Rear Spoiler for Elise - Page 5 - LotusTalk

shay2nak · 08-07-2005, 07:42 PM

Wow, that looks nice. I like the CF wing. What's best is that it's a copy of the Exige wing! So I'll be swapping that out. So that's CF wing, CF side scoops now these guys have to make a CF Exige splitter.

lucien · 08-07-2005, 07:50 PM

The splitter comes primed and almost ready to paint. A color guru matched the paint color. The splitter was not pre drilled but a drawing of where the bolts should go was supplied. The splitter is attached to the clam and aluminum underbody with 7 bolts and washers, supplied. The supplied bolts/washers were not SS so I replaced them with SS fasteners. The splitter was fitted, drilled and mocked up, then painted and installed. I will look through my pics and will post a picture showing the attachments to the car if available.
Jason Stirewalt, Jon Lewis and his GSM team displayed great technical skills in making sure everything fitted and was finished to their high standards.

Rear visibility; Reduced about 40%, like looking through a huge venetian blind. No impairment of side mirror rear view.

Lotus F1 · 08-07-2005, 10:34 PM

OH YEAH! Looks great. Thank man for taking the time with the additional pics.

If anyone else is interested let me know and maybe we can get them here as one shippment and save some $$$

Sky-King · 08-08-2005, 08:20 AM

Sorry if this question has been asked already, but what was the cost of the spoiler?

Thank you,

Scott

MickOpalak · 08-08-2005, 08:30 AM

delliott00 · 08-08-2005, 12:08 PM

Hear that?

That was the sound of my wallet adding lightness. Colin would be proud.

Must. have. that. wing.

By far the best looking wing available for the car. Seeing Luc's has lessened my desire to have an Exige. Haven't decided which splitter but it sounds as though this one is pretty securely mounted.

-Dave
'05 Elise
'05 Evo
'03 Evo

Paul MD · 08-08-2005, 01:24 PM

Can anyone pass comment on whether the wing ACTUALLY improves the handling of the car or just adds drag and whistling noises?

It looks great.... but then so do many things that fail to perform any useful function... breast implants for example!

ghastley · 08-08-2005, 01:37 PM

Quote:

things that fail to perform any useful function... breast implants for example!

These stop their owners from falling over backwards!

MickOpalak · 08-14-2005, 12:48 PM

Some more pix from yesterday...

MickOpalak · 08-14-2005, 12:50 PM

the wing and splitter look great in person.

elise? · 08-14-2005, 12:58 PM

yes, that looks great. too bad it will cost my left testes to get it. if only the dealer would stock it or something like it...

Ragnorak Racing · 08-14-2005, 04:22 PM

Awaiting my shipment of wings and splitters from Italy. Drop me an email if you would like one? Thanks!

elise? · 08-14-2005, 04:36 PM

the question for me is: who can i get to install it?

JimK · 08-14-2005, 07:28 PM

I like both the wing and the splitter but have 2 questions:
1) How will you connect the wing to the chassis? How is it done on the Exige?
2) Are there any splitters available in something cheaper (and more durable)
than CF?
Thanks for the pics and write-up! Any other mods planned? I'm thinking some black RAC Monolites would look hot on that car!

Dave · 08-14-2005, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragnorak Racing

Awaiting my shipment of wings and splitters from Italy. Drop me an email if you would like one? Thanks!

Ordered!

QYKSLVR · 08-14-2005, 10:09 PM

I love the look, but how strong is the mounting? Is it reinforced with something? I just don't know how strong the engine cover is. I would think that if this setup generates Exige levels of downforce, won't you run the risk of cracking the lid? I could be wrong, it happens frequently. I would hate to break the lid, and lose the wing off the back at the same time.

Lotus F1 · 08-14-2005, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QYKSLVR

I love the look, but how strong is the mounting? Is it reinforced with something? I just don't know how strong the engine cover is. I would think that if this setup generates Exige levels of downforce, won't you run the risk of cracking the lid? I could be wrong, it happens frequently. I would hate to break the lid, and lose the wing off the back at the same time.

Very good question...We need an answer to this

eliseowner2b · 08-15-2005, 05:19 AM

Since this is Hyper-Sport's car I'll call Kirt today to see if they have had any problems with theirs.

MickOpalak · 08-15-2005, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimK

I like both the wing and the splitter but have 2 questions:
1) How will you connect the wing to the chassis? How is it done on the Exige?
2) Are there any splitters available in something cheaper (and more durable)
than CF?
Thanks for the pics and write-up! Any other mods planned? I'm thinking some black RAC Monolites would look hot on that car!

1. The wing only attachs to the engine lid, but they've added four extra rubber bushings between the lid and the rear clam to stabalize the lid at speed.

2. This front splitter is made from fiberglass. Only the rear wing is carbon fiber.

MyElise · 08-15-2005, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickOpalak

they've added four extra rubber bushings between the lid and the rear clam to stabilize the lid at speed.

Doesn't look like enough to me. They didn't even use large backing washers to spread the load at the attachment points.

Imagine having two bags of cement on top of the wing. Would that setup accurately distribute the load to the suspension?

08-07-2005, 07:42 PM	#81 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,006	Wow, that looks nice. I like the CF wing. What's best is that it's a copy of the Exige wing! So I'll be swapping that out. So that's CF wing, CF side scoops now these guys have to make a CF Exige splitter. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

08-07-2005, 07:50 PM	#82 (permalink)
lucien Elise Booster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 171	Splitter and rear visibility questions The splitter comes primed and almost ready to paint. A color guru matched the paint color. The splitter was not pre drilled but a drawing of where the bolts should go was supplied. The splitter is attached to the clam and aluminum underbody with 7 bolts and washers, supplied. The supplied bolts/washers were not SS so I replaced them with SS fasteners. The splitter was fitted, drilled and mocked up, then painted and installed. I will look through my pics and will post a picture showing the attachments to the car if available. Jason Stirewalt, Jon Lewis and his GSM team displayed great technical skills in making sure everything fitted and was finished to their high standards. Rear visibility; Reduced about 40%, like looking through a huge venetian blind. No impairment of side mirror rear view. Attached Images __________________ LUC Last edited by lucien : 08-07-2005 at 08:03 PM.

08-08-2005, 08:20 AM	#84 (permalink)
Sky-King Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 165	Sorry if this question has been asked already, but what was the cost of the spoiler? Thank you, Scott __________________ Have fun, and be safe

08-08-2005, 08:30 AM	#85 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,302	Attached Images __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

08-14-2005, 12:48 PM	#89 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,302	Some more pix from yesterday... Attached Images __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

08-07-2005, 10:34 PM	#83 (permalink)
Lotus F1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fantasy Island New York Posts: 3,840	OH YEAH! Looks great. Thank man for taking the time with the additional pics. If anyone else is interested let me know and maybe we can get them here as one shippment and save some $$$

08-08-2005, 12:08 PM	#86 (permalink)
delliott00 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin TX Posts: 338	Hear that? That was the sound of my wallet adding lightness. Colin would be proud. Must. have. that. wing. By far the best looking wing available for the car. Seeing Luc's has lessened my desire to have an Exige. Haven't decided which splitter but it sounds as though this one is pretty securely mounted. -Dave '05 Elise '05 Evo '03 Evo

08-08-2005, 01:24 PM	#87 (permalink)
Paul MD 2nd Timer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Back in Sunny Maryland Posts: 732	Can anyone pass comment on whether the wing ACTUALLY improves the handling of the car or just adds drag and whistling noises? It looks great.... but then so do many things that fail to perform any useful function... breast implants for example!

08-14-2005, 12:50 PM	#90 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,302	the wing and splitter look great in person. Attached Images __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

08-14-2005, 12:58 PM	#91 (permalink)
elise? Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 16	yes, that looks great. too bad it will cost my left testes to get it. if only the dealer would stock it or something like it...

08-14-2005, 04:22 PM	#92 (permalink)
Ragnorak Racing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 345	Awaiting my shipment of wings and splitters from Italy. Drop me an email if you would like one? Thanks! __________________ Brett Payne www.Ragnorakracing.com Sales 415.377.8018 phone

08-14-2005, 04:36 PM	#93 (permalink)
elise? Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 16	the question for me is: who can i get to install it?

08-14-2005, 07:28 PM	#94 (permalink)
JimK rooster Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bettendorf, IA Posts: 2,139	I like both the wing and the splitter but have 2 questions: 1) How will you connect the wing to the chassis? How is it done on the Exige? 2) Are there any splitters available in something cheaper (and more durable) than CF? Thanks for the pics and write-up! Any other mods planned? I'm thinking some black RAC Monolites would look hot on that car! __________________ curator of C32B, J35Z3, J37A1, F20C. former 2ZZGE owner.

08-14-2005, 10:09 PM	#96 (permalink)
QYKSLVR Dreaming of an Elise Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 61	I love the look, but how strong is the mounting? Is it reinforced with something? I just don't know how strong the engine cover is. I would think that if this setup generates Exige levels of downforce, won't you run the risk of cracking the lid? I could be wrong, it happens frequently. I would hate to break the lid, and lose the wing off the back at the same time.

08-15-2005, 05:19 AM	#98 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	Since this is Hyper-Sport's car I'll call Kirt today to see if they have had any problems with theirs. __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

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