[AndreKlebleyev]

Hello everyone,
I am back as I’ve just bought a 2005 lotus Elise on Friday that has 212k miles. If anyone remembers or has read my thread on K24 swapping my 2007 Exige S track build (and I had another 170k mile 2007 Exige S prior to that which I never posted on this forum about)

I’ve posted some pictures of this Elise I picked up, it’s chrome orange (I think? Haven’t seen burnt orange in person to know) with a cluster that shows 212k (as well as previous car fax) the cluster doesn’t work (as most high mileage elige) so it very well might have 215k~ or so.

I flew out to Los Angeles from Phoenix and bought it, drove it around for two days in LA doing fun stuff then drove it back home the 6 hours to Phoenix, I am moving to our new house in North Carolina in 3 weeks where I’ll have a huge shop so the plan is to most likely K24 NA swap this one as well, as I’ve done it before and am very comfortable and familiar with the process.

VIN for anyone interested or might possibly know any history on the car

SCCPC11175HL34780

 

[Catsailr27]

Congrats on your new car and big move to NC! Where in NC? There's quite a few members here most between Charlotte/Asheville/Raleigh. I'm up in the NE corner.

 

[Leetless]

That is one good looking elise with this much milage. Mine has 87K with 2 owners and it looks like nothing like yours. last owner daily drove it for last 10 years and put on 80K miles on it.

 

[4380r]

Love it except for the scoop to nowhere.

 

[me73]

Is the engine tired? It would be cool to see a tear down of the 2zz to see how it holds up to 200k+ miles. I wonder how many intake cams it's had.

 

[tmr]

Neat story. Almost a shame to tear it down, but just keep using it as Daily driver beater to see how far it goes.

 

[Mitch D.]

Congratulations brother! Love that you got another! Awesome 2zz story!

 

[WV_Exige]

Congrats! Looking forward to following your build on IG and YouTube.

 

[AndreKlebleyev]

Is the engine tired? It would be cool to see a tear down of the 2zz to see how it holds up to 200k+ miles. I wonder how many intake cams it's had.

Im sorry I should’ve mentioned this but the 2nd owner who had it between roughly 180-210k (yes most of the mileage is the original first owner) claims he swapped another 2ZZ with lower mileage into it (I don’t have any paperwork for that of course) it has a few CELs related to O2 and the 2nd cam (6200rpm) not kicking in (which i experienced this issue with my 1st exige)

it’s not perfect but hey between driving around Los Angeles and the drive home I easily put about 500 miles on it without a hiccup. Just would be nice to have known how much gas I had, or the MPH I was going but I just stopped to fill every 150-170 miles.

 

[WV_Exige]

Just would be nice to have known how much gas I had, or the MPH I was going but I just stopped to fill every 150-170 miles.

Sounds like it’s time for an AiM digital dash!

 

[3X163]

Yes, that is Chrome Orange because they didn't make Burnt Orange in '05.

Good luck!

 

[gstomp06]

Cool, I'll remember to check out your channel. I'm also k-swapping at the moment. But sent it to a shop.

 

[wtharvey]

Sounds like it’s time for an AiM digital dash!

Or a fun afternoon of soldering!

 

[Glamrock]

Hello everyone,
I am back as I’ve just bought a 2005 lotus Elise on Friday that has 212k miles. If anyone remembers or has read my thread on K24 swapping my 2007 Exige S track build (and I had another 170k mile 2007 Exige S prior to that which I never posted on this forum about)

I’ve posted some pictures of this Elise I picked up, it’s chrome orange (I think? Haven’t seen burnt orange in person to know) with a cluster that shows 212k (as well as previous car fax) the cluster doesn’t work (as most high mileage elige) so it very well might have 215k~ or so.

I flew out to Los Angeles from Phoenix and bought it, drove it around for two days in LA doing fun stuff then drove it back home the 6 hours to Phoenix, I am moving to our new house in North Carolina in 3 weeks where I’ll have a huge shop so the plan is to most likely K24 NA swap this one as well, as I’ve done it before and am very comfortable and familiar with the process.

VIN for anyone interested or might possibly know any history on the car

SCCPC11175HL34780

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Congrats! That’s awesome!

Just out of curiosity, what’s the ballpark price on doing a kswap?

 

[Mobius97]

damn...dude! Every time I look at these cars, I fall in love! That side view.....pure sex!

Carry on!

 

[AndreKlebleyev]

Congrats on your new car and big move to NC! Where in NC? There's quite a few members here most between Charlotte/Asheville/Raleigh. I'm up in the NE corner.

the “Charlotte” area although I’ll be 40 mins west in Shelby, closer to the dragon though and more land🤷‍♂️

 

[6TVRs+]

I was gonna say the plate was wrong.. then it was like.. "I see what you did there"..

 

[Krazykevin]

I’ve posted some pictures of this Elise I picked up, it’s chrome orange (I think? Haven’t seen burnt orange in person to know) with a cluster that shows 212k (as well as previous car fax) the cluster doesn’t work (as most high mileage elige) so it very well might have 215k~ or so.

I re-soldered the cluster on mine. It is honestly pretty easy if you have ever used a soldering iron. If you are replacing it all then you might not care. Clean car for the miles for sure.

 

[David Craig]

212 k miles. And I thought I was the leader here with 287,000 km (178,00 miles)

That car looks great!

 

[wonk]

I enjoyed following your preview Lotus builds on youtube. Looking forward to seeing how your second run through on the ol kswap goes.