Interior Exterior
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I had my LSS wheels, Craft Square mirror bases, and gas cap cover powder coated Solar Black (the most matte black they had; I think it's 3% or 4% gloss). I put them on last night and couldn't resist taking some quick, albeit dirty (if you look closely, there's a lump of bird crap on my rear right fender sill), pictures to show off.
I have the Reverie carbon fiber side scoops and front spoiler as well. I'm getting very close to my goal, a cheap imitation of TonyYoshi's car . I took one look at Tony's car and I fell in love. Sorry Tony, but imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. At least we're on opposite sides of the planet.
I plan on getting a carbon fiber diffuser to balance out the car aerodynamically and esthetically. However, I haven't noticed a dramatic tendency toward oversteer, and I can definitely feel the added down force from the spoiler at speed. There is a wing element in the center of the Reverie front spoiler, so it's definitely not just a spoiler.
As I stated in another post, installing the side scoops takes the patience of people who build a ship inside bottles and the determination of a person breaking out of prison. For example, due to what I'm guessing is the natural variation in Elise construction coupled with the tolerances allowed in Reverie's side scoop production, there was a point at which I had no choice but to drill a pilot hole in the inner cramped recesses of the clam purely by feel (there was no way to see what I was doing), by twisting a drill bit with my index finger and my thumb while applying pressure with the side of my ring finger (From this day forth, let the technique be called the "Balance Finger Drilling" technique). Even Brett from ForcedFed said it's easier to remove the rear clam for installation of the scoops. Like I said though, you guys may get lucky with a car and scoops that are soul mates. Mine seemed to be arch enemies.
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Wow!
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Looking good Ray. The transformation is almost complete.
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Ray,
the car looks sweeeet!!!!
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I had my LSS wheels, Craft Square mirror bases, and gas cap cover powder coated Solar Black (the most matte black they had; I think it's 3% or 4% gloss). I put them on last night and couldn't resist taking some quick, albeit dirty (if you look closely, there's a lump of bird crap on my rear right fender sill), pictures to show off.
I have the Reverie carbon fiber side scoops and front spoiler as well. I'm getting very close to my goal, a cheap imitation of TonyYoshi's car . I took one look at Tony's car and I fell in love. Sorry Tony, but imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. At least we're on opposite sides of the planet.
I plan on getting a carbon fiber diffuser to balance out the car aerodynamically and esthetically. However, I haven't noticed a dramatic tendency toward oversteer, and I can definitely feel the added down force from the spoiler at speed. There is a wing element in the center of the Reverie front spoiler, so it's definitely not just a spoiler.
As I stated in another post, installing the side scoops takes the patience of people who build a ship inside bottles and the determination of a person breaking out of prison. For example, due to what I'm guessing is the natural variation in Elise construction coupled with the tolerances allowed in Reverie's side scoop production, there was a point at which I had no choice but to drill a pilot hole in the inner cramped recesses of the clam purely by feel (there was no way to see what I was doing), by twisting a drill bit with my index finger and my thumb while applying pressure with the side of my ring finger (From this day forth, let the technique be called the "Balance Finger Drilling" technique). Even Brett from ForcedFed said it's easier to remove the rear clam for installation of the scoops. Like I said though, you guys may get lucky with a car and scoops that are soul mates. Mine seemed to be arch enemies.
Looks F#$king great... just needs a rear diffuser...
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I'm getting very close to my goal, a cheap imitation of TonyYoshi's car . I took one look at Tony's car and I fell in love. Sorry Tony, but imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. At least we're on opposite sides of the planet.
Being that I am (so far as I know) the only USA member of Elise Talk to ride in Tony's car, I think you need to bring it around so that I can make a determination on your imitation
Friday is good
Patrick
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Looks killer! I have to get my hands on the front spoiler.
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Very nice!! Must have front spoiler, looks soooooo sweet.
Your windows look tinted. What shade did you use? 20 or 35 maybe.
Verrrrry nice.
soulman
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Wow! The front splitter looks great and I love the black trim.
That is by far the best front spoiler I have seen for an Elise. Where did you get it?
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Wow! The front splitter looks great and I love the black trim.
That is by far the best front spoiler I have seen for an Elise. Where did you get it?
Who else from our king (or Pimp) Shinoo. what do you think.
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Is your car Storm Ti? It goes well with the matte-black look. The black gas cap cover is a nice touch.
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Yes, my windows are tinted with a 28% Quantum metallic tint.
My car is Graphite Gray.
I purchased everything from Sector111. Shinoo and the Sector111 crew are great by the way.
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I just have to say again your front splitter looks great.
If I had an Elise (I'm getting an Exige) I would have the splitter Fed Exed to me right away. This car needs the splitter.
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I just have to say again your front splitter looks great.
If I had an Elise (I'm getting an Exige) I would have the splitter Fed Exed to me right away. This car needs the splitter.
It's technically not a splitter, although you can purchase splitter plates for it. The spoiler also serves as a nice looking chin guard. As crazy as it might sound, I'd rather scrape this spoiler than the clam. Easier to replace a $874.99 carbon fiber piece than the front clam. Although, I'm scared to death how the spoiler and side scoops are going to hold up against AutoX cones. I should probably take off the spoiler for the next Club111 event.
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GORGEOUS!!!!! How is the rear/side view with those mirrors?
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GORGEOUS!!!!! How is the rear/side view with those mirrors?
I can not stress enough the improvement in visibility with the Craft Square side mirrors. The mirrors are convex which almost completely eliminates the blind spots. They are one of the best investments I've made for this car thus far. With that said, they are not easy to install. Make sure you have a telescopic magnet tool and long hex wrenches.
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LOOKING GOOD!!! Need some more inspiration, See below...
Note, my Reverie splitter took a chunk out of my clam then exploded... Removed it for the next race and then found I was a second a lap quicker without it. Turns out it generates more drag than I thought but does not benefit turn in without a wing.
Patrick, yup, you're still the only one but now my motor is MUCH more hard core... An it's the loudest thing in China with all that Titanium added...
Tony
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As I stated in another post, installing the side scoops takes the patience of people who build a ship inside bottles and the determination of a person breaking out of prison. For example, due to what I'm guessing is the natural variation in Elise construction coupled with the tolerances allowed in Reverie's side scoop production, there was a point at which I had no choice but to drill a pilot hole in the inner cramped recesses of the clam purely by feel (there was no way to see what I was doing), by twisting a drill bit with my index finger and my thumb while applying pressure with the side of my ring finger (From this day forth, let the technique be called the "Balance Finger Drilling" technique). Even Brett from ForcedFed said it's easier to remove the rear clam for installation of the scoops. Like I said though, you guys may get lucky with a car and scoops that are soul mates. Mine seemed to be arch enemies.
i know its a bit latenow but you just need to remove the wheel then wheel arch liner to see clearly what to do. no need to remove clam....
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Tony -
What is the bar above the diffuser in the rear. Looks like a sway bar. I know you have the Rover but I've never seen that bar on them.