Tilting Clam in the Worx - Page 21 - LotusTalk

exarkun1178 · 07-25-2008, 06:27 AM

valmont....

valmont · 07-25-2008, 06:56 AM

Merci

... But our friend Turbophil have made a fabulous job too, on his car ! In France, we love it so much !

;-)

darkSol · 07-25-2008, 08:30 AM

Valmont,

Je suis un Canadien Francais, mais qui vivent tres pres (10km) de mon ami Philip...

Il est une personne exceptionnelle!

...Je veux que votre couverture a l'avant!

xeeeejme · 07-25-2008, 08:53 AM

Awesome valmont! Welcome to the board.

valmont · 07-25-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkSol

Valmont,

Je suis un Canadien Francais, mais qui vivent tres pres (10km) de mon ami Philip...

Il est une personne exceptionnelle!

...Je veux que votre couverture a l'avant!

Hello Darksol !!!!

! A best regard to you from France !

I'm agree with you about Phil, and I have no doubt about he's exceptional Personality !

about your answer Darksol : Open the front clam, is not very complicate in reality, but very "looooooonger" to made the concept and test this sort of transformation ! I suppose it's certainly little different on the Elise clam !

In my french post (Garage111.com), I have send few pictures (Page 1 or 2), who shaw many détails ( fasteners, Protex lock, Pin-Pin's, Aérocatch, and other ) to lock the clam on the front of the car (particulary, on is front splinter / Spoiler) ...

I suppose that the Speedster internal-clam is more larger than your Elise / Exige Clam. So, I haved more possibility to tranform it and to remove it !

I am sorry not to talk more with you, because my English is not great ! And I regret that. But I would do its utmost to share my experience on this project with google translate

!

Ps : Thank you Xeeeejme !

Valmont

sfelise · 07-26-2008, 01:46 PM

Looks good! What size 2bular is that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentTed

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.

sfelise · 07-26-2008, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

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

Oh please sign me up for a new panel! I'm afraid my fettling skills are not up to par

turbophil · 07-26-2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfelise

Oh please sign me up for a new panel! I'm afraid my fettling skills are not up to par

Gotcha covered buddy!

Cheers,

Phil

streetraces · 08-11-2008, 01:17 PM

My tilting clam.

xeeeejme · 08-12-2008, 07:21 AM

Ohhh, and a Spa S2000 as well. Nice.

jerrym · 08-12-2008, 08:02 AM

niceeee

turbophil · 08-12-2008, 08:50 AM

Very Cool Street. You have some nice bits under your clam

For any of those interested, we're about 50% of the way through another batch...

Best,

Phil

LordZ · 08-12-2008, 08:57 AM

any shots of the new rear panel?

ZAMMY1 · 08-18-2008, 07:12 PM

interested in a kit.
when they are available, pm me with ordering details.
thanx, sam

turbophil · 08-19-2008, 07:30 AM

More Updates:

I edited the first page so that it summarizes this thread including some pictures. Tilting Clam in the Worx

Also, new kits are probably 4 weeks out or so and the rear panel has been revised to work with over sized exhaust tips.

Please ask questions on this thread or PM me if better to be an offline discussion...

Lord:

Imagine the one you've got, but bigger

It looks near identical, just has a wider opening for the tip which includes mounting the panel above the exhaust hanger grommet rather than below. We then expanded the panel vertically, which gained us another 3/4" for the tip opening...

Best,

Phil

LordZ · 08-19-2008, 07:34 AM

Sweet! I also asked Jim to shorten my tip on the 2bular just a bit so i can full tilt. When it gets in I'll post pics obviously.

turbophil · 08-19-2008, 07:49 AM

GREAT! I'd love to add your Exige to the front page

Jim obviously has good stuff, but he sure has a fetish for long tips

They all seems to stick past the back of the car like 3 inches--- Not sure why he does that???? Must be a Euro thing

Best,

Phil

rnr · 08-23-2008, 08:22 PM

The clamhinge is finally on my car as well

Unfortunately the V1 panel eliminator does not fit around the 8 inch Larini exhaust. For now we've simply modified the existing panel and used it instead - it means that I'll have to pull the top bolts of the panel every time I swivel it but at least the car is usable in the meantime. Hopefully the V2 eliminator will fit around the Larini.

Massive thanks to Rob at DietschWerks for putting the kit in - he even worked on Saturday so I could get the car back in time. Thanks also to Phil for creating the kit and trouble shooting the install.

LordZ · 08-25-2008, 08:07 PM

Update...

25 mins from turning the key off to full tilt on an Exige. Went quite smoothly actually. Only 2nd time tilting too!

That was with a S111 CF roof though, so only 4 bolts holding it on vs the 7 or 8 on stock.

Thanks again Phil!

turbophil · 08-25-2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordZ

Update...

25 mins from turning the key off to full tilt on an Exige. Went quite smoothly actually. Only 2nd time tilting too!

That was with a S111 CF roof though, so only 4 bolts holding it on vs the 7 or 8 on stock.

Thanks again Phil!

FANTASTIC!

07-25-2008, 08:30 AM	#403 (permalink)
darkSol The Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,169	Valmont, Je suis un Canadien Francais, mais qui vivent tres pres (10km) de mon ami Philip... Il est une personne exceptionnelle! ...Je veux que votre couverture a l'avant! __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 230whp, 1854lbs. 12.41 @ 112.1 mph. 300whp @ 1799lbs. or bust!

07-25-2008, 08:53 AM	#404 (permalink)
xeeeejme Livin the dream Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Triangle, NC Posts: 285	Awesome valmont! Welcome to the board. __________________ CO Exige

08-11-2008, 01:17 PM	#409 (permalink)
streetraces Modern Day MacGyver Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 180	My tilting clam. Attached Images __________________ 05 Turbo Elise 3?? HP Melbourne, FL

08-12-2008, 07:21 AM	#410 (permalink)
xeeeejme Livin the dream Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Triangle, NC Posts: 285	Ohhh, and a Spa S2000 as well. Nice. __________________ CO Exige

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07-25-2008, 06:56 AM	#402 (permalink)
valmont Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Paris in France Posts: 12	Merci ... But our friend Turbophil have made a fabulous job too, on his car ! In France, we love it so much ! ;-)

08-12-2008, 08:50 AM	#412 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 1,635 Images: 3	Very Cool Street. You have some nice bits under your clam For any of those interested, we're about 50% of the way through another batch... Best, Phil __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 275whp/175wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 11/09/08* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing at all...

08-12-2008, 08:57 AM	#413 (permalink)
LordZ 06 SY Exige Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 607	any shots of the new rear panel?

08-18-2008, 07:12 PM	#414 (permalink)
ZAMMY1 ZAMMY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington, pa, (near PGH.) Posts: 1,215	interested in a kit. when they are available, pm me with ordering details. thanx, sam __________________ Sam Mayberry, W3CYO/R, resident curmudgeon. aspen white '06 elise, now with hinged rear clam! nice! youtube: sam's jet turbine scooter

08-19-2008, 07:30 AM	#415 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 1,635 Images: 3	More Updates: I edited the first page so that it summarizes this thread including some pictures. Tilting Clam in the Worx Also, new kits are probably 4 weeks out or so and the rear panel has been revised to work with over sized exhaust tips. Please ask questions on this thread or PM me if better to be an offline discussion... Lord: Imagine the one you've got, but bigger It looks near identical, just has a wider opening for the tip which includes mounting the panel above the exhaust hanger grommet rather than below. We then expanded the panel vertically, which gained us another 3/4" for the tip opening... Best, Phil __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 275whp/175wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 11/09/08* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing at all...

08-19-2008, 07:34 AM	#416 (permalink)
LordZ 06 SY Exige Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 607	Sweet! I also asked Jim to shorten my tip on the 2bular just a bit so i can full tilt. When it gets in I'll post pics obviously.

08-19-2008, 07:49 AM	#417 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 1,635 Images: 3	GREAT! I'd love to add your Exige to the front page Jim obviously has good stuff, but he sure has a fetish for long tips They all seems to stick past the back of the car like 3 inches--- Not sure why he does that???? Must be a Euro thing Best, Phil __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 275whp/175wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 11/09/08* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing at all...

08-23-2008, 08:22 PM	#418 (permalink)
rnr daily driver Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 1,648	The clamhinge is finally on my car as well Unfortunately the V1 panel eliminator does not fit around the 8 inch Larini exhaust. For now we've simply modified the existing panel and used it instead - it means that I'll have to pull the top bolts of the panel every time I swivel it but at least the car is usable in the meantime. Hopefully the V2 eliminator will fit around the Larini. Massive thanks to Rob at DietschWerks for putting the kit in - he even worked on Saturday so I could get the car back in time. Thanks also to Phil for creating the kit and trouble shooting the install. __________________ 06 Elise. STi, LSD/TC, TP, SS, 8 Inch Larini, TurboXS CAI, RTD Brace, 15/16 Rotas, 205/245 RA1, ekological HID kit, Multivex mirrors, Ragnorak Scuffguards, BWR UniKey, bootie, carpet buttons, BWR sill protectors, car cover

08-25-2008, 08:07 PM	#419 (permalink)
LordZ 06 SY Exige Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 607	Update... 25 mins from turning the key off to full tilt on an Exige. Went quite smoothly actually. Only 2nd time tilting too! That was with a S111 CF roof though, so only 4 bolts holding it on vs the 7 or 8 on stock. Thanks again Phil!

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