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jah29 · 07-22-2008, 09:59 PM

I want some too. I vote black!

LordZ · 07-23-2008, 06:59 AM

Interested

kestrel74 · 07-23-2008, 07:33 AM

I'll take a set also. ( Chrome Orange of course ) Or red..

kingjester · 07-23-2008, 07:53 AM

I'm in. What does it take to install? I'm not super mechanically inclined, but I know my way around a shop.

doug_porsche · 07-23-2008, 08:04 AM

Count me in, but I will need to ask the wife what color goes best with Storm Titanium.

Lotusmotion · 07-23-2008, 08:19 AM

Sold! I'll buy a set.

I voted for red...but will take them in any color they come.

DPM · 07-23-2008, 08:38 AM

The engine mounts should help a lot with taking stress off the exhaust. I have the ForcedFed engine damper and even with that, the torque from the turbo would sheer the bolts off that attach the turbo to the exhaust pipe.

My fix, which has worked very well to date, was to remove the catalytic converter and install a 3" braided flex pipe using v-clamps. Making it this way makes it easy to take it on and off if you need to have the CAT on for emissions testing, etc.

This modification has allowed an adequate amount of "give" on the exhaust. I also drilled out the 4 rubber mounts that the exhaust hangs on with a 1/2" drill bit, they were way too tight and would bind.

I'll post a pix this afternoon.

Also if you are concerned with getting a lot of the stored heat out of the rear of the car in the exhaust area, remove the left wheel well liner. It works great!

Hachisu · 07-23-2008, 08:53 AM

Put me down for a set.

First choice: Black
2nd choice: Red

Frank Amoroso · 07-23-2008, 09:15 AM

I'm in.

Along with the Stan shifter mod, S111's re-enforcer, and the FF damper, I'm hoping these mounts address the Elise's biggest weakness, IMO, shift feel.

Frank--

lwein · 07-23-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Amoroso

I'm in.

Along with the Stan shifter mod, S111's re-enforcer, and the FF damper, I'm hoping these mounts address the Elise's biggest weakness, IMO, shift feel.

Frank--

i totally agree,worth a try,count me in please,any color,but prefer black.

DPM · 07-23-2008, 11:21 AM

Here's a pix of the flex pipe modification.

fitfan · 07-23-2008, 11:37 AM

ping me when they are ready - i am interested

richw350 · 07-23-2008, 11:52 AM

I'm in!

Voted for Orange...

def · 07-23-2008, 12:05 PM

I'm in but like others have asked (for us not so technical), what is involved on the install? Can I do it myself? How long?

Bgwilly31 · 07-23-2008, 12:36 PM

put me on the order list.

Voted red.

uglyduck · 07-23-2008, 12:44 PM

I'll take a set, any colour

lt0302 · 07-23-2008, 05:12 PM

Yellow please....however I will take red!!!

jkolb · 07-23-2008, 06:13 PM

I'm in. Don't care what color.

Jerry

Matt in Houston · 07-23-2008, 07:07 PM

I'm in as well...RED of course!

darkSol · 07-23-2008, 08:01 PM

Don't give a crap about the color - I'm in.

View Poll Results: First batch Color
Red	45	25.71%
Orange	13	7.43%
Yellow	19	10.86%
Green	7	4.00%
Blue	11	6.29%
Clear	6	3.43%
Black	74	42.29%
Voters: 175. You may not vote on this poll

07-23-2008, 07:33 AM	#23 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,307	I'll take a set also. ( Chrome Orange of course ) Or red.. __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/ Last edited by kestrel74 : 07-23-2008 at 09:22 AM.

07-23-2008, 08:19 AM	#26 (permalink)
Lotusmotion Keep it simple and real Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 925	Sold! I'll buy a set. I voted for red...but will take them in any color they come. __________________ '06 Exige - Ph. Black/Touring/Track/LSD/TC/SS. Mods: corner balanced - RTD brace - Manly's inserts - decambered - Pagid Blacks - Motul fluid - tow hooks - Schroth belts - extinguisher - AIM timer - Green Filter - Larini - oil temp & pressure gauges - AO48s & Rotas on track - T1Rs & OEM wheels on street - rear camera & monitor - Stebel horn - speakers upgraded, sub & iPod controller - DRL disable switch - aux. fuse panel - sill pockets - leather console - Bootie - roof scoop functional.

07-23-2008, 08:38 AM	#27 (permalink)
DPM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 702	The engine mounts should help a lot with taking stress off the exhaust. I have the ForcedFed engine damper and even with that, the torque from the turbo would sheer the bolts off that attach the turbo to the exhaust pipe. My fix, which has worked very well to date, was to remove the catalytic converter and install a 3" braided flex pipe using v-clamps. Making it this way makes it easy to take it on and off if you need to have the CAT on for emissions testing, etc. This modification has allowed an adequate amount of "give" on the exhaust. I also drilled out the 4 rubber mounts that the exhaust hangs on with a 1/2" drill bit, they were way too tight and would bind. I'll post a pix this afternoon. Also if you are concerned with getting a lot of the stored heat out of the rear of the car in the exhaust area, remove the left wheel well liner. It works great! __________________ 2006 Diasio D962R Arancio Borealis SOLD: 05 Elise, Benetec Carbon Fiber full body & rear wing, FF 275 turbo kit , Ikeya sequential shifter, Ohlins coilovers, Porterfield R-4, Sector 111 RTD brace & HNT pad, Yokohama A048, Caterham seats, Simpson 5 point belts, Moroso oil pan, Sector 111 Boomerang, AutoMeter CF Oil Pres-Boost-Vac gauges. No AC, heat, airbags. 1619 pounds "wet" Last edited by DPM : 07-23-2008 at 08:40 AM. Reason: typo

07-23-2008, 09:15 AM	#29 (permalink)
Frank Amoroso Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boulder. CO Posts: 357	I'm in. Along with the Stan shifter mod, S111's re-enforcer, and the FF damper, I'm hoping these mounts address the Elise's biggest weakness, IMO, shift feel. Frank-- __________________ Frank Amoroso Whatever Press Vehicle(s) I'm driving this week www.twitter.com/famoroso Ever take a risk? A real risk? The kind of risk that makes you feel alive? It's... spectacular, isn't it?

07-22-2008, 09:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
jah29 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 57	I want some too. I vote black!

07-23-2008, 06:59 AM	#22 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,302	Interested

07-23-2008, 07:53 AM	#24 (permalink)
kingjester Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manhattan and Westchester, NY Posts: 116	I'm in. What does it take to install? I'm not super mechanically inclined, but I know my way around a shop.

07-23-2008, 08:04 AM	#25 (permalink)
doug_porsche Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 381	Count me in, but I will need to ask the wife what color goes best with Storm Titanium.

07-23-2008, 08:53 AM	#28 (permalink)
Hachisu Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 101	Put me down for a set. First choice: Black 2nd choice: Red

07-23-2008, 11:21 AM	#31 (permalink)
DPM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 702	Here's a pix of the flex pipe modification. Attached Images __________________ 2006 Diasio D962R Arancio Borealis SOLD: 05 Elise, Benetec Carbon Fiber full body & rear wing, FF 275 turbo kit , Ikeya sequential shifter, Ohlins coilovers, Porterfield R-4, Sector 111 RTD brace & HNT pad, Yokohama A048, Caterham seats, Simpson 5 point belts, Moroso oil pan, Sector 111 Boomerang, AutoMeter CF Oil Pres-Boost-Vac gauges. No AC, heat, airbags. 1619 pounds "wet"

07-23-2008, 11:37 AM	#32 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,088	ping me when they are ready - i am interested __________________ Driving it around!

07-23-2008, 11:52 AM	#33 (permalink)
richw350 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 302	I'm in! Voted for Orange... __________________ Richard Williams '06 Chrome Orange Elise - LSS, Touring, Hard Top, SS, CO A/C Surround, Track Pack Shocks, Cup Airbox, Manley's Motor Mount Inserts, Lotus Driving Lights, Stage II Exhaust, Larini De-Cat Pipe, 4Tress Bar, 5 lb. Battery, Pagid Blues, HIDs, Micro Mirror, Carpet Buttons

07-23-2008, 12:05 PM	#34 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,607	I'm in but like others have asked (for us not so technical), what is involved on the install? Can I do it myself? How long? __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD

07-23-2008, 12:36 PM	#35 (permalink)
Bgwilly31 Twisties Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,880	put me on the order list. Voted red. __________________ -*White Rossion Q1* 07 white Exige S--Sold 04' Lexus Turbo IS300 BSM "track car"--SOLD "Straight lines dont mean sh"

07-23-2008, 12:44 PM	#36 (permalink)
uglyduck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 618	I'll take a set, any colour __________________ 2006 Tripoint SC with 10psi pulley and Aquamist, custom 2.5" free flowexhaust, FF headers, Decat, Ohlin's, track brace, custom carbon bits 1994 Caterham 7, R400 zetec conversion in progress

07-23-2008, 05:12 PM	#37 (permalink)
lt0302 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 330	Me too Yellow please....however I will take red!!! __________________ 05 Lotus Elise R/K Supercharger, Stage II, Moroso Oil Pan, RTD Brace, High Volume All Aluminum Radiator, Stainless Steel Break Lines, Oil Catch Can, ACT Clutch, HID, Carbon Fiber Spliter, Reverie Side Scoops, CF side skirts, FF gauge pod, BWR gauge pod, Cup Air Box, S111 front & rear tow hooks, upgraded tail lights-LED, Driving lights, LETSLA, ...

07-23-2008, 07:07 PM	#39 (permalink)
Matt in Houston New and Improved! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 564	I'm in as well...RED of course! __________________ 2006 Elise - Chili Red - VF Supercharged and Intercooled Stg 3 - *Custom tuned by CharlieX* - 2.9" Pulley - Walbro 255 - RC 550cc's - Black Badges - Red Inserts - Grey RAC Monolites - Toyo R888's - South Bend SS-TZ - Fidanza Flywheel - FF CF front spoiler - Craftsquare CF Mirrors - Reverie CF Diffuser - 5" 2bular Ultra - PPE 4-1 FI Header w/ Decat - VonHep Rear Panel - Innovate XD-16/LC-1 - Mr.C Radar Mount - Clutch Travel Mod - Shifter Bolt Mod - re-ENFORCER - A/C Panel Mod - Odessey PC625

07-23-2008, 08:01 PM	#40 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	Don't give a crap about the color - I'm in. __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

07-23-2008, 06:13 PM	#38 (permalink)
jkolb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bend, OR/Austin, TX Posts: 374	I'm in. Don't care what color. Jerry __________________ 2007 Laser Blue Exige S 1965 Elan (26r clone) vintage race car 2005 Audi S4

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