Loltus Exige

[andybond]

Update 2 in a short space of time :

It appears that the lotus exige s2 ( and most lotus ! ) use a EFI T4 ECU, the later versions use a T4E. See EFI Technology S.r.l. - Euro4

Apparently its a very capable ECU. Its just locked.

I am talking to a company - HPE Automotive who are very well regarded about acquiring the software so we can remap correctly rather than use a lot of the stock flash maps that are out there. I find those a bit scary.

I guess I am going to have to be patient for a bit longer.

IWANTMYCARMAPPEDNOW!

 

[Duncan Grier]

Custom map will be a big plus! Not sure the ratio of pedal v tb map but found on the audi conversions a 1:1 ratio was a really good tweak. In fact the standalone ones done on the zlet also was better in driving / managing torque low down

 

[andybond]

I am nervous about generic flash maps. Apparently I can pop into Lotus and have them flash just about any variation of software on my car. However, I have no idea what it will do or if its safe.

Going to pop to Pauls @ RStuning to get it looked at to check for potential grenading and await what Dan can extract from EFI Italy regarding the ECU.

 

[andybond]

Obligatory Sunday afternoon wash pictures.

It’s chucking it down now as well..

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[Duncan Grier]

Much love for the metro mirror

 

[andybond]

Fully manual metro mirror at that !

 

[Scott Armstrong]

Fully manual metro mirror at that !

My metro mirrors have Carbon Fibre covers

Glad to hear your enjoying it. I fapping love mine.

 

[andybond]

Wasn’t supposed to rain yesterday, or today hence the wash.

Got some good heading mind.

 

[Scott Armstrong]

Be careful of the rain. Might be differnet on the S2 with the Toyota but on the S1 if you leave it out in the raing the plug holes fill with water and it runs like a bag of spanners.

 

[andybond]

from reading the s2 comes with a plastic cover to prevent this ..

 

[Scott Armstrong]

Just cos..

 

[Scott Armstrong]

Some track footage. Mini Cooper S i was chasing has fancy pants Penske Dampers uprated pulleys and internals and is supposedly running 260 BHP vs My 140.

You also might recognise the R26 at the start...My old car driven (very slowly) by its new owner.



Some cracking footage of fire spitting nobles in this. Seriously fast in a straight line but im faster round the back section

 

[andybond]

The Marshalls have just called and you have a "exceeding the track limits" debrief at 1530.

Also , what tyres are you running?

 

[Scott Armstrong]

The Marshalls have just called and you have a "exceeding the track limits" debrief at 1530.

Also , what tyres are you running?

As long as your not on the green organic bit its fine

Im Running Yokohama AD08R at 20 psi - although that was the final hurrah for that particular set of fronts. The inside shoulder had run out of tread after that. I have replaced them with more of the same. Last couple of session it had been understeering a bit more than ususal so hopefully the new fronts will restore the balance. May do another on Saturday morning as there is a 4 hour open pitlane on in the morning

 

[andybond]

Getting this charge cooler on is a bloody nightmare!

Some parts weren’t delivered, and it won’t fit the current manifold.

Two , well three options.

1) return it for full refund
2) get a mani made up
3) purchase the exige S Parts to make it fit.

Option 2 and 3 are reassuringly expensive

 

[Andyquadra]

Getting this charge cooler on is a bloody nightmare!

Some parts weren’t delivered, and it won’t fit the current manifold.

Two , well three options.

1) return it for full refund
2) get a mani made up
3) purchase the exige S Parts to make it fit.

Option 2 and 3 are reassuringly expensive

Do you expect anything less?

 

[andybond]

Do you expect anything less?

Yes, rather sadly.
I was sold the kit as a direct fit.

To be honest Pro Alloy are going above and beyond and they are fantastic. We are working through options.

 

[Duncan Grier]

Andy is this a dual pass mod needed on oem charger water setup or no cooler at all on current setup?

Sorry cant remember now if you said before

 

[papps]

hopefully you can get it sorted out soon bud

 

[Tony Smith]

Have to say Andy you have great taste in cars, loved the C63 and this looks a lovely thing too, always liked the S2 Exige so much nicer than a phase 1.