Chris Smith
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Looks like a great trip away.
love the beading pics
love the beading pics
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Loltus Exige
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DaveL485
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Chris Smith
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Looks very tidy 
gordini stu
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Sounds like a great trip , great write up .
It’s a great looking little car . Hats off to you ,
It’s a great looking little car . Hats off to you ,
Tips taken from a pro certainly helpedLooks very tidy
Mark_L
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I used to change all the time, last few cars I've held onto.
Had the Clio coming up to 4 years now and often want to get shot but I have my reasons for that!!
When it works it's great! So just enjoying it at the moment.
If you still enjoy it keep it. You know what you've put into it.
I normally sell a car when it's all sorted to buy another with a load of issues. Tried to stop doing that.
Duncan Grier
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Check horn and lights....rest will be fine 
Not a great deal to report here.
The very helpful chaps over at SeriouslyLotus changed over my moroso sump to a pro alloy one. I am feeling I perhaps should have tried to buy pro alloy rather than buy all the parts as it might have been cheaper in the long run. However the weeping has stopped as Dave spotted a snapped sump stud in the block and John taught me some new swear words when he rectified the situation. These chaps really are mustard at sorting out difficult rectification tasks.
I think my AD08R are ready for replacement. Last trackday I noted a distinct lack of grip ( not due to heat ) and on the road I have squirm all the time. I think Ill talk to Dave and get some 052s on in the new year.
I have also noted that the rattling baffles in the exhaust are really starting to zing. I must change this in the new year. There appears to be a dearth of data though for decent backboxes in the exige world. Only anicdotal info.
The car hasnt been out for a few weeks, so went into the garage tonight for a bit of quick detailer love and check the thing was still there.
The very helpful chaps over at SeriouslyLotus changed over my moroso sump to a pro alloy one. I am feeling I perhaps should have tried to buy pro alloy rather than buy all the parts as it might have been cheaper in the long run. However the weeping has stopped as Dave spotted a snapped sump stud in the block and John taught me some new swear words when he rectified the situation. These chaps really are mustard at sorting out difficult rectification tasks.
I think my AD08R are ready for replacement. Last trackday I noted a distinct lack of grip ( not due to heat ) and on the road I have squirm all the time. I think Ill talk to Dave and get some 052s on in the new year.
I have also noted that the rattling baffles in the exhaust are really starting to zing. I must change this in the new year. There appears to be a dearth of data though for decent backboxes in the exige world. Only anicdotal info.
The car hasnt been out for a few weeks, so went into the garage tonight for a bit of quick detailer love and check the thing was still there.
Mark Davis
Brapmaster extraordinaire
Like the wing, is it factory ?
Yes, but not for my model year. Its the wing from the 2010 model.
I have completed my last trackday of '21 at Bedford autodrome.
Compulsory stopped for fuel before trackday picture :
The weather forcast didnt look upto much, and sadly it was right. Single digit figures and a slightly damp track initially followed by rain led to a circuit with about as much grip as teflon. You could tell which parts of the circuit were not used much as the grip really disappeared.
0830 weather :
I enjoyed the full GT circuit. All 4.2mi of it. Its a good range of slow and quick, twists and straights. I felt I got a lot from the conditions such as learning the cars behaviour when low speed provoking the back end ( once too far and did a 180, dipped the clutch and didnt stall. ). I also learnt that accelerating hard to reach a vmax on a damp then wet circuit is quite nerve racking. The car is happy to wiggle hard under load. I suspect some of this was due to an aging set of AD08R. Ill refresh in the new year.
Was delighted that another chap and friend was attending so @Fonzey and myself mused about multiple 2zz conundrums, limits and future plans. Always good to bounce technical ideas off people based on fact.
Garage friends :
The rain situation :
To summarise ; '21 has been a year of discovery on track for me. I have been learning about the suspension setup, the damping settings, the tyre pressures and tweaking those resulting in what I think I want from a car. I havent done many mods , namely the seats and the wheel. In '22 Ill change the induction and the exhaust ( the rear box I think is failing and blocking ) and then get more trackdays booked!
Compulsory stopped for fuel before trackday picture :
The weather forcast didnt look upto much, and sadly it was right. Single digit figures and a slightly damp track initially followed by rain led to a circuit with about as much grip as teflon. You could tell which parts of the circuit were not used much as the grip really disappeared.
0830 weather :
I enjoyed the full GT circuit. All 4.2mi of it. Its a good range of slow and quick, twists and straights. I felt I got a lot from the conditions such as learning the cars behaviour when low speed provoking the back end ( once too far and did a 180, dipped the clutch and didnt stall. ). I also learnt that accelerating hard to reach a vmax on a damp then wet circuit is quite nerve racking. The car is happy to wiggle hard under load. I suspect some of this was due to an aging set of AD08R. Ill refresh in the new year.
Was delighted that another chap and friend was attending so @Fonzey and myself mused about multiple 2zz conundrums, limits and future plans. Always good to bounce technical ideas off people based on fact.
Garage friends :
The rain situation :
To summarise ; '21 has been a year of discovery on track for me. I have been learning about the suspension setup, the damping settings, the tyre pressures and tweaking those resulting in what I think I want from a car. I havent done many mods , namely the seats and the wheel. In '22 Ill change the induction and the exhaust ( the rear box I think is failing and blocking ) and then get more trackdays booked!
Tbh Adey I think I am being strangled by the exhaust back box. If I can get this sorted I should push a few more HP but I am them waaaaaay over the c64 gearbox limits. I am putting funds aside for a rebuild + gearset.braver man that I, great to read up on your progress with the car too throughout the yearIs there much more to be gained from the engine if you were wanting a chunk more power down the line?
Once that artificial ceiling has been removed a TVS1320 charger would be a logical upgrade from the mp62.
In the quest to liberate more horsepowers and torques I have followed Fonzey’s ITG route on the air box.
I did have a OE box with TRD bit on it. I note that the outlet of the TRD/Oe Box is significant smaller (70mm) than the throttle body (76mm)
The ITG is 76mm mated to the body 76mm.
Will this make a lot of power difference? Doubtful, however worth investigation.
I am also looking to get a new back box made up. Details to follow once done.
Some pictures..
I did have a OE box with TRD bit on it. I note that the outlet of the TRD/Oe Box is significant smaller (70mm) than the throttle body (76mm)
The ITG is 76mm mated to the body 76mm.
Will this make a lot of power difference? Doubtful, however worth investigation.
I am also looking to get a new back box made up. Details to follow once done.
Some pictures..
