TWRD wide scoops onto Elise via nci - Page 3 - LotusTalk

kmt63 · 07-08-2009, 07:47 AM

this set of grills are for sale.gloss black powder coat.60.00$+shipping.

apk919 · 07-08-2009, 08:17 PM

Kevin sent me a set of his standoffs, and I've checked their fit with the TWRD scoops.

First... the holes I drilled in the TWRD side scoops were intended to be used with a set of aluminum brackets that I fabricated myself. That means I could control standoff distance, and both vertical and horizontal placement. I did this because I wanted maximum flexibility in fitting the scoops.

If I were using standoffs instead, I would have mounted the standoffs first, and then used their positions to determine the proper location of the holes to be drilled in the scoops.

That said, the standoffs should be a great solution. I've posted some pictures of the fitment process.

Pics:

1) Standoffs mounted in the stock Exige scoop mounting holes
2) Same as above, different angle
3) Scoop mounted with standoffs... as explained above, the lower hole in the side scoop was not aligned closely enough with the lower standoff to make use of it. But you can see that the height of the standoffs give the TWRD scoops a close fit to the OEM scoops.

kmt63 · 07-08-2009, 08:25 PM

thanks for posting andy.the fit from the side of the car looks good.

apk919 · 07-08-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmt63

thanks for posting andy.the fit from the side of the car looks good.

Yes, I think this will work well for Exige owners looking to fit the TWRD scoops.

xziteme · 07-12-2009, 08:11 PM

Freshly installed...

xziteme · 07-13-2009, 09:06 AM

A few more pics...

bcee · 07-20-2009, 03:45 PM

Looks great. Where are you ordering these from?

kmt63 · 07-20-2009, 05:44 PM

pm user name knucklehead here on the forum.if you are installing onto an elise you will need the nci bracket kit from really light stuff.if going onto an exige you will need the stand off kit also from really light stuff.i can also provide the grills for the wider scoops too.

knucklehead · 07-20-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xziteme

Freshly installed...

OMG I love the x-ray view of the bracket through the scoops. Thanks Phil they look great.

kmt63 · 09-02-2009, 07:23 AM

07-08-2009, 07:47 AM	#41 (permalink)
kmt63 Elise Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 380 Images: 2	this set of grills are for sale.gloss black powder coat.60.00$+shipping. __________________ rls west~nci motor sports fabrication

07-08-2009, 08:17 PM	#42 (permalink)
apk919 User Restricted By ΑDMIΝ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Limbo Posts: 6,281 Images: 20	kmt63's Standoffs Kevin sent me a set of his standoffs, and I've checked their fit with the TWRD scoops. First... the holes I drilled in the TWRD side scoops were intended to be used with a set of aluminum brackets that I fabricated myself. That means I could control standoff distance, and both vertical and horizontal placement. I did this because I wanted maximum flexibility in fitting the scoops. If I were using standoffs instead, I would have mounted the standoffs first, and then used their positions to determine the proper location of the holes to be drilled in the scoops. That said, the standoffs should be a great solution. I've posted some pictures of the fitment process. Pics: 1) Standoffs mounted in the stock Exige scoop mounting holes 2) Same as above, different angle 3) Scoop mounted with standoffs... as explained above, the lower hole in the side scoop was not aligned closely enough with the lower standoff to make use of it. But you can see that the height of the standoffs give the TWRD scoops a close fit to the OEM scoops. Attached Images __________________ * 2009 Lotus Challenge Series Rookie Of The Year * (Thanks Jim, Tom, Jack, Rob & Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch!) My videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/apk919

07-08-2009, 08:25 PM	#43 (permalink)
kmt63 Elise Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 380 Images: 2	thanks for posting andy.the fit from the side of the car looks good. __________________ rls west~nci motor sports fabrication

07-12-2009, 08:11 PM	#45 (permalink)
xziteme Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills CA Posts: 391	Freshly installed... Attached Images

07-13-2009, 09:06 AM	#46 (permalink)
xziteme Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills CA Posts: 391	A few more pics... Attached Images

07-20-2009, 03:45 PM	#47 (permalink)
bcee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 28	Looks great. Where are you ordering these from? __________________ Me Lease Offers

07-20-2009, 05:44 PM	#48 (permalink)
kmt63 Elise Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 380 Images: 2	pm user name knucklehead here on the forum.if you are installing onto an elise you will need the nci bracket kit from really light stuff.if going onto an exige you will need the stand off kit also from really light stuff.i can also provide the grills for the wider scoops too. __________________ rls west~nci motor sports fabrication

09-02-2009, 07:23 AM	#50 (permalink)
kmt63 Elise Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 380 Images: 2	bump __________________ rls west~nci motor sports fabrication

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