes. Anybody else experiencing this? Other than that, the cars runs very smoothly.

I have nothing but high praise for Fred and the BWR team. He is very helpful and answers all my questions promptly.

Highly recommend the kit.

exlondoner · 07-09-2009, 08:26 AM

Just finished installing the kit with clam on myself - fairly straightforward.
Started her up last night and she fired up - idle was a little rough for around 30 secs but then evened out, no CELs or anything unusual from the engine area

The only issue I have is that the idle is at 1k rpm, could be a very small vacuum leak.

Haven't really driven the car apart from a 15 min drive casually to make sure all is well, i could tell that there is some special force waiting under that pedal

10-30-2008, 10:11 PM	#43 (permalink)
thegoat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Erie, CO Posts: 470	I took it out for a 35 mile drive today. The car is noticeably quicker. the extra torque is greatly appreciated. the shifts come much faster now. I am looking forward to really pushing it some time soon when the break in is done. __________________ 2009 White w/ Carbon Birkin Super 7 (on order) 2001 Silver Honda Civic Ex (daily driver) ----------- 2006 Polar Blue Exige - Sold 2006 Chrome Orange Elise - Sold 2000 Porsche Boxster - Sold

10-31-2008, 01:06 PM	#52 (permalink)
brokenboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 126	I've been installed for two weeks now, and have had my ECU for a week. I've got 350 miles on my kit, and it's working awesome. I have the PES tune and did the install myself, clam-off. I can run 4.5 second 0-60's with the car over and over without launching it hard (just a basic 3000 RPM normal clutch release). My only issue with it is the delay you get when you first get on it while the bypass valve closes. If that wasn't there, the kit would get a 100% from me. I'm going to try a much larger vacuum hose to the bypass valve and see if that helps, in case some of the delay is coming from a flow restriction. I have no popping, stumbling, backfiring, or any drivability issues at any RPM with my '07. __________________ 2007 Ardent Red Elise, track pack, BWR SC 2004 RX-8, 350z muncher 2004 BMW 325i, kiddie hauler

11-02-2008, 01:06 AM	#55 (permalink)
AusExigent Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 13	Had mine installed for a couple of weeks. Took the car to the track the day after the job and wiped 5 sec off my previous times. The car performed flawlessly, effortlessly and smoothly. I have used a Sport 240 ECU. I am now in the process of fitting direct to port water injection to keep temps down. Also will be fitting a custom airbox, which on a NA car adds 8hp. Also fitting uprated valve springs (on Fred's advice). Also looking to obtain an ELM scan tool and GLM software (OBD 2007) which will allow download of live data from the ECU for further tweaking. I must also sing Fred's praises he has been great in promptly responding to my questions from the other side of the globe - not that I have had many questions because the kit has been flawless. __________________ Lotus Esprit GT3s Lotus Exige S1 Lotus 111R

11-13-2008, 08:40 PM	#56 (permalink)
intofx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 908 Images: 14	INSTALLED!!!! __________________ 2006 Phantom Black Exige 2004 Porsche C4S 2007 Black Hummer H2 SUT

11-25-2008, 01:25 PM	#57 (permalink)
gtlotus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 124	Installed, running great! Attached Images

10-31-2008, 07:46 AM	#45 (permalink)
ishur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 194	Fred and Charliex both recommended a short (100-200 mile) break-in period utilizing various throttle positions and presumably not using sustained high rpm's. I figured even if that is overly cautious, it was a relatively short time period, and why not be careful.

10-31-2008, 11:28 AM	#48 (permalink)
Phil S 2007 Phantom Black Elise Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 211	At 5000 rpm the car runs quite rough. I think it is kicking on and off the cam. Every other rpm setting has no problem. Can anyone confirm this is common. Just got to get use to going thru 5000 and not staying there. Also there is quite a bit of backfiring when letting off the throttle. Is this also normal or is there a way to lessen the poping. Cheers........Phil

10-31-2008, 12:09 PM	#49 (permalink)
ishur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 194	I haven't noticed/experienced either of these things, although I don't know how much time I spend right at or around 5k--probably not that much. I haven't noticed roughness passing through that range, though. No backfires at any time or under any conditions that I've noticed.

02-23-2009, 07:30 PM	#59 (permalink)
FIL Serial Thrilla Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 236	I've had mine installed for nearly a year. I only auto-x. The car runs fantastic. No MIL or CEL. The only issue I have experienced is some vibration and noise when the bypass valve opens and closes. Anybody else experiencing this? Other than that, the cars runs very smoothly. I have nothing but high praise for Fred and the BWR team. He is very helpful and answers all my questions promptly. Highly recommend the kit.

07-09-2009, 08:26 AM	#60 (permalink)
exlondoner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD Posts: 175	Just finished installing the kit with clam on myself - fairly straightforward. Started her up last night and she fired up - idle was a little rough for around 30 secs but then evened out, no CELs or anything unusual from the engine area The only issue I have is that the idle is at 1k rpm, could be a very small vacuum leak. Haven't really driven the car apart from a 15 min drive casually to make sure all is well, i could tell that there is some special force waiting under that pedal

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