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04-18-2011, 12:55 AM | #1 |
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My Modified Lotus
Sorry that this thread contains no BMW content but i had a few questions from another thread regarding my lotus so rather than hijacking i thought i'd put up some info here for those interested -
This is my 2003 Lotus Elise 111s ( genuine 111s ), it was built in three stages to compete in targa tasmania and time attack events. When i bought it it was in very bad shape having just competed at Targa and then been parked for a lengthy period. When bringing it to Brisbane from Sydney the transport company also dropped the front of the car off the truck causing significant damage. I completely took the car apart and rebuilt the entire thing so that it was in better than new condition. I had it off the road for about 3 months in total while i did the rebuild. I really loved taking the car to pieces and putting it back together. I've got another elise that i'm about to start on but that one will involve an engine transplant to a honda k20. The car has a short article in fast fours at the moment with the full article coming out in the next few months. Here's the mod list and some pics. - Custom front clam ( seams removed, factory indicators deleted ) - front splitter - hardtop - Carbon Fibre Door Panels - Carbon Fibre Centre Console - Carbon Fibre Binnacle Cover - Carbon Fibre Entry Sills ( dipped ) - Exige Sport driver seat - Exige pass seat - Roll cage ( complete cage not pictured ) - Defi Oil Pressure Gauge - Defi Oil Temperature Gauge - Lotus Sport Brushed Aluminium Handbrake Handle - Lotus Sport Brushed Aluminium Gear Knob - EliseParts QuickShift Kit - Lotus Sport Carbon Fibre Engine Cover - EliseParts Improved Gear Linkage - Lightened & Balanced Flywheel - All Aluminium High Pressure Radiator - 82 Degree Thermostat - Twin Fan Upgrade - Adjustable Radiator Fan Controller - AP Racing 250bhp Clutch - Slave Cylinder Strengthener Support - Oil Cooler - Lotus Sport Aluminium Oil Cap - Hurricane Carbon Fibre Cold Air Induction Kit - 52mm Throttle Body - Janspeed 4-2-1 Extractors - Hi flow sports cat - 2bular GT3 Exhaust - Sector 111 rear panel delete - Kirrapak rear diffuser - MIL Light Eliminator - AP Racing Braided Brake Hoses - Front: AP Racing 4 Pot Calipers - Front: AP Racing 295mm Rotors - Rear: 2 Pot All Aluminium Calipers (with self-adjusting handbrake facility) - Rear: AP Racing 290mm Rotors - Bespoke handbrake cable - AP Racing Brake Bias Valve - Nitron Adjustable Dampers & Springs - Spring Rates: Front: 325lbs, Rear: 425lbs - Nylatron Bushes – Full Car Set - Nitron Aluminium QuickRack Steering Rack - EliseParts Adjustable AntiRoll Bar (2.25x Stiffer) - EliseParts Rear Toe-Link Kit - EliseParts Lightweight Aluminium Front & Rear GT Hubs - Lotus Sport/OZ Racing Black Rims - Front: 205/45 R16 Dunlop Formula R GPS Tyres - Rear: 225/45 R17 Dunlop Direzza D03 M Tyres - Carbon Fibre Side Scoops - Lotus Sport Black Aluminium Fuel Filler Cap Surround It has some other stuff too but you get the idea |
04-18-2011, 01:04 AM | #2 |
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Sweet ride and it's in immaculate condition. I've never driven a Lotus before but would love to drive one someday. Any photos of your lotus in action?
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04-18-2011, 01:18 AM | #4 |
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no action pics i'm afraid, give me a couple of weeks to sort out the new lotus and you can take that one for a spin
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04-18-2011, 01:27 AM | #5 |
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04-18-2011, 01:46 AM | #8 |
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Said it before but, that is a stunning car and I love that the mods aren't taking anything away from the classic Lotus look. Really really love the car.
Did you do all the work yourself? That's a pretty big undertaking mate. Any build photos? BMW86, I recently had a chance to take a friend's Exige 240 Cup (track ready special edition - in Krypton Green) during the monthly track meets and the communication and feeling is just so amazing - semi slicks were a bit of nervous in the damp corners though! My handful of Lotus experiences have always been just sublime. Really hope the proposed updates to the Lotus brand go through and the keep the handling exactly the same. |
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04-18-2011, 01:56 AM | #10 |
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Looks fabulous and a lot of work done!
For anyone interested in a Lotus be sure to trial getting into the cockpit and assuming a driving position first!
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04-18-2011, 09:38 PM | #14 |
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Very nice.
Last time I was in Sydney I made the mistake of walking past the Lotus dealer. Well I had to go in for a look & a sit! Getting in and out (difficult) is certainly something to consider if you used the car often but I may just have to take one for a test drive. I've now got all the brochures at home and pull them out every couple of days. Maybe this is a cheaper way into the GT3 experience I'm craving...
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