New Exige front CLAM?? - LotusTalk

Mean TT · 02-27-2006, 11:07 AM

I have my car over at Specialty Car craft, and the service has been great so far. I am so glad I made this decision instead of going with Advanced Colision that Lotus of South Bay recommends. That was a nightmare last time...

That being said, does anyone know of where an Exige front clam is here in the states and/or where I/they can purchase one. I know he said that he would call around, but I figured if anyone knows I would save him the time and just tell him.

Thanks for your help.

-TOM

Randy Chase · 02-27-2006, 11:13 AM

I have been trying to get one also through Lotus Garage. I was told they were just not available right now as all are spoken for, for production of Exige cars.

Grip Factory · 02-27-2006, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mean TT

I have my car over at Specialty Car craft, and the service has been great so far. I am so glad I made this decision instead of going with Advanced Colision that Lotus of South Bay recommends. That was a nightmare last time...

That being said, does anyone know of where an Exige front clam is here in the states and/or where I/they can purchase one. I know he said that he would call around, but I figured if anyone knows I would save him the time and just tell him.

Thanks for your help.

-TOM

I would like to know as well...I would love to have a exige clam for my elise

ChrisB · 03-01-2006, 07:14 PM

The question has come up several times about whether the Exige clams will fit on an Elise. I've always wondered about whether the rocker panels were unique to the Exige because the rocker panels are bonded to the chassis and are problematic to replace.

Lotus has always stated that the only common body panels between the Exige and the Elise were the doors. Whether that is true, or not, I can't be sure, but I spent a lot of time yesterday comparing an Exige and an Elise sitting side by side. I did not see any difference between the rocker panels on the two cars. They look identical to me.

Stan · 03-01-2006, 08:19 PM

Sources say...the rockers are the same.

LutzK · 03-01-2006, 09:27 PM

I have seen an Elise with an Exige front clam. So it is possible.

TimMullen · 03-02-2006, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan

Sources say...the rockers are the same.

The parts manual says they are not...

lotusmark · 03-03-2006, 06:00 AM

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Stan · 03-03-2006, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TimMullen

The parts manual says they are not...

Part versus part number? BMW does that all the time....M parts always cost more and are not always different. One of the articles on the Exige specifically says that the doors and rockers are the only shared body parts. If true, then body work wise you can convert from one to the other via F/R clams, engine cover and related bits.

If someone gets one of those 24,000 dollar clam swap approvals, they might want to "convert".

TimMullen · 03-03-2006, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan

Part versus part number? BMW does that all the time....M parts always cost more and are not always different.

... That's why I had the

in the post.

Abe · 03-03-2006, 08:35 AM

I asked one of the Lotus officials at the L.A. Auto Show and he said you definitely can.

Bleu Omdurman · 04-05-2006, 05:31 AM

I talked to one of the tech guys at Park Place LTD about a year ago and he said you could.

I was actually asking how much a new elise clam was and he offered that if I was going to put a new clam on I might as well buy an exige clam and put it on.

Of course at the time I was completely against the idea. But then I no longer have a car, now do I.

he he

FWIW, I am sure you can, question is, why? Sell the elise and buy an exige. once you get the new clam on it will be nearly the same out of pocket expense, and the resale (not that you would ever sell) would be higher, I'd think .

laters

shay2nak · 04-05-2006, 07:58 AM

yes, you can do it.

I have a pic of a black elise with the exige's front clam. The pics are on my home lapper so I'll post tonight.

shay2nak · 04-08-2006, 07:08 PM

damn forgot to post these pics...Elise with Exige front clam (and side scoops)

Baysailor · 04-09-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

damn forgot to post these pics...Elise with Exige front clam (and side scoops)

Now how do you know that's not an Exige with an Elise REAR clam???

2sporty · 04-09-2006, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Baysailor

Now how do you know that's not an Exige with an Elise REAR clam???

ERR because of the rear window and roof...

Arno · 04-09-2006, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Baysailor

Now how do you know that's not an Exige with an Elise REAR clam???

Because AFAIK it's Bogie's supercharged Honda-K20A monster that started life out as a Rover powered S2.

So the Exige front clam (with some work) even fits the older cars.

Bye, Arno.

Baysailor · 04-10-2006, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 2sporty

ERR because of the rear window and roof...

Ummmm... it was a joke (thus the sarcastic smiley)... Elise with an Exige front clam vs Exige with an Elise rear clam... oh, nevermind.

shay2nak · 04-10-2006, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Baysailor

Ummmm... it was a joke (thus the sarcastic smiley)... Elise with an Exige front clam vs Exige with an Elise rear clam... oh, nevermind.

I got it...it can be both. LOL. But the latter doesn't make much sense.

02-27-2006, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mean TT I bring the black clouds Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 866	New Exige front CLAM?? I have my car over at Specialty Car craft, and the service has been great so far. I am so glad I made this decision instead of going with Advanced Colision that Lotus of South Bay recommends. That was a nightmare last time... That being said, does anyone know of where an Exige front clam is here in the states and/or where I/they can purchase one. I know he said that he would call around, but I figured if anyone knows I would save him the time and just tell him. Thanks for your help. -TOM __________________

02-27-2006, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 28,282 Images: 761	I have been trying to get one also through Lotus Garage. I was told they were just not available right now as all are spoken for, for production of Exige cars. __________________ Please do not PM me. My box is full. Thanks.

04-05-2006, 05:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bleu Omdurman More track time please. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,693	You can I talked to one of the tech guys at Park Place LTD about a year ago and he said you could. I was actually asking how much a new elise clam was and he offered that if I was going to put a new clam on I might as well buy an exige clam and put it on. Of course at the time I was completely against the idea. But then I no longer have a car, now do I. he he FWIW, I am sure you can, question is, why? Sell the elise and buy an exige. once you get the new clam on it will be nearly the same out of pocket expense, and the resale (not that you would ever sell) would be higher, I'd think . laters __________________ Take my track day survey: here You should enjoy it. 10 questions. Now take survey #2 here Mods: TurboXS Intake, Ultra Disc Rotors, Adare Motorsports Racing Pads.

04-05-2006, 07:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
shay2nak Jobu no like curveball Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,707	yes, you can do it. I have a pic of a black elise with the exige's front clam. The pics are on my home lapper so I'll post tonight. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190*X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 Lotus Exige S310 '08 Acura TSX 6-speed support WTC 2!

04-08-2006, 07:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
shay2nak Jobu no like curveball Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,707	damn forgot to post these pics...Elise with Exige front clam (and side scoops) Attached Images __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190*X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 Lotus Exige S310 '08 Acura TSX 6-speed support WTC 2!

03-01-2006, 07:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisB I'm Lovin' It! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 3,970 Images: 1	The question has come up several times about whether the Exige clams will fit on an Elise. I've always wondered about whether the rocker panels were unique to the Exige because the rocker panels are bonded to the chassis and are problematic to replace. Lotus has always stated that the only common body panels between the Exige and the Elise were the doors. Whether that is true, or not, I can't be sure, but I spent a lot of time yesterday comparing an Exige and an Elise sitting side by side. I did not see any difference between the rocker panels on the two cars. They look identical to me.

03-01-2006, 08:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,947	Sources say...the rockers are the same.

03-01-2006, 09:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
LutzK Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gemany Posts: 42	I have seen an Elise with an Exige front clam. So it is possible.

03-03-2006, 06:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
lotusmark Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 641	Contact http://www.maddogmotorsport.com/ The website is under construction. They manufacture all of the bits you are looking for.

03-03-2006, 08:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Abe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 2,153	I asked one of the Lotus officials at the L.A. Auto Show and he said you definitely can.

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