tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27224415550529972872024-03-18T17:15:38.697-07:00Sector111's Tasty Innovations BlogShinoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11688259186334550850noreply@blogger.comBlogger386125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-27982962301498684632024-02-29T12:51:00.000-08:002024-02-29T12:51:24.601-08:00Baffled Fuel Tank for Lotus Elise & Exige<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSGM6zO32QEbBJLAa9DZeGMcatVVM0fDbmUClNJp1g0y7tfa3lIgB5wUuoRE8OWBfZf1KbFih9bJsFoOFCoji-qm75tBbe9qaKDOHP_okQpHZTanAJ82Gu9aUYMQLn7upOP_8De2s7fw6Hv260fs08S0Wqrq2cVYNxpDMJvB5tSS4ixH0SvG2smNdZ5g/s1080/IKbaffle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSGM6zO32QEbBJLAa9DZeGMcatVVM0fDbmUClNJp1g0y7tfa3lIgB5wUuoRE8OWBfZf1KbFih9bJsFoOFCoji-qm75tBbe9qaKDOHP_okQpHZTanAJ82Gu9aUYMQLn7upOP_8De2s7fw6Hv260fs08S0Wqrq2cVYNxpDMJvB5tSS4ixH0SvG2smNdZ5g/s320/IKbaffle.jpg" width="296" /></a></div> Fuel starvation is a real problem on the Lotus Elise and Exige. Our V2fuel tank has been a great solution for many clients to fix this issue. It sadly went out of production so we started working on an alternative idea, the <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/v2-fuel-tank?category=Engine" target="_blank">111tank</a>. <p></p><p>We landed on a design that uses a large tube to reduce fuel starvation. This design keeps the fuel in the pump side of the tank and prevents fuel sloshing back and forth. We're very happy with the design and have been running it in our 111RS for almost a year.</p>Of course we started with a design that we were sure would work but failed because it conflicted with the float. Our new design fixes that issue and works as expected. <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLxufpjrXawqHJ8HaARjC41p14KGb5chuxypkB2KowUxT76KA3oZUNmZJI8U4IGShqeKJNTO8zvZzpsiXzFEw6zukbLztf7wNWkZzbg5Es5QPLIlAuMk1a3TJNsUwe4IeWXCujeQRiLR13pxyJIcgW4r7Xab1oQD0GlxQTfq1QqryujUyiWsG1GSu3YXg/s4032/Photo%20Feb%2026%202024,%204%2035%2012%20PM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLxufpjrXawqHJ8HaARjC41p14KGb5chuxypkB2KowUxT76KA3oZUNmZJI8U4IGShqeKJNTO8zvZzpsiXzFEw6zukbLztf7wNWkZzbg5Es5QPLIlAuMk1a3TJNsUwe4IeWXCujeQRiLR13pxyJIcgW4r7Xab1oQD0GlxQTfq1QqryujUyiWsG1GSu3YXg/w150-h200/Photo%20Feb%2026%202024,%204%2035%2012%20PM.jpg" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Our first design</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><div><br /></div><div>There are two types of Federal (North America) tanks, ones for '05 cars and a different design for '06 and later cars. We have sorted our design for each variety. Our <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/v2-fuel-tank?category=Engine" target="_blank">111tank</a> takes factory tanks, opens then up, removes the old baffle and we insert our design. We then reweld the end cap and pressure test overnight to make sure she is sealed.</div><div><br /></div><div>The factory tanks have plumbing related to emissions and safety. We don't interfere with any of these features allowing you to have a tank that is as safe as stock but with NO fuel starvation.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/v2-fuel-tank?category=Engine" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrXGNUpKeWaAwip2KorxCfNGUyivlH99PT-ZNa2k7OraJENp22N_IgMR8mbgzRxcidWfTXzsmfEy-D0jo4xsCRc6TdVXMB01kfT_uq6th4fN5fv92YcGhYxfjYqBkxZ9iTnIkfRS6aGRzg7HI44N5putMsMbfQefdC8789FSARpdFKAzMdhCFSHKr3D8/s320/06-Baffled-Tank.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-69067498022563438022024-02-19T15:54:00.000-08:002024-02-19T15:54:32.847-08:00Crazy Ideas: Tubular Doors!<p> Back in 2005 we had this crazy idea to make the Elise even more raw. Tubular doors are a thing for Jeeps and the thought to make one for the Elise got us dreaming...lucky for us we worked with an Engineer who was also a master fabricator. He came up with this idea.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwO-jf9io9c1vVxxOR3rE3gLMvQPT5EUaZhmTwjarhnnY5LmO8bMkul5z0cJznZ0dGJYg4t5-1Cm8kEWyLJlQ5ZoOzIoOYZV9cwMemktRUVKqaxLcKKY9D4CUHIo3-uRyqTwlLWEbvEvFTsKxhl1rXzNHSBiovhyjbFDhwdkZoYTW_7Lk-GVKrl8zTCCY/s2272/IMG_1073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1704" data-original-width="2272" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwO-jf9io9c1vVxxOR3rE3gLMvQPT5EUaZhmTwjarhnnY5LmO8bMkul5z0cJznZ0dGJYg4t5-1Cm8kEWyLJlQ5ZoOzIoOYZV9cwMemktRUVKqaxLcKKY9D4CUHIo3-uRyqTwlLWEbvEvFTsKxhl1rXzNHSBiovhyjbFDhwdkZoYTW_7Lk-GVKrl8zTCCY/w640-h480/IMG_1073.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was fixed and did not open. You needed to step over it. We had to relocated the side view mirror and the lovely Elise door hinge was removed. Ultimately we did not commercialize it but we did have some fun driving around without a door! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRbwGEyhyphenhyphen8jyzAklrM_5dO6kHOmQui-6IPwajK8g9_euuMGQfiC7whjSbAVFw6n-7M7GsydIA-zZKHCaua80r2fFvBUPDY67AiHv154YYD6_BGWMG-XZmqedoBBNZNZmo7KOfS0ePydTsghtPnShga4_5by86swQln03_PjRfnQo8WJ_BM1ze7xstvEIE/s1024/IMG_1072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRbwGEyhyphenhyphen8jyzAklrM_5dO6kHOmQui-6IPwajK8g9_euuMGQfiC7whjSbAVFw6n-7M7GsydIA-zZKHCaua80r2fFvBUPDY67AiHv154YYD6_BGWMG-XZmqedoBBNZNZmo7KOfS0ePydTsghtPnShga4_5by86swQln03_PjRfnQo8WJ_BM1ze7xstvEIE/w640-h480/IMG_1072.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-32785307563799135372024-01-29T13:01:00.000-08:002024-01-29T13:01:28.609-08:00DOT Windshields and the Purpose of the 'Frit'<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;">One crucial automotive component often overlooked is the windshield. While developing our <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/dot-glass-windshield?category=Exterior" target="_blank">111glass</a>, we learned some new facts about this product. For those of you who love learning more, this Blog aims to discuss two arcane details: Safety Glass Vs Tempered and the Frit.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ30HZzuchRevzD-fptiMFL09xtVWkhGDdLhuhk8FGneNRaDsg38F4YObjTEUW7ImgCByDT6_vrtYz5nWVTwKNv3Ttw1XwL34CT_ee2HIuN1XU5xAGTW0NjnycmEU33_UZzLArbU408kLD6mNS9IkLAshCvkK_dk-Yfvo7KNjWB17Q8jGERsYEF0lna0/s644/Screenshot%202024-01-29%20121515.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="644" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ30HZzuchRevzD-fptiMFL09xtVWkhGDdLhuhk8FGneNRaDsg38F4YObjTEUW7ImgCByDT6_vrtYz5nWVTwKNv3Ttw1XwL34CT_ee2HIuN1XU5xAGTW0NjnycmEU33_UZzLArbU408kLD6mNS9IkLAshCvkK_dk-Yfvo7KNjWB17Q8jGERsYEF0lna0/w640-h594/Screenshot%202024-01-29%20121515.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Safety Glass does not shatter into a 1000 pieces!</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-headings); line-height: 1.6; margin: 1rem 0px 0.5rem; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">The Evolution of Safety Glass:</span></h3><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Departing from the fragility of early tempered windshields, modern windshields embrace laminated safety glass construction. This actually became a requirement for cars in the US in 1937. Comprising a layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) sandwiched between two layers of glass, it ensures enhanced safety in the event of breakage as shown in the above image.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5W1yCkM1tFr8a2RLMdVMc8vOaByakJGNLRqyj3ykt3coV8SVWdaLz0i_yAmKfEx01heM9IA6zjiRKGsX5FPvFgGU2Wz0mXSqlr_Ooqgri2Z9UHAwmzQBoy-eEI7U1WTuqprCEUUKMmAFumEGhhGs8KX63o_zDZNT9Mo5XGgjcV4G_-_ElPezXftMlA4/s598/Screenshot%202024-01-29%20121334.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="598" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5W1yCkM1tFr8a2RLMdVMc8vOaByakJGNLRqyj3ykt3coV8SVWdaLz0i_yAmKfEx01heM9IA6zjiRKGsX5FPvFgGU2Wz0mXSqlr_Ooqgri2Z9UHAwmzQBoy-eEI7U1WTuqprCEUUKMmAFumEGhhGs8KX63o_zDZNT9Mo5XGgjcV4G_-_ElPezXftMlA4/w320-h301/Screenshot%202024-01-29%20121334.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">1000s of pieces of Tempered glass</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;">Tempered glass on the other hand was originally used on windshields. This glass will shatter into many small pieces and is therefore not a great product for windshields. It is still used on side glass.</span><h3 style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-headings); line-height: 1.6; margin: 1rem 0px 0.5rem; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">DOT Glass Standards and Homologation:</span></h3><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/dot-glass-windshield?category=Exterior" target="_blank">111glass</a> adheres to the Department of Transportation (DOT) standards, meeting stringent guidelines for thickness and durability. Produced by a North American OE windshield supplier, it is homologated to comply with both North American, UK and European safety requirements. Correct DOT markings are incorporated, ensuring seamless adherence to local inspection standards.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1FLdj__UQBPVRB4cuZMVmitc2jalZztUtWi6fA8QtaaKFwKiNSueXVeYSNrJdlqC4Q2VG6NbXjh6SUwJZ3CQsdFeO2lfDIEMXfXh-gbdylErixM8H99Rhiw-QFt6LCXw85riDJxfOn-8X3pXMb9O3HbEXdXohDupB3sngp1s23bTzcAFwmU2CITwKSBE/s4032/Photo%20Aug%2009,%203%2050%2007%20PM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1FLdj__UQBPVRB4cuZMVmitc2jalZztUtWi6fA8QtaaKFwKiNSueXVeYSNrJdlqC4Q2VG6NbXjh6SUwJZ3CQsdFeO2lfDIEMXfXh-gbdylErixM8H99Rhiw-QFt6LCXw85riDJxfOn-8X3pXMb9O3HbEXdXohDupB3sngp1s23bTzcAFwmU2CITwKSBE/s320/Photo%20Aug%2009,%203%2050%2007%20PM.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Foggy Lexan on the preresto 111RS002</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table>Optics play a crucial role in choosing safety glass as it provides superior visibility without compromising clarity, far surpassing the performance of Lexan race windshields. Our original ArtCar had a Lexan windshield as did 111RS002 - until we changed it to glass. </span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Lexan is great on a race car but the optics for the street are subpar with fogging and scratching challenges that will frustrate the normal street driver.</span></p><h3 style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-headings); line-height: 1.6; margin: 1rem 0px 0.5rem; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">The Frit: The What & The Why</span></h3><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Beyond safety, the <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/dot-glass-windshield?category=Exterior" target="_blank">111glass</a> incorporates Frits. What is a Frit? It is the black dots that you see on the edges on the windshield. </span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyR1B1dEclz66CVXQkv9jcABQboOzgKLsR5ikMNORpOxlFO_CG-Ym8ZkFaNucEMKK08XxLeqUlkxAgdUKb34MyHjzLRauVVP6dDIb4s6OcFnaVUpBrbsJyMPhdXWbJdLbY8HSAaciJI0Nw71fMMuh4FY_Lgfg6cEn8E3dOPE8MFzc4EhwD5xlS3VJIlh4/s1280/windshield_frits_1.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyR1B1dEclz66CVXQkv9jcABQboOzgKLsR5ikMNORpOxlFO_CG-Ym8ZkFaNucEMKK08XxLeqUlkxAgdUKb34MyHjzLRauVVP6dDIb4s6OcFnaVUpBrbsJyMPhdXWbJdLbY8HSAaciJI0Nw71fMMuh4FY_Lgfg6cEn8E3dOPE8MFzc4EhwD5xlS3VJIlh4/w640-h426/windshield_frits_1.webp" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The term "frit" refers to the enamel band applied around the periphery of the windshield. This enamel, essentially composed of glass ground into a fine powder and mixed with various pigments and additives, is applied to the glass in a paste form through a silk-screening process. Subsequently, the glass undergoes heating in a furnace, causing the frit to meld with the surface, establishing a permanent bond.</span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our '111' is actually sandwiched within the glass along with the Frit.</span></p><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 32px; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">What does the Frit do?</span></h3><h4 style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-weight: 400; line-height: 26px; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">1. Promotes Adhesion</span></h4><p class="post-without-image" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The most important aspect of the Frit to enhance adhesion with the glue that holds the windshield to the frame.</span></p><h4 style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-weight: 400; line-height: 26px; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">2. UV Protection</span></h4><p class="post-without-image" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Frit covers the adhesive that is used and reduces degradation that comes from UV exposure.</span></p><h4 style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-weight: 400; line-height: 26px; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">3. Cosmetic Transition</span></h4><p class="post-without-image" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The black dots create a smooth transition from the black to clear portions of the windshield. This helps to ease the eyes and makes for a more attractive installation.</span></p><h4 style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-weight: 400; line-height: 26px; margin: 0px 0px 18px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">4. Distortion Reduction</span></h4><p class="post-without-image" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; margin: 0px 0px 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Some windshields, including the Elise, have significant curvature that can cause distortion during the manufacturing process. The Frit helps to reduce this visually by hiding it.</span></p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-51697682921713829612024-01-18T12:41:00.000-08:002024-02-01T13:01:57.886-08:002ZZGE Water Pump Failures<p> We are starting to notice that more water pumps are failing on the 2ZZGEs. We are finding even cars with low miles are starting to see this issue. </p><p>If you are noticing that your coolant bottle level is dropping, have a look at the weep hole on the pump, as shown below. The white/pink residue collecting on the housing is an easy way to note that the pump is giving up!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGThmq9n0Ez435yT76TUC6tH0qfYIyyqAszpsakNDfnl1Tr8IrNxEUAB5EDSuczxwr_nmcJ09MYpE000LeBUFcrvfHNJd0VSwlA23ok3Q9QnGeu3g7xf2Gt__FDw-dbStN3Poczf6zAAbIgMv4cJMgJ5hmlSLJacnf7D95u9AfffM_oBuLLV3_HQBTLDg/s800/IMG_8508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGThmq9n0Ez435yT76TUC6tH0qfYIyyqAszpsakNDfnl1Tr8IrNxEUAB5EDSuczxwr_nmcJ09MYpE000LeBUFcrvfHNJd0VSwlA23ok3Q9QnGeu3g7xf2Gt__FDw-dbStN3Poczf6zAAbIgMv4cJMgJ5hmlSLJacnf7D95u9AfffM_oBuLLV3_HQBTLDg/w640-h640/IMG_8508.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Toyota water pumps are available. Be sure to get one with the plastic impeller blades.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSV2kVBA-S7WXzq-W8sT5P1NP22iqb-8dqxe9eOn2bybyDB67FkF25vhjzgAq9RRMlC_CvpRMuAaJBQn-ar_18ssZp8gztJBkOY48kCBJg8pgWI8DpSO4Qjpo3A1w3GiFpPPgRCjquOeH9rXTk05NmgAzD6B_wQG6v3uDkvmg1W-kPw0RzmLk7aBlNHI/s1600/IMG_20240130_130011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSV2kVBA-S7WXzq-W8sT5P1NP22iqb-8dqxe9eOn2bybyDB67FkF25vhjzgAq9RRMlC_CvpRMuAaJBQn-ar_18ssZp8gztJBkOY48kCBJg8pgWI8DpSO4Qjpo3A1w3GiFpPPgRCjquOeH9rXTk05NmgAzD6B_wQG6v3uDkvmg1W-kPw0RzmLk7aBlNHI/w480-h640/IMG_20240130_130011.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">another leaky pump</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table>Seals may be failing due to lack of driving! Of course, cars with higher mileage will benefit from a proactive swap. If you car is over 75k miles, I would budget for a service.<br /><br /><p><br /></p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-22846399360889283612024-01-02T15:38:00.000-08:002024-01-02T15:38:19.116-08:002023 Summary & 2024 Projections<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisj3lDKKKS2g6Hdi0Zja-3PTCcOECC-rVzlvWt_WTbtGLcxgOfaSVbAP7O83K4mSXE0xQGh3Rds8LU-UmzgbmpesEyniDidGfeBBRIt2pN3ScB7kytStd-jOx2AL4Kpck8okAAK3-H-fyXGJBApuBcIYcbPEADpHgE_z6V-EAazWKuR3LWvpSGTY5j8oo/s1000/IMG-7926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisj3lDKKKS2g6Hdi0Zja-3PTCcOECC-rVzlvWt_WTbtGLcxgOfaSVbAP7O83K4mSXE0xQGh3Rds8LU-UmzgbmpesEyniDidGfeBBRIt2pN3ScB7kytStd-jOx2AL4Kpck8okAAK3-H-fyXGJBApuBcIYcbPEADpHgE_z6V-EAazWKuR3LWvpSGTY5j8oo/w640-h480/IMG-7926.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">snuck in a 111glass here...</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> Another year passes as we continue to make advances! Honestly, it has been a tough year but your support and some good ole 'nose-to-grindstone' has made 2023 a decent one. We grew ever so slightly but it certainly took some 'small business hustle' to get it done! A grey recessionary cloud has been over our heads for the last few years, leaving us somewhat nervous - but we're now slowly, but surely, finding the courage to invest in the future. I've summarized some of our achievements below and wrap up with projections for 2024 and onwards. We continue to build this company to support the 111 platform and grow further to become the go-to shop for niche and supercars of all types in the Temecula Valley.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpNP7GU2les54fnTJg4QoQ3FR50ISkdWem5sPzcThx1k-ip9V1WqEKMnJjrEZFbKciVFtTtv-p6hnAKWZjkKclsVX7byEmENvYWlAW4SNQQ2-DJPLYNfdJ0zsxlO6MWT2-PFCcRM1aLWNloUX1XaqDdE07Ls-xDu8L8xdLGfccWfLTyXc2sjMH8R2CZg/s1080/RS343-Homepage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1080" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVpNP7GU2les54fnTJg4QoQ3FR50ISkdWem5sPzcThx1k-ip9V1WqEKMnJjrEZFbKciVFtTtv-p6hnAKWZjkKclsVX7byEmENvYWlAW4SNQQ2-DJPLYNfdJ0zsxlO6MWT2-PFCcRM1aLWNloUX1XaqDdE07Ls-xDu8L8xdLGfccWfLTyXc2sjMH8R2CZg/w640-h356/RS343-Homepage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Parts</b><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/shiftr111-20?category=Transmission" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUAKtmEe8aVvqCwImm5MRlSWHqG5i6mB_LHG8b25KHKSTo-wif-biklnX2e2aQVbG_fa4_XQPCIRNCJWEaYQbWBwIsQ5r02WEQ2NNbyVo3yiiDQUcdTBHcsna8DefYgIQfHs_rCQxg8gshz7cDbfWaytl9SFVa7aGtVCI-lgtQw7krNjjJpl0gZkH3rTc/w200-h150/IMG-7539.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>We introduced 11 new products or production derivations in 2023. We launched a couple of big items, a few medium items and a few small easy to do bits as well. The <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/shiftr111-20?category=Transmission" target="_blank">shiftR111 2.0</a>, <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/dot-glass-windshield?category=Exterior" target="_blank">111glass</a> and <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/rs343-monolite-ii?category=Wheels" target="_blank">RS343</a> were probably our biggest new products. The DOT glass windshield required a huge tooling investment that will take years to pay off but we are glad we made the leap to ensure you have access to a critically important component. The RS343 turned out even better than we thought! Our <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/tcable?category=Accessories" target="_blank">Tcable</a> fixes an ever increasing issue that is plaguing earlier cars with higher miles. The <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/ledkit?category=Accessories" target="_blank">LEDkit</a> is another tasty bit that makes these cars fun to drive at night - fixing those woeful stock lights. We reissued the <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/substiffy2-chassis-brace?category=Suspension" target="_blank">subSTIFFY2</a> and created a Special Edition <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/ethos-wheels-xxl5h?category=Wheels" target="_blank">ETHOS</a> wheel. Our <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/emira/decat" target="_blank">Emira Decat</a> landed before the actual car - at least in North America!<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm38UQA4a0xw6fH0eSW_BllnwN-VHR5Zl5n3E0EofOtWyU02Dvmak0j1rvgCu0dQbZBkDQjC6Z8MeI90MikAVej7vp3Y3lW4OCh_7mHnpYhtohBkoTuBqorD2gtsDxB0qKyVfAODbjHS-OhNEcDoM3myT472T585hNUivdx4W3ikDWz-73V859CAPfgQw/s2000/Josh-subSTIFFY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="2000" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm38UQA4a0xw6fH0eSW_BllnwN-VHR5Zl5n3E0EofOtWyU02Dvmak0j1rvgCu0dQbZBkDQjC6Z8MeI90MikAVej7vp3Y3lW4OCh_7mHnpYhtohBkoTuBqorD2gtsDxB0qKyVfAODbjHS-OhNEcDoM3myT472T585hNUivdx4W3ikDWz-73V859CAPfgQw/w640-h346/Josh-subSTIFFY.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Driving the Tail of the Dragon was a hoot!</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b>R&D</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ej6TLyComrluD4lFP5MI_5kQWJRJ9VD1y4PcTv-_nQoW6hFDMShW40k___u6GaA3AX0Qb4CYrAts9hNfLJlCkX9YE2K7cETuhbOm1bNTnRRw57yQa4hGPAgBAi2Kg9XsTMzLUAxXltB-7VHeHNYkCVnf59x1IHrq1iBOWoZ3ZviT5boAsD0vt8r4krU/s800/Turbo%20Tune.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ej6TLyComrluD4lFP5MI_5kQWJRJ9VD1y4PcTv-_nQoW6hFDMShW40k___u6GaA3AX0Qb4CYrAts9hNfLJlCkX9YE2K7cETuhbOm1bNTnRRw57yQa4hGPAgBAi2Kg9XsTMzLUAxXltB-7VHeHNYkCVnf59x1IHrq1iBOWoZ3ZviT5boAsD0vt8r4krU/s320/Turbo%20Tune.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We completed the tune for the <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/katana3?category=Power/Tunes" target="_blank">KATANA3</a> and have been really happy with how it is running. Kits are shipping in early Jan. A related development is advances we have made with tuning the ECU. Our partner, Brent@Xclusive Tuning has advanced our abilities to the point that we believe we are the leaders in our control and understanding of these ECUs. We continue to learn more and will be attempting CARB certification for the KATANA3 this year. The Evora Stage II tune that we developed showed a 40hp bump and promises even more. A couple of new Nitron innovations are coming. We have been testing a new 46mm Single on our 111RS and will release it this year. Their <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/emira/elec-tron" target="_blank">Emira solutions</a> are also coming together.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRm6iPbPC38RBPO5RQW1OX7PT3I7ZRIjcEgtp2FQnHGjAD6Gj2r6J4m07sFhkUnd0GSp125iNwUy2z9KXDISyqS4Rr9eKM6uvLe9z1Fa0c6XqrjY08B-sBd0oQ9IN15gi-pzCrpUCy58X-Cy8zjEYLfg600qb4Wb40uPrKZgKF_7e6TeG9uRT9CZOWTdc/s800/Nitron%20Emira.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRm6iPbPC38RBPO5RQW1OX7PT3I7ZRIjcEgtp2FQnHGjAD6Gj2r6J4m07sFhkUnd0GSp125iNwUy2z9KXDISyqS4Rr9eKM6uvLe9z1Fa0c6XqrjY08B-sBd0oQ9IN15gi-pzCrpUCy58X-Cy8zjEYLfg600qb4Wb40uPrKZgKF_7e6TeG9uRT9CZOWTdc/w640-h360/Nitron%20Emira.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><p><b><br /></b></p>Service</b><p></p><p>We serviced over 100 cars in 2023. Cars from all over the country have been sent to us for work. At the time of this writing, we have cars from CA, TX, OR, GA and SD. We're proud to work on these cars and flattered that owners are willing to send their cars across the country to get our form of <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/service" target="_blank">TLC</a>. We want to see these modern Lotus on the roads for decades to come and continue to invest in our service capabilities to ensure we can meet your needs. To that end, we've added another excellent technician who hails from Ferrari of SanDiego. Jorge joins Carlos to give us a team that can service sportscars of all types.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KtHartycWtcareDKojzjToT98v6NQpjS4ZuhBtMWG4JZDw8pOrPQfHxz2qUdD_g5WY-kXVzlYGYfJ6bTj5fyY2-n4wRknVaVtMgmxc5TICIHx7pmYipP8HAmvGo3t9_D6pBJpc6S7KqCTaHASLo7JL3X6ZzQYRlLzTVDdHE-Lf5gPRYdEaCER-Fhrb0/s4608/20230731_152028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2184" data-original-width="4608" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KtHartycWtcareDKojzjToT98v6NQpjS4ZuhBtMWG4JZDw8pOrPQfHxz2qUdD_g5WY-kXVzlYGYfJ6bTj5fyY2-n4wRknVaVtMgmxc5TICIHx7pmYipP8HAmvGo3t9_D6pBJpc6S7KqCTaHASLo7JL3X6ZzQYRlLzTVDdHE-Lf5gPRYdEaCER-Fhrb0/w640-h304/20230731_152028.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Collision</b></p><p>We repaired a dozen cars in 2023 that needed collision work. Keeping these cars on the road is important to us. Bringing a few back from being totalled warms our enthusiast hearts! </p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUrtv7Oez1QrRY4FWs_fipwzJtHlhTMKHYLrkd1xtPTjs0i1-H1PQCB_Dt4nz0asJnj0aKlrVGuu-VBabarbrfXcXOjs5c-VqzRT5njYOAEcSmQ4P3xSwyhDCefRi-BGQ27wJeNgFn_c7uTY9_ani0TfvXmOWm9YGqa812Ket_EFB4jsKHDKMPe9QRevw/s824/Lotus%20outlaw.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="645" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUrtv7Oez1QrRY4FWs_fipwzJtHlhTMKHYLrkd1xtPTjs0i1-H1PQCB_Dt4nz0asJnj0aKlrVGuu-VBabarbrfXcXOjs5c-VqzRT5njYOAEcSmQ4P3xSwyhDCefRi-BGQ27wJeNgFn_c7uTY9_ani0TfvXmOWm9YGqa812Ket_EFB4jsKHDKMPe9QRevw/s320/Lotus%20outlaw.png" width="250" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">111RS #002</td></tr></tbody></table><b>Cars</b></p><p>We finished another <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/111rs" target="_blank">111RS</a> and started two more builds in 2023. These cars are getting real attention from drivers looking for a pure driving experience. Our comprehensive upgrades enhance the cars and are winning over many owners. As we find new improvements, we have been incorporating them into each build.</p><p>Equally important is that we restarted production of our <a href="https://www.drakancars.com/" target="_blank">Drakan Spyder</a>. We had secured all the remaining IP that we did not own, during COVID, but it took until last year for us to gather the resources to restart production. Cars #8 & 9 are in build. Supply chain challenges remain the biggest hurdle as we discover certain parts are no longer available - the steering rack has confounded us much of 2023 but we have a solution in the works. We plan to build up to 6 more this year if the Lightweight Gods remain smiling...</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZTXF-WV_kTnexUYwIHBPFjMii8d9ktI1wyXtmCA3i66BCC9z7ddF_YHli0x5RCDEDOlriqWVxIU_vZDLqGOxfIsNInWHpaqhAisjspxygpej2ju7hj_8GwMBRuwiclQopBHH2I8rjbxqxn0Mw3zSaRQrpXW-9kWfvCNKDwfpts349kI_bqOzjeITZT8/s4608/20231229_145109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2184" data-original-width="4608" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZTXF-WV_kTnexUYwIHBPFjMii8d9ktI1wyXtmCA3i66BCC9z7ddF_YHli0x5RCDEDOlriqWVxIU_vZDLqGOxfIsNInWHpaqhAisjspxygpej2ju7hj_8GwMBRuwiclQopBHH2I8rjbxqxn0Mw3zSaRQrpXW-9kWfvCNKDwfpts349kI_bqOzjeITZT8/w640-h304/20231229_145109.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drakan #9</td></tr></tbody></table>Another new project that we've managed in 2023 is selling an ICE to EV conversion for a Jag XKE. We partnered with Electrogenic to offer their bolt-in solutions for several classic cars. I believe there is a market for these products as most people are getting accustomed to the ease and reliability of EVs vs ICE - especially in old cars that often sit broken. These conversions are breathing new life into cars that have otherwise been languishing unused.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/ev-conversions" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1001" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxy-kquO8ySAg418rGySi8gxUkcnkgOzS2io3W0FpNh-l1IyhVcZfzg-fFGmFsfW24RssHrmb-e7cfa0Zas8XC6fFo6eP9-Wnn1YIdYvrfJQ_0jQrA0pAY18Ku-AcX_IGjzPBdkSEElXa_cfYpMRgjxhNPY4NLlftezwKa6V8oyAiXls-ArMXqfMjrdLI/w640-h426/Electrogenic.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><b>Events</b></div><div><br /><b><br /></b><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJJSn7L1qrPmXa9jFVaPMF8DpSSViIli8Mvk2CoqLLwhdaw0WViAVZ1jGQhpTfrwvotXP2BaPumECFG26Zp9Y8GLkXE7LIQ3_cMIA0DZbk4FpI4v2Mj27lDa5Q8H6_mq21vxT9KRXc9bDRNfkAmIJX8vWBz7kMCC49f5IneT8VdtxBp2acy9B4rGwtP4/s1200/SMMR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="900" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJJSn7L1qrPmXa9jFVaPMF8DpSSViIli8Mvk2CoqLLwhdaw0WViAVZ1jGQhpTfrwvotXP2BaPumECFG26Zp9Y8GLkXE7LIQ3_cMIA0DZbk4FpI4v2Mj27lDa5Q8H6_mq21vxT9KRXc9bDRNfkAmIJX8vWBz7kMCC49f5IneT8VdtxBp2acy9B4rGwtP4/w150-h200/SMMR.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>We hosted or attended over 10 events in 2023 not including the cars & coffee events! From Miami, to TN to Detroit to Fremont along with England and more. It was great to meet up with many of you and see your cars. One of my great joys with this business is getting to hang out with like-minded car folks. The Tech Seminar we hosted with Brent was our first where we allowed clients to attend on-line. Expect more of these in 2024.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fPEuNYvvMPbhwH11Ipaa1pmUS5CkPJZWa_jrB3JFrvRBymTSPrUveXlz5tk-fKM4G3ZPWJKDUN5OI0D5waN6sRVo9ieNLVmYh9gZcUtEi0uA3NyTntZAW-h8JB-4QFA2-5gfbDL-cFY04dUy3pVJHv9xkLYV0hp29d58Nwu2b6fKFwbLrS5dOdYByrU/s1000/HRE%20Open.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fPEuNYvvMPbhwH11Ipaa1pmUS5CkPJZWa_jrB3JFrvRBymTSPrUveXlz5tk-fKM4G3ZPWJKDUN5OI0D5waN6sRVo9ieNLVmYh9gZcUtEi0uA3NyTntZAW-h8JB-4QFA2-5gfbDL-cFY04dUy3pVJHv9xkLYV0hp29d58Nwu2b6fKFwbLrS5dOdYByrU/w160-h200/HRE%20Open.jpg" width="160" /><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5z1LwLspKcicrBHeloQfeBxUqntI7WjXnjrQD8-L_Fgx-b31FBiY0GG5ImgAajeGVxHnsfZY_fqQkLAvi2Esj9hKCqDsfh4yrwxqbv3RswmAgfxgqhcWgcddVZXGfgxoiyf0m5ATDw-Yoxx05iItMOSTA8moZxZRZ9_qNWhIhhYH8r4gozMIsBSxWe8o/s1500/111RS%20Test%20Drive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5z1LwLspKcicrBHeloQfeBxUqntI7WjXnjrQD8-L_Fgx-b31FBiY0GG5ImgAajeGVxHnsfZY_fqQkLAvi2Esj9hKCqDsfh4yrwxqbv3RswmAgfxgqhcWgcddVZXGfgxoiyf0m5ATDw-Yoxx05iItMOSTA8moZxZRZ9_qNWhIhhYH8r4gozMIsBSxWe8o/w320-h213/111RS%20Test%20Drive.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3CUVQGw3AIlokUXqz1f1sAq6y2hv1WwdcPm9GDlLZUiQSUg6_uA88DGXOMhnGQb27LgQV6WtLPS6f8bRtttlwbzo48NWEMRIe1WsovcPRO0edX-8slGbBkUHk409fwNKR5ow9qdH-uR48c4_YSmdLspEIZ-fgonXbMA5G2tJL3d6SxUWuW2_NZtMY8lE/s1280/Tuning-PixTeller.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3CUVQGw3AIlokUXqz1f1sAq6y2hv1WwdcPm9GDlLZUiQSUg6_uA88DGXOMhnGQb27LgQV6WtLPS6f8bRtttlwbzo48NWEMRIe1WsovcPRO0edX-8slGbBkUHk409fwNKR5ow9qdH-uR48c4_YSmdLspEIZ-fgonXbMA5G2tJL3d6SxUWuW2_NZtMY8lE/w640-h360/Tuning-PixTeller.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><br /></b><div><b>2024 Projections</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We will be doing more of the same in 2024 that we accomplished in 2023. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLURg53Srt9lT2kX8solQYQ7swnFBR1rrX_GXRiTYYwijwCh_iu5NPGKIWPBIF5ccEuRwu7qg758iHPBkBuZsaaU28FOsHxIKs6OHWVj8RPkH6bQ2Y3hUu3GpzKsgpjwDCdS0GZjPrDVKvnh-UEWR5manOtKLCMVFzP4YbAuyIsxxAKjbEE3Dr2ofK8Q/s768/2024-mclaren-750s-coupe-113-6446d568075b5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLURg53Srt9lT2kX8solQYQ7swnFBR1rrX_GXRiTYYwijwCh_iu5NPGKIWPBIF5ccEuRwu7qg758iHPBkBuZsaaU28FOsHxIKs6OHWVj8RPkH6bQ2Y3hUu3GpzKsgpjwDCdS0GZjPrDVKvnh-UEWR5manOtKLCMVFzP4YbAuyIsxxAKjbEE3Dr2ofK8Q/s320/2024-mclaren-750s-coupe-113-6446d568075b5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>We are shooting to deliver 3-6 111RS in '24 and 6 Drakans. EV conversions are in our gun sights with one already booked in for Feb. We will expand our Service offerings into more sports cars with the goal of becoming the best shop for supercar service in the Temecula Valley. </div><div><br /></div><div>I plan to travel as much, maybe more, to see many of you. LOG will be in Austin this year and we will be there with a 111RS. I'm sure another trip to England will happen along with a much overdue trip to Japan. A trip to Canada is possible along with my hometown, Detroit. West Coast Lotus Meet will be held so a NorCal trip is guaranteed. At least two Tech Seminars and a new HQ Warming Party (see below) are planned along with a Track Day or two and possibly a Wine Run.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2fA0ABAapakWsupwLZs1ZQZ_tAg-RaxPLmV5OmEqg0TmDP7wZJGWZrTu8XMyqE8rzAyglFjH6_GG6wG_uQDvSz6kgORerr0LecKVWBJ3EDNVCquC3GnbifeRklOYoPINlax_E1Bsave5RPzbNxb23U2seAcJgZkoHcIxFkLXS0uw0Nzn69STzmU52KGg/s1875/Postcard_2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1875" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2fA0ABAapakWsupwLZs1ZQZ_tAg-RaxPLmV5OmEqg0TmDP7wZJGWZrTu8XMyqE8rzAyglFjH6_GG6wG_uQDvSz6kgORerr0LecKVWBJ3EDNVCquC3GnbifeRklOYoPINlax_E1Bsave5RPzbNxb23U2seAcJgZkoHcIxFkLXS0uw0Nzn69STzmU52KGg/w640-h436/Postcard_2023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div>We've identified several products that we plan to develop and introduce in 2024. Our goal to keep the 111 cars on the road helps focus what parts we work on. Expect some sexy items and a few more mundane items. Emira parts are high on the list as they begin deliveries. We sold our first tasty bit in 2004 - 20yrs ago!</div><div><br /></div><div>The biggest recent development is that we should be in a building of our own. We have found a building and opened escrow in Dec '23. We will share it with my other company, <a href="https://www.brandassassins.com/" target="_blank">Brand Assassins</a>, as they need space as well. Assuming the SBA loan process goes smoothly, we should be holding keys in March!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPP0k2uERrSfRij5pbnu4TQzPEqAHHw3aaCYl1aqlAjmiUYpAhowEbz4f69aSa6XlIJj58DApr3FuREndH3PCwTIaYyqFDB-R6r8oMFRgiVsOC7T9O3STdEUy7lz-zmSb-Frt_OzWfTDJJMbGVJPM64bgr8IV7isZUzejvwQvFJklPuwgO9swSHmRHOY0/s1000/IMG-7609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPP0k2uERrSfRij5pbnu4TQzPEqAHHw3aaCYl1aqlAjmiUYpAhowEbz4f69aSa6XlIJj58DApr3FuREndH3PCwTIaYyqFDB-R6r8oMFRgiVsOC7T9O3STdEUy7lz-zmSb-Frt_OzWfTDJJMbGVJPM64bgr8IV7isZUzejvwQvFJklPuwgO9swSHmRHOY0/w640-h480/IMG-7609.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Needless to say, 2024 is going to be a fun year. Delivering high quality parts and service remains our key mission and we appreciate all of you who continue to support us! </div><div><div><br /></div></div>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-44529566696776783612023-12-18T12:30:00.000-08:002023-12-18T12:30:49.110-08:00Windshield Replacement<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigOLmst31ewuNV2J7v3SKxjzrA4Tpe3NF0wqN3akAYMTfgVzisBmSToZlRpKXjZQq-rM7UyLVa_OPR13ZJSCdamKa7c5dn227Rg4iPlQD6tWV2QfNETfkHS4jFSiEeXpRF-Jo-lapYiWiplfMfIAe2d3r78pU-KuQA_xmd_XClvLGj4vGRcTRk6JCK8Kk/s4032/IMG-7949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigOLmst31ewuNV2J7v3SKxjzrA4Tpe3NF0wqN3akAYMTfgVzisBmSToZlRpKXjZQq-rM7UyLVa_OPR13ZJSCdamKa7c5dn227Rg4iPlQD6tWV2QfNETfkHS4jFSiEeXpRF-Jo-lapYiWiplfMfIAe2d3r78pU-KuQA_xmd_XClvLGj4vGRcTRk6JCK8Kk/w640-h480/IMG-7949.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Now that we have our own OEM-style glass windshield, <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/dot-glass-windshield?category=Exterior" target="_blank">111glass</a>, we have been getting many requests about the installation. Here is the basic sequence of events to get the job done. We use a local installer and suggest that you use a professional - this is really not a DIY job.<p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOzEQmvTLOMyfmxjxZ6uZROt5waSO2Lm95RoXUC1LyEGmJnZLfgL1027LU87R9f77FliBhLvrfdPpQPo_QMVrwhyphenhyphenWW-3KGpW3CMc3MwG8rZMY_zKVfGaB0V5XBSVID3CBBYXWufow_FLvg_Ieml9e-c49M2HeDsWwExo1ljCF1tYzyt2DoWWG74BQJOQ/s4032/IMG-7950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOzEQmvTLOMyfmxjxZ6uZROt5waSO2Lm95RoXUC1LyEGmJnZLfgL1027LU87R9f77FliBhLvrfdPpQPo_QMVrwhyphenhyphenWW-3KGpW3CMc3MwG8rZMY_zKVfGaB0V5XBSVID3CBBYXWufow_FLvg_Ieml9e-c49M2HeDsWwExo1ljCF1tYzyt2DoWWG74BQJOQ/s320/IMG-7950.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Unlike some speculation, the front clam does NOT need to be removed to replace the windshield on these cars.</div><div><br /></div>The hardtop/softop needs to be removed along with the access panels at the base of the windshield.<br /><p>Remember the windshield is not a structural member and will crack if you put your weight onto it.</p>Apply heat to remove the factory rear view mirror puck. Note how he uses pliers to hold the puck. Of course the mirror should be removed first.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGVXwC97G8MEj4FxqzykrF9VlNpkwSR9c-dmZFEVsfxZ7Mbvz_WUbM3eFsQ22zqam5dTU1alz9qGFEwhGkvOmGfsSeMIO6M-u_dQftJ3U_ku4dfarmwm5C5YZbZ8gd6O4NQ2QqUdNPFtFN1lhAcx60-nBy3uOayvj9_upx-IjyAo-GfzR3GHtNbthzNY/s5712/IMG-0035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4284" data-original-width="5712" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGVXwC97G8MEj4FxqzykrF9VlNpkwSR9c-dmZFEVsfxZ7Mbvz_WUbM3eFsQ22zqam5dTU1alz9qGFEwhGkvOmGfsSeMIO6M-u_dQftJ3U_ku4dfarmwm5C5YZbZ8gd6O4NQ2QqUdNPFtFN1lhAcx60-nBy3uOayvj9_upx-IjyAo-GfzR3GHtNbthzNY/w640-h480/IMG-0035.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Our installers separate the old glass from the frame using a special tool.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheviExFEmohwXvH8bi04W1sgm4tYghKHUa9glXhydhqk8ZmwslwqtSNWz6JPn5QKBhQRpcGBidLG5Gp3tGKA0NeF5NMY4BnZmmW5vEpNZthyFE7KMvEKYCWCVo0OW0XZPG3LaBdqudqQ2Y24B6R6VDV0sMeY76V1TvTSPIj5rAHzttV5TZuO7yGzHJcGI/s4032/IMG-7951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheviExFEmohwXvH8bi04W1sgm4tYghKHUa9glXhydhqk8ZmwslwqtSNWz6JPn5QKBhQRpcGBidLG5Gp3tGKA0NeF5NMY4BnZmmW5vEpNZthyFE7KMvEKYCWCVo0OW0XZPG3LaBdqudqQ2Y24B6R6VDV0sMeY76V1TvTSPIj5rAHzttV5TZuO7yGzHJcGI/w640-h480/IMG-7951.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glass is removed and new adhesive is applied</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7NR9YpSYQ7KsciMYT_3ZfRI_pThWBMsBQfN65A3-Kr_yYkEjGDyiiiYTr20_SFmHzll9KCGRKTXKdiyL0aJ6C027eH5CyxMYPUvhogdejQNfdd4jlTrAo9L3uBUEuH4y2dbZp6SYuLco3tTLfzkJTYM8UTkZ-mgOjZIeAMF8ia_cfXXfDR-aftNNXEBI/s4032/IMG-7952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7NR9YpSYQ7KsciMYT_3ZfRI_pThWBMsBQfN65A3-Kr_yYkEjGDyiiiYTr20_SFmHzll9KCGRKTXKdiyL0aJ6C027eH5CyxMYPUvhogdejQNfdd4jlTrAo9L3uBUEuH4y2dbZp6SYuLco3tTLfzkJTYM8UTkZ-mgOjZIeAMF8ia_cfXXfDR-aftNNXEBI/w640-h480/IMG-7952.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Suction cups to hold the 111glass and position into place - yes, it takes two people</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3P1hIsEodliiLT_Rz5t4sVtXOBksOwCEoiAjcMUtkAZpZuOKWvOGM2r_nwJ8aSC5LdO0MhHCaPBJqQuu4lcc59iZea2CNaJrf7s4N17HUYJ2Ae8pZIW8GybaBd7ug1fOAmsWdBc_hwy088WkNPzZjC2G30CTiasjX4m1unw6repYRvOyEds5rFOUg_Js/s1500/IMG-0037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3P1hIsEodliiLT_Rz5t4sVtXOBksOwCEoiAjcMUtkAZpZuOKWvOGM2r_nwJ8aSC5LdO0MhHCaPBJqQuu4lcc59iZea2CNaJrf7s4N17HUYJ2Ae8pZIW8GybaBd7ug1fOAmsWdBc_hwy088WkNPzZjC2G30CTiasjX4m1unw6repYRvOyEds5rFOUg_Js/w640-h480/IMG-0037.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Be careful and slide the glass under the clam as shown above</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDjIvt2-Ufbg2zWwDvlNZ7hZ7osN5USHAIX4WahPeIitkgSZyGpD01fkAP2muJ3HhiD1Kt4L4GyzB-9HzXxVYoFQrIF-ndEQNW5i_U5Gz6S0r8E8hMkureyiKfw_b42ycOTbhOeN9uVr6s4VKTsKyOTkMClATUoowh1at9fCsUhYAu8U0drixXbcXFas/s4032/IMG-7957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDjIvt2-Ufbg2zWwDvlNZ7hZ7osN5USHAIX4WahPeIitkgSZyGpD01fkAP2muJ3HhiD1Kt4L4GyzB-9HzXxVYoFQrIF-ndEQNW5i_U5Gz6S0r8E8hMkureyiKfw_b42ycOTbhOeN9uVr6s4VKTsKyOTkMClATUoowh1at9fCsUhYAu8U0drixXbcXFas/w640-h480/IMG-7957.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let the adhesive set for 3-4hrs before driving</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFyEYi1MzE74j3jL4jlqmg5alMBYOv04TOuMc4JSeo-c4BisKHiVr73WW238dEPwcrO3B5jyma6tAJ6Bgabv49jHv6F5GLrnL7ieSb_iGF6l7jfw7QqAAwSIKipKSOxvj-RBuxeVoA8f2O2kdqT50Whd6Q1grk6I2GOa4iUYMMNjMYo6swN0vveVbKDJA/s4032/IMG-7966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFyEYi1MzE74j3jL4jlqmg5alMBYOv04TOuMc4JSeo-c4BisKHiVr73WW238dEPwcrO3B5jyma6tAJ6Bgabv49jHv6F5GLrnL7ieSb_iGF6l7jfw7QqAAwSIKipKSOxvj-RBuxeVoA8f2O2kdqT50Whd6Q1grk6I2GOa4iUYMMNjMYo6swN0vveVbKDJA/w640-h480/IMG-7966.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Most installers can get the replacement done in about 2 hrs.</div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/dot-glass-windshield?category=Exterior" target="_blank">111glass</a> shown above is our Street version. The Race version is shown below - the only difference is the location of the '111' icon. On the Street, it is on the Passenger side and on the Race, it is in the center bottom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaOlHXEnUqypAZIEvJpoH1Fcm3vVuhP-D65OHlU4AmId3sdr2aCJdwUwCJi6yQmrBpEnV239PV116VfiHt4mkgeTY7yKmROTYU-sTzZcPh40JeVt0E61jqwO0XjTawMvhR4R6O2wfUcoNbul5ecSEmhmxM3rTjCKDiRBSgi3aIS5Lq9GWbfc1qRq_mlS4/s4032/IMG-7911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaOlHXEnUqypAZIEvJpoH1Fcm3vVuhP-D65OHlU4AmId3sdr2aCJdwUwCJi6yQmrBpEnV239PV116VfiHt4mkgeTY7yKmROTYU-sTzZcPh40JeVt0E61jqwO0XjTawMvhR4R6O2wfUcoNbul5ecSEmhmxM3rTjCKDiRBSgi3aIS5Lq9GWbfc1qRq_mlS4/w640-h480/IMG-7911.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-23865584023649255182023-11-17T16:16:00.000-08:002023-12-18T10:59:50.100-08:00Wheel Bolt Stud Replacement Frequencies in Track-Driven Cars<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/587ed1ed579fb34ec46965dc/1503531016324-36J103DTJ91P5VGSY86H/redSSBLinstalled2.jpg?format=1000w" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="640" height="579" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/587ed1ed579fb34ec46965dc/1503531016324-36J103DTJ91P5VGSY86H/redSSBLinstalled2.jpg?format=1000w" width="640" /></a></div><p>With high-performance driving, every component of a vehicle plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal performance and safety. One often overlooked but critical element is the wheel bolt stud. These seemingly small components bear the brunt of intense forces and stresses, especially in track-driven cars. In this technical blog article, we delve into changing wheel bolt studs and why it matters for enthusiasts pushing their vehicles to the limit.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRZDrs_iPRHoCII0eqeyeBwy6GjmiPDABKFYTQEIJnmufVmicttzlzDHpZmPyKtynFdsonZy3MD_8RaToAHJbMkzdZWZCMtjVX3JAkeoQQ9WVU_bX8wwwzrCxiH7IuxrEC30XkqlwIYEwMWBcapGqG9TTn5Kb3obtbOjcQW5HjHGriuHXVFctCSiHX9Mg/s401/Screenshot%202023-12-18%20105045.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="401" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRZDrs_iPRHoCII0eqeyeBwy6GjmiPDABKFYTQEIJnmufVmicttzlzDHpZmPyKtynFdsonZy3MD_8RaToAHJbMkzdZWZCMtjVX3JAkeoQQ9WVU_bX8wwwzrCxiH7IuxrEC30XkqlwIYEwMWBcapGqG9TTn5Kb3obtbOjcQW5HjHGriuHXVFctCSiHX9Mg/w640-h492/Screenshot%202023-12-18%20105045.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Understanding the Basics</p><p>Wheel bolt studs are the unsung heroes that keep your wheels securely fastened to the hub. In a track-driven car, these studs are subjected to extreme loads, including lateral forces during aggressive cornering, intense braking forces, and acceleration stresses. Over time, these repeated dynamic loads can lead to fatigue and, ultimately, failure of the wheel bolt studs.</p><p>The Importance of Regular Inspections</p><p>Ensuring the safety and reliability of your track-driven car requires a proactive approach to maintenance. Regular inspections of the wheel bolt studs should be a standard part of your routine. Look out for signs of wear, such as elongation of the stud holes, corrosion, or visible stress marks. Detecting these issues early can prevent catastrophic failures on the track, where the consequences are amplified.</p><p>Factors Influencing Wheel Bolt Stud Wear</p><p>Several factors contribute to the wear and tear of wheel bolt studs in track-driven cars:</p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p><i>Driving Style:</i></p><p>Aggressive driving, particularly frequent hard acceleration, braking, and cornering, puts additional strain on wheel bolt studs.</p><p><i>Track Conditions:</i></p><p>The type of track surface, variations in elevation, and the overall condition of the track can impact the stress on wheel bolt studs.</p><p><i>Wheel and Tire Configurations:</i></p><p>Larger and heavier wheels, as well as wider tires, can increase the load on the wheel bolt studs. Properly torqueing lug nuts and using the correct stud length for your setup are crucial.</p><p><i>Material and Design:</i></p><p>The material composition and design of the wheel bolt studs play a pivotal role in their durability. High-quality materials and designs that distribute stress evenly can enhance the lifespan of these components.</p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;">Our <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/hexstuds?category=Wheels" target="_blank">HEXstuds</a> and <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/bulletstud-kit?category=Wheels" target="_blank">BULLETstuds</a> have been great solutions used on track Elises/Exiges since 2006. We've had great success with them but even they can fail if misused or ignored. </p></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/587ed1ed579fb34ec46965dc/1534974446120-FQKRFP304FJ565J6VKXR/HexYellowKit.jpg?format=1000w" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="533" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/587ed1ed579fb34ec46965dc/1534974446120-FQKRFP304FJ565J6VKXR/HexYellowKit.jpg?format=1000w" width="800" /></a></div><br /><p> Determining Replacement Frequencies</p><p>While there is no one-size-fits-all answer to how often wheel bolt studs should be replaced, several guidelines can help inform your decision:</p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p><i>Manufacturer Recommendations:</i></p><p>Refer to your vehicle and wheel component manufacturers' guidelines for recommended inspection and replacement intervals. Do NOT over torque!</p><p><i>Inspection Results:</i></p><p>If visual inspections reveal signs of wear or stress, it's advisable to replace the wheel bolt studs promptly.</p><p><i>Usage Patterns:</i></p><p>Track enthusiasts who frequently push their cars to the limit may need to replace wheel bolt studs more frequently than casual drivers.</p></blockquote><p>In the pursuit of optimal performance on the track, we sometimes forget about safety. The often-overlooked wheel bolt studs are integral to the safety and reliability of your vehicle. By understanding the factors that contribute to wear and implementing regular inspections, track-driven car enthusiasts can ensure that their wheel bolt studs are up to the challenge. The frequency of replacement may vary, but the commitment to proactive maintenance is non-negotiable for those of us who seek the thrill of high-performance driving without compromising safety.</p><br />techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-17255468355885484192023-10-31T17:41:00.001-07:002023-10-31T17:47:05.231-07:00111RS006 Build: Introduction to a Special Tribute<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> We were approached by a client to refresh his '06 Exige which we were happy to do. He sent the car to us from across the country with the intention of doing some basic upgrades and some bodywork. After we reviewed the suggested work, he told me that he would be interested in turning the car into a 111RS. Then he told me the full story.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5AJVK_dZRX1rNp-Qa9zTzgtw-S4j7V33yQdNlkU2sXCw9f3k8Oxa6bV3v5cun68uPTT10huy5MXwzr1KslHJuqhgMMPn7oVuCYgB0WnRkIVRrizbVSU_uxGIimp7q8mey86D-efDLNym091IYef3QkRqIOrk0LIptxBBXroYw9XbesNK9PfZVPgVUd-o/s432/262558_116435585120822_116383081792739_102625_5477437_n.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="310" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5AJVK_dZRX1rNp-Qa9zTzgtw-S4j7V33yQdNlkU2sXCw9f3k8Oxa6bV3v5cun68uPTT10huy5MXwzr1KslHJuqhgMMPn7oVuCYgB0WnRkIVRrizbVSU_uxGIimp7q8mey86D-efDLNym091IYef3QkRqIOrk0LIptxBBXroYw9XbesNK9PfZVPgVUd-o/w144-h200/262558_116435585120822_116383081792739_102625_5477437_n.jpeg" width="144" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">This client wanted to build this car as a <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">tribute to his brother, fallen Naval Special Warfare member John Douangdara, who along with his MWD Bart and 29 other Special Operations service members, were tragically lost in Afghanistan on August 6, 2011. </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">He belonged to Seal Team 6 and the </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;">elite Gold Squadron of DEVGRU.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial;">John was an Elise owner who loved his car. He was a true driving enthusiast. Most of his friends drove bigger, more powerful cars, but John preferred his Lotus. I think we all can relate to this sentiment!</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We plan to build a very special 111RS to honor John. This black Exige will sport the Type 72 color scheme. We will add some special touches that we hope will make this build even more meaningful for John's family and friends. We plan to recruit our suppliers to make this a truly special car. Nitron are already on board!</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZW9zkN4_PCoqmwe1C9b6CTlasT_3LWWUl0CRd7jAPHQEKtXCUt7BN4VEXIlvdTuAHOglfnH2t-m8d2ux3VCozJi3LYgPKq4PYk-rz_Dt4DlVxVxUKEzzSSyxmNIXojEKf3JlPQ-5-jyVnxfiyfGEYJceA01l4dSZmayACdrTap7SFuHmctIWRHfB_4Jk/s640/IMG_6018.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZW9zkN4_PCoqmwe1C9b6CTlasT_3LWWUl0CRd7jAPHQEKtXCUt7BN4VEXIlvdTuAHOglfnH2t-m8d2ux3VCozJi3LYgPKq4PYk-rz_Dt4DlVxVxUKEzzSSyxmNIXojEKf3JlPQ-5-jyVnxfiyfGEYJceA01l4dSZmayACdrTap7SFuHmctIWRHfB_4Jk/w640-h480/IMG_6018.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLYmVqErk3lVKNnvpksBpbwDcLZudJ-kadNhkeMKRs3dkVwkIKAGpzh0F0WSYuy0yLKb4hcntUsNWHvHCodsSbnhk8x20YsuJPqZ69v1mCP0AmHPY0GXzkUR_r1z3qvZyRkUwDJKPeOOC-rD7YlvHwRw_aaUlk4b4OzIDXHUP6OdXvnzQ0_21iOiIi00/s640/24958728-4620-45AF-9010-E56209336DD2_1_105_c.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="478" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLYmVqErk3lVKNnvpksBpbwDcLZudJ-kadNhkeMKRs3dkVwkIKAGpzh0F0WSYuy0yLKb4hcntUsNWHvHCodsSbnhk8x20YsuJPqZ69v1mCP0AmHPY0GXzkUR_r1z3qvZyRkUwDJKPeOOC-rD7YlvHwRw_aaUlk4b4OzIDXHUP6OdXvnzQ0_21iOiIi00/w478-h640/24958728-4620-45AF-9010-E56209336DD2_1_105_c.jpeg" width="478" /></a></div><br />techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-38110848566045033962023-10-25T09:28:00.004-07:002023-10-25T09:28:54.465-07:00Drive Defensively, Think Like a Motorcyclist!<p>We get calls weekly from clients that have been in an accident. Though we provide Collision work on cars, we would rather you not need this service! This article has been written to provide tips that may help you avoid having to make that dreaded call to us.</p><p> Driving is why we buy these lightweight cars. However, these exhilarating drives often come with a caveat — visibility. The low profile of cars like the Lotus or Alfa or BAC or Drakan, can be a challenge when surrounded by towering SUVs and Cossovers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfVpENWqNFRoq12gfL7KICFJdAIlBC5hwIESvMCSW6M7cIDVp0d6FkrZ-l8_JKGlxGy8HD0uS2h0H_fbh8DqmFg0w646qUY8CpBSTDcF614FI3a6eB_NwDQAsOeJrsBe3esW0Hp3uS4kovrdQQW8UKpfIvKn2rZ8XJt-clo6WKKZJyB04rVWk0AtHC-0/s3357/IMG-7388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1258" data-original-width="3357" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfVpENWqNFRoq12gfL7KICFJdAIlBC5hwIESvMCSW6M7cIDVp0d6FkrZ-l8_JKGlxGy8HD0uS2h0H_fbh8DqmFg0w646qUY8CpBSTDcF614FI3a6eB_NwDQAsOeJrsBe3esW0Hp3uS4kovrdQQW8UKpfIvKn2rZ8XJt-clo6WKKZJyB04rVWk0AtHC-0/w640-h240/IMG-7388.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Motorcyclists, with their even smaller profile on the road, have long developed a series of defensive tactics to ensure they're seen and safe. I bought my first motorcycle way back in 1990 and have been using these tactics since then. </p><p><b>1. Assume You're Invisible</b></p><p>As many motorcyclists will tell you, always assume other drivers can't see you. Adopting this mindset ensures you're always prepared for sudden movements by other vehicles. Stay vigilant, be proactive, and always anticipate the next possible move by drivers around you.</p><p><b>2. Optimal Lane Positioning</b></p><p>Riders often shift within their lane to ensure they're in the driver's line of sight, especially at intersections. As a Lotus driver, choose your lane position wisely. The goal? Always be where you can be seen, and more importantly, where you can see others. At intersections, especially when stopped, I like to position myself so I can see the car's driver side side mirror clearly - and hopefully they see me. We have had more than one client get backed up onto by a SUV or Minivan that did not see the small sportscar behind them in their rear view mirror.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0r3ns6pvilSWfaN3Lg0I7dXbOYOMT-NSyxT-poaUI2tw-jobsBU5gcqmJrT3SRX5NRjI2TS0YqZ6HU8ipb6aj-U5ehMz1brsMS1NvtdXBedqJntNgsNRngB7eUGf4SxYpDkyJcp8GpuhauL50DOUNu5HGws1zcqnJohhE10dGQ2x96hxR0q5NBfsYNg/s774/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20091926.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="774" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0r3ns6pvilSWfaN3Lg0I7dXbOYOMT-NSyxT-poaUI2tw-jobsBU5gcqmJrT3SRX5NRjI2TS0YqZ6HU8ipb6aj-U5ehMz1brsMS1NvtdXBedqJntNgsNRngB7eUGf4SxYpDkyJcp8GpuhauL50DOUNu5HGws1zcqnJohhE10dGQ2x96hxR0q5NBfsYNg/w640-h332/Screenshot%202023-10-25%20091926.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This lane position is dubious...</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><b>3. "See and Be Seen"</b></p><p>Motorcycle headlights are always on, making them more visible. While the Lotus already boasts distinctive lights, consider running your lights or periodically flashing your lights in dense traffic as an added precaution. Make sure your headlights are working and consider an upgrade.</p><p><b>4. Beware of Blind Spots</b></p><p>Just as motorcyclists steer clear of blind spots, especially those of larger vehicles, Lotus drivers should be doubly cautious. Always aim to position your car in a space where you're visible to all mirrors of the vehicle ahead. Do not pull up too close to the back of any tall vehicle. Keep at car length or so behind.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP9QDq1xk3rQr0ZoZZasgmB8Xw_tM4Sy3fomJvxjfBebYwajSrTf7c7lcZY3345q8PTKm3pFs37H9ByH6pAitv5y3qaKtE1CGUv4rJScLKtX0WKFZkUKbne_Hzrbi5lEuILD6caYCscqpM-91iy4hiWLw35qAlxuyvU08ZuofUkKmkbYSD5LKQdfTvyQc/s996/Mirror_Blind_Spot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="996" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP9QDq1xk3rQr0ZoZZasgmB8Xw_tM4Sy3fomJvxjfBebYwajSrTf7c7lcZY3345q8PTKm3pFs37H9ByH6pAitv5y3qaKtE1CGUv4rJScLKtX0WKFZkUKbne_Hzrbi5lEuILD6caYCscqpM-91iy4hiWLw35qAlxuyvU08ZuofUkKmkbYSD5LKQdfTvyQc/w640-h352/Mirror_Blind_Spot.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>5. Decelerate Smoothly</b></p><p>Abrupt changes in speed can catch drivers off-guard. Motorcyclists often tap their brakes a few times before slowing down, causing their brake lights to flash and alert drivers behind them. A similar approach can be beneficial in a small sportscar.</p><p><b>6. Defensive, Not Aggressive</b></p><p>There's a distinction between defensive driving and aggressive driving. Borrowing from the motorcyclist's playbook means always being alert and prepared but never taking undue risks that jeopardize safety. I recently read an article from Aerostitch with more great tips and considerations that you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.aerostich.com/blog/the-risks-of-riding/?utm_source=Aerostich+Email+List&utm_campaign=02e9c1e69d-sl20231025&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d6449189f9-02e9c1e69d-50526496&mc_cid=02e9c1e69d&mc_eid=ab92297858" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN_2msWg7gq8F0EAx_issoeJeS6P4lSrmRLhCS_wbOpmUfJPmGn_Ag2FN9aL75Jsp5osPc85zctk0RSPBe4DczsH8TFlBLccpQzwSMp-0lZdjRVk0qlAZgPJ5t_KS3n3y4ebbthp9IenfN4-cnFSZNeRQx_nkPKDXlwFwOCERv4HozTpGGNC5TQVWn1l0/s800/PXL_20220705_142102195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN_2msWg7gq8F0EAx_issoeJeS6P4lSrmRLhCS_wbOpmUfJPmGn_Ag2FN9aL75Jsp5osPc85zctk0RSPBe4DczsH8TFlBLccpQzwSMp-0lZdjRVk0qlAZgPJ5t_KS3n3y4ebbthp9IenfN4-cnFSZNeRQx_nkPKDXlwFwOCERv4HozTpGGNC5TQVWn1l0/w640-h360/PXL_20220705_142102195.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The roads we traverse are shared spaces, and co-existing requires mutual respect and understanding. By adopting some of the tried and true tactics of motorcyclists, drivers of small sportscars can not only enjoy their drive but also ensure that each journey ends as safely as it began. Always remember, in the dance of road navigation, it's not just about the steps you know, but how you adapt to the rhythm of those around you. Safe travels!</p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-57730187589791489222023-10-13T10:36:00.003-07:002023-10-13T10:44:40.613-07:00Driving Forward: The Electrified Horizon of Sports Cars<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jGzgtSO_2qYt5d5CkkMQcL1BFRxlq_7EWuflzNRMEXIpKUFHYL27ZHDBc5NTSnj0HCz8lqfihZrDAjGZ3NHyCixMGR0UvIJqSDFmDAsYfI6tW_iBdM78_E4xiLy_e0mHEqEhPqNT5yuWsTdNdwE3BqoWx-90JYaF019PmAjiqiwgTsqGOReT77hOiGc/s1190/Screenshot%202023-10-13%20093052.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="1190" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jGzgtSO_2qYt5d5CkkMQcL1BFRxlq_7EWuflzNRMEXIpKUFHYL27ZHDBc5NTSnj0HCz8lqfihZrDAjGZ3NHyCixMGR0UvIJqSDFmDAsYfI6tW_iBdM78_E4xiLy_e0mHEqEhPqNT5yuWsTdNdwE3BqoWx-90JYaF019PmAjiqiwgTsqGOReT77hOiGc/w640-h124/Screenshot%202023-10-13%20093052.png" width="640" /></a></div> <p></p><div style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0in;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 15pt;">As the automotive horizon of 2023 stretches ahead, we find
ourselves not just on the precipice of technological evolution but a deeper,
more symbolic transition. </span><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 20px;">The amount of vitriol directed at Lotus EVs continues to baffle me considering they are being mandated in this direction. </span><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 15pt;">The shift to Electric Vehicles (EVs) is far more than
just a change of fuel source; it’s about reimagining the very soul of mobility. Many people associate the sound and feel of ICE as the soul of a sportscar. Maybe this is the source of all that venom? I created a video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dETNJcbNyE&t=2s" target="_blank">HERE</a> that makes a different argument. The critical question that lingers is: can the electrification of our beloved
sports cars capture their essence? I say yes. This article argues this point and discusses the upcoming Lotus EV sportscar - the Type 135.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebF69xrl_vWLM14QYVnY98dLhqiihej3hl6y0_N79Uv-CPExtCBckVmjGG0-lxTmGZ5xxxVCI1KX2ltgb6GLSOcxdCqaA811RK1Dc6WOeRknJBYQpHaFc61_FJhIGHHaMBXBqF4LEBIDuoYOExaK7dvPO5KDiEHwd4XlBcOSePBRTwJs8953kFgdIp9U/s1200/lotus-type-135.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebF69xrl_vWLM14QYVnY98dLhqiihej3hl6y0_N79Uv-CPExtCBckVmjGG0-lxTmGZ5xxxVCI1KX2ltgb6GLSOcxdCqaA811RK1Dc6WOeRknJBYQpHaFc61_FJhIGHHaMBXBqF4LEBIDuoYOExaK7dvPO5KDiEHwd4XlBcOSePBRTwJs8953kFgdIp9U/w640-h360/lotus-type-135.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">concept Type 135 illustration credit: Car & Driver</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 15pt;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 15.0pt; margin: 15pt 0in; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><b><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); color: #374151; font-size: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; padding: 0in;">Lotus's Electric Endeavour</span></b><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 15pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">
Lotus, historically celebrated for its dedication to lightness and simplicity,
isn't just adapting but evolving. The Evija was created as an EV halo - though out of reach for most of us. Their upcoming sportscar EV, the Type 135 (see above), aims to be a
beacon of this new chapter, blending their cherished ethos with the promise of
electric power and 'affordability'. This rendering is essentially an Emira that has been tweaked to eliminate intakes. </span><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 20px;">I found this image in a C&D article: </span><a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/lotus/type-135" style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 20px;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span face=""Segoe UI", sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 20px;"> MotorAuthority also write a good article: </span><a href="https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1033137_lotus-type-135-electric-elise-successor-due-in-2026-teased" style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 20px;" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZHSguMNphRBAzLIeLGJdRvKx_XIYdWE2mfoB0BlKcgOl0eXx8PflHQcb4ly-nifNQzS8N7C99VS4rYj1wPo-w7TvvqBCXCmfFix_bKcaoVNqF6LOsemnKCLX8tYFTL5tPfND8BxVzfMYV2_w225sHJkh1saJp1xIj5JsCtJxTfD0Ro6Ej8q6HbNdn5w/s1920/LEVA.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZHSguMNphRBAzLIeLGJdRvKx_XIYdWE2mfoB0BlKcgOl0eXx8PflHQcb4ly-nifNQzS8N7C99VS4rYj1wPo-w7TvvqBCXCmfFix_bKcaoVNqF6LOsemnKCLX8tYFTL5tPfND8BxVzfMYV2_w225sHJkh1saJp1xIj5JsCtJxTfD0Ro6Ej8q6HbNdn5w/w320-h180/LEVA.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LEVA</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 15.0pt; margin: 15pt 0in; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 15pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">The Type 135 is slated for a 2025/2026 release and utilizing the new Lightweight
Electric Vehicle Architecture (LEVA) platform (see image), the Type 135 promises to carry
the legacy of its forebears like the Elise and Evora GT, albeit with an
electric heartbeat. I'm especially pleased with the weight distribtion of this LEVA chassis. Our video discusess this in more detail: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szn0bh8ERCo" target="_blank">HERE</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 15.0pt; margin: 15pt 0in; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><b><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); color: #374151; font-size: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; padding: 0in;"><br />Broader Horizons: The
Sports Car Realm</span></b><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 15pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMzOcNvRueag3sn_kTf8J-Ui60VJc2BezOLqzn9cpZfvmjespAfd-baxTRRyafIUZMOCmMeL8o-broKFzxXU8067Bbin25z0UaFKDVSEL_KGvmiha2yu7r6__2Fj8TzU-sMR0b8A7NCyMVn17wUoTeVvWzDvKWBduESZTdZ3cEMcH35qk_Edgxk15NAk/s798/Screenshot%202023-10-13%20094022.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="798" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcMzOcNvRueag3sn_kTf8J-Ui60VJc2BezOLqzn9cpZfvmjespAfd-baxTRRyafIUZMOCmMeL8o-broKFzxXU8067Bbin25z0UaFKDVSEL_KGvmiha2yu7r6__2Fj8TzU-sMR0b8A7NCyMVn17wUoTeVvWzDvKWBduESZTdZ3cEMcH35qk_Edgxk15NAk/s320/Screenshot%202023-10-13%20094022.png" width="320" /></a></div> The Type 135 is just a single star in a vast galaxy of change. Like it or not, across brands and borders, the sports car realm is pulsating with electric
energy. Traditionalists might argue that the purr of a gasoline engine is
irreplaceable, but the whispering roar of an electric motor, with its instant
torque and seamless acceleration, is crafting its own legacy on racetracks and
winding roads alike. Have you heard the sound of the Porsche Cayman EV race car? Watch this fun video of it racing at the Race Of Champions: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR4Skv4dshg" target="_blank">HERE</a><o:p></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 15.0pt; margin: 15pt 0in; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><b><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); color: #374151; font-size: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; padding: 0in;">Behind the Scenes: The
Evolution Continues</span></b><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 15pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> With factories, like Lotus's iconic hub in Hethel and new Wuhan factory, gearing
up for this electric future, it's evident that this isn't just a phase—it's the
future. And as manufacturers delve deeper, the integration of performance with
sustainability (this can be argued) is becoming clearer. With the legislation that is in place in most countries, what choice do they have but move towards EV? Porsche's eFuels may become a savior for fans of ICE. They ran all their cars on this fuel at their recent Rennsport Reunion held at Laguna Seca. This fuel holds potential.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 15.0pt; margin: 15pt 0in; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxgNTMMN25ojb8F9CZIrvA7fOR12T-XL5nk9OjuJo1bW7DFKB-vC6h1vC4m8ngl_OKkivZXJVu-XTh1w-P-DD1DKPMrFCa7bYSMvn-ePlab2QsHbatZ_z-iDj3OBsbck_uI9EJsiMMzB_BfDU6pVAgqjlBv4g6cSlAIzaCpz5fGUo6RQj6G1K2WQcVsoo/s1920/GT3R.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxgNTMMN25ojb8F9CZIrvA7fOR12T-XL5nk9OjuJo1bW7DFKB-vC6h1vC4m8ngl_OKkivZXJVu-XTh1w-P-DD1DKPMrFCa7bYSMvn-ePlab2QsHbatZ_z-iDj3OBsbck_uI9EJsiMMzB_BfDU6pVAgqjlBv4g6cSlAIzaCpz5fGUo6RQj6G1K2WQcVsoo/w640-h266/GT3R.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">911 GT3R - bad to the bone with the price tag to match!</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 15.0pt; margin: 15pt 0in; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"><b><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); color: #374151; font-size: 15pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; padding: 0in;">Financial Frontiers &
The Market Landscape</span></b><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 15pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> As the EV market expands, pricing plays a pivotal role in
shaping its trajectory. While Lotus's Type 135 starts at an estimated $80,000,
placing it in competition with models like the Porsche 718 EV, the broader
market offers a spectrum. The next decade promises a range that caters to both
the elite and the everyday enthusiast. VW have shown an EV GTi that looks great and should be more affordable. The new e-Ray from Corvette portends their all electric Vette that certainly is in the works. What better bang (pun intended) for the buck exists than the Corvette? I expect Chevy's Vette team to deliver. The first manufacturer to deliver a <$50k EV sportscar will likely gain many a client. Though this may not seen for another 5-10years.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); border: none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 15.0pt; margin: 15pt 0in; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; padding: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAN0f5iHbGobywbWoa7KO2h2k3pt2zrN47QJ8rZRY8ihpiG_jLfRxgx0HKBjTj5Je6_ek5HqUydl3NdSCNQM7pCyYE0IhSo_FVXBR0gED0C4GV-t3r2gyTuU6ahpnCIaby_xADuFlFv84MoqVAgTDe4b9iBp5TDOLO3AnN0hK3qiQtuTPgV5yZOaoA08Q/s599/Screenshot%202023-06-13%20080051.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="599" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAN0f5iHbGobywbWoa7KO2h2k3pt2zrN47QJ8rZRY8ihpiG_jLfRxgx0HKBjTj5Je6_ek5HqUydl3NdSCNQM7pCyYE0IhSo_FVXBR0gED0C4GV-t3r2gyTuU6ahpnCIaby_xADuFlFv84MoqVAgTDe4b9iBp5TDOLO3AnN0hK3qiQtuTPgV5yZOaoA08Q/w400-h243/Screenshot%202023-06-13%20080051.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 15pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><br /></span><p></p>
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journey from gas pumps to charging stations isn't just about changing where
we stop on long drives; it's about reimagining the journey itself. If I am honest, my favorite road trips were not 100% about the car I was driving. They were/are journeys of experiences and the path is as important as the ride. ICE will continue to power most of my foreseeable road trips but a time will come where an EV may be a viable option.</span></p><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); padding: 0in;">
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remember: it's not about what powers the car, but the passion that drives it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: none; margin: 15pt 0in; padding: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/lotus-elise-vs-tesla-roadster/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="1109" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUl31CGec4CcL46Sxjx4b3WmjSPcy7ONI39Oy7WLcLgkTDMlYFBJt5oAeaF5CkG97kERTdmkRytYCBhuQMf7sASlpC1JAaKvlfpt_cWSziKcNloeOmDSCVu_okXIcd_lgVL4Su1zCCZmpseWZtsMdknbiIqH8CGkrQXkrzNSoGnM39eL4WNUh3vGU8h0/w640-h298/Screenshot%202023-10-13%20095213.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 15pt;"><br /></span><p></p>
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</div>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-17088809704350290352023-10-09T15:29:00.003-07:002023-10-17T16:05:29.862-07:00Oil & Filter Change Intervals?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKk9PpqytMb6gm3zcapQNDKJGOKSplhUNGeIrrNEYdP5KmXaVX-bYLhfShJX62sxS4CzOyCJifEEkvxqLMj51O0rQJCzifwOxKkNLd2NTu6AK-raLm6LjyYB8T3PI7xy0Wbw2SpZJXM1b3HgSsySeSOenVO8_5dXl0zzsXqbj71ug8_oFc1QQS3oAg980/s4032/image2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKk9PpqytMb6gm3zcapQNDKJGOKSplhUNGeIrrNEYdP5KmXaVX-bYLhfShJX62sxS4CzOyCJifEEkvxqLMj51O0rQJCzifwOxKkNLd2NTu6AK-raLm6LjyYB8T3PI7xy0Wbw2SpZJXM1b3HgSsySeSOenVO8_5dXl0zzsXqbj71ug8_oFc1QQS3oAg980/w640-h480/image2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>So how often do I really need to change my oil and filter? We attempt to shed some light on this subject in this blog post.</p><p>Oil is the lifeblood of an engine. As a vehicle operates, its engine oil accumulates contaminants ranging from metal shavings to dirt. The oil filter’s role is to capture and hold these impurities, ensuring the engine receives clean, optimal-performing lubrication. For this reason, regular replacement of the oil filter is crucial. In this report, we focus on the importance of oil filter change intervals for the Lotus Elise & Exige equipped with the Toyota 2ZZGE engine. But the principles apply to most cars - especially those with 4 bangers.</p><p><b>Why Regular Oil Filter Changes Are Crucial</b></p><p>1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Contaminant Capture: As the oil circulates, it picks up various contaminants. Over time, as the filter traps these impurities, it can become clogged, potentially allowing dirty oil to bypass it and circulate back into the engine.</p><p>2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Maintaining Oil Flow: A clogged filter can restrict oil flow. In engines like the 2ZZGE, which rely on oil for both lubrication and for actuating the variable valve timing system, compromised flow can significantly impact performance and lead to potential damage.</p><p>3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Engine Longevity: Regular filter changes help maintain engine health by ensuring that clean oil lubricates and cools the internal components. Dirty oil can lead to premature wear and potential engine failures.</p><p><b>Recommended Intervals </b></p><p>While general advice for modern engines suggests changing the oil filter with every oil change (typically every 5,000 to 7,500 miles), the specific requirements can vary based on driving conditions and style.</p><p>For the Lotus Elise & Exige, which often sees spirited driving or even track use, more frequent changes might be beneficial. Lotus, in its official documentation, generally recommends an oil and oil filter change every 7,500 miles or annually for regular driving conditions. See the following chart: <a href="https://gglotus.org/ggtech/elise-msch/schedule.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a> </p><p><b>Factors Affecting Change Intervals</b></p><p>1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Driving Style: Engines subjected to hard driving, frequent short trips, or prolonged idling might benefit from shorter filter change intervals.</p><p>2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Oil Quality: High-quality synthetic oils, like <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/ml63fzb1k6u6mcuv4b4ab8tko0so1l?category=Engine" target="_blank">Motul</a>, often offer better protection and longer life than conventional oils, potentially allowing for longer intervals between changes. </p><p>3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Environmental Conditions: Driving in dusty or dirty environments can lead to quicker filter clogging, necessitating more frequent changes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinR1RffCKxp-XDCHcDFv-h8T1sM9LNGpG2hfSqnIqprNK8sL_iQtoLsRChHMo-ophYaGznGmq-4l_2avOM6Sth-zxZZ2IHrpgV-GKjqoi-_U5aBDL2gQDalH_hye1VESc995j3MiLZ-RxMS2xsBPgpyIZT6tzkX4XkoAUUBbogG8qkvbbz37MsEBhdz18/s3456/Art%20Car%20LCU.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3456" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinR1RffCKxp-XDCHcDFv-h8T1sM9LNGpG2hfSqnIqprNK8sL_iQtoLsRChHMo-ophYaGznGmq-4l_2avOM6Sth-zxZZ2IHrpgV-GKjqoi-_U5aBDL2gQDalH_hye1VESc995j3MiLZ-RxMS2xsBPgpyIZT6tzkX4XkoAUUBbogG8qkvbbz37MsEBhdz18/w640-h426/Art%20Car%20LCU.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>For those driving in harsher conditions or using their car for performance-oriented drives frequently, a more conservative interval of 3,000 to 5,000 miles is often suggested by experts and enthusiasts. If you are racing for the checkered flag, we would suggest an oil change after every other race weekend though we would leave the oil filter in place. Why? Keep reading....</p><p><b>The Intricacies of Oil Filter Operation: A Brief Overview</b></p><p>I spent time in the automotive filtration market as a media supplier to various OEM filter manufacturers. During these years I learned a fair amount about how an oil filter actually works. </p><p>An oil filter's primary role is to ensure clean oil circulates within an engine, safeguarding against premature wear and potential damage. At the heart of this mechanism is the filter media, often made from synthetic fibers or pleated paper, designed to trap and hold contaminants as oil passes through. </p><p>As oil courses through the engine, it collects various impurities, from microscopic metal shavings to larger debris. The oil filter acts as a barrier, catching these contaminants in its media. <b>Interestingly, a slightly dirty filter can, paradoxically, increase its filtration efficiency.</b> So a new filter will actually catch less than one that is slightly dirty. Why does matter? Keep reading...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj423qks1KCfnj8x_JIS4KRIgiWYwiTJI9m-WOwhcPiZWQu4gt9KvIOSdHca8DAJgV8PnCRtaCm5CyOpDBke0ALhbX34t3J3fcfljrhevS1dknUorJ352dfT2fdyKhcaBLBtEqiZWDvNnQVD6YpK7LHr1Ky8ynzsBYFMFNCSJjaTK9rr5kd-qPy5xHw8Zc/s720/IMG-0096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj423qks1KCfnj8x_JIS4KRIgiWYwiTJI9m-WOwhcPiZWQu4gt9KvIOSdHca8DAJgV8PnCRtaCm5CyOpDBke0ALhbX34t3J3fcfljrhevS1dknUorJ352dfT2fdyKhcaBLBtEqiZWDvNnQVD6YpK7LHr1Ky8ynzsBYFMFNCSJjaTK9rr5kd-qPy5xHw8Zc/w400-h266/IMG-0096.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />As contaminants accumulate on the surface, they form a layer that can aid in trapping even smaller particles. This phenomenon is termed "filter cake." While this initially enhances the filter's effectiveness, there's a tipping point. Over time, as the filter becomes more clogged, it can restrict oil flow, which may lead to filter bypass valve opening, allowing unfiltered oil into the engine.<p></p><p>Since a normal oil change in these cars does not drain 100% of the oil (oil coolers and lines), some dirty oil will remain in the system. I advocate leaving the oil filter in place for twice the interval that you choose to do for the oil. Though I do recommend that the filter be changed at a max of 7,500 regardless.</p><p><b>Conclusion</b></p><p>While the general guideline for the Elise & Exige suggests an oil filter change every 7,500 miles, real-world conditions, especially spirited driving, might require more frequent changes. The filter can also be considered separately with intervals that are twice as long but a mazimum of 7,500. Owners should always consult their vehicle's manual, consider their driving habits, and consult with specialists or trusted mechanics to determine the best maintenance schedule for their specific situation. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_LKVOKdiVbBkG5dfIE7vy1PPFXjNxY3rvuVqyMxkYhWh-ORbTe92W4AOSUvgkETjAwn6L__vS87TjR2qJA_jscN3C3jbl6ht473ZJkFGVUP6H7TSVM9V8Uy70nfHjWzaXKuoHgpokLMlrpFHJYOxwwlG0OIrVpfHsauwzc22VSSGDOakNCsPvUc-K7X0/s1875/website.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1875" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_LKVOKdiVbBkG5dfIE7vy1PPFXjNxY3rvuVqyMxkYhWh-ORbTe92W4AOSUvgkETjAwn6L__vS87TjR2qJA_jscN3C3jbl6ht473ZJkFGVUP6H7TSVM9V8Uy70nfHjWzaXKuoHgpokLMlrpFHJYOxwwlG0OIrVpfHsauwzc22VSSGDOakNCsPvUc-K7X0/w640-h436/website.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-59226796200509258762023-10-05T09:13:00.001-07:002023-10-05T09:13:24.383-07:00Factory Bushes Will Walk!<p>The factory wishbone bushes have a tendency to wander out. Our cars are driven in a spirited manner, usually, and this will expedite this issue. We have seen this problem on street only cars along with track oriented cars. This latest example is a street car with 38k miles on it.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1cukXHRF8PhYx5lxW2iExeCbJch8iEh9KTTFoZOJp6y6yfe3TQBrDN_q59TJely9zotZwJBWExyYwk4HrNktxNdrQ31fND9ZftxdCO0lJ9EC160Hr1uHh2yjZnhQAh8cSdhqKhjVwsnPhyE2Tcy6BM2m1zsp_C4i3IIYZEIvApGozBihcZskBD-mg14/s804/Screenshot%202023-10-05%20085937.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="804" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1cukXHRF8PhYx5lxW2iExeCbJch8iEh9KTTFoZOJp6y6yfe3TQBrDN_q59TJely9zotZwJBWExyYwk4HrNktxNdrQ31fND9ZftxdCO0lJ9EC160Hr1uHh2yjZnhQAh8cSdhqKhjVwsnPhyE2Tcy6BM2m1zsp_C4i3IIYZEIvApGozBihcZskBD-mg14/w640-h588/Screenshot%202023-10-05%20085937.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is a factory bush moving out<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshUzeJytWPwR81LphxYO6DEwlpI4gGwxi_UoZc3e-YmlzBR-8zlGBgUEMz19D6vSnR9Wu7wChsmYmoCoFhEmTiof7xgdLRJrlV-CdvH2tGG4t50yYgpm97-QeuuuFgjHNpGumvJOAPj06ClRgUbmwrCPs6d73F29Tei1t0mWv9FhoagDT5nYfFSd5rqs/s848/Screenshot%202023-10-05%20090000.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="848" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshUzeJytWPwR81LphxYO6DEwlpI4gGwxi_UoZc3e-YmlzBR-8zlGBgUEMz19D6vSnR9Wu7wChsmYmoCoFhEmTiof7xgdLRJrlV-CdvH2tGG4t50yYgpm97-QeuuuFgjHNpGumvJOAPj06ClRgUbmwrCPs6d73F29Tei1t0mWv9FhoagDT5nYfFSd5rqs/w640-h564/Screenshot%202023-10-05%20090000.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This shows the damage to the wishbone after making contact with the subframe</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5X2ETHIM6ax9eHQjKBj7q1ez-thnv-d7rtBLLEuxJI8hff51gFndcP8nwwPVm7KtABWaersYAx9IZ2KJb6nLiXhzpkhDwGrG5D7rkhhH8ecgpAsmNlQ4FDjqizllFGUgL6GhVFzd6VRC8sa2qAop0BiflP0z8ECyAaIgeeJQkkH3AY8h2vZxLtOOT1Zo/s806/Screenshot%202023-10-05%20085858.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="725" data-original-width="806" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5X2ETHIM6ax9eHQjKBj7q1ez-thnv-d7rtBLLEuxJI8hff51gFndcP8nwwPVm7KtABWaersYAx9IZ2KJb6nLiXhzpkhDwGrG5D7rkhhH8ecgpAsmNlQ4FDjqizllFGUgL6GhVFzd6VRC8sa2qAop0BiflP0z8ECyAaIgeeJQkkH3AY8h2vZxLtOOT1Zo/w640-h576/Screenshot%202023-10-05%20085858.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This shows the subframe chassis damage</td></tr></tbody></table><br />This is an easy problem to spot with our cars. Remove your rear wheels and inspect where the wishbone attach to the subframe. If you see the bush is moving out, then please consider addressing this ASAP.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2I_p9i4qeLJ93WngaptboIVFlHP1wNSMwjzhOZ0D5Nw38V-bP0OF71-tKXsJGmjalOCmEIRS046Y00x2Xzq-vrXctWIszW7x99POj-Qk9dMNN6XnaMOLFkJk5GxJpB2TLJaFfXLNEgV8VAVerlB4StnRL6_MKmT2vEQTCLMwjoNTlbWa3xjhsvHVLFD8/s640/rear+bush.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2I_p9i4qeLJ93WngaptboIVFlHP1wNSMwjzhOZ0D5Nw38V-bP0OF71-tKXsJGmjalOCmEIRS046Y00x2Xzq-vrXctWIszW7x99POj-Qk9dMNN6XnaMOLFkJk5GxJpB2TLJaFfXLNEgV8VAVerlB4StnRL6_MKmT2vEQTCLMwjoNTlbWa3xjhsvHVLFD8/w640-h428/rear+bush.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div>We have three options: <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/oealt-bushings?category=Suspension" target="_blank">OEalt Bushes</a>, <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/monoballs-spherical-bearings?category=Suspension" target="_blank">MONOballs</a>, and <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/uniballs?category=Suspension" target="_blank">UNIballs</a>. Give us a call if you have any questions.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/587ed1ed579fb34ec46965dc/1595616322927-KMWEQ8EA7P5GB5BM3F29/What+s+the+Difference_-page-001.jpg?format=1500w" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="320" height="800" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/587ed1ed579fb34ec46965dc/1595616322927-KMWEQ8EA7P5GB5BM3F29/What+s+the+Difference_-page-001.jpg?format=1500w" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-56008454332329473982023-08-16T12:10:00.000-07:002023-08-16T12:10:41.539-07:00Supercharger Longevity Requires Proper Air Filter Maintenance<p><b><i> This is a reprint from our partners, Superchargers Online.</i></b></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #111821; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center;">Air Filters and Your Supercharger</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwWaaVIYNI19IlwwA_rG40GMrXAvHBEhw2XGoAUrBqDnBjQMOgGmFgvd-EEaRIeDw9MhyERc5K3FYfFzidyyDfsMhzbc_L3_vcgyqmsBNnxFYLeAB1Qgdgabv4gX1Nhg8YxdookH-YoQVhoDna3cwrs1dsYcROD1yQbYFztdbpm7OOi205D1Wwn1erwI/s4357/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3044" data-original-width="4357" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwWaaVIYNI19IlwwA_rG40GMrXAvHBEhw2XGoAUrBqDnBjQMOgGmFgvd-EEaRIeDw9MhyERc5K3FYfFzidyyDfsMhzbc_L3_vcgyqmsBNnxFYLeAB1Qgdgabv4gX1Nhg8YxdookH-YoQVhoDna3cwrs1dsYcROD1yQbYFztdbpm7OOi205D1Wwn1erwI/w640-h448/unnamed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #111821; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #111821; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span id="m_-3858845085175794783docs-internal-guid-c0cfa5fc-7fff-9e9d-19d5-1ae47ad8f072">The first line of defense for your supercharger is the air filter. Without proper filtration, unwanted dirt and debris can be passed through the supercharger causing knicks and gouge the rotors leading to premature wear, noise, and lower performance. Foreign material passing through the inlet track of a supercharger is in the top 10 causes of supercharger failure. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #111821; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #111821; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Key points for proper filter maintenance:</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #111821; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 15px;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 20px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span id="m_-3858845085175794783docs-internal-guid-c0cfa5fc-7fff-9e9d-19d5-1ae47ad8f072">Use a quality OEM or aftermarket filter</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 15px;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 20px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span id="m_-3858845085175794783docs-internal-guid-c0cfa5fc-7fff-9e9d-19d5-1ae47ad8f072">Inspect air filter and seals with every oil change</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 15px;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 20px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span id="m_-3858845085175794783docs-internal-guid-c0cfa5fc-7fff-9e9d-19d5-1ae47ad8f072">Proper cleaning / replacement intervals</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 15px;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 20px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span id="m_-3858845085175794783docs-internal-guid-c0cfa5fc-7fff-9e9d-19d5-1ae47ad8f072">Use quality “ cold air” boxes, open element in the engine bay is not good</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 15px;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 20px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span id="m_-3858845085175794783docs-internal-guid-c0cfa5fc-7fff-9e9d-19d5-1ae47ad8f072">Off Road vehicles should have a shield protecting the air filter from debris and should be cleaned after every use. Especially dune / sand cars. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 15px;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 20px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span id="m_-3858845085175794783docs-internal-guid-c0cfa5fc-7fff-9e9d-19d5-1ae47ad8f072">NEVER run your supercharger without proper filtration on the inlet </span></p></li></ul>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-712150331407269372023-08-07T16:45:00.001-07:002023-08-07T16:45:03.369-07:00Rubber Brake Line Failures<p> It seems sometimes, when it rains, it pours. On one day last week, we had two clients come in with failed OEM rubber brake lines. One of these cars, a '06, had <35k miles and the other, a '05, had 250k miles! One of the cars that failed had a very slow leak and the owner was not paying attention to the reservoir as it was getting drained. The other car, with lower mileage, had a massive failure that kept the owner from bringing the car to us.</p><p>These are the first two failures that I had heard about. Early Elises have lines that are now nearly 20years old. Rubber does not last forever and mileage is not necessarily a good measure of when to change them. I'm expecting to hear about more failures, in the coming weeks and months unless owners take preventative measures.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/587ed1ed579fb34ec46965dc/1503520830765-FJMRZZEA042R1A8HIW0X/Inkedssbrakelines_REG_LI.jpg?format=1000w" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="730" height="242" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/587ed1ed579fb34ec46965dc/1503520830765-FJMRZZEA042R1A8HIW0X/Inkedssbrakelines_REG_LI.jpg?format=1000w" width="320" /></a></div>So what can be done? Replace the lines. You can either order new factory rubber lines or upgrade to our Stainless Steel lines. Our lines will most likely, last the lifetime of the vehicle. All of our lines are DOT-spec and encased in a polyurethan housing so that stainless does not saw through any adjacent parts. <p></p><p>Replacing your lines is not overly hard but varies based on which model you have. The Elise front lines can be done without removing the clam - while the Exige requires front clam removal. The rear lines, on both cars, can be done without clam removal.</p><p>Our brake line solutions come in a couple of different flavors:</p><p><a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/qwkbleed-lines?category=Brakes" target="_blank">QWKbleed Lines</a>: We recommend this kit for the front calipers as they allow you to bleed both sides of the caliper properly. The stock caliper uses a budget minded approach with the lines entering a port that would normally feature a bleed nipple. Our innovative QWKbleed lines make that port into a bleeder so you can get out all of the air bubbles during the bleeding process.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/587ed1ed579fb34ec46965dc/1490371284699-52V2QQEQOI4ZS9EZIYPH/installed2.jpg?format=1000w" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="650" height="598" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/587ed1ed579fb34ec46965dc/1490371284699-52V2QQEQOI4ZS9EZIYPH/installed2.jpg?format=1000w" width="650" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/stainless-steel-brake-lines?category=Brakes" target="_blank">SS Lines: </a> These are a simple and cost effective upgrade. If you want to save some money and get a solution that works, this is the one. We also sell them in a 2 pack for the rears: <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/rear-ss-brake-lines?category=Brakes" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p>For street cars, we recommend bleeding your brake fluid every year and flushing every 2-3 years. Track guys should be bleeding before every event and flushing once a year. Our <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/motul-brake-fluid?category=Brakes" target="_blank">Motul RBF600</a> has been a great solution for road and track.</p><p>If your car still has the stock rubber lines, regardless of mileage, I would stongly suggest replacing them ASAP. Have a look at our offerings or give us a call if you have any questions.</p><p><br /></p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-34977782175918120642023-07-31T09:12:00.003-07:002023-07-31T09:12:42.004-07:00Massive Brake Rotor Wear!<p> We get to see cars in various cosmetic and mechanical condition thanks to offering Service. An Elise came in recently for a fluid change and the client mentioned his brakes were making some 'noise'. When we inspected the brakes, we came across wear we had never previously seen. See the picture below of the rotor that is worn so badly that the internal vanes are starting to show!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHEZ2DNQo-2wqc4WeigmiNRaiOawlotQRop3cEmPWDVNpofxoGygeS6Sxe8qvRyJNDRniDrv-Xuq3qdbRuJixkbr0NkaPqm_4HGRQiAPD0f1CEpV9bBoAMQ_ktWi1XShlKYF9F9jgl7KE-fka8xcSofzlZFgCvGONyZulBkROIyuTi0KfcZ6oGjkQexzo/s4032/IMG-6431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHEZ2DNQo-2wqc4WeigmiNRaiOawlotQRop3cEmPWDVNpofxoGygeS6Sxe8qvRyJNDRniDrv-Xuq3qdbRuJixkbr0NkaPqm_4HGRQiAPD0f1CEpV9bBoAMQ_ktWi1XShlKYF9F9jgl7KE-fka8xcSofzlZFgCvGONyZulBkROIyuTi0KfcZ6oGjkQexzo/w480-h640/IMG-6431.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Lotus recommend that you replace your rotors when they get to 24mm thickness. This owner let it go a bit longer than that! The good news is that his rotors still 'stopped' the car well enough for him to drive 30miles to our shop! No, we don't recommend trying this at home!</p><p>We dug into our Service files to see what may have happened here. The car had just under 31k miles on it when it arrived this time. The last time we had serviced it, the car had 27k miles. We had installed new CL RC6 pads, front and rear and the rotors were used but healthy. The car is used predominately for track use but lately the client had been driving a fair amount on the street. Hmmm....</p><p>We introduced the CL pads to the Lotus community because of how well they stopped when then are cold. Getting heat into Lotus brakes is a challenge so a pad that can bite, when cold, seemed like a bonus. Since this car was getting also used on the street, the brakes were probably cold much of the time. This suggests that the CLs will wear out the rotors at a faster rate. Most people are getting 15-25k miles on a set of rotors. These rotors were worn out much faster.</p><p>We discontinued the CL back in 2018 as the dust they generated was too corrosive for our liking. Plus we were seeing accelerated wear that made us concerned about rotor life. This is another example of the tradeoffs that we need to understand when choosing brakes.</p><p>I have written about the different types of brake pads: <a href="https://sector111.blogspot.com/2018/09/brake-pad-types-and-bedding-padsrotors.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Pad choice, like tires, is about tradeoffs that each of us are willing to accept!</p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-47382706850856893902023-07-26T10:35:00.001-07:002023-07-26T10:40:13.992-07:00New Product Update: '05 Throttle Cable<p> Over the years, sticky throttle cables have become an issue. A client's car came to us with throttle cable problems. His throttle action was very stiff as his cable was beginning to fail. We called our <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/transcables?category=Transmission" target="_blank">transCABLEs</a> supplier to see if they could help us. Lucky for us, this is a specialty of theirs! We sent them the faulty cable and they quickly sent us a prototype.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjipVnk9izYp8z-GWJBePncpnBnQOI3Rr800whAVYTalo6Vq1_jRkeBC_VhnAUUDLVqZ_GebembLPrS_6nO9qgo7CaJhJdI2IiPA04Z6r-4sFnEWIs-1j2dyaMgLCluIh0n6cnpEaFTVrqxq4GoJKgJe9TsSJembg15cgaLxIWJVb99zDDsSnejQ3T4nms/s1077/111Tcable.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="939" data-original-width="1077" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjipVnk9izYp8z-GWJBePncpnBnQOI3Rr800whAVYTalo6Vq1_jRkeBC_VhnAUUDLVqZ_GebembLPrS_6nO9qgo7CaJhJdI2IiPA04Z6r-4sFnEWIs-1j2dyaMgLCluIh0n6cnpEaFTVrqxq4GoJKgJe9TsSJembg15cgaLxIWJVb99zDDsSnejQ3T4nms/w400-h349/111Tcable.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The prototype on this car will be tested to confirm but we anticipate being able to offer a much more durable solution with less back lash for improved action. The picture is the stock cable.</p><p>I posted a video on our IG showing the amount of backlash in the stock cable. Watch it: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CupSvfJJIFc/" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p>We pulled another cable from our latest 111RS build to compare with the first one that we built the prototype from. It appears to be the same but we will send this over to our manufacturer to confirm.</p><p><br /></p><p>The action of the proto was excellent - so much so that I need one for my car! It is much smoother that what is on our latest 111RS003 and the ArtCar2. </p><p>Our client who has been running the proto has been very happy. </p><blockquote><p><i>Hi Shinoo,</i></p><p><i>I drove a good amount this weekend. The pedal feels so much better than before. I am still getting used to it, but the responsiveness and modulation of the pedal significantly improved....Overall, the car is more responsive and even feels faster than before. I am really happy with the product so far.</i></p><p><i>SG</i></p></blockquote><p></p><p>His accelerator pedal had been modified by a previous owner so we are checking another cable to make sure. Double checking dimensions is critical when you reverse engineer a product that may have been previusly modified. We will continue to monitor this proto cable.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_uAVvSIIBceFN8ZJ-qddYJ0QT212taukLcEZWYzh2i_C3gEGWiCXYyjWqshDRxN-09cwAId7nbBkiOTJQAeimZOlYzmcd0y6sptGxn8SN5ZyWH9wTVgTAhfhZu8lVFatxIaXnFXpD5vzdh7HKVGtv5l3vTTApqcdFvij2JCVkyBMaGMS821MPG-0hX0/s1000/IMG-6411.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="1000" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_uAVvSIIBceFN8ZJ-qddYJ0QT212taukLcEZWYzh2i_C3gEGWiCXYyjWqshDRxN-09cwAId7nbBkiOTJQAeimZOlYzmcd0y6sptGxn8SN5ZyWH9wTVgTAhfhZu8lVFatxIaXnFXpD5vzdh7HKVGtv5l3vTTApqcdFvij2JCVkyBMaGMS821MPG-0hX0/w640-h556/IMG-6411.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-53672533204542376632023-07-21T11:10:00.004-07:002023-07-26T11:16:50.366-07:00shiftR111 Fitment into 1ZZGE & V6s <p> Our shiftRs have been successfully fitted to cars overseas that we don't see in the US. Clients have fit them to Exige V6s and Elises with 1ZZGE engines. Right Hand Drive has also been done. Our new <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/shiftr111-20?category=Transmission" target="_blank">shiftR111 2.0 version </a>should work as well in these fitments. Since these cars have different gearboxes, our <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/transcables?category=Transmission" target="_blank">TRANScables</a> will not work.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7c_ccRGYwvL4-Czqys_Ypuehc9y5vbgEf2_3cszUT3oYTH0TH0-sIXhE3K4CBgCn5FTTHQGVrTAxUvtWTehlpT5-OWG_YKlgY6RA7h3HrYj4WQm1XBvETDR76vFdEGSu-aGvugtJirPWeW03L8LZRqd96fMsSCTPRqR3_DdTiSlQ_rthoc1IrR4h24-w/s1080/1zz-PixTeller.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7c_ccRGYwvL4-Czqys_Ypuehc9y5vbgEf2_3cszUT3oYTH0TH0-sIXhE3K4CBgCn5FTTHQGVrTAxUvtWTehlpT5-OWG_YKlgY6RA7h3HrYj4WQm1XBvETDR76vFdEGSu-aGvugtJirPWeW03L8LZRqd96fMsSCTPRqR3_DdTiSlQ_rthoc1IrR4h24-w/w640-h640/1zz-PixTeller.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1ksK08unqpxep8bmb0sqoYmeVQZ13f7RPZPAXkAb7PFPSxDVjkSPEVO3o1UdLEVX1gv5JWy06wCBjuGvhfAxPDnDZqaIxgDqZDWDR2WtOsmoz0YziN_BZEaZUSIC0C60_nlN3fZswoPp9hF2Q0l482Y7FGzeljV7Q6STSovM8xIb1j6NTr0gfDFnhvE/s1400/67623919_10157784813712841_6784150347272159232_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="897" data-original-width="1400" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1ksK08unqpxep8bmb0sqoYmeVQZ13f7RPZPAXkAb7PFPSxDVjkSPEVO3o1UdLEVX1gv5JWy06wCBjuGvhfAxPDnDZqaIxgDqZDWDR2WtOsmoz0YziN_BZEaZUSIC0C60_nlN3fZswoPp9hF2Q0l482Y7FGzeljV7Q6STSovM8xIb1j6NTr0gfDFnhvE/w640-h410/67623919_10157784813712841_6784150347272159232_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-14651340073140972632023-07-14T10:47:00.042-07:002023-07-26T10:58:42.602-07:00RS343 Monolite IIs<p> The forged <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/rs343-monolite-ii?category=Wheels" target="_blank">RS343 Monolite II</a> test samples arrived and we were able to fully assess them. Not only are they lighter but they are really beautiful. We are very happy with them! </p><p>The fronts came in at 11 lbs and the rears at 13.35lbs. Lighter than the original RS134 Monolites - which used to be the lightest wheels you could buy for the Lotus Elise/Exige/211. RS343 are the new lightweight champ! Production has started and we should see them this Fall.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DvGS9lSXAY1y-APZk_Iuy2jtnSeln2UgnKsJ9Olc8Qmrn27pO80Olr-WyrOlCvYUUGxTL5xeKsu_VzmlOFr5ZW4z4MgFEi4QhjLVInitVRS3NNJpCrCr1BpZSBC7mAW9X1pFLIES_zfKbEWZmzQhYdn3mzw6V1yA8rY4vZ6j9lur_FPsjrIyO2neoMo/s4032/IMG-6225.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DvGS9lSXAY1y-APZk_Iuy2jtnSeln2UgnKsJ9Olc8Qmrn27pO80Olr-WyrOlCvYUUGxTL5xeKsu_VzmlOFr5ZW4z4MgFEi4QhjLVInitVRS3NNJpCrCr1BpZSBC7mAW9X1pFLIES_zfKbEWZmzQhYdn3mzw6V1yA8rY4vZ6j9lur_FPsjrIyO2neoMo/w480-h640/IMG-6225.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP78s0VuKWrKXVlv4BJgGcRU9XPVrAmo0mnaB07Uj2blESdKVtvaCvjV3KhO53-m0OQUKr9wufqNbacBw7LxBDfnUSYvTyNUD73Sk3n8vEt7jojhg6r79YfNc9-_PC-PjQJM82al28uXd2azu-sQs6ZUaw05fHfXaaxYgwAJdcxjPPbC2-YjcKHx9gUDg/s4032/IMG-6226.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP78s0VuKWrKXVlv4BJgGcRU9XPVrAmo0mnaB07Uj2blESdKVtvaCvjV3KhO53-m0OQUKr9wufqNbacBw7LxBDfnUSYvTyNUD73Sk3n8vEt7jojhg6r79YfNc9-_PC-PjQJM82al28uXd2azu-sQs6ZUaw05fHfXaaxYgwAJdcxjPPbC2-YjcKHx9gUDg/w480-h640/IMG-6226.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/rs343-monolite-ii?category=Wheels" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2olhgJTGwdwoF7SmZgUxiZMHrAXz-tZUWKw7rKsbVw-155dlugEIZYKFrV175niBrSzGxrMZ9z8nmQX516RVMxrMiDHGdcNVcAP2bYxOAS2v5IKAAaor9pRiP33IdNqElhigeNitI5Fzh_I-z5TwtWNEi3pxv-BO5M3nB4Jrq3EcjVI9FNkyDJGnYTRo/w480-h640/RS343%20closeup.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can see where they machined material off the edges and sides of the spokes</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO3DXisx9iV_1-UwcrQ4PScO7AEXTmsuyQfLmDCFLtqx5kuLbEo8JYrmSgwWDVIW6kIE7__2yo_DyvAJyg9pYVy7mNQw5ZpIu9n8U9yURzHQ3Z1l6AM5FxaznO-OOuO8UjpI0olCBrxXEp6m5PAjZvE66sKtTgctBlDRluQciWUZbMbLf30uzioxa2WNQ/s4032/RS343%20iso.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO3DXisx9iV_1-UwcrQ4PScO7AEXTmsuyQfLmDCFLtqx5kuLbEo8JYrmSgwWDVIW6kIE7__2yo_DyvAJyg9pYVy7mNQw5ZpIu9n8U9yURzHQ3Z1l6AM5FxaznO-OOuO8UjpI0olCBrxXEp6m5PAjZvE66sKtTgctBlDRluQciWUZbMbLf30uzioxa2WNQ/s320/RS343%20iso.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/rs343-monolite-ii?category=Wheels" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdIcXswY1YWxhlrXoVHPacyTujmYIEICPpv8ZUbz9AWSGUvyDdf9_ujIb0tCfG17mCbdw-Wb-T6kcZP7gQhCGWRIwVMuvc63pZ7BUON-nJGTJM2EMQmt9tc3Nuh-RqNd71whU4JN_BfjadG1OLkcbdoTkhmQALXwcJkLRbqQ8qyyOIzUZ2YSkE7NsSXI/w640-h640/RS343%20photo.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When you look at them straight on, they look like the original RS134 Monolites</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-83719595086156301832023-06-28T15:45:00.001-07:002023-06-28T15:45:26.324-07:00RS343, KATANA3 & shiftR111 2.0 Calibrations and Testing<p> We've made some good advances recently with product development. This Blog will discuss a few of them. The KATANA3 has made more power than we expected, shiftR 2.0 has passed our testing and RS343 have passed an even stricter JWL spec. Our DOT glass windshield is also moving along nicely.</p><p><b>shiftR111 2.0</b></p><p>We wrapped up approximately 1000 road miles on two <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/shiftr111-20?category=Transmission" target="_blank">shiftR 2.0</a> prototypes in two different Elises. We installed a proto onto our ArtCar2 and ran it for 100 miles at Spring Mountain. See quick videos below and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct2Gcb7ublt/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw60H_peZE2uo-CE7JpM9opVaOyz5g86HJ_zd_wL8_OZyHBl1ETjItfXKYEwWg-mxxFMsAyC_Hty2GJfrG6xw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />The kit is working out well. We found a couple of issues that we are addressing with some design and build changes. Failures during testing can be frustrating but help make the product better. We've kicked off production parts and expect to see them later this Summer.<p></p><p><b>KATANA3</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dysDko8tub4ttzmEZmbBh_y_o6oXWFezt9UyfZW6licp7XQZLkSFwpcwr8iqR0YLjgvi2Dc-AWBSs8xde29IA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />Brent came in to do some tuning on our <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/technocal?category=Power/Tunes" target="_blank">KATANA3</a>. Here's a quick video of him during his last visit: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj_VUhqDsLP/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. On this visit, he was keen to try some new injectors so we tested them out. They are modified OEM injectors and really delivered a significant improvement. Brent landed on 233 hp at the wheels. This is more the 10hp more than we achieved with KATANA2. See the dyno below. We will let the car settled in and check it again. Then we will start the CARB process to see if we can release a truly street-legal solution.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWYh_FRxYS3y8jNsXb5pYwd9W1oDiZUWLB8nxXjyNk6UHWLKIEgrxTV5hO_Ur5UHDvtF-rGkdYwdUeVmn83hnHvb-BiwntLPs1zuS5R39p3ttOgooeyvcfSHzXbX_s68-gN-mO8mzjLd3e4HRMALYsYvmXXdR9pvefS8B2W7JMRPXJBzhMgUuYrngemo4/s1078/KATANA3-Dyno-Results.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="1078" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWYh_FRxYS3y8jNsXb5pYwd9W1oDiZUWLB8nxXjyNk6UHWLKIEgrxTV5hO_Ur5UHDvtF-rGkdYwdUeVmn83hnHvb-BiwntLPs1zuS5R39p3ttOgooeyvcfSHzXbX_s68-gN-mO8mzjLd3e4HRMALYsYvmXXdR9pvefS8B2W7JMRPXJBzhMgUuYrngemo4/w640-h312/KATANA3-Dyno-Results.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We plan to release our <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/technocal?category=Power/Tunes" target="_blank">KATANA3</a> later this Fall. The windshield tooling investment delayed our ability to get this on the market sooner but we will get there as soon as we can afford to!<br /><p><b>RS343: Monolite II</b></p><p>Our new <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/rs343-monolite-ii?category=Wheels" target="_blank">Monolite IIs</a> have passed the latest JWL spec testing. Our Supplier sent us these pictures of the sample wheels undergoing the various dynamic tests. We will get the test samples sent to us shortly. Production parts are in process and expected later this Summer. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3qOIBLL-t80yX_d8qJ4VuPJQAr96-cIfGulwa2YfLiugIbQX5YVvVQEk0n0pXBU18Ne2IJPddomevVki-tXdSi3OI01JjoY-k2sJx7AyaqnzNHSH8aVwjZYnqzHbeC78-xz84x8cmD4t-LjsQOiJxf68HfvH-A_yyXfwBnkjAUu9osP3gDb0r-LNM6Y/s748/Screenshot%202023-06-07%20075634.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="748" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3qOIBLL-t80yX_d8qJ4VuPJQAr96-cIfGulwa2YfLiugIbQX5YVvVQEk0n0pXBU18Ne2IJPddomevVki-tXdSi3OI01JjoY-k2sJx7AyaqnzNHSH8aVwjZYnqzHbeC78-xz84x8cmD4t-LjsQOiJxf68HfvH-A_yyXfwBnkjAUu9osP3gDb0r-LNM6Y/w640-h482/Screenshot%202023-06-07%20075634.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><b>DOT Glass Windshield</b></p><p>We met with our Supplier on a recent visit to Detroit. They are making good progress on the windshield. Our <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/dot-glass-windshield?category=Exterior" target="_blank">DOT glass windshield</a> will be a direct replacement for the OEM. We're investing in the tooling to encapsulate the glass with a plastic molding that runs along the a-pillar and header (see below).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbPpF-CYeoR_T6joVpCmsF-ozTqocTN_T0kfzz1Y6FDoCsK4t0wQDzGP2P1bdvNGgbRSMLXuoyXLV1vovgSQtlx_hsA1nUNKKdkjLJDyOPo3EP1iXi87eGOSEMpwfat-hKs06MWJcwqgdDzQ9shccvyhg9wM0c0cY9BlUadrqyZTcXmESPNkBN4quKMA/s1146/Screenshot%202023-06-23%20122949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="1146" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbPpF-CYeoR_T6joVpCmsF-ozTqocTN_T0kfzz1Y6FDoCsK4t0wQDzGP2P1bdvNGgbRSMLXuoyXLV1vovgSQtlx_hsA1nUNKKdkjLJDyOPo3EP1iXi87eGOSEMpwfat-hKs06MWJcwqgdDzQ9shccvyhg9wM0c0cY9BlUadrqyZTcXmESPNkBN4quKMA/w640-h354/Screenshot%202023-06-23%20122949.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>We are on track for an August delivery. We will have them in individual packs along with bulk packaging.</p><p>One innovation that we are attempting is to add protection to the leading edge of the windshield. This is a vulnerable portion that can crack - more than one hapless clam removal has resulted in a cracked windshield!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gih8g8m4UyPliWw465TON0tkZQRmEhxv0LSOs8LeZ7NbIEUkadC1QY-yQ6DZN_Sfyi6MGIrhC28jkcdlWgxbCKw0v6uvCQt5SSAcR1SWVCYR4rqh9RXUhAK1iVK5UxKyER2OorTKqD1dANNjdDFV1OyYxIMSzyLvxgtFSEKW6Ncj4KLnb2MpKFkY1A4/s1373/S111%20DOT-windshield%20-%20edge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1037" data-original-width="1373" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gih8g8m4UyPliWw465TON0tkZQRmEhxv0LSOs8LeZ7NbIEUkadC1QY-yQ6DZN_Sfyi6MGIrhC28jkcdlWgxbCKw0v6uvCQt5SSAcR1SWVCYR4rqh9RXUhAK1iVK5UxKyER2OorTKqD1dANNjdDFV1OyYxIMSzyLvxgtFSEKW6Ncj4KLnb2MpKFkY1A4/w640-h484/S111%20DOT-windshield%20-%20edge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-84746950171964277852023-06-12T17:21:00.003-07:002023-06-16T15:10:36.644-07:00Emira Test Drive: Impressions<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0W3trkEBafM5kNxj3si2BlycDyDX6VQJagbFeLm_emZly0DPHUtu4BEiZhonCbbiniQo_8Jib31CLzjFvmM9yJpWW3oBZq5gDh5tpOA1D2wii8J_2N6WqXQ3pKk2H_P4TqXMqL8TANGJtjBNZBT1FQl-w5gDRb-7n8M-mIeU2VCC82dgC9rJR84Hp/s1250/Photo%20Jun%2010%202023,%207%2053%2001%20AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="1250" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0W3trkEBafM5kNxj3si2BlycDyDX6VQJagbFeLm_emZly0DPHUtu4BEiZhonCbbiniQo_8Jib31CLzjFvmM9yJpWW3oBZq5gDh5tpOA1D2wii8J_2N6WqXQ3pKk2H_P4TqXMqL8TANGJtjBNZBT1FQl-w5gDRb-7n8M-mIeU2VCC82dgC9rJR84Hp/w640-h344/Photo%20Jun%2010%202023,%207%2053%2001%20AM.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Last week, I had the pleasure of properly driving a new Lotus Emira on the roads surrounding <a href="https://www.autoeuropeservicesales.com/" target="_blank">AutoEurope</a> (Lotus of Detroit). We've known Tom Schick for 20 years and have been doing business with them as long. They are one of the best Lotus Dealers in the country and every bit as enthusiastic about the brand as we are. Tom and his crew were willing to show me the ropes with the car - in fact this car has more tech than any previous model so it was great to get a proper orientation.</p><p>Overall the car is really fun and a nice enhancement over the Evora 400 or GTs. Dynamically I would say it is not better but the interior and technology make it a great evolution. In fact, I would say the car is an evolution not a revolution. It should appeal to a broader audience than any previous offering from Lotus so hopefully will bring more sales and new clients into the Dealers. </p><p>So let's talk about performance impressions and then I will list some interesting creature comfort/convenience items that caught my attention.</p><p><b>Driving Impressions:</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQZqbeujPuRXVLWiflnqcFAA0ttBYEmXcoNC-sbWlJxdIZIExxs5XaEGlIWwMaFaFgGAwYv8O2lnr1MzfGgAc35VO1Jk0PZ4GPcyekcGAH6MW9Bb0RbXnjVSlgwi6pXSGw0IDatCARoGb1HRiiDTH9doevUj4h75yWISGGQI84pM73isV1LRr0z1M/s4032/Photo%20Jun%2009%202023,%2011%2020%2011%20AM.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQZqbeujPuRXVLWiflnqcFAA0ttBYEmXcoNC-sbWlJxdIZIExxs5XaEGlIWwMaFaFgGAwYv8O2lnr1MzfGgAc35VO1Jk0PZ4GPcyekcGAH6MW9Bb0RbXnjVSlgwi6pXSGw0IDatCARoGb1HRiiDTH9doevUj4h75yWISGGQI84pM73isV1LRr0z1M/s320/Photo%20Jun%2009%202023,%2011%2020%2011%20AM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The car has supportive seats that are not race buckets. The steering wheel is fully adjustable for rake and reach. This is important as the steering wheel to shifter is not as perfect as an Elise but can be dialed in to fit the driver fairly well. Pedal box is shifted to the center of the car so be prepared to adjust your feet. Driving shoes are important as the pedals are close - not nearly as tight as the Elise. Doc Martins are not your friend when driving an Emira in a spirited manner. The side view mirrors are excellent and superior to the Evora. The steering wheel shape is odd but I imagine I would get used to it. The digital display is not really great as I would prefer to see needles (even fake) sweeping around a gauge. But it is intuitive and easy enough to monitor rpms and speed.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLT8_zRmABJ7TbWlg_s7GK_ZzeVJynnJqOmcZm3sRWDEkU1UcEELveNgSAOSzP3lriF7DIpd6_xY4nQlo36f8g35NRCL-7vMqwu6d_dicaVBbbszmx9uc18yAmEIFB_jB9LN5cX896I_jyQgN8ZogxOkwX3MmNkeqt9c0omtd1xsTm_PftAMlAcMmb/s4032/Photo%20Jun%2008%202023,%2012%2055%2001%20PM.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLT8_zRmABJ7TbWlg_s7GK_ZzeVJynnJqOmcZm3sRWDEkU1UcEELveNgSAOSzP3lriF7DIpd6_xY4nQlo36f8g35NRCL-7vMqwu6d_dicaVBbbszmx9uc18yAmEIFB_jB9LN5cX896I_jyQgN8ZogxOkwX3MmNkeqt9c0omtd1xsTm_PftAMlAcMmb/s320/Photo%20Jun%2008%202023,%2012%2055%2001%20PM.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>The car handles well and is a proper GT. Steering feel remains true to Lotus. It is comfortable, this car has the <strike>Touring</strike> (Sport) Suspension. I would not want the Sport Suspension if I lived with rough roads like I drove around MI or frankly in CA. Brakes stop well. I could take this car on road trips with pleasure. The handling would make hustling her through canyons a blast. On this test drive, I was able to find some joy on freeway exits/on ramps and a few twisties. She put a smile on my face.<div><br /></div><div><b><i>I was just informed (6/16/23) that the car I drove had the Sport Suspension not the Touring. The tires were the Eagle F1 - which are the Touring tires. Touring might then be the perfect choice for those who live with rough roads. Or a consideration would be to get a second set of rims and mount the F1s to them to help 'soften' a Sport Pack car.</i></b><br /><p></p><p>The exhaust is every bit as sweet as the V6 Evora S/400/GT. This car offers 3 distinct exhaust levels based on Touring, Sport or Track settings. Each setting opens the valve in order to get more sound. It works well and I suspect most people will not be opting for a sport muffler. Though the 3.5ltr can be made to sound even more exotic so we will be obligated to comply!</p><p>There is no point in comparing this car to an Elise/Exige. Apples and Oranges in my humble opinion. The 111 platform is a go-kart while the Emira is a GT.</p><p>The bottom-line with this car is that it works like proper sportscar should and could be used daily. If you have a 400/GT there is no reason to trade for one of these unless you daily your car. Keep reading why you might want to trade up Emira instead...</p><b>Modern Features:</b><div><br /></div><div>Lotus have incorporated many thoughtful features into the Emira that will appeal to clients looking for a car with modern tech and features. I would say it has less than many modern cars but much more than any other past Lotus (not including upcoming EVs like the Eletre). I like the interior design alot. It is clean and modern, I think it will age well (design-wise).</div><div><br /></div><div>The center stack display looks like a tablet and has many options to customize the car for a specific driver. Some of the features are duplicated with actual buttons or knobs on the center console or with buttons on the steering wheel.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-vEueM6Zbe04IzYspk2RMbX9lI_LPGNxnXJkriCW5cl5vYtKfq1l54C0RpEhVTjI_L0pwbOVBAtL1YGs9Hj-YFyJNaI-9zlugx-w2uz4aJ95Rjk6bGEGqRrg6MlSGGgo-umfOh7B4BjfIHx4tlENNFQIam9qB-MN1Hpul0aTDScv9oQMP5zKKOtD/s4032/Photo%20Jun%2009%202023,%2011%2031%2014%20AM.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-vEueM6Zbe04IzYspk2RMbX9lI_LPGNxnXJkriCW5cl5vYtKfq1l54C0RpEhVTjI_L0pwbOVBAtL1YGs9Hj-YFyJNaI-9zlugx-w2uz4aJ95Rjk6bGEGqRrg6MlSGGgo-umfOh7B4BjfIHx4tlENNFQIam9qB-MN1Hpul0aTDScv9oQMP5zKKOtD/w480-h640/Photo%20Jun%2009%202023,%2011%2031%2014%20AM.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cell shelf along with duplicate buttons</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few items that caught my attention:</div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCf-g0D1nlDITENKwm5W0NXSg7iNNp4EnBuOmm62Q2J-rPNqN0cxgQAImLvzrmdXjuBUAeh7tVy8cNNIVu9mQHkCfjqEzMi_cBzeigqqQeZ2K2EHTpf9PpFa1IxOszOVUL_Oy6b9WLXK7u1j-Qg4YDjQ0PxNwfEw3q4uiE_QAGsxxewASGVysjJmP3/s4032/Photo%20Jun%2009%202023,%2010%2046%2045%20AM.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCf-g0D1nlDITENKwm5W0NXSg7iNNp4EnBuOmm62Q2J-rPNqN0cxgQAImLvzrmdXjuBUAeh7tVy8cNNIVu9mQHkCfjqEzMi_cBzeigqqQeZ2K2EHTpf9PpFa1IxOszOVUL_Oy6b9WLXK7u1j-Qg4YDjQ0PxNwfEw3q4uiE_QAGsxxewASGVysjJmP3/w240-h320/Photo%20Jun%2009%202023,%2010%2046%2045%20AM.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">plug in your cell</td></tr></tbody></table><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cell phone shelf with slot for charging cord</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Additional USB ports in the center console</li><li>Charge port on the side of the Rear View Mirror to plug in your radar detector or other accessory</li><li>Kef stereo that sounds great!</li><li>Cubbies in the door</li><li>Large shelf behind the seats for bags</li><li>Trunk that can accomodate golf bags</li><li>Passenger airbag shut-off switch in the glovebox</li><li>'Exposed' shifter mechanism</li><li>Seat position presets</li></ul><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilrLRvay56TzpKsS4EhNviiN3QamGqT81wMU-HeSUu8uwgqe-eqDTHJ1c1TezY0DswrAqIGnHcgCm76AFWkNzzLm7S7KGNmjig3gz9OBkJgfUERcqcBp7HqzDOsrODaILbwD7cVGlnzGlyM92-zzQuPWf6eY500QpMj-DcJ-Pua3Ie4a-UchKx5SpG/s4032/Photo%20Jun%2009%202023,%2010%2046%2031%20AM.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilrLRvay56TzpKsS4EhNviiN3QamGqT81wMU-HeSUu8uwgqe-eqDTHJ1c1TezY0DswrAqIGnHcgCm76AFWkNzzLm7S7KGNmjig3gz9OBkJgfUERcqcBp7HqzDOsrODaILbwD7cVGlnzGlyM92-zzQuPWf6eY500QpMj-DcJ-Pua3Ie4a-UchKx5SpG/w640-h480/Photo%20Jun%2009%202023,%2010%2046%2031%20AM.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charge port</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJY9Iz3JlIE3j9ZuY4s2aetszPXESOD630j_Q-0fBBVidTr2g77QlsTsI2ciUDQllhIakCPJ-ch7KBu9gELOHbBtmqOHdwZrYCIKMjgwflTG0dkbUOplf9csAIbDyLQ5hr8y0eYQDssVvm8tQuMFOJI4lEIhgk0_s8Fo8OSbfg4S0p133Wium7FVn/s4032/Photo%20Jun%2009%202023,%2010%2043%2055%20AM%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJY9Iz3JlIE3j9ZuY4s2aetszPXESOD630j_Q-0fBBVidTr2g77QlsTsI2ciUDQllhIakCPJ-ch7KBu9gELOHbBtmqOHdwZrYCIKMjgwflTG0dkbUOplf9csAIbDyLQ5hr8y0eYQDssVvm8tQuMFOJI4lEIhgk0_s8Fo8OSbfg4S0p133Wium7FVn/w300-h400/Photo%20Jun%2009%202023,%2010%2043%2055%20AM%20(1).jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rear shelf and 12V outlet</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHi_6Blqy8XYsnDZLFPGTOJXs_4fc2_HMT8Ax91C0w4uop4cdfmPa2Lv_vLC4pH-yf_c2TbaxyrWY9OhIYeIhkczshLjuVaKfgggssw_nEA-6I_mb_DedzIrDGvFmW3RxEytNdXz5XPFym2MNgtsIfCvDekymAmSyE3SmHa3mMQJqPRnbXrgCF7SqJ/s4032/Photo%20Jun%2009%202023,%2011%2019%2057%20AM.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHi_6Blqy8XYsnDZLFPGTOJXs_4fc2_HMT8Ax91C0w4uop4cdfmPa2Lv_vLC4pH-yf_c2TbaxyrWY9OhIYeIhkczshLjuVaKfgggssw_nEA-6I_mb_DedzIrDGvFmW3RxEytNdXz5XPFym2MNgtsIfCvDekymAmSyE3SmHa3mMQJqPRnbXrgCF7SqJ/s320/Photo%20Jun%2009%202023,%2011%2019%2057%20AM.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passenger airbag shut-off</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-2373288841508494952023-06-05T11:33:00.004-07:002023-06-05T11:33:33.971-07:00Break-in, Testing & Failure: KATANA3, shiftR 2.0 & More<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_aQusBMNDnyLWA7YdbxILBkIn018ewGiGw4AuG9RGarUTTKTlfSRnNqpVwKeSSf7xm5Su4rTEOAIchrIV1h4NiRLOeRFqMHQ5y-4Xt9Q7k-TRhpN6yR7BSWIhFPCSWmpiyylIMHc8XNRgyaAoD75GQn0NTJmkV-qHB90miyyqHOHGKoL0yhbXD-5/s4032/IMG-5936.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_aQusBMNDnyLWA7YdbxILBkIn018ewGiGw4AuG9RGarUTTKTlfSRnNqpVwKeSSf7xm5Su4rTEOAIchrIV1h4NiRLOeRFqMHQ5y-4Xt9Q7k-TRhpN6yR7BSWIhFPCSWmpiyylIMHc8XNRgyaAoD75GQn0NTJmkV-qHB90miyyqHOHGKoL0yhbXD-5/s320/IMG-5936.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Testing continues with various new parts we plan to introduce. We had some wins and one failure. Running parts on our cars first is our mantra so our clients are getting the best experience. Though this has not been 100% successful, it has kept us in good stead.<p></p><p>Let's start with the failure - new fuel pump. Last year, we had trouble sourcing a Denso pump that we had been selling for years on cars making 300hp. We decided to test out a new pump, from another OEM supplier, Delphi. This pump was fitted to our last Outlaw and run for nearly a year, on the road and track. It ran in our Outlaw that we ran up Palomar Mtn Hill Climb last year. We transferred it to our latest 111RS to continue racking up miles. Unfortunately it failed almost immediately. But the 'failure' snuck up on us. The car ran fine under 6000rpms - which is where we were running it for a 100 miles or so while we broke in our newly built <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/2zzge-built-engine?category=Engine" target="_blank">Mountune engine</a>. Once we started dipping into the second cam, the car would hesitate. We data logged and saw the AFRs going lean. It took us a bit to get it figured out but swapping in a stock pump solved our problem. The funny thing is that the Delphi pump is actually made by Denso.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-2qHkd5x-cDfGv0o95i5YP1B5qkqfWa47-o_AsAi3CL30j0sfkmfDcOJcRfUKgGNhras4E2elGQ7iZQutoBzr2bEb19YsLi-LnaN9Y3XzNjr4Cs6tpfgQIDjJXE90Mye5tPQfVre0fEYXnCpypANdKIh_DJulFU0MygTd_6lwchGg3YpYdD0lTaJ/s2856/WCLM22_HillClimb-394%20(Custom).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1904" data-original-width="2856" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-2qHkd5x-cDfGv0o95i5YP1B5qkqfWa47-o_AsAi3CL30j0sfkmfDcOJcRfUKgGNhras4E2elGQ7iZQutoBzr2bEb19YsLi-LnaN9Y3XzNjr4Cs6tpfgQIDjJXE90Mye5tPQfVre0fEYXnCpypANdKIh_DJulFU0MygTd_6lwchGg3YpYdD0lTaJ/w640-h426/WCLM22_HillClimb-394%20(Custom).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/katana3?category=Power/Tunes" target="_blank">KATANA3</a> on our car is running great. I hammmered the car up and down the mountain and our back canyon roads. Our Calibrator, Brent, is coming in a couple of weeks to do some final tuning. We will get it onto a dyno then and see how she is doing. The engine still has less than 500 miles on it and it would be ideal if she had over 2000 miles before the dyno. That is not likely this time so we will probably dyno her again later this Summer.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixV1kW6I3QYznd8cH33KLM63qnL5qqor2sM8UnoXvxj2dU-FPMqS3qjkrnyWTycmxbDcvwud4e9CGgd-hsNrZwsYlyVrStLiDoBbHIX5KIpD8RUieIkr0COXnRk4E9fHRBmQb6MrNRzl4fWfhpD07ia8_eJ8NVZkopsDMNUCWv3iwZ5i_YoLUZnBaM/s532/IMG-5847.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixV1kW6I3QYznd8cH33KLM63qnL5qqor2sM8UnoXvxj2dU-FPMqS3qjkrnyWTycmxbDcvwud4e9CGgd-hsNrZwsYlyVrStLiDoBbHIX5KIpD8RUieIkr0COXnRk4E9fHRBmQb6MrNRzl4fWfhpD07ia8_eJ8NVZkopsDMNUCWv3iwZ5i_YoLUZnBaM/w482-h640/IMG-5847.jpg" width="482" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm digging the all silver colorway- <i>with the cherry on top!</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/shiftr111-20?category=Transmission" target="_blank">shiftR111 2.0</a> version that has been in my car is doing fine. We made a couple of tweaks as there was spring related issue that we had noticed and the reverse lock-out. As it turns out, we were able to sort out the lock-out with shifter cable adjustments. The spring issue was related to us not torquing the CG mechanism fully. Sorted.</p><p>So far I don't feel any negatives with this kit. The overall feel is better especially since the reverse lock-out works super smoothly. This is a HUGE improvement over our previous version but tempered by the fact that you really don't use it that much. Regardless, it now works better and each time you select Reverse, you will do it smoothly. Shifting into each of the gears feels as good as with our original, if not marginally better. The bearing design is technically superior so it <i>should</i> feel better...</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj1N-PK_tonhADPolLlz_fOatQoO0Rsd71jdPSqlFwXdAjuPHT1b-Uruz-NSVC8SCmsLhZFRxaQEeSh5Bz1vJJ9TpPpC8OlSlFoY1hK_37pqhI0rAGW6OFmPEdYEtrfHM8IgtGFlXdcUinnctZyXvzMctQmdIgsqAQ-n3OrvpSBt3xeRpQM1h9aCjG/s4032/IMG-5669.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj1N-PK_tonhADPolLlz_fOatQoO0Rsd71jdPSqlFwXdAjuPHT1b-Uruz-NSVC8SCmsLhZFRxaQEeSh5Bz1vJJ9TpPpC8OlSlFoY1hK_37pqhI0rAGW6OFmPEdYEtrfHM8IgtGFlXdcUinnctZyXvzMctQmdIgsqAQ-n3OrvpSBt3xeRpQM1h9aCjG/w640-h480/IMG-5669.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chillin' at the RSF Cars & Coffee</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p>I am running a set of Nitron 46mm Singles on this car with softer springs than we used to run. The car feels really good but we can make it even better. I think we will call our man <a href="https://sector111.blogspot.com/search?q=dave" target="_blank">Dave T</a> in for some Ride & Handling work. Especially with Nitron setting up their North American operations here in town, we will be able to develop a kit suited to our over rough canyons. </p>This car is also running the <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/os-giken-lsd?category=Transmission" target="_blank">OS Giken LSD</a>. What an awesome bit of kit! We introduced these back in 2010 and they have been favored by all the fastest guys. It still amazes me how it allows you to put the power down sooner - especially on our bumpy roads. This is really a must have for any pushing their Lotus hard - especially if you are about to get your gearbox rebuilt.<br /><p><br /></p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-71170512630551641382023-05-19T17:10:00.000-07:002023-05-19T17:10:00.688-07:00shiftR111 2.0 Prototype Testing<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92WR3kX-_pFdriTeBJgKk7Tfpvm6yjN33FklQjXL2yZScjM4DeVOUPO2aP4IOZydXwz5La_uJmr_eMgBzj2mqdwM3Ugf9CWow6fwDskpCdBaIEoYQ_n06BpJNfZocPWq_2VV-6QRkEYmJj8NMInsFD9ntHEr0TFEnGb2BjIDjc-zyVYzMXH5bE0SP/s564/IMG-5657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="425" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92WR3kX-_pFdriTeBJgKk7Tfpvm6yjN33FklQjXL2yZScjM4DeVOUPO2aP4IOZydXwz5La_uJmr_eMgBzj2mqdwM3Ugf9CWow6fwDskpCdBaIEoYQ_n06BpJNfZocPWq_2VV-6QRkEYmJj8NMInsFD9ntHEr0TFEnGb2BjIDjc-zyVYzMXH5bE0SP/s320/IMG-5657.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><p></p><p>We have been testing the prototype in Lee's 2011 Elise for the last couple of weeks. He has been very happy with it so far. The second proto has now arrived and we have a couple of changes that we need to test out to improve the kit. This one will go in the 111RS and then we will modify the first one and install in the ArtCar2 for track testing.</p><p>The two issues that this first one had are the reverse lock out block is not thick enough and the base plate has a hole that does not line up perfectly with the floor of the car. Both will have an effect on the feel of the kit so we want to get them right. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkF6odW6G5Uej16EcAOYlIJbHJQ-paKAt4VM2iSu6Ej1oPwJus-fBRgNMGq7WBIe3REOdt2ugwiAnoIqDeZXUI05HJ_vLTy-HO1Z934_LTNFfM405aVmlaDQeZY3ZcMuEiWKn8QMoEKQiJPMByP3BX4oh19V2zcF68-KEFCiLRrZmihuaDoTwbj_Z/s750/IMG-5658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="750" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkF6odW6G5Uej16EcAOYlIJbHJQ-paKAt4VM2iSu6Ej1oPwJus-fBRgNMGq7WBIe3REOdt2ugwiAnoIqDeZXUI05HJ_vLTy-HO1Z934_LTNFfM405aVmlaDQeZY3ZcMuEiWKn8QMoEKQiJPMByP3BX4oh19V2zcF68-KEFCiLRrZmihuaDoTwbj_Z/w400-h300/IMG-5658.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">One thing that is clearly better is the action of the reverse lock out collar. Eliminating the cable deletes one adjustment that makes the install even easier. We believe it should also make for better durability and reduce the need for any future adjustments.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-83014175063837738272023-05-15T16:23:00.008-07:002023-05-15T16:28:10.289-07:00111RS #3 Build: Finished?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtg0lxu6OFeuahAFJYysFU09Y_xBFSM8ybB11YWtKaHpmQf97ks8CiDBbErp7vdJ0TOQzovAsHnRgpP1XlMUSjlwnCOE2IIBBzTtGW2DKVohXO6975NojXRvZbC-qHeayFUymVVLJzl5FldnTLAJUbRMhhOSKajLNuFb3SoRXv_MWf2IxFyOHhcMK/s1000/IMG-5532.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="1000" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtg0lxu6OFeuahAFJYysFU09Y_xBFSM8ybB11YWtKaHpmQf97ks8CiDBbErp7vdJ0TOQzovAsHnRgpP1XlMUSjlwnCOE2IIBBzTtGW2DKVohXO6975NojXRvZbC-qHeayFUymVVLJzl5FldnTLAJUbRMhhOSKajLNuFb3SoRXv_MWf2IxFyOHhcMK/s320/IMG-5532.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The 111RS was mostly complete! We got the car ready for a soft unveiling with the Avants club. We did not get a chance to rack up enough miles to ensure she was properly vetted. Plus the AC was not yet charged and the stereo wiring was not yet completed. At least we got her through Smog Test and got the plates up to date. <p></p><p>I had my Brand Assassins team get to work on the car and add some decals - especially the EVH homage to the roof. </p><p>She looked great! Initial driving impressions were also excellent so I can't wait to start racking up break-in miles...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBDDo3D8ur_mNWRk9-hzPT2t2FU8EaVx5JF4r2wNKJEttQrxSGpJg8nRWaliJKDkM2aQ7aZMDAKsgiuO2il_enVQqzGwpQSrOOyjjl8iTPModKZI-LJYUhaKrHA7SpQIJfFvmPLEno-21lMPbcFLfs0KcHnHfSkD7jy1SKkD-DIq3Va2xbyIr3Oif/s3500/111RS-tuned-LARGE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1750" data-original-width="3500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBDDo3D8ur_mNWRk9-hzPT2t2FU8EaVx5JF4r2wNKJEttQrxSGpJg8nRWaliJKDkM2aQ7aZMDAKsgiuO2il_enVQqzGwpQSrOOyjjl8iTPModKZI-LJYUhaKrHA7SpQIJfFvmPLEno-21lMPbcFLfs0KcHnHfSkD7jy1SKkD-DIq3Va2xbyIr3Oif/w640-h320/111RS-tuned-LARGE.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekSg4wDc2PImEXWmzn7zKrneat3Qtv8aywybIRTL3Hejhp76CHUsJSKMD6cIb2Rc8_9N3XOxvOWfbR40gF2hCmiuUhsIeZOAiqMKztilFxsHtnLwZ9uagZmtzOfAZqAG9LfKQqXdZT2KqY2cOZCJ9xYCTboNcWgb0kfIHxt1GmXf1cXnY7L5Wq3Cm/s4032/IMG-5586.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekSg4wDc2PImEXWmzn7zKrneat3Qtv8aywybIRTL3Hejhp76CHUsJSKMD6cIb2Rc8_9N3XOxvOWfbR40gF2hCmiuUhsIeZOAiqMKztilFxsHtnLwZ9uagZmtzOfAZqAG9LfKQqXdZT2KqY2cOZCJ9xYCTboNcWgb0kfIHxt1GmXf1cXnY7L5Wq3Cm/w640-h480/IMG-5586.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We hung out with other enthusiasts at Auto Conduct's facility in Los Angeles</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekSg4wDc2PImEXWmzn7zKrneat3Qtv8aywybIRTL3Hejhp76CHUsJSKMD6cIb2Rc8_9N3XOxvOWfbR40gF2hCmiuUhsIeZOAiqMKztilFxsHtnLwZ9uagZmtzOfAZqAG9LfKQqXdZT2KqY2cOZCJ9xYCTboNcWgb0kfIHxt1GmXf1cXnY7L5Wq3Cm/s4032/IMG-5586.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br />techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-65675516097674947482023-05-11T17:34:00.003-07:002023-05-11T18:30:56.245-07:00111RS #3 Build: Finishing Details<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZktuSbH_msb0M-5eywR3sY_N8y6KWEvMlEUBOfWnhlCrzgGiNssczLm-ao-o2AnMVmnipmqhNHQknsMonr-eRfb34AS1cCfacqrOcDbMnjijKz4vF7Hi0mFijVP6AxXExO_rH0IboaieF5gjSP1f9Q06-0QFsdRw_-Hh0JnbX51NXz2NgXFHVOw7a/s1154/side.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="1154" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZktuSbH_msb0M-5eywR3sY_N8y6KWEvMlEUBOfWnhlCrzgGiNssczLm-ao-o2AnMVmnipmqhNHQknsMonr-eRfb34AS1cCfacqrOcDbMnjijKz4vF7Hi0mFijVP6AxXExO_rH0IboaieF5gjSP1f9Q06-0QFsdRw_-Hh0JnbX51NXz2NgXFHVOw7a/w640-h256/side.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqk9wVZbAufSHZpSxALAEGwVS-sRwjfEJPZH7w156Cqb8dBb20IY0pn-wzXeodCOeTH33yFhKOYudhdvAJpYixwgd6mtPP5JZpXDyfnUXY6Sy3bYmhMTWLoS5duuAw0CVkvk6GDw4itiZKXlkpvQBtu_5tdTjv7WsG8pDDXiVXYfVfM6Fc8oR0RJZ/s1036/LED%20turnsignal.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1036" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqk9wVZbAufSHZpSxALAEGwVS-sRwjfEJPZH7w156Cqb8dBb20IY0pn-wzXeodCOeTH33yFhKOYudhdvAJpYixwgd6mtPP5JZpXDyfnUXY6Sy3bYmhMTWLoS5duuAw0CVkvk6GDw4itiZKXlkpvQBtu_5tdTjv7WsG8pDDXiVXYfVfM6Fc8oR0RJZ/s320/LED%20turnsignal.jpg" width="309" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LEDs in da HOUSEing</td></tr></tbody></table>There are so many details that need to be taken care of on a complete build like this. With our unveiling coming up this Saturday, we were under the gun to finish her off for the assembled guests at the Avants Club Master Class. <p></p><p>Stereo install, <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/raceview-mirrors?category=Exterior" target="_blank">raceVIEW mirrors</a>, <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/lotus-exige-s2-carbon-fibre-side-intake-scoops-3-holes-pair?category=Exterior" target="_blank">ReVerie Side Scoops</a> & <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/lotus-elise-s2-std2-eleven-carbon-rear-diffuser-5-element?category=Exterior" target="_blank">5-element Diffuser</a>, <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/ledkit?category=Exterior" target="_blank">LED lights</a> and custom front turn signals, <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/v-force-harness-bar?category=Interior/Safety" target="_blank">V-Force harnessbar</a>, <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/schroth-4pt-profi-ii-asm-harness?category=Interior/Safety" target="_blank">Schroth PROFI 4pt Harness</a>, powder coated gas cap cover, alignment, seat install, <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/ycflhf3a29dkehwa1wke33kofuxwwo?category=Interior/Safety" target="_blank">Safecraft Fire Extinguisher</a>, <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/lftstrap?category=Exterior" target="_blank">LFTstrap</a>, <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/bbhook2?category=Exterior" target="_blank">BBhook2</a>, <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/the-bollock?category=Transmission" target="_blank">red Bollock</a>, <a href="https://www.inokinetic.com/eliseexige/sillsack?category=Interior/Safety" target="_blank">sillSACK</a>, custom door panels and custom steering wheel. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1ZIFS77MG6zd36b3vPqrol8n2c0NtgN7gQDtgHp1gJHZ-qaq72IzeWW-PRHApoY7idtNH51KszQGq34zNeet8ZG21znaFQkLtioNwKP7E_Nka-h_H5vx7CFvttVeyzYPbwZChZiO9xjDJlP_F2rmNq4pCYOPw4tFfktCSmV__xkree73g2UsmXDH/s1500/align.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="1500" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1ZIFS77MG6zd36b3vPqrol8n2c0NtgN7gQDtgHp1gJHZ-qaq72IzeWW-PRHApoY7idtNH51KszQGq34zNeet8ZG21znaFQkLtioNwKP7E_Nka-h_H5vx7CFvttVeyzYPbwZChZiO9xjDJlP_F2rmNq4pCYOPw4tFfktCSmV__xkree73g2UsmXDH/w640-h338/align.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carlos aligning her to our spec</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Plus we got <a href="https://www.brandassassins.com/" target="_blank">Brand Assassins</a> to add some decals to the car. One key design element looks especially cool and is a tribute to a favorite musician of ours. Final pix coming soon...</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxrwX-Yk3Y8Hz7LqfsMtIc7jx_-5r5qOV5qfMxvb9esnNPcbMKaEB0gxUkMQljn8aByBhTXZgSfUo55v_EEuAVgZrEgV9ck5iwzyzlPxLbKrnMOVg_UeC-VeoOfZ90c5Uh4k4s1ffdQNMD2Cb1pXbwOQ2wp-5_3DfauThXlWh9ii2tJVw6Cv6kBHB/s1000/interior.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxrwX-Yk3Y8Hz7LqfsMtIc7jx_-5r5qOV5qfMxvb9esnNPcbMKaEB0gxUkMQljn8aByBhTXZgSfUo55v_EEuAVgZrEgV9ck5iwzyzlPxLbKrnMOVg_UeC-VeoOfZ90c5Uh4k4s1ffdQNMD2Cb1pXbwOQ2wp-5_3DfauThXlWh9ii2tJVw6Cv6kBHB/w640-h480/interior.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Interior: Rubber Floor mats, Bollock, Fire extinguisher, more</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722441555052997287.post-5501728078177410482023-05-03T15:00:00.000-07:002023-05-03T15:00:17.240-07:00111RS #3 Build: Clam & Seat<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5XLSBbYSuA88rJEDlesGyfM1BjYCvhoVXKuCmM-bo38s-ruDlfdX_weUOk6WW5CcKKn5e9Mgmszs3kNqiAZMZTmpiXOtXCHE7Lhx3l01MnqwyDkeYkLteyQ7g6SKKz8sJyA-8JfQUGQATLdomgY-V-hbBE60wvA8qafH-Ki2hr_kBxE4LoOHpidG/s1000/small%20Clam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5XLSBbYSuA88rJEDlesGyfM1BjYCvhoVXKuCmM-bo38s-ruDlfdX_weUOk6WW5CcKKn5e9Mgmszs3kNqiAZMZTmpiXOtXCHE7Lhx3l01MnqwyDkeYkLteyQ7g6SKKz8sJyA-8JfQUGQATLdomgY-V-hbBE60wvA8qafH-Ki2hr_kBxE4LoOHpidG/w640-h480/small%20Clam.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> The front clam is back and getting secured to the car. The access panels and rear engine lid were also repainted. We need to rewire the turn signals and add LED rings to the light cluster. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWjpAE6xfR-XI13NLsbT7BXD6CCCgbOIyzfkPfAzIvUVBZ1WXSEQLxGQCI-kmXG3GvXe8cweqdkslEBQqf7rFJUgA_Ze1UvAk6B4D2GwbrniEyWyfpAL_Z-pSXVXL95Cn4vRrPuCcd2g5bnYPCHwhdqbKhKFJkX50lMWk0kAP_SpDHNRywJyv-BLNL/s1333/small%20access.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1333" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWjpAE6xfR-XI13NLsbT7BXD6CCCgbOIyzfkPfAzIvUVBZ1WXSEQLxGQCI-kmXG3GvXe8cweqdkslEBQqf7rFJUgA_Ze1UvAk6B4D2GwbrniEyWyfpAL_Z-pSXVXL95Cn4vRrPuCcd2g5bnYPCHwhdqbKhKFJkX50lMWk0kAP_SpDHNRywJyv-BLNL/w200-h150/small%20access.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36G9nPOjn7DC0NCdgO2Y2IK5BPorhOb8Ria1Xk3Za1hrsX_Dt8ulirTXdugBQOVSi6TBSapazbqrFzQRJ9QdxhFk1RDRAUkwpYDvZxD_RC2L4FGEOGK5mJ4nHS-fuwTAtlI7wmVRFS47YMLQ9xdHs9TkmQ_z4o9ozHfNIWrOQQ8KE_hdArtbbm5Yu/s1000/small%20Lid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36G9nPOjn7DC0NCdgO2Y2IK5BPorhOb8Ria1Xk3Za1hrsX_Dt8ulirTXdugBQOVSi6TBSapazbqrFzQRJ9QdxhFk1RDRAUkwpYDvZxD_RC2L4FGEOGK5mJ4nHS-fuwTAtlI7wmVRFS47YMLQ9xdHs9TkmQ_z4o9ozHfNIWrOQQ8KE_hdArtbbm5Yu/w200-h150/small%20Lid.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p>Another cool development is a new supplier that we have been working with on upholstery. We had them redo a passenger seat along with the door cards. The seat came out of an Exige originally. I kept the same overall design but changed the materials. In fact, I choose Alcantara, Perforated Leather and CF-look pleather. All of these are in black and look great together. I'm a big believer in changing up textures but staying within the same color to add a bit of cachet. The seat turned out subtly cool.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZp6aAhmZRc_53bew1nwSLQv2Vz_YgRHSTC_-fKw3E5J41lhkBGe3awqn9DQm9jRZvX8WITSOG1Onkn9NsvX_JzfzwDEk6k31EyOaEwSjqRilmV6eqfDAEBmGgXTwjv0gPn0bwXquUxODezfqZ8rnyId41QjOUPAPRm-BZ7dv4Nk24YAsx7aXHpGq/s1221/small%20seat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="659" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZp6aAhmZRc_53bew1nwSLQv2Vz_YgRHSTC_-fKw3E5J41lhkBGe3awqn9DQm9jRZvX8WITSOG1Onkn9NsvX_JzfzwDEk6k31EyOaEwSjqRilmV6eqfDAEBmGgXTwjv0gPn0bwXquUxODezfqZ8rnyId41QjOUPAPRm-BZ7dv4Nk24YAsx7aXHpGq/w346-h640/small%20seat.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><p>We also added an inflatable lumber bladder that works well. I'm especially pleased with this. Many of the stock seats came with this feature but have failed. We can retrofit our kit when we reupholster a clients car.</p>techhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184320058785198641noreply@blogger.com0