Gold FFM BatMobile 514 Posted October 3, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 10 hours ago, TonyKL said: Which sub did you get? I have upgraded to focals but am missing something. I bought this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00L12UZ0Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 But by the looks of it, they have newer versions of it for sale. Its great, you can adjust the level of bass, the grill is nice and strong so if feet go on it, its absolutely fine and with some heavy duty velcro it doesn't move an inch (forgot to take it out on a track day once). Means the speakers can focus on treble and mid range and leave the heavy lifting to this. I have the crappy headunit it came with but plan to change it for something a little more powerful at some stage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 322 Posted October 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 7 hours ago, BatMobile said: I bought this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00L12UZ0Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 But by the looks of it, they have newer versions of it for sale. Its great, you can adjust the level of bass, the grill is nice and strong so if feet go on it, its absolutely fine and with some heavy duty velcro it doesn't move an inch (forgot to take it out on a track day once). Means the speakers can focus on treble and mid range and leave the heavy lifting to this. I have the crappy headunit it came with but plan to change it for something a little more powerful at some stage. Changing the head unit I found made quite a difference as well, as the Pioneers internal amplification definitely has far more oomph than the Clarion. In the interest of keeping voicing the same I'm going to get this one; JBL Basspro SL 8-Inch Enclosed Active Underseat Car Stereo Subwoofer System - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0169YBEAU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZaILDbK35P334 I have quite a lot of experience with sound systems so would rather keep the speakers of the same make Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 322 Posted October 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Okay, so speaker installation complete! Wasn't completely straight forward though, the first main problem was that the cones on the JBLs are 100mm and the stock speakers are less which means the grill trim ring doesn't fit. Enter some careful work with a model makers razor saw... Next issue was the adjustable and directional tweeter module on the JBL is around 8mm higher than the stock speakers tweeter, preventing the grills from fitting flush. So, the next modification was some plastic spacers from B&Q. I had some acoustic foam left over from my now dismantled cinema room so packed the space below the speaker cut outs in the dash with that. The grills are stuck down to their plastic frames with an odd sticky rubber which I had to remove as once damaged from grill removal, it prevents the grills being re seated. I replaced it with some thinly cut 3M tape. The speakers plugged straight onto the existing wiring terminals so that wasn't an issue. Sound is a good improvement in the clarity department with mid bass being tighter and more controlled. The cone material on car speaker diaphragms is typically quite stiff and tough stuff as it's meant to be durable so no doubt they'll need some running in... Going to see if I can source some replacement grills that fit without spacers but I'm happy for now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jcx 117 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Gosh it’s never easy is it?! Good effort. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 322 Posted October 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, Jcx said: Gosh it’s never easy is it?! Good effort. Rarely... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 322 Posted October 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Carbon and stickers! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 322 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Think I actually quite like my sticker 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GazzyFizzle 11 Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 Saw your car at Lotus Silverstone on Saturday, while mine was in. Looks great in the flesh, love the colour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 322 Posted November 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 5 hours ago, GazzyFizzle said: Saw your car at Lotus Silverstone on Saturday, while mine was in. Looks great in the flesh, love the colour. Thanks, I'll get her back on Thursday after having some paint repair and new diffuser parts under warranty, plus they're bolting on my Alias mirrors for me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jcx 117 Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 What is the issue with your paint and diffuser parts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 322 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 Flaked paint on the join between the roof and rear clam. Probably done by previous owner trying to take the roof off but they've volunteered to sort it. Diffuser had cracks in it underneath the car, don't know how they got there and there's no impact marks so they've volunteered to sort that too. Also, the adhesive that holds the horizontal section of the rear spoiler to the uprights has given way so they're rebonding that as well... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jcx 117 Posted November 12, 2019 Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 21 minutes ago, MAG said: Flaked paint on the join between the roof and rear clam. Probably done by previous owner trying to take the roof off but they've volunteered to sort it. Diffuser had cracks in it underneath the car, don't know how they got there and there's no impact marks so they've volunteered to sort that too. Also, the adhesive that holds the horizontal section of the rear spoiler to the uprights has given way so they're rebonding that as well... Good stuff. In my experience Lotus warranty team are very good indeed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post MAG 322 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Car back from Silverstone, mirrors fitted. Was offered an attractive fixed fitting price so although I'd normally crack on myself I just thought it made sense. Perhaps it was good that they agreed 1 hours labour up front as apparently it took them 3! I elected to use vinyl to cover the body coloured mounting plinth initially, it looks perfectly serviceable but I may get it painted later... Another outcome of the visit was that as mentioned earlier 2 parts of the rear diffuser required replacement under warranty which means I have a new surround fitted (the part with parking sensors) but the other part required is on back order, because of this I have negotiated it's replacement with the new style diffuser and I just have to stump up the difference in price So hopefully I'll be heading back in a couple of weeks to get that fitted! 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM BatMobile 514 Posted November 14, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Car is looking really good, love the mirrors. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,897 Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Got to say, it's a lovely feeling to see the mirrors on people's cars now! I hope you're happy and enjoy the improved visibility 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 322 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 2 hours ago, GFWilliams said: Got to say, it's a lovely feeling to see the mirrors on people's cars now! I hope you're happy and enjoy the improved visibility You should be proud that you've created a product that a bunch of very picky and anal people like so much that they'll bolt it to their metal and plastic babies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alias23 1,506 Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Really impressed with how much you've improved the car @MAG over a short period of time! Like @GFWilliams for me one of the best things about alias23 is seeing ideas, designs, and products on fellow owners cars. 2 Quote www.alias23.com Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 322 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 56 minutes ago, alias23 said: @MAG Like @GFWilliams for me one of the best things about alias23 is seeing ideas, designs, and products on fellow owners cars. Don't worry, you're great too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 322 Posted November 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 New diffuser fitted, well happy frames the tail pipes perfectly... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kristof Thys 171 Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 Looking good... still awaiting parts (the grille has a three weeks waiting time, diffuser itself was in stock)... when did you order the parts? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 322 Posted November 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, Kristof Thys said: Looking good... still awaiting parts (the grille has a three weeks waiting time, diffuser itself was in stock)... when did you order the parts? I think they were ordered around 2 weeks ago but by the dealership. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kristof Thys 171 Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 Thanks Mark. Looking very very good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 322 Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 Some better pics... Car goes SORN at the weekend so won't be going anywhere for a couple of months Next on the list with be @alias23 carbon side scoops... Also, my visit to Silverstone yesterday resulted in me sourcing some more carbon goodness! While waiting for my diffuser to be fitted, upgrades were discussed and I was told that they just happened to have a vented carbon access panel gathering dust in their stock room that had been ordered for a customer a couple of years ago but never used! After some discussion a price was agreed that was pretty much half the brand new lotus RRP! Of course I couldn't resist... So I'll be returning in February to have that fitted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jcx 117 Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 Front carbon access panel? Good lad. I think that’s the single biggest transformational upgrade for the Exige Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAG 322 Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Jcx said: Front carbon access panel? Good lad. I think that’s the single biggest transformational upgrade for the Exige Yes mate, brand new pro drive one 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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