Wide Body 300RR Kit (taking orders) - LotusTalk

TheSaint · 11-07-2007, 02:58 PM

We are making the 300RR wide body which will replace the existing body on the Lotus Elise/exige. We are taking over the project as the other person has sold his car. We can replicate the exact look allowing for wider wheels front to back while maintaining a proportional styling to the cars frame.

They have assured me the car will look exactly like the 300RR. They will be using my car to prototype the mold, which means my original paint and parts will be damaged to make this happen. They have assured me that the kits will be of Lotus quality. The agreement states that the prototype will take anywhere from 3-7 months from the start date. I won't allow them to start until we have all 10 orders in.

Each kit requires a $2500 deposit by way of cashiers check or money order. I'm taking deposits now, but am not doing anything with them until we have all 10 orders ready to go. The project will remain on hold until we have everyone ready to go.

Serious inquiries only please.

Kit includes:
Front Clam
Rear Clam
Side Panels

Does not include:
-rear wing
-hatch (will reuse stock hatch)
-splitters
-badges
-wheels

PM me if interested

Dave · 11-07-2007, 03:14 PM

$5800 is a steal, assuming good quality. I think you should have this buy in the bag.

Just so I'm clear, this would fit an '05 Elise, and then have an Exige rear clam style? Understand the lid itself is not included. Also, you say 'we' are taking deposits...who are we?

TheSaint · 11-07-2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

$5800 is a steal, assuming good quality. I think you should have this buy in the bag.

Just so I'm clear, this would fit an '05 Elise, and then have an Exige rear clam style? Understand the lid itself is not included. Also, you say 'we' are taking deposits...who are we?

We have been assured nothing but the best of quality from the manufacturer. Yes it will fit the 05 Elise. My car is an 05 and it's being built based on my car. When I refer to "we" I'm talking about the manufacturer.

The rear clam will look like an Elise at the top and be styled after the 300RR Exige from the lid downward.

Here is a Photoshop drawing to give you an idea. Please don't analyze this image too much. It was drawn very quickly.
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yak52pilot · 11-07-2007, 04:00 PM

So this is not gonna fit 07 exige S.... ?

jammersplace · 11-07-2007, 04:03 PM

give me about a month then i can get the money together and probably pay in full to get it one other thing how much would it cost to get it color matched to the rest of the car.

AttAkker · 11-07-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by yak52pilot

So this is not gonna fit 07 exige S.... ?

My same question. I am for sure in if it fits the 07 Exige S. No way to work in the roof so that it has that exact scoop?

808elise · 11-07-2007, 04:29 PM

You know i'm still in Joe. Just make sure you get ahold of me as I am frequently out of town. I can't beleive more people are not jumping to get in on this. Can't wait to be one of the first ten to have this kit. How soon will you be getting the splitters and possibly............the GT3 spoiler made? How much ground clearance do you expect to have with this kit or is the clearance going to change?

Carpe | Viam · 11-07-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSaint

Here is a Photoshop drawing to give you an idea. Please don't analyze this image too much. It was drawn very quickly.

Will the 300rr-style access panels be incorporated into the top of the front clam?

Brent Bauman · 11-07-2007, 04:55 PM

What are you doing about oil cooler openings?

Stroker Ace · 11-07-2007, 05:04 PM

I would be very intrested if I could see an example and it looked like good quality. I would definatly put up the money

gameson · 11-07-2007, 05:12 PM

I am currently considering about it. I can only get one toy per year, I already got my toy for year 07, so in 08 I get another toy, but I can't decide, looks or fast?? I am leaning towards fast first, so that means in 09 I will get this...

Anyway, for Elise owner, without the rooftop, it will look really really weird if it's coupled by Elise roof as it doesn't have the opening scoop.

mp3moose · 11-07-2007, 05:17 PM

Thats a hell of a discount from 6 buyers to 10. Good luck with the project. Hope it works out!

Vangman · 11-08-2007, 03:42 AM

Wow - That's pretty. Too bad I don't have an Exige or I might be thinking about it.

ace10 · 11-08-2007, 04:15 AM

how will these be shipped?
from where?
and for how much?

TheSaint · 11-08-2007, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace10

how will these be shipped?
from where?
and for how much?

Padded safely in a crate...

shipping is estimated around 250.00-350.00 by way of crate in the US
We won't know for sure until the crates are being built. Several clams can be shipped to a central location to save $ though.

Shipped from Southern Cali (Corona to be exact)

Moto44 · 11-08-2007, 06:20 AM

Joey,

Thank you so much for spearheading this effort. If I hadn't just sold my Elise, I would be all over this.

slaughtr · 11-08-2007, 06:34 AM

I'd love a wider body on my Elise. Unfortunately, I'm too much of a wuss to risk $6000 without seeing it completed.

sleeprfocus · 11-08-2007, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carpe | Viam

Will the 300rr-style access panels be incorporated into the top of the front clam?

I'm pretty sure the 300RR car doesn't have detachable access panels, they just remove the whole front clam to get in there. The same goes for the Exige GT3 concept car (the bright orange one), there's no access panels in the front. We might explore incorporating quick-detach clamps for the front clam (see the 300RR fenders) to help reduce the headache of accessing what's under the panels.

Carpe | Viam · 11-08-2007, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeprfocus

I'm pretty sure the 300RR car doesn't have detachable access panels, they just remove the whole front clam to get in there. The same goes for the Exige GT3 concept car (the bright orange one), there's no access panels in the front. We might explore incorporating quick-detach clamps for the front clam (see the 300RR fenders) to help reduce the headache of accessing what's under the panels.

Excellent. I think when it comes to the exige-style rear clam someone just has to be brave enough to donate one to be made. I believe that between the two cars the clams can be interchanged without too much difficulty.

prbdave · 11-08-2007, 11:04 AM

Are you going to make longer wishbones like the 300RR? How are you going to move the wheels out?

11-07-2007, 02:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheSaint Athens, GA Orange Elise Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 247	Wide Body 300RR Kit (taking orders) We are making the 300RR wide body which will replace the existing body on the Lotus Elise/exige. We are taking over the project as the other person has sold his car. We can replicate the exact look allowing for wider wheels front to back while maintaining a proportional styling to the cars frame. They have assured me the car will look exactly like the 300RR. They will be using my car to prototype the mold, which means my original paint and parts will be damaged to make this happen. They have assured me that the kits will be of Lotus quality. The agreement states that the prototype will take anywhere from 3-7 months from the start date. I won't allow them to start until we have all 10 orders in. Each kit requires a $2500 deposit by way of cashiers check or money order. I'm taking deposits now, but am not doing anything with them until we have all 10 orders ready to go. The project will remain on hold until we have everyone ready to go. Serious inquiries only please. Kit includes: Front Clam Rear Clam Side Panels Does not include: -rear wing -hatch (will reuse stock hatch) -splitters -badges -wheels PM me if interested __________________ 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo - Silver / Red Sold 2005 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange Sold 2002 BMW 745i - Gray Metallic Atlanta, GA Last edited by TheSaint; 04-12-2008 at 10:10 AM.

11-07-2007, 03:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave Kold-Fire.com Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,286	$5800 is a steal, assuming good quality. I think you should have this buy in the bag. Just so I'm clear, this would fit an '05 Elise, and then have an Exige rear clam style? Understand the lid itself is not included. Also, you say 'we' are taking deposits...who are we? __________________ Kold-Fire ECU Performance Tuning is here...click for more info Last edited by Dave; 11-07-2007 at 03:28 PM.

11-07-2007, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
yak52pilot Staten Island, NY Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 662 Images: 25	So this is not gonna fit 07 exige S.... ? __________________ 07 Exige S, all options. rip

11-07-2007, 04:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
jammersplace Drive it to the limit.... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Starks, LA Posts: 37 Images: 4	give me about a month then i can get the money together and probably pay in full to get it one other thing how much would it cost to get it color matched to the rest of the car. __________________ Yes, driving an Elise is as much fun as you can have without the risk of contracting an STD.

11-07-2007, 05:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Stroker Ace They’ve gone to plaid! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wayne, PA Posts: 403	I would be very intrested if I could see an example and it looked like good quality. I would definatly put up the money __________________ SOLD: 05 Elise Starlight Black w/ Black: Touring - LSS W/Black Wheels - Hard top - Starsheild - Lotus ECU Upgrade - Arqray Double Tip Exhuast w/ Sport Cat - Alpine Stereo - JBL Speakers - K40 Radar/Laser System - Braille Battery - 4Tress Hatness Bar - Schroth 4 Point Harness' - RTD Brace - Challenger Rear Grill - CF Rear Diffuser - CF Front Spoiler/Splitter - CF Side Scoops - Sector111 Trunk Bootie www.AdcockBros.com

11-07-2007, 04:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
808elise Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 151	You know i'm still in Joe. Just make sure you get ahold of me as I am frequently out of town. I can't beleive more people are not jumping to get in on this. Can't wait to be one of the first ten to have this kit. How soon will you be getting the splitters and possibly............the GT3 spoiler made? How much ground clearance do you expect to have with this kit or is the clearance going to change?

11-07-2007, 04:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Brent Bauman right seat driver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tustin Ranch, Ca Posts: 974	What are you doing about oil cooler openings?

11-07-2007, 05:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,000	I am currently considering about it. I can only get one toy per year, I already got my toy for year 07, so in 08 I get another toy, but I can't decide, looks or fast?? I am leaning towards fast first, so that means in 09 I will get this... Anyway, for Elise owner, without the rooftop, it will look really really weird if it's coupled by Elise roof as it doesn't have the opening scoop.

11-07-2007, 05:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
mp3moose Complete Lotus Junkie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 691	Thats a hell of a discount from 6 buyers to 10. Good luck with the project. Hope it works out!

11-08-2007, 03:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
Vangman Karting Maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Enfield, CT Posts: 1,139	Wow - That's pretty. Too bad I don't have an Exige or I might be thinking about it. __________________ ------------------------------------- Nothing quells chaos and disorder faster than the threat of total planetary annihilation. - Governor Tarkin acting commander of the first Death Star Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. - Barry Melrose Measure your coffin, does it measure up to your lust? - Iron Maiden

11-08-2007, 04:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
ace10 -30- Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,450 Images: 33	how will these be shipped? from where? and for how much?

11-08-2007, 06:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
Moto44 Lotus/Lamborghini Sales Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,005	Joey, Thank you so much for spearheading this effort. If I hadn't just sold my Elise, I would be all over this. __________________ Fox Valley Motorcars Lamborghini Chicago

11-08-2007, 06:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
slaughtr Big head man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 5,966 Images: 3	I'd love a wider body on my Elise. Unfortunately, I'm too much of a wuss to risk $6000 without seeing it completed. __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness!

11-08-2007, 11:04 AM	#20 (permalink)
prbdave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 149	Are you going to make longer wishbones like the 300RR? How are you going to move the wheels out? __________________ David Mackie http://www.hondaelise.com/ 1973 Europa TCS (JPS) 1999 Motorsport Elise with S/C Honda K20a 2000 Elise S1 with Honda K20a 2000 340R 2001 Exige S1 with S/C Honda K20a

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