2006 Elise Stage 2 videos - LotusTalk

mcoupe · 01-10-2007, 06:56 AM

Finally had a chance to do it. Sorry guys, my camera does not have a great micro so the sound does not make it justice. But better than nada!

No full throttle either! Under 850 miles on the engine.

Start up:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...64987592&hl=en

Inside cabin open roof cruising

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...02172737&hl=en

Pass by #1

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...74671132&hl=en

Pass by #2

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...58255768&hl=en

FalconerHK · 01-10-2007, 07:11 AM

Thanks for doing that - I wish the manufacturers would produce the same thing so we'd have a better idea what the different exhaust systems sound like in the real-world.

waydui · 01-10-2007, 07:52 AM

Hi Ali,
Thanks so much for doing this, it really helps get a feel for the sound.

I think a Stage II is in my future!!!

Wayne

mcoupe · 01-10-2007, 08:05 AM

Thanks Wayne...check you mail this week. Sent you a packg. Thanks again.

xtn · 01-10-2007, 08:18 AM

Wow, I'm suprised how much that sounds like my Von Hep exhaust.

xtn

Brian 111 · 01-10-2007, 08:56 AM

Very nice.

I'm surprised that people have complained that they're too loud and have changed back to stock or another aftermarket exhaust.

VINSTA · 01-10-2007, 10:25 AM

I ran my stock exhaust 2006 Sport for about 1500 miles and then changed to the stage II about a week ago. The clips shown give a pretty good idea of the sound. I would add these qualitative assessments. The note at start up has similar qualities to but is louder and deeper then stock...really more authoritative. This is not really captured in the videos (don't get me wrong...nice job on the videos...but there is nothing like being there. On acceleration, it is much louder then stock. At first I thought it was too loud because there is much more resonance in the cabin with the windows open or closed. However, like anything else, you get used to it. If you rev the engine and shift at about 5000 RPM, there is a great raspy crackle on throttle lift. Generally, there are pops and burbles that just could not be heard with the stock system. Sounds great in this respect. At steady cruise (60-70 mph on a level surface) there is not too much difference relative to stock in terms of cabin noise. However, any slight gas pedal pressure increase when going up hill or to accelerate, produces a loud open exhaust sound that make it hard to talk with someone. Forget about hearing the radio under these conditions.
I would not recommend this system if you use the car for daily driving and like to listen to the radio or talk at normal levels with a passenger.
If you use your car as I do......kind of like a motorcycle......for special rides and weekend fun, then it's a great sound improvement. I find I drive the car less aggressively because you don't have to punch it to make good sounds.
It's also lighter then stock. I checked with a scale and they are bout 10 LBS. different.

LARRY · 01-10-2007, 11:04 AM

Stage 2 is fantastic on my Elise!

def · 01-10-2007, 11:15 AM

Very useful since I am considering this and the 2bular!!! thanks

wrh3 · 01-10-2007, 11:17 AM

I like my Stage 2 as well, #3 is a Janspeed and it seems to have broken the cycle of defective welds. It sounded great before but really sounds awesome with my FF header now

kartvader · 01-10-2007, 11:54 AM

Thanks for posting those videos! The exhaust sounds great.

01-10-2007, 07:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
waydui GR8 SCAPE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirtland, Ohio Posts: 1,201	Hi Ali, Thanks so much for doing this, it really helps get a feel for the sound. I think a Stage II is in my future!!! Wayne __________________ _______________________ '05 Elise Magnetic Blue, Black, Touring, Hard Top, Star Shield, Stage II Exhaust, Arqray decat pipe, S2 Front Splitter (UK), Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Driving Lights, De-Snorkled, K&N Air Filter, Shift-I System, LSS Dampers & Springs, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 5 point harness, Exige S Probax seats, 1/4 turn undertray screws, Stealth bulbs, BWR SC with PES tune, Innovative engine mounts, SS brake lines.

01-10-2007, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,860	Wow, I'm suprised how much that sounds like my Von Hep exhaust. xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

01-10-2007, 11:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,565	Stage 2 is fantastic on my Elise! __________________ Lotus body work and maintenance at Lotus Talk sponsor Specialty Car Craft (310.838.5551) See more of Larry's Photoblog at http://www.larrysphotoblog.net/

01-10-2007, 11:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,676	Very useful since I am considering this and the 2bular!!! thanks __________________ //kevin 05 GG Elise - SOLD after 1192 days and 22961 miles 06 Noble M400 - : )

01-10-2007, 11:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
wrh3 Car Guy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 1,052	I like my Stage 2 as well, #3 is a Janspeed and it seems to have broken the cycle of defective welds. It sounded great before but really sounds awesome with my FF header now __________________ Bill '07 BMW M Coupe, '05 Lotus Elise (Traded) www.billswebspace.com/lotus www.syntheticfirst.com

01-10-2007, 07:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
FalconerHK Takin' Care of Meat Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South America (Texas) Posts: 92	Thanks for doing that - I wish the manufacturers would produce the same thing so we'd have a better idea what the different exhaust systems sound like in the real-world.

01-10-2007, 08:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
mcoupe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 469	Thanks Wayne...check you mail this week. Sent you a packg. Thanks again.

01-10-2007, 08:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Brian 111 I friggin' love coloring! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,488	Very nice. I'm surprised that people have complained that they're too loud and have changed back to stock or another aftermarket exhaust.

01-10-2007, 10:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
VINSTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 212	I ran my stock exhaust 2006 Sport for about 1500 miles and then changed to the stage II about a week ago. The clips shown give a pretty good idea of the sound. I would add these qualitative assessments. The note at start up has similar qualities to but is louder and deeper then stock...really more authoritative. This is not really captured in the videos (don't get me wrong...nice job on the videos...but there is nothing like being there. On acceleration, it is much louder then stock. At first I thought it was too loud because there is much more resonance in the cabin with the windows open or closed. However, like anything else, you get used to it. If you rev the engine and shift at about 5000 RPM, there is a great raspy crackle on throttle lift. Generally, there are pops and burbles that just could not be heard with the stock system. Sounds great in this respect. At steady cruise (60-70 mph on a level surface) there is not too much difference relative to stock in terms of cabin noise. However, any slight gas pedal pressure increase when going up hill or to accelerate, produces a loud open exhaust sound that make it hard to talk with someone. Forget about hearing the radio under these conditions. I would not recommend this system if you use the car for daily driving and like to listen to the radio or talk at normal levels with a passenger. If you use your car as I do......kind of like a motorcycle......for special rides and weekend fun, then it's a great sound improvement. I find I drive the car less aggressively because you don't have to punch it to make good sounds. It's also lighter then stock. I checked with a scale and they are bout 10 LBS. different.

01-10-2007, 11:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
kartvader My other cars are karts! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 794	Thanks for posting those videos! The exhaust sounds great. __________________ 2007 Chrome Orange Lotus Exige S \| 2007 Birel M31 IAME Leopard 125cc TAG \| 2006 CRG DarkRider Rotax DD2 \| http://www.chicagoracers.com

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