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jpryor27 · 07-15-2009, 01:10 AM

Finished the install tonight. All is well since using the MSD pickup. This project took too long. What I thought would be the hard part was easy. The part that I thought would be straightforward gave me the most grief.

I'll post final install pics tomorrow.

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions and encouragement,
JP

Dragon · 07-15-2009, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jpryor27

Finished the install tonight. All is well since using the MSD pickup. This project took too long. What I thought would be the hard part was easy. The part that I thought would be straightforward gave me the most grief.

I'll post final install pics tomorrow.

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions and encouragement,
JP

Cool... I got my blue/red iShift in the mail yesterday and I'm very much thinking of installing it the same way you did... Just waiting for pic's..

and the weekend and the MSD pick up to come in the mail.

jpryor27 · 07-15-2009, 12:14 PM

Finally done! I am very pleased with the results. Here's the pics:

waydui · 07-15-2009, 12:20 PM

Hi Jonathon,

Very nicely done!

Looks a lot cleaner than I would have imagined.

Regards,
Wayne

Eclipze · 07-30-2009, 09:35 PM

jpryor27... that's a very impressive install!

For reference, you can install without the pickup. You can download fitment details for both the S1 and S2 from the website...

S1 Fitment Guide

S2 Fitment Guide

Gaz · 08-02-2009, 02:45 AM

Morning Gents
I must admit the double angle of the S2 binnacle did cause a few problems with embedding!
The fit into the S1 is nice as there is a steady curve along the top and I covered it in black Alcantra anyway to cover up the plastic work.

from a technical angle, it is best if all the lenses are exposed!
The unit cannot be wired to operate upside down as the LEDs are on the board though I will chat to the designer later to check if it is is possible with software only.

From your picture have you considered raising the unit a few mm, then creating a new flat section in front of the Shift-i? this could then be covered with Alcantra (which also has the benefit of being non-reflective and hides any scratches on the binnacle).
This would expose the lenses but not leave any gap underneath the unit.

Gary Suffling (gaz)
Spitfire Engineering

darkSol · 08-02-2009, 06:27 AM

Hmm. You might consider taping off the top of the shift display and spraying the rear with a couple light coats of (subtle) semi-gloss black crinkle paint to match the finish of the binnacle... it would also hide the screws / connector...

Then a very small bead of black caulking to make it look seamless...

Should be able to find paint like that at a hobby shop...

Just a thought...

Looks awesome - I'm jealous!

07-15-2009, 01:10 AM	#61 (permalink)
jpryor27 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cicero, NY Posts: 178	Finished the install tonight. All is well since using the MSD pickup. This project took too long. What I thought would be the hard part was easy. The part that I thought would be straightforward gave me the most grief. I'll post final install pics tomorrow. Thanks for all the helpful suggestions and encouragement, JP __________________ '06 Elise - Laser Blue, LSS, TP, TC, Starshield. Mods: Stage 2, LETSLA, Manly MM, Exige Seats, Bollocks, De-Snorkeled, Viper's AC Mod, Alpine PDX/JL Stealthbox, 35% Tint, Color Matched Tunnel/AC Surround, Switchblade Fob. To Do List: Mesh, S/C (Someday) A twirling visual overload, explosions of terror and beauty. Colors of fear and pain within clash into unanything.

07-15-2009, 12:14 PM	#63 (permalink)
jpryor27 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cicero, NY Posts: 178	Finally done! I am very pleased with the results. Here's the pics: Attached Images __________________ '06 Elise - Laser Blue, LSS, TP, TC, Starshield. Mods: Stage 2, LETSLA, Manly MM, Exige Seats, Bollocks, De-Snorkeled, Viper's AC Mod, Alpine PDX/JL Stealthbox, 35% Tint, Color Matched Tunnel/AC Surround, Switchblade Fob. To Do List: Mesh, S/C (Someday) A twirling visual overload, explosions of terror and beauty. Colors of fear and pain within clash into unanything.

07-15-2009, 12:20 PM	#64 (permalink)
waydui GR8 SCAPE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirtland, Ohio Posts: 1,182	Hi Jonathon, Very nicely done! Looks a lot cleaner than I would have imagined. Regards, 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.

08-02-2009, 06:27 AM	#67 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	Hmm. You might consider taping off the top of the shift display and spraying the rear with a couple light coats of (subtle) semi-gloss black crinkle paint to match the finish of the binnacle... it would also hide the screws / connector... Then a very small bead of black caulking to make it look seamless... Should be able to find paint like that at a hobby shop... Just a thought... Looks awesome - I'm jealous! __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

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07-30-2009, 09:35 PM	#65 (permalink)
Eclipze Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1	jpryor27... that's a very impressive install! For reference, you can install without the pickup. You can download fitment details for both the S1 and S2 from the website... S1 Fitment Guide S2 Fitment Guide

08-02-2009, 02:45 AM	#66 (permalink)
Gaz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 5	Morning Gents I must admit the double angle of the S2 binnacle did cause a few problems with embedding! The fit into the S1 is nice as there is a steady curve along the top and I covered it in black Alcantra anyway to cover up the plastic work. from a technical angle, it is best if all the lenses are exposed! The unit cannot be wired to operate upside down as the LEDs are on the board though I will chat to the designer later to check if it is is possible with software only. From your picture have you considered raising the unit a few mm, then creating a new flat section in front of the Shift-i? this could then be covered with Alcantra (which also has the benefit of being non-reflective and hides any scratches on the binnacle). This would expose the lenses but not leave any gap underneath the unit. Gary Suffling (gaz) Spitfire Engineering

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