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MNlotus · 05-16-2008, 08:20 PM

R4 Rear Brake Pads by Porterfield for the Lotus Elise and Exige - Sector111
i got these brake pads but i think im going to try the pagids next. ill post some new photos in the next couple days.

i got a few videos of my car but they are in the AVI format and cant upload when i try to. does anyone know how to switch to a different format that i can upload them on?

Rennstore · 05-17-2008, 09:45 AM

Shoot em to me at rennstore@comcast.net and I'll convert/post em for ya -

MNlotus · 05-17-2008, 11:49 PM

i tried but whenever i try to send it, it shows up as a huge link that cant be clicked and no video. oh well. i take a bunch of new pics tomorrow of her.

MNlotus · 05-20-2008, 06:55 PM

new pics....

MNlotus · 05-20-2008, 06:57 PM

more...

twaszak1 · 05-20-2008, 07:02 PM

is it wrong of me to clap at my own work......i think it is.

so here is to Dan's (MNLOTUS) good taste in mods.........

i hope you are enjoying everything dan. The car looks beautiful!!!!!!

T.J.

MNlotus · 05-20-2008, 07:11 PM

im enjoying it for sure. the exhaust sound is incredible. i love it at high rpms. it sounds like the stigs car in the tunnels but even louder! TJ not that it really matters but i thought you said that you sold my cf center console. i can probably find some one else to buy it.

SIIK2NR · 05-20-2008, 07:27 PM

Fawk!.... the 3 quarter rear view of your car is the tits!

Blackout the wheels and get some craftsquares and it will look tough as nails.

Tastefully done. Congrats.

Any ideas on which SC application your considering?

Tim

twaszak1 · 05-20-2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MNlotus

im enjoying it for sure. the exhaust sound is incredible. i love it at high rpms. it sounds like the stigs car in the tunnels! TJ not that it really matters but i thought you said that you sold my cf center console. i can probably find some one else to buy it.

sorry i forgot to tell you he ended up backing out. i am so sorry about that. i hope you find someone to buy it.

Rennstore · 05-20-2008, 07:35 PM

VERY nice!

You can see the rear diffuser working when going over leaves, sand etc - quite the suction -

MNlotus · 05-20-2008, 08:06 PM

i think i want the blackwatch stage two when it comes out or the charlie x one. that will be that last thing i will put on. i want to see what i can get from this N/A engine. next i think i am going to get the RAC monolites in black.

and a lightweight battery.

grnwnv · 05-20-2008, 08:30 PM

Very nice looking car. I saw it there a few weeks back when I bought my Elise from FVMC. In fact, you can see the red vette I sold them in the background of one of your original pics. So far they have been very pleasant to deal with. Hopefully that will continue later this week when I talk to them about my squeaky drivers seat

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MNlotus · 06-08-2008, 09:09 PM

i just ordered a set of RAC monolites in black and the oddesey pc680 battery. i'll save about 20 pounds i think. i will post pics once i have it all installed.

ewalberg · 06-08-2008, 10:08 PM

I gotta say you put a lot of money it where i think a 15/16 wheel set would have made more sense... or better use of money to performance/weight gains... changes in wheel weight and tire weight give you between 1.5 and 2x the performance gain of a non rotating part (almost everything else). And reducing the rim diameter get's you another hiden benefit associated with spinning weight.

Just food for thought. Smaller rims and an SC or turbo would be my first two purchases if i was interested in spending any money (on performance/handling). Maybe next a higher geared steering box (so you don't have to turn the wheel so much) and a set of adjustable coilovers.

You'll have quite a car when you'll all done with it.

MNlotus · 06-08-2008, 10:21 PM

i got the RAC's cause i like the look especially with black and they are the lightest rim i have been able to find. also sector111 is having a sale on them

and i do have the nitron sport pros on my car

MNlotus · 06-09-2008, 08:39 AM

TJ can you tell me what this is for or anyone else?

twaszak1 · 06-09-2008, 08:50 AM

that is for adjusting the collars on the nitrons. you probably wont use it yourself, but if you get an alignment or corner balance they will need it.

MNlotus · 06-09-2008, 09:13 AM

alright thanks.

FIRME · 06-09-2008, 11:50 AM

Slightly off topic,

Over the years, many great Lotus dealers have come and gone regardless of reason but it's nice to see that FVMC has really stood the test of time and continues to be a GREAT dealer

MNlotus · 07-15-2008, 08:48 AM

hope this works, i shot some videos of my car. turn up the volume!

YouTube - lotus elise launch

05-16-2008, 08:20 PM	#41 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 798	R4 Rear Brake Pads by Porterfield for the Lotus Elise and Exige - Sector111 i got these brake pads but i think im going to try the pagids next. ill post some new photos in the next couple days. i got a few videos of my car but they are in the AVI format and cant upload when i try to. does anyone know how to switch to a different format that i can upload them on? __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

05-17-2008, 09:45 AM	#42 (permalink)
Rennstore Living for track days Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 286	Shoot em to me at rennstore@comcast.net and I'll convert/post em for ya - __________________ Craig

05-17-2008, 11:49 PM	#43 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 798	i tried but whenever i try to send it, it shows up as a huge link that cant be clicked and no video. oh well. i take a bunch of new pics tomorrow of her. __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

05-20-2008, 06:55 PM	#44 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 798	new pics.... Attached Images __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

05-20-2008, 06:57 PM	#45 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 798	more... Attached Images __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

05-20-2008, 07:02 PM	#46 (permalink)
twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 684	is it wrong of me to clap at my own work......i think it is. so here is to Dan's (MNLOTUS) good taste in mods......... i hope you are enjoying everything dan. The car looks beautiful!!!!!! T.J.

05-20-2008, 07:11 PM	#47 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 798	im enjoying it for sure. the exhaust sound is incredible. i love it at high rpms. it sounds like the stigs car in the tunnels but even louder! TJ not that it really matters but i thought you said that you sold my cf center console. i can probably find some one else to buy it. __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page Last edited by MNlotus : 05-22-2008 at 12:10 AM.

05-20-2008, 07:27 PM	#48 (permalink)
SIIK2NR Exige 260 Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 369	Fawk!.... the 3 quarter rear view of your car is the tits! Blackout the wheels and get some craftsquares and it will look tough as nails. Tastefully done. Congrats. Any ideas on which SC application your considering? Tim

05-20-2008, 07:35 PM	#50 (permalink)
Rennstore Living for track days Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 286	VERY nice! You can see the rear diffuser working when going over leaves, sand etc - quite the suction - __________________ Craig

05-20-2008, 08:06 PM	#51 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 798	i think i want the blackwatch stage two when it comes out or the charlie x one. that will be that last thing i will put on. i want to see what i can get from this N/A engine. next i think i am going to get the RAC monolites in black. and a lightweight battery. __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page Last edited by MNlotus : 05-20-2008 at 09:08 PM.

05-20-2008, 08:30 PM	#52 (permalink)
grnwnv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	Very nice looking car. I saw it there a few weeks back when I bought my Elise from FVMC. In fact, you can see the red vette I sold them in the background of one of your original pics. So far they have been very pleasant to deal with. Hopefully that will continue later this week when I talk to them about my squeaky drivers seat . __________________ 2007 CO Elise - Hard top, Sport pack, Stage 2 Exhaust 1993 Mustang GT Convertible 450 rwhp

06-08-2008, 09:09 PM	#53 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 798	i just ordered a set of RAC monolites in black and the oddesey pc680 battery. i'll save about 20 pounds i think. i will post pics once i have it all installed. __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

06-08-2008, 10:08 PM	#54 (permalink)
ewalberg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 704	I gotta say you put a lot of money it where i think a 15/16 wheel set would have made more sense... or better use of money to performance/weight gains... changes in wheel weight and tire weight give you between 1.5 and 2x the performance gain of a non rotating part (almost everything else). And reducing the rim diameter get's you another hiden benefit associated with spinning weight. Just food for thought. Smaller rims and an SC or turbo would be my first two purchases if i was interested in spending any money (on performance/handling). Maybe next a higher geared steering box (so you don't have to turn the wheel so much) and a set of adjustable coilovers. You'll have quite a car when you'll all done with it.

06-08-2008, 10:21 PM	#55 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 798	i got the RAC's cause i like the look especially with black and they are the lightest rim i have been able to find. also sector111 is having a sale on them and i do have the nitron sport pros on my car __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

06-09-2008, 08:39 AM	#56 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 798	TJ can you tell me what this is for or anyone else? Attached Images __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

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06-09-2008, 08:50 AM	#57 (permalink)
twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 684	that is for adjusting the collars on the nitrons. you probably wont use it yourself, but if you get an alignment or corner balance they will need it.

06-09-2008, 09:13 AM	#58 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 798	alright thanks. __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

06-09-2008, 11:50 AM	#59 (permalink)
FIRME Q'vo! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 431	Slightly off topic, Over the years, many great Lotus dealers have come and gone regardless of reason but it's nice to see that FVMC has really stood the test of time and continues to be a GREAT dealer