Lotus Sport ECU - LotusTalk

Max'sDad · 03-21-2008, 01:36 PM

I'm having FVMC put one in next week.
What are your opinions on this mod?

Artie B · 03-21-2008, 02:24 PM

I had BH lotus install one on my 05' Elise, makes a difference on low and mid range!

codymac · 03-21-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max'sDad

I'm having FVMC put one in next week.
What are your opinions on this mod?

How it should have been from the factory.

alil'britdifferent · 03-21-2008, 02:51 PM

I have one, but have never driven the car without it. However, was out with some other Elise's last weekend and they noticed the difference!!

vortrex · 03-21-2008, 03:31 PM

having a lower cam switch point makes all the difference in the world on these cars, best mod you can do aside from FI.

NCZ06 · 03-21-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by alil'britdifferent

I have one, but have never driven the car without it. However, was out with some other Elise's last weekend and they noticed the difference!!

yeah, being able to stay on the 2nd cam during the 1-2 shift really helps your car!

Max'sDad · 03-22-2008, 04:43 AM

I'm glad to hear all the positive reviews.
I went to FVMC for some minor repairs,
talked with TJ about mods, it seems
like a good idea-I really trust and respect
those guys.

twaszak1 · 03-22-2008, 06:26 AM

See ya tuesday Steve

. i will call you on Monday, and let you know everything showed up and is ok.

T.J.

Ian · 03-22-2008, 06:30 AM

Please update this thread with your first impressions when you pick it up.

Toad · 03-22-2008, 06:34 AM

Do you have one installed Cody?

codymac · 03-22-2008, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Toad

Do you have one installed Cody?

Yup. Love it.

If I weren't under warranty, I'd have probably just gone the charliex route though.

Max'sDad · 03-22-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Please update this thread with your first impressions when you pick it up.

will do.

Max'sDad · 03-22-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twaszak1

See ya tuesday Steve

. i will call you on Monday, and let you know everything showed up and is ok.

T.J.

GREAT! Thanks TJ.
Looking forward to it.

NCZ06 · 03-22-2008, 11:56 AM

Has anyone noticed a significant gas mileage difference up or down with the sport ECU?

MNlotus · 03-22-2008, 12:08 PM

Im getting my sport ecu installed at foxvalley too, along with 10 other things. But im looking forward to picking it up on the 31st

Max'sDad · 03-22-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MNlotus

Im getting my sport ecu installed at foxvalley too, along with 10 other things. But im looking forward to picking it up on the 31st

Is it there now? I saw a nice red one in the shop.

AdamT · 03-22-2008, 01:19 PM

What are the prices for this mod? And relative to the CharlieX option?

knucklehead · 03-22-2008, 01:21 PM

So besides the lowering of the 2nd cam switch point, what are the other benifits of the Lotus Sport ECU. Also is this an ECU or ECM? Also how does this compare to a Charlie tune for a n/a car?

Max'sDad · 03-22-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamT

What are the prices for this mod? And relative to the CharlieX option?

$795.00-- Don't know about CharlieX, my choice was based on making the car more fun to drive, but MOST importantly, maintaining my warranty.

ZJChaser · 03-22-2008, 03:39 PM

how far is the cam changeover lowered? there are a few tracks with corners that I exit in second gear at about 5800-6k and that delay waiting for the cam is a total drag.

03-21-2008, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Max'sDad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 202	Lotus Sport ECU I'm having FVMC put one in next week. What are your opinions on this mod? __________________ You can live in your car, but you can't drive your house.

03-21-2008, 02:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
alil'britdifferent English Exile Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 1,103	I have one, but have never driven the car without it. However, was out with some other Elise's last weekend and they noticed the difference!! __________________ 2005 Elise: Starlight Black - Touring & Sport Pack Faster, Lighter, Safer: Nitron Sport Pro - Lotus Sport ECU - RTD Brace - Braille Battery - K40 anti-Radar/Laser - 4Tress Bar - Schroth 5P Harness' - Fire Ext'r - SS brake lines Audio: Alpine - JBL Speakers - Arqray Double Tip Exhaust w/ Sport Cat - Desnorkel/Green Visual: Hard top - Challenger Rear Grill - Carbon Fiber; Center Console, Diffuser, Front Splitter & Side Scoops - Stealth Bulbs - Folding Tow Hook, Bootie, Mircomirror & Buttons

03-22-2008, 04:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Max'sDad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 202	I'm glad to hear all the positive reviews. I went to FVMC for some minor repairs, talked with TJ about mods, it seems like a good idea-I really trust and respect those guys. __________________ You can live in your car, but you can't drive your house.

03-22-2008, 06:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
twaszak1 FVMC Lotus Tech Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Illinois burbs Posts: 816	See ya tuesday Steve. i will call you on Monday, and let you know everything showed up and is ok. T.J.

03-22-2008, 06:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ian Certified Fun Stopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,060	Please update this thread with your first impressions when you pick it up. __________________ '06 Exige; Polar Blue; Track/Touring/Stage II/LSD-TC '05 Elise; Arctic Silver/Ruby Red (R.I.P)

03-21-2008, 02:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Artie B Artie B Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 38	I had BH lotus install one on my 05' Elise, makes a difference on low and mid range!

03-21-2008, 03:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
vortrex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san francisco Posts: 1,200	having a lower cam switch point makes all the difference in the world on these cars, best mod you can do aside from FI.

03-22-2008, 06:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Toad A lot of stickers! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 30 miles due east, take a right Posts: 1,712 Images: 9	Do you have one installed Cody? __________________ Jeff Formerly known as brgm100 1991 Lotus M100 Elan 2005 Lotus Elise 2008 Saturn Astra XR 3 door 5 Speed

03-22-2008, 11:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
NCZ06 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 736	Has anyone noticed a significant gas mileage difference up or down with the sport ECU? __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise - Ardent Red - Touring / HT / SS / Larini / Micromirror / Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s / Audiovox CCS100 Cruise Control 2002 Honda Civic Si - Flamenco Black Pearl

03-22-2008, 12:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 957	Im getting my sport ecu installed at foxvalley too, along with 10 other things. But im looking forward to picking it up on the 31st __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page 2008 Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT

03-22-2008, 01:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
AdamT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 228	What are the prices for this mod? And relative to the CharlieX option? __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (ardent red on black / touring & sport packs) ... for the twisties 2004 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG (silver on black/red) ... for the torque [DC-area owners... help me map the great roads of the area]

03-22-2008, 01:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,946	So besides the lowering of the 2nd cam switch point, what are the other benifits of the Lotus Sport ECU. Also is this an ECU or ECM? Also how does this compare to a Charlie tune for a n/a car?

03-22-2008, 03:39 PM	#20 (permalink)
ZJChaser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 3,086	how far is the cam changeover lowered? there are a few tracks with corners that I exit in second gear at about 5800-6k and that delay waiting for the cam is a total drag. __________________ AJ - Akua Solutions - #128 Lotus Exige - MonkeyWrench Racing - Carbonetic - Innovative Mounts - Toyo Tires - JRZ Suspension - PPE Engineering

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