LE T300 Elise/Exige turbo package, Awesome - LotusTalk

lucien · 02-28-2006, 06:50 PM

Last weekend at Barber Motorsports Park I track-tested the Limited Edition 300 HP Elise/Exige turbo package developed by Wilkins Motorsports and Hypersport Engineering.

The Turbo Elise was astonishingly fast. Onlookers called it a rocket.
Testing was highly successful confirming the drivability of the LE T300 Turbocharged Elise.

The LE T300 starts quickly in cold air, idles smoothly, the turbo spools smoothly with no lag, has impressive low end torque and has astounding accelleration when the cams come in. Even in the heavy rain at the track on Friday there were no drivability issues and on Sunday on a dry track I logged the highest speed I have ever been on a track, the Elise had impressive acceleration out of the turns, never spun or even came close.

Unlike the pre-turbo Elise, I gained ground and often passed cars that normally would walk away on the straights. The engine ran flawlessly throughout the power band, stayed cool at about 187F and was easy to restart when at racing temperatures. The turbo sound is sweet through the CAT only headers but was not loud. We will test again at Road Atlanta next weekend.

Dyno testing had already confirmed a consistent 285 HP at the wheels translating to >300 HP at the flywheel. Dyno testing had confirmed cold start, idle, and smooth accelleration and consistent horsepower at low boost levels. Track testing confirmed that innate Elise handling, braking and the turbo accelleration made an unbeatable combination for road or track! Patrick Dempsy was testing his Mustang at Barber and took the Turbo Elise for a run. He really liked the way it performed. Rick Shelton had his Light Green Hypersport Elise at the track. He drove the LE T300 turbo elise and was very impressed as well.

Only 25 of LE T300 turbo packages will be offerred this year. Each will be numbered and will have special graphics to identify the LE T300 Turbo Elise or Exige. The turbo packages will be marketed by Wilkins Motorsports and installed by Kirt Wightman of Hypersport Engineering at the Atlanta race shop.

We announced on Sunday February 26, 2006 that we will be marketing and installing the turbo package. As of today we have five orders for the LE T300 Turbo package including a customer with a new 2006 Exige. For customer convenience, each turbo installation will be scheduled for a specific date and all work will be completed within two weeks.

In addition to the turbo packages a customer may have have other performance enhancements installed like adjustable race shocks, alloy wheels, larger brakes, SS brake lines, fire systems, harnesses, cut off switches, roll bars, race seats, removable steering wheels, lap timers, and lift-off/tilt-up rear clams in the Atlanta race shop.

PM me if you need more information like a components list, dyno sheets, photos, available appointment times and pricing.
Lucien

Lotus F1 · 02-28-2006, 07:07 PM

Mmm, interesting!

Some kit specifics would be nice to see.

Big question really is how was engine managment addressed.

ronin · 02-28-2006, 07:39 PM

What's the price? Who gives a crap about what number they get. Lets see dyno specs and details. Running cool at 187F in Feb is not hard in the rain There are many rockets Scud or Saturn so post it.
After all it is a Toyota in a Lotus this is not the super wazoo....Only 25 ?

keith86a · 02-28-2006, 08:53 PM

2 questions:

1.What is the turbo unit and at what psi is 285whp achieved?
2.What engine managment was used?

Mike Walker · 02-28-2006, 09:27 PM

I am just amazed how many players have jumped into the turbo Elise game.....for such a niche car these guys have about 2500 new canidates a year vs Mustang at about 190,000 per year.
Does everybody think the Elise is THAT underpowered??

Donovan · 02-28-2006, 09:34 PM

That last pic looks like the guy from that tv show Greys Anatomy. Edit - nevermind I read it and it was.

eliseowner2b · 03-01-2006, 03:39 AM

Lucien,
I have to skip this coming track day at Road Atlanta (sold my exhaust-new one isn't here yet) but I would like to check out the car. Any chance of me passengering a few laps? Saturday or Sunday?

HyperSport installed my pads, lines, and Motul fluid so if anyone here needs a reference I highly recommend their work.

MickOpalak · 03-01-2006, 04:27 AM

I'd like to come out also and see the car. When will you be there?

choi0706 · 03-01-2006, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donovan

That last pic looks like the guy from that tv show Greys Anatomy. Edit - nevermind I read it and it was.

hehe who knew he races?

great couple?

Andrikos · 03-01-2006, 05:41 AM

So, the whole package is under $5k, right?

eliseowner2b · 03-01-2006, 05:49 AM

http://www.sebringraceway.com/sebrin...-dempsey.lasso

Hollywood · 03-01-2006, 06:18 AM

great something else i cant buy.

Adam · 03-01-2006, 06:27 AM

(Hijack).Anyone installing or developing a turbo or supercharger for the Elise in South Florida? If I had to guess Florida is second to Califonia for cars in state, there is a market down here wating for a tuner.

over40 · 03-01-2006, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Walker

I am just amazed how many players have jumped into the turbo Elise game.....for such a niche car these guys have about 2500 new canidates a year vs Mustang at about 190,000 per year.
Does everybody think the Elise is THAT underpowered??

With all these players, chosing which tuner is getting harder. I wonder what it would take to get FF, Hass, Ragnorak, Greddy, Komo-Tec, PF Supercars, Wilkins Motorsports, etc all in one place to see how they line up?

Jon

choi0706 · 03-01-2006, 08:43 AM

I'm playing the waiting game..

Bruce · 03-01-2006, 09:20 AM

How about a couple of pics of the installation?

hatchy · 03-01-2006, 09:25 AM

Pics and price, please.

eliseowner2b · 03-01-2006, 09:26 AM

I'll be checking the car out and getting a ride this weekend so Ill be sure to bring my camera (and possibly a traq-mate)

lucien · 03-01-2006, 03:36 PM

Turbo; GT28RS with proprietary housing
HP; 285 at the wheels
Boost; 6-8psi
ECU; Excellent PnP PB ECU solution, we are exploring a stand alone ECU solution
Components; Fabricated by Hypersport, all components fit in engine bay, tilt up rear clam gives excellent drivetrain exposure, single exhaust through diffuser
Pricing; The best value available, but not the least expensive; pricing soon
Dyno sheet; Attachment will not upload; send me your e-mail address and I will e-mail a dyno sheet to you
Pictures; Attached
Testing; Road Atlanta, Saturday Mar 4
Dan; Bring your camera, traqmate and helmet
Mick; Same
Any Elise/Exige enthusiast; Rides
Lucien

Thomas Praetzel · 03-01-2006, 05:19 PM

Tilt up rear clam? That's something I would really like to see!

Aloha,
Thomas Praetzel
90 feet and glassy, surf Point Panic

02-28-2006, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
lucien Elise Booster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 172	LE T300 Elise/Exige turbo package, Awesome Last weekend at Barber Motorsports Park I track-tested the Limited Edition 300 HP Elise/Exige turbo package developed by Wilkins Motorsports and Hypersport Engineering. The Turbo Elise was astonishingly fast. Onlookers called it a rocket. Testing was highly successful confirming the drivability of the LE T300 Turbocharged Elise. The LE T300 starts quickly in cold air, idles smoothly, the turbo spools smoothly with no lag, has impressive low end torque and has astounding accelleration when the cams come in. Even in the heavy rain at the track on Friday there were no drivability issues and on Sunday on a dry track I logged the highest speed I have ever been on a track, the Elise had impressive acceleration out of the turns, never spun or even came close. Unlike the pre-turbo Elise, I gained ground and often passed cars that normally would walk away on the straights. The engine ran flawlessly throughout the power band, stayed cool at about 187F and was easy to restart when at racing temperatures. The turbo sound is sweet through the CAT only headers but was not loud. We will test again at Road Atlanta next weekend. Dyno testing had already confirmed a consistent 285 HP at the wheels translating to >300 HP at the flywheel. Dyno testing had confirmed cold start, idle, and smooth accelleration and consistent horsepower at low boost levels. Track testing confirmed that innate Elise handling, braking and the turbo accelleration made an unbeatable combination for road or track! Patrick Dempsy was testing his Mustang at Barber and took the Turbo Elise for a run. He really liked the way it performed. Rick Shelton had his Light Green Hypersport Elise at the track. He drove the LE T300 turbo elise and was very impressed as well. Only 25 of LE T300 turbo packages will be offerred this year. Each will be numbered and will have special graphics to identify the LE T300 Turbo Elise or Exige. The turbo packages will be marketed by Wilkins Motorsports and installed by Kirt Wightman of Hypersport Engineering at the Atlanta race shop. We announced on Sunday February 26, 2006 that we will be marketing and installing the turbo package. As of today we have five orders for the LE T300 Turbo package including a customer with a new 2006 Exige. For customer convenience, each turbo installation will be scheduled for a specific date and all work will be completed within two weeks. In addition to the turbo packages a customer may have have other performance enhancements installed like adjustable race shocks, alloy wheels, larger brakes, SS brake lines, fire systems, harnesses, cut off switches, roll bars, race seats, removable steering wheels, lap timers, and lift-off/tilt-up rear clams in the Atlanta race shop. PM me if you need more information like a components list, dyno sheets, photos, available appointment times and pricing. Lucien Attached Images __________________ LUC

02-28-2006, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
ronin BANNED Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 457	What's the price? Who gives a crap about what number they get. Lets see dyno specs and details. Running cool at 187F in Feb is not hard in the rain There are many rockets Scud or Saturn so post it. After all it is a Toyota in a Lotus this is not the super wazoo....Only 25 ? Last edited by ronin; 02-28-2006 at 07:46 PM.

02-28-2006, 09:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike Walker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Escondido Ca Posts: 107	I am just amazed how many players have jumped into the turbo Elise game.....for such a niche car these guys have about 2500 new canidates a year vs Mustang at about 190,000 per year. Does everybody think the Elise is THAT underpowered?? __________________ CAELISE

03-01-2006, 03:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,306	Lucien, I have to skip this coming track day at Road Atlanta (sold my exhaust-new one isn't here yet) but I would like to check out the car. Any chance of me passengering a few laps? Saturday or Sunday? HyperSport installed my pads, lines, and Motul fluid so if anyone here needs a reference I highly recommend their work. __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 328 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe

03-01-2006, 04:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,415	I'd like to come out also and see the car. When will you be there? __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - Sector111 motorsport engine mounts - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

02-28-2006, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lotus F1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fantasy Island New York Posts: 3,928	Mmm, interesting! Some kit specifics would be nice to see. Big question really is how was engine managment addressed.

02-28-2006, 08:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
keith86a Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Miami, FL / Boston, MA Posts: 1,323	2 questions: 1.What is the turbo unit and at what psi is 285whp achieved? 2.What engine managment was used?

02-28-2006, 09:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Donovan Talkin' Loco Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 1,061	That last pic looks like the guy from that tv show Greys Anatomy. Edit - nevermind I read it and it was.

03-01-2006, 05:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Andrikos Lulu ROX! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: RanchoSahuarita.com , AZ Posts: 3,748	So, the whole package is under $5k, right? __________________ My daily driver is an orange plastic toaster

03-01-2006, 05:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,306	http://www.sebringraceway.com/sebrin...-dempsey.lasso __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 328 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe

03-01-2006, 06:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
Hollywood The Real Slim Shady Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Bend, WI Posts: 803	great something else i cant buy. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Magnetic Blue/Touring/Black (orderd 1/10/04)(Received 10/21/04) #528 QuickSilver exhaust, Larini De-Cat Pipe, custom intake, Xtec HID, Avic-N1, Chase Cam, Polk Speakers f&r My pictures! Elise/Exige Owners Map

03-01-2006, 06:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
Adam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 339	(Hijack).Anyone installing or developing a turbo or supercharger for the Elise in South Florida? If I had to guess Florida is second to Califonia for cars in state, there is a market down here wating for a tuner.

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choi0706 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Posts: 4,279	I'm playing the waiting game.. __________________ Jay-05' ST, HT, Touring Red Rally Ready

03-01-2006, 09:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
Bruce Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,583	How about a couple of pics of the installation? __________________ '05 Storm Titanium / Red Touring / Hardtop / Stage 1 / Exige Wheels / Ohlins / RTD Brace / Traqmate

03-01-2006, 09:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
hatchy Club a baby seal today! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 406	Pics and price, please.

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03-01-2006, 09:26 AM	#18 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,306	I'll be checking the car out and getting a ride this weekend so Ill be sure to bring my camera (and possibly a traq-mate) __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 328 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe

03-01-2006, 03:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
lucien Elise Booster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 172	LE T300 Turbo Turbo; GT28RS with proprietary housing HP; 285 at the wheels Boost; 6-8psi ECU; Excellent PnP PB ECU solution, we are exploring a stand alone ECU solution Components; Fabricated by Hypersport, all components fit in engine bay, tilt up rear clam gives excellent drivetrain exposure, single exhaust through diffuser Pricing; The best value available, but not the least expensive; pricing soon Dyno sheet; Attachment will not upload; send me your e-mail address and I will e-mail a dyno sheet to you Pictures; Attached Testing; Road Atlanta, Saturday Mar 4 Dan; Bring your camera, traqmate and helmet Mick; Same Any Elise/Exige enthusiast; Rides Lucien Attached Images __________________ LUC

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Thomas Praetzel BANNED Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 270	Tilt up rear clam? That's something I would really like to see! Aloha, Thomas Praetzel 90 feet and glassy, surf Point Panic

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