Cruise Control and rear window replacement - LotusTalk

tvacc · 12-30-2012, 08:38 AM

Hi all,

I have just finished putting cruise in my 2005 Elise. I have taken quite a few photos and know the part numbers. While I have not tested it yet on the road due to snow, do you guys/girls want me to make a page and put it up on the LOONY site?

Same with the procedure for changing the rear window without removing the clam? I took lots of photos of my friends car and we did it in about 2 hours.

6i9 · 12-30-2012, 09:47 AM

I think several owners would be interested.

I can imagine there would be questions on weight added and cost and ease of install/DIY

Props on introducing something new

sturgeongeneral · 12-30-2012, 10:08 AM

Kudos on the cruise control. There has been a lot of interest in setting it up.

Mr.C · 12-30-2012, 10:10 AM

Instructions are always a good thing to have.
And even better is when you send a PM to one of the mods and have them link your DYI instructions in the Uberthread

OrlandoGT · 12-30-2012, 01:48 PM

I would be interested on instructions for both procedures.

komiko · 12-30-2012, 03:30 PM

cruise? wow.

amazingjason · 12-30-2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvacc

Hi all,

I have just finished putting cruise in my 2005 Elise. I have taken quite a few photos and know the part numbers. While I have not tested it yet on the road due to snow, do you guys/girls want me to make a page and put it up on the LOONY site?

Same with the procedure for changing the rear window without removing the clam? I took lots of photos of my friends car and we did it in about 2 hours.

I assume that your cc wouldn't work on a 2006 with dbw?

Jason

tvacc · 12-30-2012, 06:22 PM

The kit I have will work with a drive by wire. The tough part will be where to fit the servo under the dash.
There was mention of hooking it up to a throttle pedal in the instructions.

You guys will have to give me the week to design the page. It should be slow this week.

lt0302 · 12-30-2012, 08:09 PM

I drive mine on long trips a cc would be nice!

amazingjason · 12-30-2012, 08:25 PM

Also interested, thanks.

Jason

Shirp · 12-31-2012, 12:57 PM

Interested.

kestrel74 · 12-31-2012, 01:08 PM

Cruise control.......cup holders.........TV's in the headrests......what's the world coming to ??

Dylan · 12-31-2012, 01:18 PM

2011 and later Eliges have cruise control - at least in other countries. How does Lotus do it?

Dylan · 01-02-2013, 12:54 PM

here's the stalk, but it doesn't show on DeRoure. If we only knew what it attached to!

Dylan · 01-02-2013, 05:16 PM

01a Column Switch, LH, indicators/dip/flash 1ZR with cruise control MY 2011 A126M6010F 1

tvacc · 01-03-2013, 08:06 AM

I did not put a "stalk" on mine. Talking to Dave Koski, who has cruise in his car and a stalk on the left side of the column, he hits hit when he gets in the car.

I thought about putting it on the dash, but then decided to go with the RF transmitter one, that you velcro on to the steering wheel, but you can take off when doing a track day or if are not using cruise. I only plan to use the cruise on long trips. I plan to keep it in the glove "pouch or case" when I am not using it..

I did try a right hand stalk. But the ignition switch and stuff got in the way.

JohnnySniper · 01-03-2013, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

Cruise control.......cup holders.........TV's in the headrests......what's the world coming to ??

tvacc · 01-03-2013, 09:33 AM

When I first drove the Elise prototype, back in 2003 or was it 2002 and they asked for recommendations, I had these things listed....

Cruise Control
Cup Holders in the flat area of the sills.
Better Stereo
Some sort of gas mileage, trip computer, etc.
Rear window that was removable or that would go down.

All of this would have cost less than $500 I suspect and would have attracted buyers that just could not get by the lack of these items, completely missing what the car really is.

Dylan · 01-03-2013, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvacc

I did not put a "stalk" on mine. Talking to Dave Koski, who has cruise in his car and a stalk on the left side of the column, he hits hit when he gets in the car.

I thought about putting it on the dash, but then decided to go with the RF transmitter one, that you velcro on to the steering wheel, but you can take off when doing a track day or if are not using cruise. I only plan to use the cruise on long trips. I plan to keep it in the glove "pouch or case" when I am not using it..

I did try a right hand stalk. But the ignition switch and stuff got in the way.

Thanks. I was thinking it would be possible to use the actual stalk that Lotus uses, which would incorporate both the current functions all Eliges have, as well as the proper buttons to select the various cruise control functions. But, as you probably already know, it only is designed to work with the 1ZR engine, and in addition - and I didn't bother to put them in my post - there are about a dozen other parts you need, including a different ABS and TC module, different pedal box, clevis pins, etc. I did find what I think are all the parts, but to try to retrofit that to any previous models would be difficult, if not impossible. It seems that you have a much better and realistic solution.

To SwingLo's post, I have thought about doubling the thickness of my window to reduce noise! I suspect so much would still leak in around the frame, trailing edge of the roof, etc. that it probably wouldn't be worth it, even if it could be done, although some have tried covering the window with a thick blanket just for test purposes, and I believe they reported some improvement.

chuck_risen · 01-03-2013, 01:18 PM

I have had a cruise control option out for years now. Nothing new about it.

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I have been fiddling with the idea of a powered rear window as well.

12-30-2012, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,607	Cruise Control and rear window replacement Hi all, I have just finished putting cruise in my 2005 Elise. I have taken quite a few photos and know the part numbers. While I have not tested it yet on the road due to snow, do you guys/girls want me to make a page and put it up on the LOONY site? Same with the procedure for changing the rear window without removing the clam? I took lots of photos of my friends car and we did it in about 2 hours. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus, Drive Fast Take Chances, 93 Caterham 7, 71 Elan.

12-30-2012, 09:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
6i9 Chris Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,495 Images: 1	I think several owners would be interested. I can imagine there would be questions on weight added and cost and ease of install/DIY Props on introducing something new __________________ 2005 Magnetic Blue Lotus Exige Drivetrain: Honda K20A Type R \| Innovative Mounts \| Arqray Ti \| Innovative Exhaust \| Custom Intake \| Hondata KPro \| proRAD \| Setrab Cooler \| Innovative Shifter \| KTuned \| V2 Fuel Tank \| Radium Coolant Tank \| Aero: Exige Clams \| Reverie \| TWRD \| Craftsquare \| Denag \| IMRP \| BSK Hatch Suspension: Nitron SA \| V2arms \| RTDbrace \| Volk CE28N \| Toyo R888 \| DBA4000 \| Pagid RS14 Interior: Recaro SPG \| Willans \| WorksBell \| Sparco Wheel \| aspec Ti knob

12-30-2012, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
sturgeongeneral Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 1,831	Kudos on the cruise control. There has been a lot of interest in setting it up. __________________ 05 Elise 56 VW Dune Buggy Lightweight fiberglass toys that simulate street legal rocket ships!

12-30-2012, 10:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mr.C German Reimport Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 1,957	Instructions are always a good thing to have. And even better is when you send a PM to one of the mods and have them link your DYI instructions in the Uberthread __________________ If I die, my biggest fear is that my wife sells all my toys for the price I told her I bought them for...

12-30-2012, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
OrlandoGT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 86	I would be interested on instructions for both procedures. __________________ 2008 GG Exige S240 2006 AW Elise - Totaled +6 Years Daily Driving an Elige

12-30-2012, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
komiko Gamera -The Atomic Turtle Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 2,144	cruise? wow. __________________ Lotus Elise #134 - June/2004 build date - BOE REV400 installed on stock motor w/stock cat/mani 336.4bhp, passes all 50 states emissions/OBD, BOE ST exhaust, ACT HDSS, BOE Clam Hinge, etc. 0-60 = under 4 seconds. Build thread : http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f160...seline-114302/

12-30-2012, 06:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,607	The kit I have will work with a drive by wire. The tough part will be where to fit the servo under the dash. There was mention of hooking it up to a throttle pedal in the instructions. You guys will have to give me the week to design the page. It should be slow this week. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus, Drive Fast Take Chances, 93 Caterham 7, 71 Elan.

12-30-2012, 08:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
lt0302 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 1,596	Interested I drive mine on long trips a cc would be nice! __________________ 05 Lotus Elise VF2 to TVS, MWR Fuel Rail, Stage II exhaust w/ Larini Decat, Moroso Oil Pan, RTD Brace, PRoAlloy Aluminum Radiator, SS Break Lines, S111 Oil Catch Can, ACT HDC, HID, Carbon Fiber Spliter, Reverie Side Scoops, CF side skirts, FF gauge pod, BWR gauge pod, S111 front & rear tow hooks, tail lights-LED, Driving lights, LETSLA, Cup holder center console and painted ac surround, 2lbs SS shifter knob, 2010 Exige Spoiler, Lotus shop Seats, RA clam upgrade

12-30-2012, 08:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
amazingjason Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 116	Also interested, thanks. Jason

12-31-2012, 12:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Shirp A-Wing Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston/College Station, Tx Posts: 223	Interested. __________________ My Prelude rebuild. http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=256458 2008 Lotus Elise \| Storm TI \| Touring Pack \| A/C Insulation Mod \| Aluminum Carpet Buttons \| JBL GTO Series Speakers \| Alpine iDA_X100 \| LIDbone \| darthHOLDER \| re-ENFORCER \| Aggie and Pittsburgh Penguins Sticker \|

12-31-2012, 01:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 11,362	Cruise control.......cup holders.........TV's in the headrests......what's the world coming to ?? __________________ Elise #2292 / CO / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / DBA 4000 Wiper Slot Rotors/ V1 / SS lines w/Pagid Black / G-Pan / Odyssey PC680 with RLS Bracket / Difflow 5 Element diffuser / Stebel Nautilus horn "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous "

12-31-2012, 01:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dylan Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,383	2011 and later Eliges have cruise control - at least in other countries. How does Lotus do it?

01-02-2013, 12:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dylan Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,383	Control stalk here's the stalk, but it doesn't show on DeRoure. If we only knew what it attached to! Attached Images

01-02-2013, 05:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dylan Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,383	1ZR only, unfortunately 01a Column Switch, LH, indicators/dip/flash 1ZR with cruise control MY 2011 A126M6010F 1

01-03-2013, 08:06 AM	#16 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,607	I did not put a "stalk" on mine. Talking to Dave Koski, who has cruise in his car and a stalk on the left side of the column, he hits hit when he gets in the car. I thought about putting it on the dash, but then decided to go with the RF transmitter one, that you velcro on to the steering wheel, but you can take off when doing a track day or if are not using cruise. I only plan to use the cruise on long trips. I plan to keep it in the glove "pouch or case" when I am not using it.. I did try a right hand stalk. But the ignition switch and stuff got in the way. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus, Drive Fast Take Chances, 93 Caterham 7, 71 Elan.

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01-03-2013, 09:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,607	When I first drove the Elise prototype, back in 2003 or was it 2002 and they asked for recommendations, I had these things listed.... Cruise Control Cup Holders in the flat area of the sills. Better Stereo Some sort of gas mileage, trip computer, etc. Rear window that was removable or that would go down. All of this would have cost less than $500 I suspect and would have attracted buyers that just could not get by the lack of these items, completely missing what the car really is. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus, Drive Fast Take Chances, 93 Caterham 7, 71 Elan.

01-03-2013, 01:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
chuck_risen Director of Engineering Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I live in West Chicago Posts: 1,105	I have had a cruise control option out for years now. Nothing new about it. I have been fiddling with the idea of a powered rear window as well.

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