GFWilliams 1,769 Report post Posted June 19, 2018 17 hours ago, 550superfast said: @GFWilliams that intake temp is before the supercharger, not after, so not sure how relevant it is. Your supercharger will be heating the air, then your charge cooler cooling it before it goes into the engine. Yes, the sensor is after the air box, but gives an idea of engine bay temps. Today for example, I was stuck in traffic and it got as high as 39c. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,769 Report post Posted June 19, 2018 Update on the Transforged mirror stalks. Both sides have cracked. Nothing has touched them, it’s just the stresses of driving! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crouchy 121 Report post Posted June 19, 2018 Thats not good. Never been convinced by the longevity of home 3d printed parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
550superfast 437 Report post Posted June 19, 2018 If I was being kind I would say that those mirror stalks were not fit for purpose. Quote https://www.youtube.com/user/400superamerica Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,769 Report post Posted June 21, 2018 After a horrible experience with Transforged where they even tried to threaten me, I’m putting my money where my mouth is and buying a set of “halo” lights from Greg’s Race Parts. If I’m honest, I don’t think the design is quite as nice, but if they work as well as everyone says they do, I’ll be very happy. This is the spec I’ll be going for, indicators and reverse will be in the middle insert, with the halos for side lights and then the brake lights. I’ve never liked the black lights, so happy it can be made to work with the red ones now! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm Feth 472 2 Vehicles Report post Posted June 23, 2018 Careful with the GRPs. I just returned mine after fitting them in the Elise. Driving lights are too dark, stop lights are = maybe driving light of OEMs. You can barely see stop lights on a sunny day. I decided they are unsafe to use. Great quality and I really liked how they are on my car, but... not for me. Others seemed to be not bothered by this problem (I asked around), so maybe that's only me. Order one without inserts, they look better in my opinion. 1 Quote www.facebook.com/nineteen80one | www.nineteen80one.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArthouseCompany 73 Report post Posted June 28, 2018 I think the GRP driving lights are really bright. I also don't like the black lights, it's so 90s style. You can use the rear fog lights to have 4 lights running. You can also connect both lights to have always 4 rear lights running. The stop light could be a bit brighter, but as there's a third stop light in the middle I don't see any problem. The quality of the GRPs seems to be a lot better than Transforged, no 3D printer plastic. Only the smoked inserts are not the prettiest.But the EU-version with yellow signals, fog lights and reversing lights is only available with these inserts. So you have no choice. Overall I'm more than happy with my GRPs. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,769 Report post Posted June 28, 2018 PJA Coachworks just sent me this photo, my new end plates! I can’t wait to get these fitted, should really complete the car I think... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alias23 1,420 Report post Posted June 28, 2018 I thought your car was now pink? 2 Quote www.alias23.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suffolk009 15 Report post Posted June 29, 2018 What's next, after the endplates get fitted? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,769 Report post Posted June 29, 2018 To be honest I’m at a stage where I’d happily call the car finished. Certainly for the summer, I don’t think anything else will be done, I’ve found my love of driving and exploring again now that I’m in Spain. When it comes to winter I’ll be addressing the gearbox linkage to do something similar to the Sport 350, add a removable steering wheel, then on the interior I want to get a few more bits trimmed in alcantara like the top of the dash and the “glove box” area. Oh yeah, I have Cup R canards to fit, but I ran out of time before I left for Spain and I’m not brave enough to drill my clam myself... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo911 44 Report post Posted July 7, 2018 George is this one of your off springs ??? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,769 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 @Turbo911 - awww, it’s so cute Not much to report on the car - I ordered a carbon dash binnacle from Elise shop as I think it’ll finish off the interior a bit more. End plates I’ll collect on Monday While I am very happy with the new exhaust from 2bular, I don’t have any trackdays for a while so don’t need a quiet exhaust for now. I have asked Jim to make a decat pipe plus straight through exhaust for me for a full on ASBO exhaust. I’m aware that it will cause an engine management light, but I can live with that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JG220 257 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 21 hours ago, Turbo911 said: George is this one of your off springs ??? That is bloody lovely! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 42 minutes ago, GFWilliams said: @Turbo911 - awww, it’s so cute Not much to report on the car - I ordered a carbon dash binnacle from Elise shop as I think it’ll finish off the interior a bit more. End plates I’ll collect on Monday While I am very happy with the new exhaust from 2bular, I don’t have any trackdays for a while so don’t need a quiet exhaust for now. I have asked Jim to make a decat pipe plus straight through exhaust for me for a full on ASBO exhaust. I’m aware that it will cause an engine management light, but I can live with that! Surely komotec can update your map to code out the light? Quote Currently Owned: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats. Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400 'Hethel Edition' in Essex Blue, Red Leather, Red Calipers, Silver Forged Wheels Previously Owned: 2010 Lotus Evora NA in Solar Yellow, Sports Pack, Tech Pack, "Heritage Edition" Recaro Seats Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,769 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 13 hours ago, CocoPops said: Surely komotec can update your map to code out the light? Maybe, but the car is in Spain so not really worth the effort required to do so. It won’t cause any running problems, so doesn’t bother me too much. I’ll only run decat for summer, then will return to quiet when I bring the car back to England in winter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vd9 147 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 21 minutes ago, GFWilliams said: I’ll only run decat for summer, then will return to quiet when I bring the car back to England in winter. Surely it is against the law with regards to emissions. Not that I'm a shy little flower in this respect, but perhaps sports cat would be a bit more sustainable option? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,769 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 2 hours ago, vd9 said: Surely it is against the law with regards to emissions. Not that I'm a shy little flower in this respect, but perhaps sports cat would be a bit more sustainable option? I have a sports cat at the moment - living in Spain for summer so the legality isn’t really an issue. On my old Caterham I ran a decat pipe most of the time, then just put the cat back on for the MOTs and some trackdays. It used to shoot rather large flames! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoflOnMyWaffle 272 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 That looks mega! Should be fine with the fibreglass right? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,769 Report post Posted July 30, 2018 I'm back in Spain, decided I'm going to stay here until end of August then either drive home or get the car transported home. Really happy with the end plates! 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alias23 1,420 Report post Posted July 30, 2018 End plates look too BIG 2 1 Quote www.alias23.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k20Rob 101 Report post Posted August 1, 2018 Hey George Quick afterburner question if you can help. I just got mine. Did you need to have the resistor pack installed? Love the spoiler. I plan on a colour coded blade and carbon end plates, I think a bit of colour on the wings really helps them gel with the car. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,769 Report post Posted August 1, 2018 1 minute ago, k20Rob said: Hey George Quick afterburner question if you can help. I just got mine. Did you need to have the resistor pack installed? Love the spoiler. I plan on a colour coded blade and carbon end plates, I think a bit of colour on the wings really helps them gel with the car. Cheers Unfortunately my afterburners are going in the bin. I tried with and withought resistors, but the car goes into limp mode with them, so I’m back to stock lights. Be careful with the resistors, they get very hot. Potentially a fire hazard...? I ordered the GRP Halo lights instead, unfortunately as I had to pop back to the UK for a funeral I missed the delivery and they got sent back to the US. Greg has been great though and another set will be on the way back out to me soon! I was originally planning on the wing profile being yellow with carbon end plates, but the carbon was so nice I didn’t want to cover it up! On another note, my old wing is looking great now with new end plates and a fresh lick of paint. Will be up for sale in mid September I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k20Rob 101 Report post Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) Thanks. Im in two minds if I fit them or return them and pay the 20% restock fee... Love the design, but the execution could be better. Tempted to go for all smoked GRP ones, but the rear would need breaking up with some colour somehow then. Maybe I get the raised Lotus lettering (350 has stickers) and colour code that. Edited August 1, 2018 by k20Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,769 Report post Posted August 3, 2018 On 01/08/2018 at 23:01, k20Rob said: Thanks. Im in two minds if I fit them or return them and pay the 20% restock fee... Love the design, but the execution could be better. Tempted to go for all smoked GRP ones, but the rear would need breaking up with some colour somehow then. Maybe I get the raised Lotus lettering (350 has stickers) and colour code that. Get rid of the Transforged and then wait a few weeks is my advice... I can’t say much more, but something new is coming out... 20% restock fee is taking the piss somewhat, I don’t know anything about US law, but in the UK you could return under the sales of goods act saying they’re not fit for purpose... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
