Elise Top Speed - Chime in! - LotusTalk

L0tus · 10-17-2012, 01:37 PM

A few buddies and I are renting out an airfield with two landing strips, each about 1.75miles long.

I am planning on trying to top out the Elise. I believe top speed is 150MPH. The roads are obviously paved and smooth. With this said, how safe is doing 150MPH in an Elise?

Slightly embarassed to admit, but I wouldn't be surprised a small gust of wind to pass by and send the car airborne.

Any success stories / tips?!?!

BTW, my car is completeley stock aside from a Stage II Exhaust. No aero mods.

mcoupe · 10-17-2012, 01:52 PM

If I were a betting man....I would say you will top at 135 Mph.

tommyc · 10-17-2012, 01:54 PM

It would take more than 2 miles to reach 145-150 in na elise. A vf2 rev 400 or ff275 may get to 150 in that distance I get scared after 140 in the elise. Felt fine in my mitsu at 170 though. The drag coef is way bigger for the elise. I'd say 125-130 and check your brakes and tires! Wear a helmet! Best of luck! They do that in homestead but have yet to try in the elise.

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aschen · 10-17-2012, 01:56 PM

I dont think you will see 150. Maybe you will see an indicated 150 which is actually much less. Bring along a GPS.

Its probably not safe or prudent to do 150 mph in any car but at least you have chosen the most appropriate venue. Make sure your tires are in good shape and have no nails or patches etc. You will most likely be fine.

carphoria · 10-17-2012, 01:58 PM

Obviously wind will have a lot to do with it, and I do not encourage this behavior, although I'm glad you've rented an airfield to do it.

I'd say with the right conditions, and a car in tip-top shape, you'll be in the high 130-s.

It will also depend on if you are tracking that speed with your speedo, or a 3rd party utility. Lotus Speedos can be, encouraging...

-JM

WhatsADSM · 10-17-2012, 02:00 PM

Been talked about a lot here. I find Google does a far better job of searching than the forums embedded search engine:
https://www.google.com/search?q=%22t...:lotustalk.com

And FWIW it is a somewhat touchy subject on LT. In general I can tell you this:

These cars are pretty crappy in terms of top speed, as they simply lack the power to go fast. Even if you add power, you then run out of gear quickly. Glad to hear you aren't trying this on public roads. As others have said be sure to check your tires, lugs, wear a helmet etc. A 150mph an issue with the car or driver can turn ugly fast! Be safe!

Alek · 10-17-2012, 02:21 PM

When my 05 was NA I managed to get 146mph on the GPS. With Rev400 it will run out of 6th gear quite easily. I jumped off the throttle at 159mph on the GPS (the speedo was maxed out). With standard tires / redline I think it will run out of gears slightly north of 160 FWIW.

L0tus · 10-17-2012, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alek

When my 05 was NA I managed to get 146mph on the GPS. With Rev400 it will run out of 6th gear quite easily. I jumped off the throttle at 159mph on the GPS (the speedo was maxed out). With standard tires / redline I think it will run out of gears slightly north of 160 FWIW.

Not bad. How long was the strip to get to 146MPH?

Also, assuming Rev400 is a tune?

Thanks for all the reply guys. I am fired up about this, a bit nervous too

High_Colorado · 10-17-2012, 02:56 PM

let's see here....

at 130 mph = 216.6 fps

135 mph = 224.9 fps

140 mph = 233.2 fps

150 mph = 249.9 fps

so: 1.75 mile strip = 9,240 feet, *IF* you magically started at and held 135 mph you would have a max of 41 seconds of woo-hoo.

L0tus · 10-17-2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by High_Colorado

let's see here....

at 130 mph = 216.6 fps

135 mph = 224.9 fps

140 mph = 233.2 fps

150 mph = 249.9 fps

so: 1.75 mile strip = 9,240 feet, *IF* you magically started at and held 135 mph you would have a max of 41 seconds of woo-hoo.

Well put

kestrel74 · 10-17-2012, 04:03 PM

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Kermit · 10-17-2012, 04:07 PM

MoTor trend mag did an 11-car drag race on an airfield. Ended up
With 11 cracked windshields. 8-(. This year they brought a street sweeper to the event.

addertooth · 10-17-2012, 05:17 PM

A front splitter on your Elise will do a lot to make the front feel more planted. Sixth gear, 20 mph per 1000 RPMs, 8000 RPMs would equal 160 (if you have the HP). NA elise, probably would only see 160 while falling off a cliff.

tommyc · 10-17-2012, 05:34 PM

+1 for the splitter. A huge boost in high speed stability

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ee.engineer · 10-17-2012, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addertooth

A front splitter on your Elise will do a lot to make the front feel more planted. Sixth gear, 20 mph per 1000 RPMs, 8000 RPMs would equal 160 (if you have the HP). NA elise, probably would only see 160 while falling off a cliff.

Better be a HIGH cliff.........on the Sun.

. Too lazy to fully justify it, but it rhymes with urinal viscocity

assuming the car is falling flat

CMP · 10-17-2012, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L0tus

Not bad. How long was the strip to get to 146MPH?

Also, assuming Rev400 is a tune?

Thanks for all the reply guys. I am fired up about this, a bit nervous too

rev 400 is a supercharger + tune + a few other upgrades.

RoadDad · 10-17-2012, 06:01 PM

Read this thread: Elise at 150mph...

Wmangm · 10-17-2012, 06:53 PM

You are going to need more space to top any car out. Nice you got your hands on air strip though. Remember to leave some space to shut down from speed, KE= 1/2 MV^2

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doug_porsche · 10-17-2012, 07:18 PM

From the old "Elise at 150" thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Here's one pic from the event. Thanks Brandon Perdeck for the pic. That wasn't even half the cars.

Man did he bring a knife to a gun fight.

GuppyCaptain · 10-17-2012, 07:20 PM

DON'T TRY THIS W/O A SPLITTER!!!! I had my old SC up to 150 indicated on the speedo once and 140 indicated several times. Before I put a splitter on it, the front end started to feel unstable and "floaty" at 120. The splitter made a huge difference at high speed. Be careful. As others have pointed out, things can go bad in a hurry at 100 mph +.

10-17-2012, 01:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
L0tus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 100	Elise Top Speed - Chime in! A few buddies and I are renting out an airfield with two landing strips, each about 1.75miles long. I am planning on trying to top out the Elise. I believe top speed is 150MPH. The roads are obviously paved and smooth. With this said, how safe is doing 150MPH in an Elise? Slightly embarassed to admit, but I wouldn't be surprised a small gust of wind to pass by and send the car airborne. Any success stories / tips?!?! BTW, my car is completeley stock aside from a Stage II Exhaust. No aero mods.

10-17-2012, 01:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
tommyc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wellington, Fl Posts: 615	It would take more than 2 miles to reach 145-150 in na elise. A vf2 rev 400 or ff275 may get to 150 in that distance I get scared after 140 in the elise. Felt fine in my mitsu at 170 though. The drag coef is way bigger for the elise. I'd say 125-130 and check your brakes and tires! Wear a helmet! Best of luck! They do that in homestead but have yet to try in the elise. Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 05 elise ardent red sport touring VF1 s/c, pro rad, arquay twin, etc etc etc 05 elise GG sport touring BWR s/c Charliex s/p dent in chassis=total loss 11 BMW 128i conv wifes car 03 GMC Yukon 90 eclipse gsx 420 whp sold 04 civic si sold

10-17-2012, 01:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
aschen My car is really small Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlands Tx Posts: 1,755	I dont think you will see 150. Maybe you will see an indicated 150 which is actually much less. Bring along a GPS. Its probably not safe or prudent to do 150 mph in any car but at least you have chosen the most appropriate venue. Make sure your tires are in good shape and have no nails or patches etc. You will most likely be fine. __________________ Seriously, my car is small 07 Exige-S, "Landshark" 05 Saffron Yellow "bumbleBee", on to a new owner Also: 84 930 turbo, 06 WRX Wagon

10-17-2012, 01:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
carphoria Shade-Tree Mechanic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 882	Obviously wind will have a lot to do with it, and I do not encourage this behavior, although I'm glad you've rented an airfield to do it. I'd say with the right conditions, and a car in tip-top shape, you'll be in the high 130-s. It will also depend on if you are tracking that speed with your speedo, or a 3rd party utility. Lotus Speedos can be, encouraging... -JM __________________ 2006 Exige KoldFire270 modified

10-17-2012, 02:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
WhatsADSM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,148	Been talked about a lot here. I find Google does a far better job of searching than the forums embedded search engine: https://www.google.com/search?q=%22t...:lotustalk.com And FWIW it is a somewhat touchy subject on LT. In general I can tell you this: These cars are pretty crappy in terms of top speed, as they simply lack the power to go fast. Even if you add power, you then run out of gear quickly. Glad to hear you aren't trying this on public roads. As others have said be sure to check your tires, lugs, wear a helmet etc. A 150mph an issue with the car or driver can turn ugly fast! Be safe! __________________ 440bhp E85 2006 Solar Yellow Elise. The way it should have been delivered from the factory with Honda Power!

10-17-2012, 01:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
mcoupe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 657	If I were a betting man....I would say you will top at 135 Mph.

10-17-2012, 02:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Alek Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 99	When my 05 was NA I managed to get 146mph on the GPS. With Rev400 it will run out of 6th gear quite easily. I jumped off the throttle at 159mph on the GPS (the speedo was maxed out). With standard tires / redline I think it will run out of gears slightly north of 160 FWIW.

10-17-2012, 02:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
High_Colorado Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 320 Images: 5	let's see here.... at 130 mph = 216.6 fps 135 mph = 224.9 fps 140 mph = 233.2 fps 150 mph = 249.9 fps so: 1.75 mile strip = 9,240 feet, IF you magically started at and held 135 mph you would have a max of 41 seconds of woo-hoo. __________________ '06 Lotus Elise Ardent Red, Touring, Sport, Driving Lights, Stage II Exhaust, Risen Engine Covers, Star Shield, Yoko's, Sector111 FFI Cover; DS Brace Toe-link upgrade and cool Carpet Buttons, Long Blond Hairs in Pax Seat ... “I think the most important thing is that in the last seven days we've just had the greatest adventure of our lifetimes.” (Richard Branson)

10-17-2012, 04:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
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10-17-2012, 04:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kermit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SF Bay Area -- Silicon Valley Posts: 163	MoTor trend mag did an 11-car drag race on an airfield. Ended up With 11 cracked windshields. 8-(. This year they brought a street sweeper to the event.

10-17-2012, 05:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
addertooth Painful Novice Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,981	A front splitter on your Elise will do a lot to make the front feel more planted. Sixth gear, 20 mph per 1000 RPMs, 8000 RPMs would equal 160 (if you have the HP). NA elise, probably would only see 160 while falling off a cliff. __________________ Storm titanium 2005 Elise with carbon fiber spoiler, BWR sway bar, BOE toe links, gPan2, LidBone, sector 111 wheel studs, Grey RAC Monolite wheels with toyo R1R, Team Dynamics 1.4 with Hoosier A6/R6s, Katana2 Supercharger, ECU with 265 flash. PPE headers w/decat, CEL angle eliminator, Silent touch catback, Rear Panel Eliminator, HKS intake, V2 fuel tank, Walbro255 fuel pump. HID lights.

10-17-2012, 05:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
tommyc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wellington, Fl Posts: 615	+1 for the splitter. A huge boost in high speed stability Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 05 elise ardent red sport touring VF1 s/c, pro rad, arquay twin, etc etc etc 05 elise GG sport touring BWR s/c Charliex s/p dent in chassis=total loss 11 BMW 128i conv wifes car 03 GMC Yukon 90 eclipse gsx 420 whp sold 04 civic si sold

10-17-2012, 06:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
RoadDad daDdaoR Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,102	Read this thread: Elise at 150mph...

10-17-2012, 06:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
Wmangm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 87	You are going to need more space to top any car out. Nice you got your hands on air strip though. Remember to leave some space to shut down from speed, KE= 1/2 MV^2 Sent from my Nexus 7 using AutoGuide.Com Free App

10-17-2012, 07:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
GuppyCaptain Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lake Wallenpaupack, Pocono Mountains, PA Posts: 1,164	DON'T TRY THIS W/O A SPLITTER!!!! I had my old SC up to 150 indicated on the speedo once and 140 indicated several times. Before I put a splitter on it, the front end started to feel unstable and "floaty" at 120. The splitter made a huge difference at high speed. Be careful. As others have pointed out, things can go bad in a hurry at 100 mph +. __________________ 2010 CO Elise SC (R.I.P) 2012 Solar Yellow Evora S

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