Rear Spoiler for Elise - Page 6 - LotusTalk

eliseowner2b · 08-15-2005, 11:46 AM

I talked to Kirt @ Hyper-Sport today. He said the driver of the car stated positive things about this setup at Road Atlanta. He said it dropped his top speed on the back straight by about 3mph but it felt more stable above 120 where the car is known to feel a bit loose.

I wish I had known about the event this weekend. I would have been there in a heart beat!

lucien · 08-15-2005, 07:03 PM

Wing and splitter function well, stabilize car at high speed while probably lowering top straightaway speed by a fraction. No evidence of deforming or cracking of engine cover.
Thanks to Mick for posting pictures of the wing and splitter at the track.
Also, NASA-Southeast.com has lots of Elise on track pictures from 8-13-14-05. Also check out silvereightstudio.com/NASA_RA_8-13-05/ for more Elise on-track pictures.
Kirt Wightman of Hyper-Sport and I have a project underway to enhance the engine performance of track day cars. Because of Kirt's close relationship with Lotus we can't announce any details yet.
As requested, will post pics of the latest tweaks like a quick release Sparco steering wheel, DEKA battery installation using Elise battery hold down system, Helmet hook, engine cover latch pin and rubber bumpers to stabilize wing, radio box and push to talk button.
The Elise needs no tweaks to be fun but its even more fun to tweak and see what happens!

lucien · 08-18-2005, 06:46 PM

Deck lid pin
Quick release steering wheel
Deka Battery and hold down
Helmet hook
Roll up tool kit

toyopet · 08-18-2005, 06:52 PM

lucien,
where did you get your quick release kit? and did you have any problem with your airbag light to go off or what have you done to prevent this? thanx.

lucien · 08-18-2005, 07:03 PM

The quick release mechanism and steering wheel came from Hyper-Sport in Atlanta.
A small piece of black electrical tape makes the airbag light disappear.

MyElise · 08-19-2005, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucien

A small piece of black electrical tape makes the airbag light disappear.

What seat are you using?

lucien · 08-20-2005, 09:08 AM

The seats are base Lotus Elise seats with Corbeau harness inserts which are available online.

shay2nak · 08-21-2005, 02:54 PM

I love that steering wheel and the quick release kit!!!! Is the wheel smaller than the stock one? Was the LOTUS badge on the wheel when you bought it?
thanks!

scelise · 08-21-2005, 05:47 PM

Guys here are pics of the wing we offer at SCelise. It's adjustable and comes color matched to your Lotus.

For more information on this wing go to
http://www.stickercity.com/store/home.php?cat=2259

lucien · 08-21-2005, 06:16 PM

Ara,
The diameter of the Sparco steering wheel is +-3/4 inch smaller than the base wheel. The wheel comes with a Sparco emblem with adhesive on the back. I purchased the Lotus emblem separately. In order for the Lotus emblem to fit you will need to enlarge the center opening a little.

eliseowner2b · 08-21-2005, 06:23 PM

Sticker,
Have you tested this wing on the Elise at high speed? Without adding downforce to the front of the car this wing may unbalance the car at speed. Most Elise drivers aren't into show.

I ask this because a track I drive a lot has a turn where you brake from 130 mph to about 44 mph. The Elises balance and aerodynamics are very well tuned by Lotus and more down force in the rear would upset this.

shay2nak · 08-21-2005, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucien

Ara,
The diameter of the Sparco steering wheel is +-3/4 inch smaller than the base wheel. The wheel comes with a Sparco emblem with adhesive on the back. I purchased the Lotus emblem separately. In order for the Lotus emblem to fit you will need to enlarge the center opening a little.

If you say you have to enlarge the center hole, does the emblem sit flush in the wheel? If so, how does it stay there then?

lucien · 08-22-2005, 07:16 PM

Ara,
The Lotus emblem is flush with the wheel and is held on with double sided tape or adhesive.

bloodpound · 08-27-2005, 04:38 PM

can anyone tell me were i can get a nice rear spoolier and can u plzzz upload some pics of it thnxxxs!!! im plaining on fixing up my lotus elise!!!!! im also looking for a front spoiler anyone got any ideas were i can get them and were can i see some pics???????

thanx chris

bloodpound · 08-27-2005, 04:49 PM

can anyone hlp me find a nice spoiler for the front and back!!!!! im trying to tune my lotuse elise 111r yellow car its a nice car so far i have done to it is put a carbon fiber center console and a fire extingisher!!!! i want to put a front and rear spoiler and im trying to get a carbon fiber trunk lidd also black rims. im working on getting an exhaust and an intanke but i dont no witch one will give me more horse power!!!!??? lol im also trying to get a bm short shift and carbon fiber engine covers. I want to no if anyone noes were i can get it for cheep???? like a web site and post some pics so i can loooo k at it !!!! i really want a nice rear spoiler and front one too for now and can anyone put some picsss of them and tell me were to get them . so i can order it !!! lol

thanx CHRIS

bloodpound · 08-27-2005, 05:20 PM

mick,
do u no were u got the exige spoiler/wing so i can put it on my elise 111r and the front spillterss / front spoiler ???? can u tell me the web site or tell me if u get more down force and if u fell any inprovement and how much it is plzzzzzzzz i have a yellow lotus elise 111r and im plaining on tunning it!!!!
thankx chris

reganfin · 08-27-2005, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloodpound

mick,
do u no were u got the exige spoiler/wing so i can put it on my elise 111r and the front spillterss / front spoiler ???? can u tell me the web site or tell me if u get more down force and if u fell any inprovement and how much it is plzzzzzzzz i have a yellow lotus elise 111r and im plaining on tunning it!!!!
thankx chris

www.ragnorakracing.com has the italian designed pb racing cf wing and splitter. I don't know how much downforce it generates but it looks incredible.

RacyTracy · 08-27-2005, 08:29 PM

I wonder how that spoiler will look on the back of the short bus......

OneFastLotus · 08-27-2005, 08:41 PM

the engine cover on these cars seems kind of flimsy, I wonder how well the wing connect, how it connects?

Same with the splitter, does it screw into the fiberglass?

One part of me likes it, the other part says the wing looks out of place. Maybe its because there's no hardtop on the car?

EDIT, talking about the Ragnorak items...

MickOpalak · 08-28-2005, 07:31 AM

I got a good look at the rear wing on the US Exige yesterday. It basically mounts to the rear engine cover the same way that the PB Racing wing does. I asked Simon about how the downforce is transmitted to the chassis and he said that the downforce simply pushed down on the rear clam. So even the factory setup doesn't have any fancy braces that mount the wing to the chassis.

08-15-2005, 11:46 AM	#101 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	I talked to Kirt @ Hyper-Sport today. He said the driver of the car stated positive things about this setup at Road Atlanta. He said it dropped his top speed on the back straight by about 3mph but it felt more stable above 120 where the car is known to feel a bit loose. I wish I had known about the event this weekend. I would have been there in a heart beat! __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

08-15-2005, 07:03 PM	#102 (permalink)
lucien Elise Booster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 171	NASA HPDE Weekend @ Road Atlanta 8-13-14-05 Wing and splitter function well, stabilize car at high speed while probably lowering top straightaway speed by a fraction. No evidence of deforming or cracking of engine cover. Thanks to Mick for posting pictures of the wing and splitter at the track. Also, NASA-Southeast.com has lots of Elise on track pictures from 8-13-14-05. Also check out silvereightstudio.com/NASA_RA_8-13-05/ for more Elise on-track pictures. Kirt Wightman of Hyper-Sport and I have a project underway to enhance the engine performance of track day cars. Because of Kirt's close relationship with Lotus we can't announce any details yet. As requested, will post pics of the latest tweaks like a quick release Sparco steering wheel, DEKA battery installation using Elise battery hold down system, Helmet hook, engine cover latch pin and rubber bumpers to stabilize wing, radio box and push to talk button. The Elise needs no tweaks to be fun but its even more fun to tweak and see what happens! __________________ LUC Last edited by lucien : 08-16-2005 at 04:12 PM.

08-18-2005, 06:46 PM	#103 (permalink)
lucien Elise Booster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 171	Elise modifications Deck lid pin Quick release steering wheel Deka Battery and hold down Helmet hook Roll up tool kit Attached Images __________________ LUC Last edited by lucien : 08-18-2005 at 06:59 PM.

08-18-2005, 06:52 PM	#104 (permalink)
toyopet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: illinois Posts: 98	lucien, where did you get your quick release kit? and did you have any problem with your airbag light to go off or what have you done to prevent this? thanx. __________________

08-18-2005, 07:03 PM	#105 (permalink)
lucien Elise Booster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 171	Sparco Quick Release Steering Wheel The quick release mechanism and steering wheel came from Hyper-Sport in Atlanta. A small piece of black electrical tape makes the airbag light disappear. Attached Images __________________ LUC Last edited by lucien : 08-18-2005 at 07:15 PM.

08-20-2005, 09:08 AM	#107 (permalink)
lucien Elise Booster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 171	Seats The seats are base Lotus Elise seats with Corbeau harness inserts which are available online. __________________ LUC

08-21-2005, 02:54 PM	#108 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,006	I love that steering wheel and the quick release kit!!!! Is the wheel smaller than the stock one? Was the LOTUS badge on the wheel when you bought it? thanks! __________________ 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

08-21-2005, 05:47 PM	#109 (permalink)
scelise Andy S. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 106	Guys here are pics of the wing we offer at SCelise. It's adjustable and comes color matched to your Lotus. For more information on this wing go to http://www.stickercity.com/store/home.php?cat=2259 __________________ Exige S - Stickercity.com

08-21-2005, 06:16 PM	#110 (permalink)
lucien Elise Booster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 171	Quick release steering wheel Ara, The diameter of the Sparco steering wheel is +-3/4 inch smaller than the base wheel. The wheel comes with a Sparco emblem with adhesive on the back. I purchased the Lotus emblem separately. In order for the Lotus emblem to fit you will need to enlarge the center opening a little. __________________ LUC

08-21-2005, 06:23 PM	#111 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	Sticker, Have you tested this wing on the Elise at high speed? Without adding downforce to the front of the car this wing may unbalance the car at speed. Most Elise drivers aren't into show. I ask this because a track I drive a lot has a turn where you brake from 130 mph to about 44 mph. The Elises balance and aerodynamics are very well tuned by Lotus and more down force in the rear would upset this. __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

08-22-2005, 07:16 PM	#113 (permalink)
lucien Elise Booster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 171	Ara, The Lotus emblem is flush with the wheel and is held on with double sided tape or adhesive. __________________ LUC

08-27-2005, 04:38 PM	#114 (permalink)
bloodpound eazy c Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: rowland heights Posts: 5	can anyone tell me were i can get a nice rear spoolier and can u plzzz upload some pics of it thnxxxs!!! im plaining on fixing up my lotus elise!!!!! im also looking for a front spoiler anyone got any ideas were i can get them and were can i see some pics??????? thanx chris

08-27-2005, 04:49 PM	#115 (permalink)
bloodpound eazy c Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: rowland heights Posts: 5	can anyone hlp me find a nice spoiler for the front and back!!!!! im trying to tune my lotuse elise 111r yellow car its a nice car so far i have done to it is put a carbon fiber center console and a fire extingisher!!!! i want to put a front and rear spoiler and im trying to get a carbon fiber trunk lidd also black rims. im working on getting an exhaust and an intanke but i dont no witch one will give me more horse power!!!!??? lol im also trying to get a bm short shift and carbon fiber engine covers. I want to no if anyone noes were i can get it for cheep???? like a web site and post some pics so i can loooo k at it !!!! i really want a nice rear spoiler and front one too for now and can anyone put some picsss of them and tell me were to get them . so i can order it !!! lol thanx CHRIS

08-27-2005, 05:20 PM	#116 (permalink)
bloodpound eazy c Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: rowland heights Posts: 5	spoiler mick, do u no were u got the exige spoiler/wing so i can put it on my elise 111r and the front spillterss / front spoiler ???? can u tell me the web site or tell me if u get more down force and if u fell any inprovement and how much it is plzzzzzzzz i have a yellow lotus elise 111r and im plaining on tunning it!!!! thankx chris

08-27-2005, 08:29 PM	#118 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,082	I wonder how that spoiler will look on the back of the short bus......

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08-27-2005, 08:41 PM	#119 (permalink)
OneFastLotus Loch Ness Monster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 5,531	the engine cover on these cars seems kind of flimsy, I wonder how well the wing connect, how it connects? Same with the splitter, does it screw into the fiberglass? One part of me likes it, the other part says the wing looks out of place. Maybe its because there's no hardtop on the car? EDIT, talking about the Ragnorak items... __________________ First Fold Member of the Limited Slip Mafia "L'Ombra" -Saffron Yellow Elise, all options. -Chrome OrangeElise/ Superstock pillager "currently living in the wild" -Black on Black Exige debadged, all options. Last edited by OneFastLotus : 08-27-2005 at 08:46 PM.

08-28-2005, 07:31 AM	#120 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,302	I got a good look at the rear wing on the US Exige yesterday. It basically mounts to the rear engine cover the same way that the PB Racing wing does. I asked Simon about how the downforce is transmitted to the chassis and he said that the downforce simply pushed down on the rear clam. So even the factory setup doesn't have any fancy braces that mount the wing to the chassis. __________________ 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/