Ebay Carbon Exige Scoops - LotusTalk

breinhar · 01-06-2009, 05:30 PM

What do you guys think. Saw these on another users car and he seems to like em.

eBay Motors: Lotus Exige 06-07 Carbon Fiber Side Scoops,Side Vents (item 270325613307 end time Jan-13-09 14:01:06 PST)

Do you think that buying cheaper ones will get me in the end with fading?
Thanks.

cd4age · 01-06-2009, 06:15 PM

Keep in mind if u have an elise u'll have 2 drill to mount those exige scoops.

Nobuyasu · 01-06-2009, 06:27 PM

I would think not as the cheaper ones are fiberglass with one or two layers of CF on top. If interested, I have a new pair that I never installed for sale. I ended up purchasing used stock exige scoops thru this site and had them painted Starlight Black to match my car. I didn't want to paint over the new CF ones as the thought of painting over CF was painful. Email me at nobuyasu@yahoo.com if interested.

breinhar · 01-06-2009, 06:38 PM

The member who has these that I saw didn't need to drill, he made brackets that held them just fine

Phil S · 01-06-2009, 06:46 PM

Do they come with the mesh?

lotusforsale · 01-06-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breinhar

The member who has these that I saw didn't need to drill, he made brackets that held them just fine

And the brackets, which are attached to the scoops, attach to the body...how?

Nobuyasu · 01-06-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotusforsale

And the brackets, which are attached to the scoops, attach to the body...how?

I made some brackets to do the same. I haven't driven around with them on because I only made brackets for driver's side and haven't found time to fab up the other side. However, the driver side bracket fits the scoop in perfectly and tight.

Here's some pictures of the bracket I made, but it may be hard to understand how the bracket would hold up the scoop if you are not familar with how the OE scoops mount and the inner body works of the vent area.

Dragon · 01-07-2009, 03:33 AM

I have a set of the ebay ones.. I had to remove the mesh from my stock ones.. PITA and then silicone them on to the new carbon fiber ones. Other than that no issues and they look quite sexy on my AW Exige. They have been on the car now for a good 6 months or more and still look brand new. This is on a daily driver that is parked outside in the rain and sun too btw. I have no Garage

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breinhar · 01-07-2009, 04:17 PM

Sounds good. As for how the other ones mount ill have to find out and get back to you. It was only a quick convo in a parking lot.

knucklehead · 01-07-2009, 04:43 PM

You'll get better cooling if you leave the mesh off.

lotusforsale · 01-07-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobuyasu

I made some brackets to do the same. I haven't driven around with them on because I only made brackets for driver's side and haven't found time to fab up the other side. However, the driver side bracket fits the scoop in perfectly and tight.

Here's some pictures of the bracket I made, but it may be hard to understand how the bracket would hold up the scoop if you are not familar with how the OE scoops mount and the inner body works of the vent area.

VERY innovative!

breinhar · 01-07-2009, 05:45 PM

Not to worry about the subtle difference in cooling with and without the mess but thanks.

breinhar · 01-07-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobuyasu

I made some brackets to do the same. I haven't driven around with them on because I only made brackets for driver's side and haven't found time to fab up the other side. However, the driver side bracket fits the scoop in perfectly and tight.

Here's some pictures of the bracket I made, but it may be hard to understand how the bracket would hold up the scoop if you are not familar with how the OE scoops mount and the inner body works of the vent area.

I have not seen the oe mounts but im guessing just looking at yours, the top and bottom clip under the body pannels and the rear peice extending mounts to something?

Gabriel Tyler · 01-07-2009, 06:01 PM

I've purchased a lot of parts from Che (Delubozparts) on Ebay for my MR2 Spyder. He's a good seller and stands behind his products.

chotto · 01-07-2009, 06:37 PM

I'm amazed at how expensive these are. I'm actually going to start making these in CF at a reduced price if you can wait just a bit longer.

newman · 01-07-2009, 07:16 PM

I have the ebay scoops on my exige:

I'm back...

skottoman · 01-08-2009, 07:30 AM

I have the ebay type scoops in my Exige. I wrote up a "How to" on making your own mesh. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Skottoman

How to: Exige Scoop Grills

breinhar · 01-08-2009, 06:04 PM

Thanks everyone for all the information. It has been a big help.

pete k · 01-08-2009, 07:04 PM

I also have the ebay side scoops, and I ordered the mesh from Lotus. It was $28 for each side, and I used black silicone to put it in. Pretty easy, and looks great.

Nobuyasu · 01-08-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by breinhar

I have not seen the oe mounts but im guessing just looking at yours, the top and bottom clip under the body pannels and the rear peice extending mounts to something?

Yes you are correct. The rear peice bolts to an existing bolt that holds the rear clam to the bottom part of the body.

01-06-2009, 05:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 403	Ebay Carbon Exige Scoops What do you guys think. Saw these on another users car and he seems to like em. eBay Motors: Lotus Exige 06-07 Carbon Fiber Side Scoops,Side Vents (item 270325613307 end time Jan-13-09 14:01:06 PST) Do you think that buying cheaper ones will get me in the end with fading? Thanks. __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

01-06-2009, 06:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 403	The member who has these that I saw didn't need to drill, he made brackets that held them just fine __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

01-07-2009, 03:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,742 Images: 2	I have a set of the ebay ones.. I had to remove the mesh from my stock ones.. PITA and then silicone them on to the new carbon fiber ones. Other than that no issues and they look quite sexy on my AW Exige. They have been on the car now for a good 6 months or more and still look brand new. This is on a daily driver that is parked outside in the rain and sun too btw. I have no Garage .... __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, BWR Gauge Mount, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, V2arms, Rear Tow Link Brace, RLS Battery Bracket, BOE Tow Bar, Stickers.

01-07-2009, 04:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 403	Sounds good. As for how the other ones mount ill have to find out and get back to you. It was only a quick convo in a parking lot. __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

01-07-2009, 04:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	You'll get better cooling if you leave the mesh off. __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

01-06-2009, 06:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
cd4age eH? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 297	Keep in mind if u have an elise u'll have 2 drill to mount those exige scoops.

01-06-2009, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nobuyasu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 43	I would think not as the cheaper ones are fiberglass with one or two layers of CF on top. If interested, I have a new pair that I never installed for sale. I ended up purchasing used stock exige scoops thru this site and had them painted Starlight Black to match my car. I didn't want to paint over the new CF ones as the thought of painting over CF was painful. Email me at nobuyasu@yahoo.com if interested.

01-06-2009, 06:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Phil S 2007 Phantom Black Elise Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 211	Do they come with the mesh?

01-07-2009, 05:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 403	Not to worry about the subtle difference in cooling with and without the mess but thanks. __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

01-07-2009, 06:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
Gabriel Tyler Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 72	I've purchased a lot of parts from Che (Delubozparts) on Ebay for my MR2 Spyder. He's a good seller and stands behind his products. __________________ Techno Toy Tuning

01-07-2009, 06:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
chotto vv My Awesome Wife vv Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 917	I'm amazed at how expensive these are. I'm actually going to start making these in CF at a reduced price if you can wait just a bit longer. __________________ 2005 SY-BWR Supercharger, Challenger Grill, AreaP single tip exhaust, Ohlin Double Adjustables, RTDbrace, Custom Kirkey 58 Series seats, Schroth 6 pt. harnesses, Multivex mirrors, Odyssey PC625 battery, Micromirror, HID's, V2arms, Sparco removeable steering wheel, 15"/16" Rota's with RA-1's, Pagid RS 4-2 pads, Cup airbox, Saikou Michi catch cans

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newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	I have the ebay scoops on my exige: I'm back... __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

01-08-2009, 07:30 AM	#17 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 902	I have the ebay type scoops in my Exige. I wrote up a "How to" on making your own mesh. Hope this helps. Cheers, Skottoman How to: Exige Scoop Grills __________________ 2006 AR N/A Exige-Touring pack-Starshield-TopspeedPro1 exhaust-DeSnorked-Green filter-RTD ToeBrace-Shims Removed-CF Diffuser-CF Splitter-CF Wing-CF Scoops w/custom grills-Black Exige sticker-PC680 battery-S111 battery holddown-Rear Lotus badge-Carpet buttons-Painted shift knob-Painted Console-EBrake Gaiter-SilverStealth bulbs-Front S111 towhook-Polk speakers-Toyo R888s-Lamin-x turn signal tint 2008 BMW X3 with some mods 2006 Cayman 'S'

01-08-2009, 06:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 403	Thanks everyone for all the information. It has been a big help. __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

01-08-2009, 07:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
pete k Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 665	I also have the ebay side scoops, and I ordered the mesh from Lotus. It was $28 for each side, and I used black silicone to put it in. Pretty easy, and looks great.

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