Rear Spoiler for Elise - Page 2 - LotusTalk

Brian 111 · 05-05-2005, 06:08 AM

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Originally posted by KMS Elise:We want get some feed backs from people before we start selling them. And yes it will be more than $1000.00. But we may produce one for less than that as well.

Could it be done in fiberglass or RIM to slash the cost?

MickOpalak · 05-05-2005, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian 111

Could it be done in fiberglass or RIM to slash the cost?

Please?

KMS Elise · 05-05-2005, 11:44 AM

I don't see Benetec making the wing with fiberglass. But I'm sure someone will come up with a cheaper wings soon.

Lotus F1 · 05-29-2005, 11:10 AM

Is the lid reinforcement done by buying a modified lid or does the wing come with the required hardware to reinforce the stock engine lid?

Lotus F1 · 05-29-2005, 08:40 PM

Shinoo what about this wing!

tonykomo · 05-30-2005, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTMX5

Shinoo what about this wing!

very neat. where was this taken?

Lotus F1 · 05-30-2005, 02:25 PM

I forget I'll have to do a search. I got the link from Elisetalk somewhere.

Steven22 · 05-30-2005, 03:12 PM

I just can't bring myself to do this. I will only do the occasional track day, and my money would better be spent on driving school. Functionally, a wing would do me no good.

It pains me as it is that the tuner car kids basically see the Elise as one of 'them.' At least around here they do. Bolting any of these wings on the car, cosmetically, just reinforces that...IMHO.

Lotus F1 · 05-30-2005, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kusheen

I just can't bring myself to do this. I will only do the occasional track day, and my money would better be spent on driving school. Functionally, a wing would do me no good.

It pains me as it is that the tuner car kids basically see the Elise as one of 'them.' At least around here they do. Bolting any of these wings on the car, cosmetically, just reinforces that...IMHO.

Just curious... Does the Lotus Exige wing bother you at all? I am wondering if it is the mere fact that any wing not factory installed is what's bothering you most or is it just the look?

suit36 · 05-30-2005, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTMX5

I forget I'll have to do a search. I got the link from Elisetalk somewhere.

I love the colour. I love the wheels. I love the spoiler!!

Any link or more photos would be greatly appreciated!

Steven22 · 05-30-2005, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTMX5

Just curious... Does the Lotus Exige wing bother you at all? I am wondering if it is the mere fact that any wing not factory installed is what's bothering you most or is it just the look?

Legitimate question.

The Exige attracts me not at all. The part over the engine/rear window looks like a hatch for some type of refrigeration unit, and again, strictly from a cosmetic point of view, a wing on this car adds nothing to it, and indeed detracts from the lines. I'll be the first to admit that aesthetics are a personal thing, somebody else might think this car SCREAMS for a wing.

Not me. I think the wing is unnecessary bling for the car.

Different matter if somebody needs/wants a functional wing because they're actually going to operate the car at speeds and under circumstances where the downforce comes into play.

I guess my tastes have changed over the years, as a kid I loved all the scoops and spoilers on cars like the Shelby Mustangs. Maybe it's that the wing is so overused on the tuner cars, but cosmetically I'll pass, whether it's a factory Exige spoiler or aftermarket job.

MickOpalak · 05-30-2005, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kusheen

It pains me as it is that the tuner car kids basically see the Elise as one of 'them.' At least around here they do. Bolting any of these wings on the car, cosmetically, just reinforces that...IMHO.

Until the Riceboys around here in Atlanta start driving low volume, high tech, low weight, purpose built, race proven, pedigreed European exotics, I'll never see myself as one of 'them'.

keith86a · 05-31-2005, 02:10 AM

The wing on a yellow car is from www.pbracing.it

ChrisStarrUSA · 05-31-2005, 08:38 AM

What are the wheels on that yellow car?????

delliott00 · 05-31-2005, 09:18 AM

Now THAT wing I like!

Hmm.... PBracing has it on the site but no price mentioned. I'd seriously consider getting one, along with a front splitter (and side scoops, and mesh grilles, etc... ) ;-)

Shinoo or KMS.... does anyone have any contacts with PBracing?

-Dave
'05 Elise
'05 Evo
'03 Evo

Mean TT · 06-01-2005, 01:45 AM

Something tells me that this company might come in handy for the Elise owners wanting to get resonable prices. If someone tries to tell me that a wing for the Elise costs 3,000 dollars for product development, I will die.

Funny I have never heard of them. Hopefully they will export to the US. Someone needs to let them know that they need to put prices on all of their merchandise!

abechen · 06-01-2005, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mean TT

Something tells me that this company might come in handy for the Elise owners wanting to get resonable prices. If someone tries to tell me that a wing for the Elise costs 3,000 dollars for product development, I will die.

Funny I have never heard of them. Hopefully they will export to the US. Someone needs to let them know that they need to put prices on all of their merchandise!

At the current pricing it looks like I will be waiting for the "Made in (Third world country)" copy.

anders · 06-03-2005, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTMX5

When can we have it!

PS More pics further away please... I think it looks pretty darn cool!

hey fastmx5

Pb-racing offers one very similar to the one in the picture.
http://www.pbracing.it

Its hot..

anders · 06-03-2005, 12:05 AM

oops just saw the previous posting, sorry for doubling up...

KMS Elise · 06-03-2005, 01:09 AM

I am going to Italy next month and go visit the PB Racing.

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Mean TT I bring the black clouds Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 866	Something tells me that this company might come in handy for the Elise owners wanting to get resonable prices. If someone tries to tell me that a wing for the Elise costs 3,000 dollars for product development, I will die. Funny I have never heard of them. Hopefully they will export to the US. Someone needs to let them know that they need to put prices on all of their merchandise! __________________

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05-05-2005, 11:44 AM	#23 (permalink)
KMS Elise Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Central Coast of California Posts: 964	I don't see Benetec making the wing with fiberglass. But I'm sure someone will come up with a cheaper wings soon.

05-29-2005, 11:10 AM	#24 (permalink)
Lotus F1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fantasy Island New York Posts: 3,840	Is the lid reinforcement done by buying a modified lid or does the wing come with the required hardware to reinforce the stock engine lid?

05-30-2005, 03:12 PM	#28 (permalink)
Steven22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 488	I just can't bring myself to do this. I will only do the occasional track day, and my money would better be spent on driving school. Functionally, a wing would do me no good. It pains me as it is that the tuner car kids basically see the Elise as one of 'them.' At least around here they do. Bolting any of these wings on the car, cosmetically, just reinforces that...IMHO.

05-31-2005, 02:10 AM	#33 (permalink)
keith86a Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Miami, FL / Boston, MA Posts: 1,322	The wing on a yellow car is from www.pbracing.it

05-31-2005, 08:38 AM	#34 (permalink)
ChrisStarrUSA Second cam junkie! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,121	What are the wheels on that yellow car?????

05-31-2005, 09:18 AM	#35 (permalink)
delliott00 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin TX Posts: 338	Now THAT wing I like! Hmm.... PBracing has it on the site but no price mentioned. I'd seriously consider getting one, along with a front splitter (and side scoops, and mesh grilles, etc... ) ;-) Shinoo or KMS.... does anyone have any contacts with PBracing? -Dave '05 Elise '05 Evo '03 Evo

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anders DFORM1. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: LA Posts: 113	oops just saw the previous posting, sorry for doubling up...

06-03-2005, 01:09 AM	#40 (permalink)
KMS Elise Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Central Coast of California Posts: 964	I am going to Italy next month and go visit the PB Racing.

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