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def · 06-28-2007, 01:34 PM

I dont think they like too much revving at SR, don't wanna get kicked out since there are apartments above the SR stores and in the back behind us

Plus a few drivebys would be better....

cstetter · 06-28-2007, 03:12 PM

It's getting later and later - last time there wasn't much of anything until the Porsche group showed up around 10:30am... But I should be there 9:30ish. The car is still kind of clean

We need to find a tunnel for the sound-off, guys

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 06-28-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by def

I dont think they like too much revving at SR, don't wanna get kicked out since there are apartments above the SR stores and in the back behind us

Plus a few drivebys would be better....

I agree keeping it low key is a good idea. That reving I did was a one time shot. I did not even hit 5k when reving and it was still loud.

You can hear it first hand when I give you a ride.

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 06-28-2007, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cstetter

It's getting later and later - last time there wasn't much of anything until the Porsche group showed up around 10:30am... But I should be there 9:30ish. The car is still kind of clean

We need to find a tunnel for the sound-off, guys

I know just the tunnel. It is frightening hearing it in the tunnel I am almost afraid of causing an accident...seriously

raggedy1 · 06-28-2007, 07:09 PM

Yes! A tunnel! Let's do it.

Claus, is your car "clean" or are we talking relative to what I've seen in the past? hahahha!

I'll aim for 9:30

cstetter · 06-28-2007, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedy1

Yes! A tunnel! Let's do it.

Claus, is your car "clean" or are we talking relative to what I've seen in the past? hahahha!

I'll aim for 9:30

Clean is relative but I did wash it last weekend

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 07-20-2007, 11:18 AM

anyone going tomorrow?

tprojl · 07-20-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 2-Y-CHROMOSOMES

anyone going tomorrow?

I've been thinking about it. Are you gonna head out there? I'd love to check out the supercharger. I've been seriously considering making the leap.

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 07-20-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tprojl

I've been thinking about it. Are you gonna head out there? I'd love to check out the supercharger. I've been seriously considering making the leap.

at the moment yes...unless overrided by pregnant wife.

def · 07-20-2007, 01:24 PM

I have to be somewhere at 10:45ish, can't make it. I am in line for a ride from Mark as well, but I really suck at this

tprojl · 07-20-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 2-Y-CHROMOSOMES

at the moment yes...unless overrided by pregnant wife.

Ok, what time you thinking of going? 9-ish?

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 07-20-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tprojl

Ok, what time you thinking of going? 9-ish?

9'ish and then probably over to Peets for a fix.

tprojl · 07-20-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2-Y-CHROMOSOMES

9'ish and then probably over to Peets for a fix.

Alright, sounds good. See ya tomorrow.

raggedy1 · 07-20-2007, 08:45 PM

I can't make it since my Elise is sitting at SVAG (again) for a/c work. boohoo.

tprojl · 07-20-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedy1

I can't make it since my Elise is sitting at SVAG (again) for a/c work. boohoo.

Not to add insult to injury but........ AGAIN???? ouch, sorry to hear.

raggedy1 · 07-21-2007, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tprojl

Not to add insult to injury but........ AGAIN???? ouch, sorry to hear.

I'll update the A/C thread once I have the part number that needs replacing, but for now I've been told that they need to replace a "pipe" that has some sort of schrader valve on it. I was told that there are pipes on both high pressure and low pressure sides and that it's the low pressure side that's leaking.

I can only hope that this will FINALLY fix my A/C woes since my car goes out of warranty in November. 3 times a charm????????

I asked the advisor if he knows anything about the "bad cam" in the Elise and whether Lotus has the vin range narrowed down. He told me he would check with Dave Simkin. We'll see if he gets back to me with an answer.

def · 07-21-2007, 09:34 AM

AC??? Just keep the windows + top down, and go fast!!!

raggedy1 · 07-21-2007, 10:38 AM

hey Kevin,

Actually, you could have hit the nail on the head. I rarely use the A/C since I always drive with the top off anyway. Combine that with the fact that I drive the car about once a month and someone could probably deduce that the a/c is failing due to a lack of use!
But then again, this latest failure doesn't sound like it's due to a lack of lubrication. If the seals had gone bad again then I would guess that the lack of use could be an issue, but then again, even a lack of use shouldn't cause any failures in such a short time!

fingers crossed that this will be it!

have fun at SR guys! I'll catch you guys next time...

tprojl · 07-21-2007, 03:55 PM

Went out to S-R today and had the pleasure of experiencing 2-Y's supercharged Elise. Thank you for the ride. The whine is definitely something that could become very addicting. And yes, I will confirm at wot it is insanely loud as it is now. Although 2-Y's informed me that the car has since quieted down considerably after re-installing the sport cat. I could only imagine what it was like before............

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 07-21-2007, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tprojl

Went out to S-R today and had the pleasure of experiencing 2-Y's supercharged Elise. Thank you for the ride. The whine is definitely something that could become very addicting. And yes, I will confirm at wot it is insanely loud as it is now. Although 2-Y's informed me that the car has since quieted down considerably after re-installing the sport cat. I could only imagine what it was like before............

NP my pleasure...
Without the cat it blew 125 db. It is being reworked to bring it down to track acceptable levels.

06-28-2007, 01:34 PM	#421 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,085	I dont think they like too much revving at SR, don't wanna get kicked out since there are apartments above the SR stores and in the back behind us Plus a few drivebys would be better.... __________________ //kevin 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more

06-28-2007, 07:09 PM	#425 (permalink)
raggedy1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: belmont Posts: 3,796	Yes! A tunnel! Let's do it. Claus, is your car "clean" or are we talking relative to what I've seen in the past? hahahha! I'll aim for 9:30 __________________ It's Delux son, Delux. It's not that hard. http://itsdeluxson.com/

07-20-2007, 11:18 AM	#427 (permalink)
2-Y-CHROMOSOMES Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,023	anyone going tomorrow? __________________ 2005 Elise 250 whp \| Forcedfed Custom Intercooled Supercharger \| EFI \| Forcedfed Street Header \| Fujita CAI \| TB Bypass \| Toda flywheel \| ACT HD Clutch \| Forcedfed Prototype Exhaust \| Micromirror \| Forcedfed Half Carbon Splitter \| Greddy Catch Can \| ForcedFed Engine Damper

07-20-2007, 01:24 PM	#430 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,085	I have to be somewhere at 10:45ish, can't make it. I am in line for a ride from Mark as well, but I really suck at this __________________ //kevin 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more

07-20-2007, 08:45 PM	#434 (permalink)
raggedy1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: belmont Posts: 3,796	I can't make it since my Elise is sitting at SVAG (again) for a/c work. boohoo. __________________ It's Delux son, Delux. It's not that hard. http://itsdeluxson.com/

06-28-2007, 03:12 PM	#422 (permalink)
cstetter Nothing witty to say Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,135	It's getting later and later - last time there wasn't much of anything until the Porsche group showed up around 10:30am... But I should be there 9:30ish. The car is still kind of clean We need to find a tunnel for the sound-off, guys

07-21-2007, 09:34 AM	#437 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,085	AC??? Just keep the windows + top down, and go fast!!! __________________ //kevin 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more

07-21-2007, 10:38 AM	#438 (permalink)
raggedy1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: belmont Posts: 3,796	hey Kevin, Actually, you could have hit the nail on the head. I rarely use the A/C since I always drive with the top off anyway. Combine that with the fact that I drive the car about once a month and someone could probably deduce that the a/c is failing due to a lack of use! But then again, this latest failure doesn't sound like it's due to a lack of lubrication. If the seals had gone bad again then I would guess that the lack of use could be an issue, but then again, even a lack of use shouldn't cause any failures in such a short time! fingers crossed that this will be it! have fun at SR guys! I'll catch you guys next time... __________________ It's Delux son, Delux. It's not that hard. http://itsdeluxson.com/

07-21-2007, 03:55 PM	#439 (permalink)
tprojl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SF bay area Posts: 113	Went out to S-R today and had the pleasure of experiencing 2-Y's supercharged Elise. Thank you for the ride. The whine is definitely something that could become very addicting. And yes, I will confirm at wot it is insanely loud as it is now. Although 2-Y's informed me that the car has since quieted down considerably after re-installing the sport cat. I could only imagine what it was like before............ __________________ 05' Ardent Red, Sport & Touring packs, RAC Monolites, ITG intake, Stage II exhaust, Stainless steel brake lines, Sector 111 carbon fiber console, ForcedFed CF front lip, Voltphreak's 4.5# battery, Dietschwerk HID package, Sector 111 booty

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