LETSLA Short Shifter Linkage - Page 7 - LotusTalk

basstwo · 02-16-2009, 04:06 AM

Troy

Mine is an 2008 S240.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by TroyLotus

Just and update. I did receive word over the weekend that the part needed is in transit and shipped. I should have them today or tomorrow and will ship out on Wednesday or Thursday.

So when ordering the kit just let me know what car you are putting it in as I will need to include the sheathing protector for the earlier model car or later model car.

Troy

Alphonse · 02-16-2009, 04:15 AM

Troy,

I may have missd it, but I did not see a price for your kit, and when I emailed you your reply did not list it either. Can you list the price for your kit? It will help in planning the list of things that need to be done.

Thank you.

Al B.

Baysailor · 02-16-2009, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alphonse

Troy,

I may have missd it, but I did not see a price for your kit, and when I emailed you your reply did not list it either. Can you list the price for your kit? It will help in planning the list of things that need to be done.

Thank you.

Al B.

$250... It is listed on his website: Trueleo Racing

Dragon · 02-16-2009, 05:56 AM

I have a shipping question for you. My address is a APO AP military address. Cost of shipping is to Cali 96367, but I'd need it shipped via USPS Priority Mail and you'll still have to put a customs form on the box. Would this be an issue for you?

Alphonse · 02-16-2009, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baysailor

$250... It is listed on his website: Trueleo Racing

Thanks. that's what I needed to know.

RichS · 02-16-2009, 06:54 AM

Payment sent.

1500 miles left on my warranty... This goes in as soon as that is up.

RichS · 02-16-2009, 07:14 AM

I'll have that many more miles on the car by the time it arrives. I'll be at the track this weekend and will be in Houston for a race (Lemons, won't be racing the Exige) the week thereafter.

pixlpush · 02-16-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by lotusforsale

Don't worry about the warranty. This will not have an impact on anything likely to create a warranty issue. You're just replacing a mechanism that puts the car in gear.

I wouldn't be so sure about that. I agree in concept but I'd hate to bring a car into Lotus with transmission problems and aftermarket shifter linkage on it. It would seem to present them with the perfect situation to deny a warranty claim, right or wrong.

That said I'm very interested in this product

bull30 · 02-16-2009, 12:22 PM

I forgot to add. Troy did my installation so it went fairly smooth with a couple of differences between the Exige S and the S-240. I would not rate this as an easy install but it's not the toughest either. I really liked Troy's Lotus tool for finding things that fall onto the under tray

I would rate it 6 head bangs:

out of 10...

As I stated, if you only do one update for your Lotus, believe me, this is the one to get. It's well worth it!

MaineLotus · 02-16-2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TroyLotus

What the solution is an aluminum tube that slides over the sheathing and clamps on it and also extends the sheathing size. It is a very simple solution, not super elegant and pretty, but simple. What this will do is basically make the sheathing longer so the solid portion of the cable does not have the chance to be at an angle and break the end of the sheathing or break away from the inner cable braided portion. I am going to include this with the kit now. Troy

Huh, you must read www.monkeytuner.com. Frank came up with this exact solution a while ago.

moremonkey.com • View topic - Shift cable upgrade

basstwo · 02-16-2009, 03:59 PM

What were the differences betwwen the Exige S and the S240?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bull30

I forgot to add. Troy did my installation so it went fairly smooth with a couple of differences between the Exige S and the S-240. I would not rate this as an easy install but it's not the toughest either. I really liked Troy's Lotus tool for finding things that fall onto the under tray

I would rate it 6 head bangs:

out of 10...

As I stated, if you only do one update for your Lotus, believe me, this is the one to get. It's well worth it!

TroyLotus · 02-16-2009, 04:12 PM

I have shipped to an APO many times so it is not big deal. Just use the standard US rate and I will take care of the rest for you.

Quote:

I have a shipping question for you. My address is a APO AP military address. Cost of shipping is to Cali 96367, but I'd need it shipped via USPS Priority Mail and you'll still have to put a customs form on the box. Would this be an issue for you?

MaineLotus - Thanks for the link as I have not seen the solution before. I see the pic and his solution changes the sheath all together, which would work also. Mine covers the sheath and extends it. Both will do the same thing in the end, basically some solution for the same problem. Awsome and I am glad there are solutions to the problem.

There were not any differences from the S to S240. The difference was when taking off the center console as his was covered in leather and harder to line up the two screws that hold it in place as Lotus did not give extra clearance for that and you really have to wiggle the console to get the holes to line up (thanks Lotus). I think Bull may have meant from the Elise other than that as I did the S240 and then S install back to back over the weekend. The only thing different on the S or S240 to Elise was to remove the intercooler pipe, and that is just two hose clamps and you pull off the alum u pipe. Easy! Just remember to tighten those hose clamps up really tight when putting it back on and yank on them to make double sure, don't ask me how I know.

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What were the differences between the Exige S and the S240?

Here are some new pics of the newest shipment.

johnmsykes · 02-16-2009, 09:20 PM

Hello Troy-

I've been subscribed to this thread for awhile. Thanks for your post about the sheath protector add-on/kit upgrade. Just took care of the PayPal transaction now and hope to join the LETSLA club soon.

It's been said before, and here it goes again: I am consistently blown away by the passion, enthusiasm and energy that people put into this community. While I don't post a ton, I have a panel of expert friends that I can lean on when I get jammed and am looking to make my Elise just a little bit better.

Thanks again for your hard work on this mod. The reviews have been superlative and I am sure that this kit will be one of those things that make me smile every time I'm bombin' around a track somewhere.

Best,

John

Boosted2.0 · 02-16-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaineLotus

Huh, you must read www.monkeytuner.com. Frank came up with this exact solution a while ago.

moremonkey.com • View topic - Shift cable upgrade

My thoughts exactly - this is the one Frank had built for his:

RichardNHCooper · 02-16-2009, 10:46 PM

Hi Troy I am looking forward to this mod, I am paid up, when should I expect this to arrive in Australia (Elise 2006).Will the cable sheath be with it ?

Dragon · 02-17-2009, 12:48 AM

$ sent for the billet aluminum sexiness... Thanks for making this available to the Lotus community.

kaz · 02-17-2009, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boosted2.0

My thoughts exactly - this is the one Frank had built for his:

Both of you I don't understand...someone posts a picture on one site...and it's inconceivable that someone else on the planet, having spent a good deal of time thinking about the problem might not have thought a similar thing? By definition, a good solution is the correct one, therefore it is natural more than one person, in fact many would want to do the same thing. I've seen with my own eyes mods that someone has done on the shifter side...probably similar to what Choi is working on. These things happen.

Mainelotus, you've always seemed more reasonable than that, absolutes are for people who are close minded individuals. Fortunately the world isn't that simple. If you so desire you may want to start another thread on here about your paranoia that people are stealing ideas, and build your case with quotes, pictures, time stamps, etc and THEN call this guy a thief. I don't mean that in any sarcastic way, I am being serious. On this thread I'd like to hear about peoples' impressions as they start installing these things. This TroyLotus guy, if he's made parts before on other platforms (and he has)...chances are he at least knows his way around a car and understands how to make things better. Even higher of a chance he doesn't go around snooping for tiny solutions to things that should be obvious to someone who is developing a solution for this stuff. Make sense?

TroyLotus · 02-17-2009, 01:58 AM

I just looked at the thread again. He posted a picture on 2-13-09. I had my design done before that and had it in my car before that. I even put in installs over the weekend of ones that have been made and sitting in my shop. I have sent emails to someone on the forum asking them if they would want to test it out when I was testing out my own long before that picture was posted because I trusted his opinion as a mechanical engineer and he has the LETSLA already installed in his car. I do not steel ideas and he came up with a similar solution because it is a good viable solution. Nothing wrong with that and actually it shows it is a good solution if more than one person came up with the same idea. I have read monkeytuner when someone sent me a link to the site saying that they were bashing me. I did not create an account or try to defend myself as the product will stand up to time and will do its own talking. Just come over and drive my car or someone elses who has it and you will see what it is about. I do not like bashing and will not go back and forth like that. It is not worth the effort and bad energy.
Aslo- Boosted 2.0- Did you used to be on the MR2 board? Did you have an MR2? I seem to remember a boosted 2.0 over there.

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Huh, you must read www.monkeytuner.com. Frank came up with this exact solution a while ago

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Should only take a 5-10 days for shipping there. I hope to have the sheaths by Thursday Friday so I can ship on Friday or Saturday.

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Hi Troy I am looking forward to this mod, I am paid up, when should I expect this to arrive in Australia (Elise 2006).Will the cable sheath be with it ?

bull30 · 02-17-2009, 04:06 AM

Troy,

Don't fret, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

I'm looking forward to your next improvement for the Elise/Exige

lotusforsale · 02-17-2009, 04:17 AM

troy...

The MM guys are bashing you? that's a hoot. I didn't think anybody even went to that site anymore...

Don't sink to that level. Your product is great. You've got boxes of parts ready to assemble to ship to Hong Kong, Japan, australia, across the U.S., and who knows where else?

You have actually contributed something to the Lotus community from which a wide variety of people can enjoy and take advantage of.

02-16-2009, 05:56 AM	#124 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,742 Images: 2	I have a shipping question for you. My address is a APO AP military address. Cost of shipping is to Cali 96367, but I'd need it shipped via USPS Priority Mail and you'll still have to put a customs form on the box. Would this be an issue for you? __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, BWR Gauge Mount, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, V2arms, Rear Tow Link Brace, RLS Battery Bracket, BOE Tow Bar, Stickers.

02-16-2009, 06:54 AM	#126 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	Payment sent. 1500 miles left on my warranty... This goes in as soon as that is up. __________________ 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"

02-16-2009, 07:14 AM	#127 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	I'll have that many more miles on the car by the time it arrives. I'll be at the track this weekend and will be in Houston for a race (Lemons, won't be racing the Exige) the week thereafter. __________________ 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"

02-16-2009, 12:22 PM	#129 (permalink)
bull30 The Bull Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarksburg, MD Posts: 332	I forgot to add. Troy did my installation so it went fairly smooth with a couple of differences between the Exige S and the S-240. I would not rate this as an easy install but it's not the toughest either. I really liked Troy's Lotus tool for finding things that fall onto the under tray I would rate it 6 head bangs: out of 10... As I stated, if you only do one update for your Lotus, believe me, this is the one to get. It's well worth it! __________________ 2008 Exige S-240 Persian Blue 2008 Elise California Special Saffron Yellow (SOLD) 1974 Europa Twin Cam Special (SOLD) 1985 Espirit Turbo (SOLD) *"Age is too high a price to pay for maturity"*

02-16-2009, 09:20 PM	#133 (permalink)
johnmsykes 2005 Artic Silver Elise Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Sierras, CA Posts: 53	Hello Troy- I've been subscribed to this thread for awhile. Thanks for your post about the sheath protector add-on/kit upgrade. Just took care of the PayPal transaction now and hope to join the LETSLA club soon. It's been said before, and here it goes again: I am consistently blown away by the passion, enthusiasm and energy that people put into this community. While I don't post a ton, I have a panel of expert friends that I can lean on when I get jammed and am looking to make my Elise just a little bit better. Thanks again for your hard work on this mod. The reviews have been superlative and I am sure that this kit will be one of those things that make me smile every time I'm bombin' around a track somewhere. Best, John __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise - Artic Silver/Black/LSS/LSD/TC/HT/TOUR/SS

02-16-2009, 04:15 AM	#122 (permalink)
Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 905 Images: 10	Troy, I may have missd it, but I did not see a price for your kit, and when I emailed you your reply did not list it either. Can you list the price for your kit? It will help in planning the list of things that need to be done. Thank you. Al B.

02-16-2009, 10:46 PM	#135 (permalink)
RichardNHCooper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Perth, western Australia Posts: 50	Expectant Hi Troy I am looking forward to this mod, I am paid up, when should I expect this to arrive in Australia (Elise 2006).Will the cable sheath be with it ?

02-17-2009, 12:48 AM	#136 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,742 Images: 2	$ sent for the billet aluminum sexiness... Thanks for making this available to the Lotus community. __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, BWR Gauge Mount, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, V2arms, Rear Tow Link Brace, RLS Battery Bracket, BOE Tow Bar, Stickers.

02-17-2009, 01:58 AM	#138 (permalink)
TroyLotus Elise Driver Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 165	I just looked at the thread again. He posted a picture on 2-13-09. I had my design done before that and had it in my car before that. I even put in installs over the weekend of ones that have been made and sitting in my shop. I have sent emails to someone on the forum asking them if they would want to test it out when I was testing out my own long before that picture was posted because I trusted his opinion as a mechanical engineer and he has the LETSLA already installed in his car. I do not steel ideas and he came up with a similar solution because it is a good viable solution. Nothing wrong with that and actually it shows it is a good solution if more than one person came up with the same idea. I have read monkeytuner when someone sent me a link to the site saying that they were bashing me. I did not create an account or try to defend myself as the product will stand up to time and will do its own talking. Just come over and drive my car or someone elses who has it and you will see what it is about. I do not like bashing and will not go back and forth like that. It is not worth the effort and bad energy. Aslo- Boosted 2.0- Did you used to be on the MR2 board? Did you have an MR2? I seem to remember a boosted 2.0 over there. HTML Code: Huh, you must read www.monkeytuner.com. Frank came up with this exact solution a while ago . Should only take a 5-10 days for shipping there. I hope to have the sheaths by Thursday Friday so I can ship on Friday or Saturday. HTML Code: Hi Troy I am looking forward to this mod, I am paid up, when should I expect this to arrive in Australia (Elise 2006).Will the cable sheath be with it ? __________________ Trueleo LETSLA 2005 Elise-LR,SP,HT,T, Trueleo LETSLA, Exige side scoops and grills, Stage II exhaust, FF splitter, Air2Gel seat foam, Stripes, Eliminator, Future- TVS SC kit, Fidanza flywheel, ACT HD, Custom SC headers and exhaust, SS valves, Ti Retainers,

02-17-2009, 04:06 AM	#139 (permalink)
bull30 The Bull Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarksburg, MD Posts: 332	Troy, Don't fret, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery I'm looking forward to your next improvement for the Elise/Exige __________________ 2008 Exige S-240 Persian Blue 2008 Elise California Special Saffron Yellow (SOLD) 1974 Europa Twin Cam Special (SOLD) 1985 Espirit Turbo (SOLD) *"Age is too high a price to pay for maturity"*

02-17-2009, 04:17 AM	#140 (permalink)
lotusforsale Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,182 Images: 8	troy... The MM guys are bashing you? that's a hoot. I didn't think anybody even went to that site anymore... Don't sink to that level. Your product is great. You've got boxes of parts ready to assemble to ship to Hong Kong, Japan, australia, across the U.S., and who knows where else? You have actually contributed something to the Lotus community from which a wide variety of people can enjoy and take advantage of.

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