Tilting Clam in the Worx - Page 19 - LotusTalk

turbophil · 07-17-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wuffo

AS someone from the side of teh state that fought on the WINNING side of the civil war,,, I feel compelled to point out its MISOUREEEEEE

I guess im not gettinga tilt kit now, huh??

Show Me,

Your PM has been answered. I know you're probably looking for a picture though

Best,

Phil

LordZ · 07-20-2008, 07:49 PM

Thanks Phil!

As soon as I get her all back together I will actually time it to see how long it takes. I can already tell you it won't be as fast as an Elise though...

turbophil · 07-20-2008, 08:16 PM

Dude! Congrats!!!!!!!! Looks Awesome

Cheers

Phil

Doghouse · 07-21-2008, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

Dude! Congrats!!!!!!!! Looks Awesome

Cheers

Phil

+10

Vishus_1 · 07-21-2008, 07:26 PM

LordZ

What are you going to do about the side scoops? I didn't think about that on the Exige but that is something that will have to be disassembled before tilting the clam.

shay2nak · 07-21-2008, 08:36 PM

i just realized if you have the Saikou catch cans you'll have to undo the bracket from the engine lid strut base.

LordZ · 07-22-2008, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vishus_1

LordZ

What are you going to do about the side scoops? I didn't think about that on the Exige but that is something that will have to be disassembled before tilting the clam.

I'll probably look at some quicker fastners and just remove them. On the Exige it will probably be a 20-30min ordeal and require two people to lift and tilt (wife couldn't help with the tilting up, but could lowering it). The hatch and clam are just too heavy and bulky for one person to do it. I'm not exactly a stick figure either, so I don't think it's lack of strength.

In any case, 30mins to access the full engine bay is worth it to me. Will make the SC install alot easier, and was probably tons easier putting on the new headers. Removing the lower diffuser and rear panel are quick as well for those that change out exhausts and de-cats.

And just for the record it only took 2.5hrs to remove the clam so I could get started on the project. Most of that time was the interior removal and that damn harness bar (mounts like oem bar). All in all a good weekends work taking it slow and multi-tasking.

The Captain · 07-23-2008, 09:00 AM

I successfully installed Phil's tilting clam to my 2006 Elise this past weekend.

This is a most excellent addition and worth every penny.
It was one part of an extensive weekend of repairs and upgrades following my May collision at VIR.

I drove my car on Monday for the first time in over two months!

I sure did miss her. I can't wait to get back to the track.

ZAMMY1 · 07-23-2008, 10:01 AM

i expect to read the instructions before i send money.
i wouldn't mind paying a modest fee for a copy if anyone would make one.
or, if i could see an installation...
i really don't like to buy something i've seen very little of.
sam

perryeyges · 07-23-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ZAMMY1

i expect to read the instructions before i send money.
i wouldn't mind paying a modest fee for a copy if anyone would make one.
or, if i could see an installation...
i really don't like to buy something i've seen very little of.
sam

Are you kidding?

Do you go to Sears and ask to open a box so you can see the instructions? Phil has done a wonderful job here and numerous Mokes like myself have installed his kit in their garages. "You are in or you are out. No one should send this guy the instructions. Let him figure it out for himself like the rest of you.....

I don't think Phil will loose any sleep over it..

SilentTed · 07-23-2008, 12:50 PM

Clam hinge installed on my '05 Aspen White with 2bular single-tip:
Had to trim the rear panel for the exhaust tip to get through.
Retaining cable is shorter by an inch or two to keep the clam from resting on exhaust tip.
Small mods I had no problems with.

This kit is excellent.

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LordZ · 07-23-2008, 01:02 PM

Uh, oh. Looks like I have some modifications to do with my 2bular gets in...

perryeyges · 07-23-2008, 01:06 PM

Install looks great. How were you ever willing to invest the $$ without ever having read the instructions??

MaineLotus · 07-23-2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZAMMY1

i expect to read the instructions before i send money.
i wouldn't mind paying a modest fee for a copy if anyone would make one.
or, if i could see an installation...
i really don't like to buy something i've seen very little of.
sam

Phil is a very credible guy, no worries.

choi0706 · 07-23-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MaineLotus

Phil is a very credible guy, no worries.

+4532145252342

rnr · 07-23-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perryeyges

Are you kidding?

Do you go to Sears and ask to open a box so you can see the instructions? Phil has done a wonderful job here and numerous Mokes like myself have installed his kit in their garages. "You are in or you are out. No one should send this guy the instructions. Let him figure it out for himself like the rest of you.....

I don't think Phil will loose any sleep over it..

Why are you getting so worked up?

Asking to read the instructions is a perfectly reasonable request and is an approach I have used before buying many DIY style mods. After all you need to decide if you have the skills and tools needed to do the job.

tesprit · 07-23-2008, 01:39 PM

Are any of you guys with this mod installed going to be at LOG? I really want to see one of these kits in action (and no, I won't ask to see the instructions.....)

perryeyges · 07-23-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnr

Why are you getting so worked up?

Asking to read the instructions is a perfectly reasonable request and is an approach I have used before buying many DIY style mods. After all you need to decide if you have the skills and tools needed to do the job.

Sorry....Just sounds like a weird request to me. "Send me the instructions that you paid for(without seeing them first) so I can decide if I want to lay out the cash"

turbophil · 07-23-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LordZ

Uh, oh. Looks like I have some modifications to do with my 2bular gets in...

Don't worry too much about the trimming

Go ahead and "fettle" as Ted did for now. We redesigned the rear panel and opened it up an add'l 3/4" which should clear up that "fettling" issue for the larger exhaust tips. I'll send you guys the revised panels when they're done, which will be on the next batch... Probably still another month or so out on those though... Atleast you're up and tiliting in the meantime

Best,

Phil

perryeyges · 07-23-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnr

Why are you getting so worked up?

Asking to read the instructions is a perfectly reasonable request and is an approach I have used before buying many DIY style mods. After all you need to decide if you have the skills and tools needed to do the job.

If you read the post it sounds like he is afraid of getting a sub par product. He said nothing about his level of install expertise..
A "modest fee"? Please..
Says he wants to see an installation, well so far I have seen a good number of really nice installs on this thread.

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07-23-2008, 09:00 AM	#368 (permalink)
The Captain Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 158	I successfully installed Phil's tilting clam to my 2006 Elise this past weekend. This is a most excellent addition and worth every penny. It was one part of an extensive weekend of repairs and upgrades following my May collision at VIR. I drove my car on Monday for the first time in over two months! I sure did miss her. I can't wait to get back to the track. __________________ '06 AW Elise, Track Pak, starshield, micro mirror, Schroth 5 pt. harnesses, SSR competition wheels, ECU upgrade, boomerang towhook, von hep exhaust, fugita intake, gold foil heat shield, S111 seat brace mine -'06 Elise', '06 350Z her's '07 Lexus RX350 two wheels: Ellsworth Enlightenment, Rocky Mountain RMX, Santa Cruz Heckler, Bontrager Super Lite, Orbea Road bike

07-23-2008, 10:01 AM	#369 (permalink)
ZAMMY1 ZAMMY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington, pa, (near PGH.) Posts: 1,215	i expect to read the instructions before i send money. i wouldn't mind paying a modest fee for a copy if anyone would make one. or, if i could see an installation... i really don't like to buy something i've seen very little of. sam __________________ Sam Mayberry, W3CYO/R, resident curmudgeon. aspen white '06 elise, now with hinged rear clam! nice! youtube: sam's jet turbine scooter

07-21-2008, 07:26 PM	#365 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 524 Images: 19	LordZ What are you going to do about the side scoops? I didn't think about that on the Exige but that is something that will have to be disassembled before tilting the clam.

07-23-2008, 12:50 PM	#371 (permalink)
SilentTed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 6	Clam hinge installed on my '05 Aspen White with 2bular single-tip: Had to trim the rear panel for the exhaust tip to get through. Retaining cable is shorter by an inch or two to keep the clam from resting on exhaust tip. Small mods I had no problems with. This kit is excellent. __________________ 05 Elise, AW

07-23-2008, 01:02 PM	#372 (permalink)
LordZ 06 SY Exige Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 607	Uh, oh. Looks like I have some modifications to do with my 2bular gets in...

07-23-2008, 01:06 PM	#373 (permalink)
perryeyges XPRMTL Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 2,822	Install looks great. How were you ever willing to invest the $$ without ever having read the instructions?? __________________ 05 Elise Spyder II, Chrome Orange, 1586lbs. Stasis/Alcon "lotus cut" brakes, Supercharged and Intercooled @305 Crank HP "My dream car is now operational!"

07-23-2008, 01:39 PM	#377 (permalink)
tesprit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 1,281	Are any of you guys with this mod installed going to be at LOG? I really want to see one of these kits in action (and no, I won't ask to see the instructions.....)

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