ronin Posted June 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 So am I.. This will be a canyon / track car unlike any other Lotus when I'm done. It will have just enough wheel track to make it between the lines.. Quote I think it's fast enough…maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bibs Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Very batmobile!! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 I feel like a kid on christmas morning just finished opening my prez finding a giant Revell 211 model in the drive way... Where's the glue ? Quote I think it's fast enough…maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Günter Posted June 3, 2012 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 @Thomas: just a question on side, if the idea/principles of compound-charging are unique ..what have Scania or Lancia done in the past on the engines ? .. as I would say, even as it turns out really powerfull on Ronins car -it is not a unique or new invention Quote ********************************************************************* to name the things if I see them, that's what I call integrity.. ********************************************************************* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 @Thomas: just a question on side, if the idea/principles of compound-charging are unique ..what have Scania or Lancia done in the past on the engines ? .. as I would say, even as it turns out really powerfull on Ronins car -it is not a unique or new invention I don't think anyone said it was a new invention but it is the first time with a 2ZZ Toyota engine and the first time in a Lotus with any engine and it works perfectly without any draw backs. It is the most powerful streetable 2ZZ engine I know of...I guess that makes it unique eh ? Oh what about the dual fuel setup ? Quote I think it's fast enough…maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Günter Posted June 3, 2012 Gold FFM Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 The idea of compond charging is in itself unique .. That's what Thomas said -nothing else I wanted to comment ..anyway -Ronin ..it is good to see that, after all the global discussions about your driving style, you still have the energy to get the impression everone likes to 'attac' you, and therefore you have to yourself ? So we can at least expect the "new" car will be as impressive as the old Quote ********************************************************************* to name the things if I see them, that's what I call integrity.. ********************************************************************* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 The precived attacks are just comments lost in translation and I appoligize for always jumping the gun.. The new 211 will be my last wild ride and it should be even better than the old car when we're done.... My buddy Mike and I will be building it a bit wider by 5" up front and 10" in the rear in order to cover the 345 slicks.... Now to get my old ass in shape so that I can get out of the dam thing.. Quote I think it's fast enough…maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Ride Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 And will you be "borrowing" anything from the '61 Impala, Frank? Quote Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Maybe the 1,200 HP big block that will end up in it when it's done.... Quote I think it's fast enough…maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Ride Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Gnarly! 635/30/22 racing slicks? Are you using the rocket pig's motor in the 211 project? Quote Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 The pig's skin is torn off down to the bone and the rocket sled begins. Same rocket pig motor / gearbox. The all new custom 211 bodywork has begun with rear flairs and a widening of the front clam by 4" to cover the rubber for the wider front track due to wheel offset. The rear suspension will get new hubs to allow for proper lower ride height due to the taller rear slicks and help remove some of the unsprung weight due to the larger wheels and tires. Quote I think it's fast enough…maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Ride Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Where does one go to have a custom 211 body fabricated? SoCal has never lacked for esoteric automotive cottage industries, but this request must be very rare. Quote Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 The stock 211 replacement pannels are from Junks in the UK, the custom tweeks will be from me over here in a shed out in bumfuck Ca. Quote I think it's fast enough…maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Ride Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 I love the smell of fiberglass in the morning! Quote Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemot Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 ALL the best stuff comes out of sheds.......without exception. Can't wait to see the end result!!!! Quote Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been." - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Edwards Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 So....to drag this back screaming to the title.....will the new creation feature on "Tuned"? or maybe its birth should be documented as well. Quote Twitter @radioRedwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Matt said he will do another video on the rocket sled. By the way the bits are coming out of a shed only 5 mi. from the official Skunk Works hanger in Palmdale Ca. Since it's a street car and not a full blown racer it still fits in with the show... I will put it on the track to see what it can do at full tilt.. Check out http://www.lotussport.org/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=4142 for the latest updates from the shed in bumfuck... Quote I think it's fast enough…maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtpb13 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Frank, I have one curious question...If I recall correctly ( mainly on rather large pickup truck and trailers ) once you go over a certain width on a vehicle there is a requirement for 3 clearance lights in the center. With your design being almost as wide as the lane will you have to add these in ? Looking towards the ongoing thread here... Christopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 I will be 3" under the ruling for marker lights.... Quote I think it's fast enough…maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Ride Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Frank, on your LotusSport thread you make mention (late May comments) about the possibility of incorporating AWD. Any update on this? Quote Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I've abandoned the allwheel drive thought since I think I'll have enough grip with the larger rear tire. There would be too little weight on the front axel and nothing but power on corner exit understeer and I just don't want to do any more R$D... Quote I think it's fast enough…maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtpb13 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Frank, Which leads me to ask, what is the front:rear weight ratio you are trying to achieve and how close to it do you think you will come ? Shame about the AWD. Every vehicle I had owned that had AWD was sheer madness ( in a good way ) to drive, well almost every one...the 4MATIC has its sedate side. Christopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 That's a hard one to answer since I will just have to deal with what ever it is... My battery and alcohol tank will be as far forward as possible but there is really nothing to move up front. So it looks like grip and brake balance will dictate how it feels... It'll be like most mods on this car, a little seat time at easy speeds and work my way up to see what I've done. So far most guys are telling me the 211 feels much like an early Porsche with a learning curve, since I brake early for safety sake on the open road I don't see it being too bad.. Quote I think it's fast enough…maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Ride Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 "...most guys are telling me the 211 feels much like an early Porsche with a learning curve..." Stability Control is for pussies! Quote Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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