Winter Projects - LotusTalk

kestrel74 · 10-27-2009, 09:55 AM

For the cold WX Folks: Any projects in the works for this winter ?? ME: Nitron Sport SA's going on this week. Fuel tank mod ( maybe ) and Baffled oil pan ( maybe )

MyFutureSelfnMe · 10-27-2009, 10:14 AM

CNC machining a front lit Aston Martin V8 Vantage style gauge cluster out of anodized aluminum and stainless with cool white LEDs. Maybe I'll put Nitrons on too although with my recent focus on putting money in the bank above all other priorities, we'll see.

MNlotus · 10-27-2009, 12:12 PM

getting rid of the toyota motor and upgrading to the honda K24!!!!
350rwhp is our goal!!
also forcedfed wing, plastic grills changed to mesh, upgrade to the 5 element carbon diffuser, heat and wiper motor removed, Gut fenders modified, and new splitter maybe?

waydui · 10-27-2009, 12:59 PM

ULTRA discs up front, Pagid pads all around, SS brake lines (rear done, front to do), stripes, GUT sport wing...

Regards,
Wayne

mrcarcrazy · 10-27-2009, 01:11 PM

Putting in Motor mount inserts from TrackHQ this evening, or maybe this weekend if I'm feeling lazy when I get home. (it was cold here this morning, so I included myself

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MMMotorCity · 10-28-2009, 05:44 AM

Taking the car to the cabin up north this weekend. One last drive up and around on M22, then putting it away for the winter. Nitron Doubles, RTD Brace, Oil Pan, Engine Mounts, Wheel Studs, Fire Extinguisher all going on this spring after I make all my purchases this winter. Can not wait for Gingerman next May!

kestrel74 · 10-28-2009, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMotorCity

Taking the car to the cabin up north this weekend. One last drive up and around on M22, then putting it away for the winter. Nitron Doubles, RTD Brace, Oil Pan, Engine Mounts, Wheel Studs, Fire Extinguisher all going on this spring after I make all my purchases this winter. Can not wait for Gingerman next May!

Yeah, I got Nitrons installed yesterday, so this weekend is probably the last one for me also before mothballs.

MMMotorCity · 10-28-2009, 05:54 AM

Who installed them?

kestrel74 · 10-28-2009, 05:56 AM

AutoEurope of course !!!

Mr. Wizard ( Charles )

Bender Rodríguez · 10-28-2009, 05:58 AM

New Brake pads powder coated calipers and replace the decklid mesh. Who knows my car might even look complete again!

kestrel74 · 10-28-2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bender Rodríguez

New Brake pads powder coated calipers and replace the decklid mesh. Who knows my car might even look complete again!

Yay !! Heard you were visiting AutoEurope....

MaineLotus · 10-28-2009, 06:19 AM

Bodywork - the last stage of my project. Primarily flares to cover the 8" front and 10" rear wheels.

eliiz · 10-28-2009, 07:55 AM

Collecting parts for Audi engine swap, New colour maybe, upgrade interior and, and... Where to start

over40 · 10-28-2009, 08:34 AM

Hoping to have time to install the BWR SC I bought last october.

Hmm, see a few engine swap replies. Was hoping someone would be working on an electric conversion. I assume that eventually my motor will meet its end through either neglect or a simple mod (like a SC that I don`t qet quite right).

So who is working on this?

One motor with shafts or two wheel motors?

Batteries in one place or distributed to control weight distribution and cooling?

What kind of batteries?

Yep the batteries would probably cost more than the car is worth,
but I really like the acceleration I have seen in the Tesla and Detroit Electric`s Elise.

zygotesoup · 10-28-2009, 09:35 AM

my winter project: waiting for summer

also might help a friend install a katana SC

kwancho · 10-28-2009, 10:16 AM

Installing 4-point harnesses, maybe do a little work to help the stock IC.

Bender Rodríguez · 10-28-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

Yay !! Heard you were visiting AutoEurope....

I figured I would stop by. I used to buy quite allot of parts from those guys when I was going thru my rebuild. I should run back up there and see what’s new.

Vulcan Grey · 10-28-2009, 11:05 AM

This winter I need to:

1)finish my engine rebuild and get it running again.
2)install my oil cooler thermostat.
3)install my new electric chargecooler pump to replace the mechanical pump.
4)install my new fog light to replace the broken one.
5)refurbish my roof panel with the new headliner that my friend made.
6)install the Elise seats to replace my leather huge Esprit seats, since I don't really fit under the steering wheel comfortably.
7)finish the design and fabrication of my Brembo racing brakes.
8)flush out and repair my oil coolers
9)repaint the engine bay walls
10)repaint my engine plenum, valve covers, and intercooler metallic grey instead of the crinkle orange.

Done so far
11)installed Quaife LSD in the transaxle.
12)finally got head machined correctly
13)got piston rings gapped, and connecting rod bushings installed and reamed to fit.
14)bought all engine parts for rebuild.

I guess I have some work cut out for me

alil'britdifferent · 10-28-2009, 11:31 AM

No smart comments from southerners yet, so..........

My winter project...........fit hardtop.

......and keep driving

308tr6 · 10-28-2009, 11:44 AM

Winter Projects:

1. Buy Lotus Exige!!!!
2. Keep Ferrari
3. Ski tons of wicked deep POW.
4. Stay married.

10-27-2009, 09:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,312	Winter Projects For the cold WX Folks: Any projects in the works for this winter ?? ME: Nitron Sport SA's going on this week. Fuel tank mod ( maybe ) and Baffled oil pan ( maybe ) __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

10-27-2009, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
MyFutureSelfnMe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,205	CNC machining a front lit Aston Martin V8 Vantage style gauge cluster out of anodized aluminum and stainless with cool white LEDs. Maybe I'll put Nitrons on too although with my recent focus on putting money in the bank above all other priorities, we'll see. __________________ Originally Posted by dead_ed I love my elise but there's no hiding that it was assembled by drunks.

10-27-2009, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 812	getting rid of the toyota motor and upgrading to the honda K24!!!! 350rwhp is our goal!! also forcedfed wing, plastic grills changed to mesh, upgrade to the 5 element carbon diffuser, heat and wiper motor removed, Gut fenders modified, and new splitter maybe? __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page Last edited by MNlotus : 10-28-2009 at 06:32 AM.

10-27-2009, 12:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
waydui GR8 SCAPE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirtland, Ohio Posts: 1,182	ULTRA discs up front, Pagid pads all around, SS brake lines (rear done, front to do), stripes, GUT sport wing... 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.

10-27-2009, 01:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
mrcarcrazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 690	Putting in Motor mount inserts from TrackHQ this evening, or maybe this weekend if I'm feeling lazy when I get home. (it was cold here this morning, so I included myself ) __________________ 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise - "the Lotus" (original I know) 2001 Jeep Wrangler - "soul crusher". If you dont GET it after you drive it, then you dont GET it - serpent

10-28-2009, 05:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
MMMotorCity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 72	Taking the car to the cabin up north this weekend. One last drive up and around on M22, then putting it away for the winter. Nitron Doubles, RTD Brace, Oil Pan, Engine Mounts, Wheel Studs, Fire Extinguisher all going on this spring after I make all my purchases this winter. Can not wait for Gingerman next May! __________________ 2007 Phantom Black Audi RS4 2005 Ardent Red Lotus Elise 1995 Bright Red BMW M3

10-28-2009, 05:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
MMMotorCity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 72	Who installed them? __________________ 2007 Phantom Black Audi RS4 2005 Ardent Red Lotus Elise 1995 Bright Red BMW M3

10-28-2009, 05:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,312	AutoEurope of course !!! Mr. Wizard ( Charles ) __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

10-28-2009, 05:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bender Rodríguez Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 355	New Brake pads powder coated calipers and replace the decklid mesh. Who knows my car might even look complete again! __________________ www.thompsonracingfabrication.com Compressor Map xls http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f160...mapping-76110/ Roll Center xls http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f91/roll-centers-76108/ 1891lbs ???Whp Tq

10-28-2009, 06:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
MaineLotus Parts scattered about... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,383	Bodywork - the last stage of my project. Primarily flares to cover the 8" front and 10" rear wheels. __________________ My car is modified.

10-28-2009, 07:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
eliiz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 73	Collecting parts for Audi engine swap, New colour maybe, upgrade interior and, and... Where to start

10-28-2009, 08:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
over40 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hudson Valley,NY Posts: 189	Hoping to have time to install the BWR SC I bought last october. Hmm, see a few engine swap replies. Was hoping someone would be working on an electric conversion. I assume that eventually my motor will meet its end through either neglect or a simple mod (like a SC that I don`t qet quite right). So who is working on this? One motor with shafts or two wheel motors? Batteries in one place or distributed to control weight distribution and cooling? What kind of batteries? Yep the batteries would probably cost more than the car is worth, but I really like the acceleration I have seen in the Tesla and Detroit Electric`s Elise.

10-28-2009, 09:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
zygotesoup Resident Drunk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,225	my winter project: waiting for summer also might help a friend install a katana SC __________________ 2005 BADA55 Lotus Elise 1993 Black BMW 325i 2000 Solar Yellow MR-S - SOLD 1987 White on White Porsche 944 Turbo - SOLD 1993 Maroon Lexus SC400 - SOLD

10-28-2009, 10:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
kwancho Stormtrooper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Altos Hills, CA Posts: 95	Installing 4-point harnesses, maybe do a little work to help the stock IC. __________________ 2007 Aspen White Exige S Track, Touring, LSD Golden Gate Lotus Club #979 Larini SC Sport, R888, black badges, red folding tow hook

10-28-2009, 11:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
Vulcan Grey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado USA Posts: 295	This winter I need to: 1)finish my engine rebuild and get it running again. 2)install my oil cooler thermostat. 3)install my new electric chargecooler pump to replace the mechanical pump. 4)install my new fog light to replace the broken one. 5)refurbish my roof panel with the new headliner that my friend made. 6)install the Elise seats to replace my leather huge Esprit seats, since I don't really fit under the steering wheel comfortably. 7)finish the design and fabrication of my Brembo racing brakes. 8)flush out and repair my oil coolers 9)repaint the engine bay walls 10)repaint my engine plenum, valve covers, and intercooler metallic grey instead of the crinkle orange. Done so far 11)installed Quaife LSD in the transaxle. 12)finally got head machined correctly 13)got piston rings gapped, and connecting rod bushings installed and reamed to fit. 14)bought all engine parts for rebuild. I guess I have some work cut out for me __________________ Travis Vulcan Grey Esprit SE http://vulcangrey.lotuscolorado.com/gallery

10-28-2009, 11:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
alil'britdifferent English Exile Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 1,092	No smart comments from southerners yet, so.......... My winter project...........fit hardtop. ......and keep driving __________________ 2005 Elise: Starlight Black - Touring & Sport Pack Faster, Lighter, Safer: Nitron Sport Pro - Lotus Sport ECU - RTD Brace - Braille Battery - K40 anti-Radar/Laser - 4Tress Bar - Schroth 5P Harness' - Fire Ext'r - SS brake lines Audio: Alpine - JBL Speakers - Arqray Double Tip Exhaust w/ Sport Cat - Desnorkel/Green Visual: Hard top - Challenger Rear Grill - Carbon Fiber; Diffuser, Front Splitter & Side Scoops - Stealth Bulbs - Folding Tow Hook, Bootie, Mircomirror & Buttons

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10-28-2009, 11:44 AM	#20 (permalink)
308tr6 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 104	Winter Projects: 1. Buy Lotus Exige!!!! 2. Keep Ferrari 3. Ski tons of wicked deep POW. 4. Stay married.