LETSLA Short Shifter Linkage

[RyanNoto]

I have a 2005 Elise that I just got. During my first 100 miles today it all the sudden wouldn't shift in to 3rd without massive crunch and grinding. When it would successfully shift in to 3rd, the gears sounded fine. It was only trying to get it IN gear that I would get intermittent protest. Any ideas?

[Dragon]

Originally Posted by RyanNoto

I have a 2005 Elise that I just got. During my first 100 miles today it all the sudden wouldn't shift in to 3rd without massive crunch and grinding. When it would successfully shift in to 3rd, the gears sounded fine. It was only trying to get it IN gear that I would get intermittent protest. Any ideas?

Check to see how much play there is with clutch pedal to the floor until it starts to engage. If it starts to grab immediately upon lifting from the floor you may need to bleed the system or adjust the clutch pedal. This is of course assuming your were using the clutch during that shift and lifted off the gas..

[mrcarcrazy]

Troy, What the ETA after order date? I'm making notes of all the parts I ordered over the past 3 days...just want to have an expected date.

Trying to make sure I don't forget what all I ordered.I'm quite forgetful!

[cutters68]

OK I just sent payment. I really would like to pay someone who knows what the heck they are doing to install it. Troy you live just too dang far away. Anyone in the Nashville area that knows their way around a 2ZZ and wants to make some dough, PM me.

[cutters68]

What is the difference in the LETSLA standard 05-06 and the LETSLA S 07-08? I just ordered the LETSLA S 07-08 for my 07 Elise. I did order the right one, right?

[lotusforsale]

Originally Posted by cutters68

What is the difference in the LETSLA standard 05-06 and the LETSLA S 07-08? I just ordered the LETSLA S 07-08 for my 07 Elise. I did order the right one, right?

The cable sheaths on the later cars are a bit thicker, so Troy has to drill out a larger hole in the sleeves he puts in the kit to fit over the cable ends. That's it.

[TroyLotus]

mrcarcrazy- The ETA is this week. I shipped out 15 orders today via USPS so those should be there by Friday. I really have been swamped with orders and had my CNC guy send me a partial shipment to get the 15 orders out this week. I am getting the rest of the production shipment this week as it is in transit now. I have the rest of the items and will assemble them, box them all up and ship them out I hope by Friday. That is the remaining orders I have out right now and that should catch me up. I have also already ordered another batch since I am getting close be being out of stock by the way things are going. It will take a few weeks to get all the parts done on the new batch and I want to be ahead when possible. I need to when using all the manufactures I use to keep the cost down for all. I want to have them in stock, all assembled and boxed up ready for shipment the same day when the orders come in, I just had a lot more orders faster than I thought and I am glad for that, I am just a little behind on waiting for parts.

On the difference between the kits are just the sheath protector size. The 07-08 models have sheaths that are slightly larger in diameter. Everything else is the same.

On the price point I am trying to do my best at keeping the cost the same at $250 per kit. I did add some parts to the kit after I did pricing, such as the cable bracket and sheath protectors that added to my cost. I also had one manufacture raise the price due to the time it takes to machine. They kept the original price for the first batch and honored that, but the new batch is more. I have stayed with them because I liked the quality of the work and think it is worth it. The only way to keep the costs per kit lower was to order in larger volumes from the manufactures and I have done that for this next batch. The only way to keep the cost the same on the final product is to sell in more volume to make up for the extra costs otherwise I will not have enough orders projected to manufacture the parts in large enough quantities to pass along the savings. I just want you all to know where I am coming from the pricing and I am doing what I can to pass it along.

[jim-clayton]

Don't feel bad about rasing the price (yes I already have mine).

After seeing the kit I thought there was no way it should be so inexpensive.

Too many parts and pieces, not to menion all of the machine work.

You need some profit in the mix.

[Bender Unit]

I don't think you have to worry about volume.
After the 1st patch all sold & more reviews from members
Your 2nd patch will be gone before they made.
Let alone you hasn't ship much oversea...I bet those Aussie is watching closely on this kit.

[mrcarcrazy]

Originally Posted by jim-clayton

Don't feel bad about rasing the price (yes I already have mine).

After seeing the kit I thought there was no way it should be so inexpensive.

Too many parts and pieces, not to menion all of the machine work.

You need some profit in the mix.

+1. if the results are as impressive as everyone says...the market will bear a higher price.

Thanks for the info on shipping. I'm just so ridiculously excited for this.

I was making a list (out of my paypal acct) of all the stuff I ordered this week, then backtracking to find out when its expected to arrive. so I don't forget. Now just to find out when my HID's will arrive.

Thanks again

[mc21]

Well.... I think you should stop making these kits, so we, who already have a kit, can brag about it or sell them for $500+ Muwhahahaha

[RichardNHCooper]

Mine arrived this week, what a work of art. I shal put it in prbably when I fit the VF BWR conversion (can't wait) !!!!!

Originally Posted by Bender Unit

I don't think you have to worry about volume.
After the 1st patch all sold & more reviews from members
Your 2nd patch will be gone before they made.
Let alone you hasn't ship much oversea...I bet those Aussie is watching closely on this kit.

[darkSol]

Originally Posted by RichardNHCooper

Mine arrived this week, what a work of art. I shal put it in prbably when I fit the VF BWR conversion (can't wait) !!!!!

It is a LOT easier to install if you already have the airbox/throttle body/intake manifold removed - but I realize that's going to be the exception to the rule. Basically it opens access to the entire left hand section of the assembly.

Probably going to drive mine tonight - will report back!

[Noel]

Originally Posted by Bender Unit

Let alone you hasn't ship much oversea...I bet those Aussie is watching closely on this kit.

I'm sure Troy will know how many kits he shipped to AU till date. Slow to adopt as usual.

[petersracing]

Originally Posted by Noel

I'm sure Troy will know how many kits he shipped to AU till date. Slow to adopt as usual.

Not slow to adopt. Just slow for the post to arrive Mine should be here this week.

[HKFEVER]

Originally Posted by petersracing

Not slow to adopt. Just slow for the post to arrive Mine should be here this week.

Mine should be here (Hong Kong) in the beginning of next week

May be the first guy to install in Hong Kong, which I will show it to the rest of the Lotus guys in HK And see them

[TroyLotus]

Ordered and some shipped to all these places so far and counting
USA
Canada
Australia
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Hong Kong
Worcester
APO's all over

On the price I am doing what I can to keep it at $250. As long as volume stays high I can keep the price.

On a side note and I am getting very close to selling out of the first batch here. Once sold out it will take a couple of weeks to get the next batch in for shipment. I have a lot of the hardware and will be waiting on the complex parts to be done on the CNC. I should have all current outstanding orders shipped by Friday or Monday.

[mrcarcrazy]

We all owe you a massive thanks for addressing one of the first, most notable deficiencies noticed by many when driving an Elise/Exige. sloppy shifter.

Originally Posted by TroyLotus

Ordered and some shipped to all these places so far and counting
USA
Canada
Australia
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Hong Kong
Worcester
APO's all over

On the price I am doing what I can to keep it at $250. As long as volume stays high I can keep the price.

On a side note and I am getting very close to selling out of the first batch here. Once sold out it will take a couple of weeks to get the next batch in for shipment. I have a lot of the hardware and will be waiting on the complex parts to be done on the CNC. I should have all current outstanding orders shipped by Friday or Monday.

[craracer]

So, the question then becomes "WHAT SHOULD WE PUT HIM TO WORK ON FIXING NEXT?"

[HKFEVER]

Originally Posted by craracer

So, the question then becomes "WHAT SHOULD WE PUT HIM TO WORK ON FIXING NEXT?"

The driver seat runner (rail) for the LHD & RHD