Rear stock panel exhaust exit w/ bumperettes - LotusTalk

Dave · 09-27-2009, 06:38 PM

I'm not much for the looks of the rear panel eliminators, so decided to figure out a way to modify the stock panel of my '08 S240 to install an Arqray Ti.

While the bumperettes are not very attractive and likely useless in a fender bender, I still wanted to keep a stock look (without reverting back to an '05/06 panel.) I did a custom exit on my '05 Elise which required only some minor fab of the heat shield and right rear panel. Unfortunately, the bumpers extend further out from the center, so a standard hanging exhaust tip would not clear. The tip needed to exit 2+ inches further right, so I decided to shift the exhaust. Doing so went beyond the reach of the driver side hangar, so I picked up a 7/16" stainless tube at the hardware store. I heated the tube with a torch and tapped it on the hangar, extending it about 4 inches.

To extend the exhaust pipe, I just bought a $3 2 1/2" ID/OD adapter and clamp from Autozone.

Used a Dremel on the rear panel to cut the exhaust hole exit, then trimmed with black edge molding. The tip extends well beyond the rear clam so I'm not expecting any exhaust heat issues. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out and it was a fairly simple 4hr project.

Dave · 09-27-2009, 06:39 PM

Almost done...

qball · 09-27-2009, 06:42 PM

Very nicely done!

Thomasio · 09-27-2009, 06:42 PM

Looks good.

apk919 · 09-27-2009, 07:29 PM

Nice work!

I would've liked to keep a more stock look also, but the ReVerie diffuser won't fit properly with the bumperettes. I'm still thinking that a black mesh (like the Exige hatch mesh) might look a little more OEM than just a panel eliminator, without trapping any heat.

turbophil · 09-27-2009, 07:59 PM

good work my friend. Those darn bumperetttes don't leave much room for creativity!!!

Below diffuser exhaust is for the birds

Thomasio · 09-27-2009, 08:04 PM

What did you use to line the hole in the panel? I've seen door edging used successfully.

shinoo · 09-27-2009, 08:21 PM

That is a clean look. Good work.

darkSol · 09-27-2009, 08:50 PM

Nicely done Dave!

Dave · 09-28-2009, 04:56 AM

Compliments appreciated

Thomas, I picked that up from a buddy that owns a body shop...think he gets from TrimCo

09-27-2009, 06:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dave Mods are good for you Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,961	Rear stock panel exhaust exit w/ bumperettes I'm not much for the looks of the rear panel eliminators, so decided to figure out a way to modify the stock panel of my '08 S240 to install an Arqray Ti. While the bumperettes are not very attractive and likely useless in a fender bender, I still wanted to keep a stock look (without reverting back to an '05/06 panel.) I did a custom exit on my '05 Elise which required only some minor fab of the heat shield and right rear panel. Unfortunately, the bumpers extend further out from the center, so a standard hanging exhaust tip would not clear. The tip needed to exit 2+ inches further right, so I decided to shift the exhaust. Doing so went beyond the reach of the driver side hangar, so I picked up a 7/16" stainless tube at the hardware store. I heated the tube with a torch and tapped it on the hangar, extending it about 4 inches. To extend the exhaust pipe, I just bought a $3 2 1/2" ID/OD adapter and clamp from Autozone. Used a Dremel on the rear panel to cut the exhaust hole exit, then trimmed with black edge molding. The tip extends well beyond the rear clam so I'm not expecting any exhaust heat issues. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out and it was a fairly simple 4hr project. Attached Images __________________ 2008 Solar S240 Exige 2005 Saffron Elise - BOE TVS Supercharger 291WHP w/ EFI Engine Mgmt

09-27-2009, 06:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave Mods are good for you Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,961	Almost done... Attached Images __________________ 2008 Solar S240 Exige 2005 Saffron Elise - BOE TVS Supercharger 291WHP w/ EFI Engine Mgmt

09-27-2009, 06:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	Looks good. __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

09-27-2009, 07:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
apk919 ΒÄŅNED Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Limbo Posts: 6,281 Images: 20	Nice work! I would've liked to keep a more stock look also, but the ReVerie diffuser won't fit properly with the bumperettes. I'm still thinking that a black mesh (like the Exige hatch mesh) might look a little more OEM than just a panel eliminator, without trapping any heat. __________________ * 2009 Lotus Challenge Series Rookie Of The Year * (Thanks Jim, Tom, Jack, Rob & Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch!) My videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/apk919

09-27-2009, 07:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	good work my friend. Those darn bumperetttes don't leave much room for creativity!!! Below diffuser exhaust is for the birds __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

09-27-2009, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,516 Images: 3	Very nicely done!

09-27-2009, 08:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	What did you use to line the hole in the panel? I've seen door edging used successfully. __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

09-27-2009, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
shinoo Project Nirvana Elise Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2,617	That is a clean look. Good work. __________________ shinoo sector 111 - tasty bits for your elise & exige

09-27-2009, 08:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	Nicely done Dave! __________________ 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.

09-28-2009, 04:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dave Mods are good for you Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,961	Compliments appreciated Thomas, I picked that up from a buddy that owns a body shop...think he gets from TrimCo __________________ 2008 Solar S240 Exige 2005 Saffron Elise - BOE TVS Supercharger 291WHP w/ EFI Engine Mgmt

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