FVMC is amazing! pics of what they did... - Page 4 - LotusTalk

MNlotus · 07-15-2008, 08:52 AM

This is a pass that i made. i love the pops after every shift!!

YouTube - lotus elise high speed pass

mathijskok · 07-15-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MNlotus

i have my car at FVMC now and what they do is incredible. i had it transported there two months ago and i should be getting it back within a week. the differences between my local dealership and FVMC is night and day. they give me constant updates, quality work, and even these new pics of her. i had them install the following....
nitron sport pros
sector 111 shifter reinforcer
carbon fiber daytona cold air intake
lotus sport ecu
Toda clutch and flywheel
moroso oil pan
carbon fiber undertray
carbon fiber diffuser
rear panel eliminator
PPE header and sport cat
arqray single tip titanium
here are some before and after pics of her..

What made you decide to spend a small fortune on carbon panels? if it's for the weight you might just as well pee (or leave your coin change at home) before driving off. Never understood that stuff. Hellish expensive and the car won't go any faster.

MNlotus · 07-15-2008, 09:00 AM

yeah you make some good points. i just love the look of the carbon panels. i do take a try and take a crap before my drives which saves more weight. i know they are insanely expensive but i have a little extra money lying around.

the carbon diffuser does add extra downforce then the stock which helps too

cbelon · 07-15-2008, 09:00 AM

After looking at your first photo, I thought you turned your Elise into a golf cart.

The car looks nice.

MNlotus · 07-15-2008, 09:06 AM

cool view from my lotus...

YouTube - lotus elise view

MNlotus · 07-15-2008, 09:16 AM

man i love this exhaust! this launch i even got some tire smoke.

YouTube - lotus launch 2

MNlotus · 07-15-2008, 09:17 AM

this thing is screaming in these tunnels...

YouTube - lotus in tunnels

MNlotus · 07-15-2008, 09:28 AM

lotus in tunnels again..

YouTube - lotus in tunnels 2

MNlotus · 07-15-2008, 09:41 AM

since these videos worked i will take more today

twaszak1 · 07-15-2008, 10:18 AM

It's great to see your enjoying your car Dan. Keep the photos and videos comming.
Are you planning on going to LOG?

T.J.

MNlotus · 07-15-2008, 10:42 AM

i still havent decided yet if i am going to LOG. thanks again for the great work. i have gotten alot of compliments on my car from other local owners

Jeff and Pamela · 07-15-2008, 10:49 AM

Great video's, thanks for posting them

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since these videos worked i will take more today

Bane · 07-15-2008, 12:14 PM

Tunnels + PPE header + aftermarket exhaust =

I had the Von hep exhaust on my car for a long time prior to building the PPE header... the sound is night and day and you can't even come close to capturing what it sounds like in a video.

Sorry again for the long lead time on the header but I hope it was worth the wait

def · 07-15-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mathijskok

What made you decide to spend a small fortune on carbon panels? if it's for the weight you might just as well pee (or leave your coin change at home) before driving off. Never understood that stuff.

You must be new here, you'd be suprised how far people go to reduce even ounces

MNlotus · 07-15-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bane

Tunnels + PPE header + aftermarket exhaust =

I had the Von hep exhaust on my car for a long time prior to building the PPE header... the sound is night and day and you can't even come close to capturing what it sounds like in a video.

Sorry again for the long lead time on the header but I hope it was worth the wait

thanks again bane. the header was well worth the wait and it is beautiful and top quality work. you guys did a great job. i can't believe that a toyota 4 banger could ever sound that mean!

shay2nak · 07-15-2008, 09:43 PM

very nice

mathijskok · 07-15-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by def

You must be new here, you'd be suprised how far people go to reduce even ounces

Certainly not new here, lol. I removed my radio and speakers, inserted a bike battery. $40 and I saved about as much as you can do with $5000 of carbon. Of course I got a version without electrical windows, aircon, cup holder, carpets, cat etc.

Weight is the key to performance in this car, but 80% of carbon stuff is for looks, not for weight saving. Only wings and roofs make some sense in carbon as the location (high up) is as important as the weight. If somebody likes to dump serious money in a car I got no problem with it, as long as beginners understand what actually makes the car go faster.

...m... · 07-16-2008, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mathijskok

Certainly not new here, lol. Of course I got a version without electrical windows, aircon, cup holder, carpets, cat etc. Weight is the key to performance in this car, but 80% of carbon stuff is for looks, not for weight saving.

...the crank windows weigh more than the powered units...that said, i plan to switch my own power windows out for cranks because i find the latter both more elegant and more functional - want to trade?..

MNlotus · 07-16-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ...m...

...the crank windows weigh more than the powered units...that said, i plan to switch my own power windows out for cranks because i find the latter both more elegant and more functional - want to trade?..

thats what i have heard too.
heres another video of me going around some s turns

YouTube - lotus elise pass

MNlotus · 07-16-2008, 08:18 PM

and all of them together....

YouTube - lotus elise

07-15-2008, 09:00 AM	#63 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 812	yeah you make some good points. i just love the look of the carbon panels. i do take a try and take a crap before my drives which saves more weight. i know they are insanely expensive but i have a little extra money lying around. the carbon diffuser does add extra downforce then the stock which helps too __________________ 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

07-15-2008, 09:41 AM	#69 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 812	since these videos worked i will take more today __________________ 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

07-15-2008, 10:42 AM	#71 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 812	i still havent decided yet if i am going to LOG. thanks again for the great work. i have gotten alot of compliments on my car from other local owners __________________ 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

07-15-2008, 12:14 PM	#73 (permalink)
Bane . Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 2,960 Images: 4	Tunnels + PPE header + aftermarket exhaust = I had the Von hep exhaust on my car for a long time prior to building the PPE header... the sound is night and day and you can't even come close to capturing what it sounds like in a video. Sorry again for the long lead time on the header but I hope it was worth the wait __________________ $599 PPE header (INFO) 2007 BMW 335i - Mostly stock un-Official LotusTalk Stealth Bulb provider *6* sets in stock!

07-15-2008, 09:43 PM	#76 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,042	very nice __________________ 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

07-15-2008, 09:00 AM	#64 (permalink)
cbelon HellsBells Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 422	After looking at your first photo, I thought you turned your Elise into a golf cart. The car looks nice.

07-15-2008, 10:18 AM	#70 (permalink)
twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 697	It's great to see your enjoying your car Dan. Keep the photos and videos comming. Are you planning on going to LOG? T.J.

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