A&Q about Lotus
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Originally Posted by Jack
[speedo innaccurate] is not true for the DBW 2006 cars -- those are quite accurate.
I've heard some say their DBW speedo is off. Others have reported their non-DBW is accurate, too. I've updated the post for now.
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I've linked to the existing abbreviations thread from the appropriate section above
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Originally Posted by Keeper
AFAIK, never happened. Would be a popular thread.
Had to dig to find it...
New Gauges.
-Frank.
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Originally Posted by PureEvil
New Gauges.
still unfinihsed AFAIK. I posted to that thread for an update.
I've been trying to link to finished mods from here. Should I include concepts as well? Separate section? Let me know what you think.
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Time for a Wiki perhaps.
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That would be ideal.
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Excellent thread!!
Couple possible additions:
How about listing mods and their dyno proven power increases (intake, exhaust, headers, cams, ecu, etc.)
Tire info - I remember sorting through countless threads and getting no where trying to find tires that lasted longer and weren't as noisy as the A048s, but still had more grip than AD07s and could be used for street/track... also, tire choices for different sized wheels like the 15/16 rota slipstreams (forgive me if I have missed a lot, haven't been on here much in the last 2 months)
A comparison of exhaust sounds (link to the sector111 page and anyone else who has recorded exhausts)
stuff like that
great job so far!!
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and maybe a listing of all those who are offering FI applications, and the issues with each, satisfaction level, etc... ok now I'm probably asking for too much
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Originally Posted by Graydon
Excellent thread!!
Couple possible additions:
How about listing mods and their dyno proven power increases (intake, exhaust, headers, cams, ecu, etc.)
Tire info - I remember sorting through countless threads and getting no where trying to find tires that lasted longer and weren't as noisy as the A048s, but still had more grip than AD07s and could be used for street/track... also, tire choices for different sized wheels like the 15/16 rota slipstreams (forgive me if I have missed a lot, haven't been on here much in the last 2 months)
A comparison of exhaust sounds (link to the sector111 page and anyone else who has recorded exhausts)
stuff like that
great job so far!!
Thanks,
I've mentioned previously that I'm trying to avoid getting too deep into mod support. It would just be too much work and the subject is a lot more fluid. I think the right answer which would be in character with this thread is to link threads with type of information.
Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any _definitive_ dyno, tire, exhaust, or FI threads. There are a number of threads available that I haven't linked to because the results are unclear. I could link to a FI thread, but the viewer would still be scratching their head at the end of it!
I'm still trying to figure out what to do with all the aftermarket stuff like sill scratch guards, etc.
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Hi Shawn -
Maybe add LOG (=Lotus Owners Gathering, the more-or-less-national event held annually for the past 26 years by Lotus Ltd.). This year's event, LOG 26, will be October 13-15 in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area with two track days October 16-17 at Texas Motorsports Ranch , one of the country's premier "country club" track facilities.
Next year's LOG will be in Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado in August, with the track day at the Aspen Sports Car Club's private track.
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Added.
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Maybe add a link about the wiper blade? For example:
but there are a few others.
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Shawn, thanks for this. Great information, lots of stuff for my "to-do" list.
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Originally Posted by fpitas
Maybe add a link about the wiper blade? For example:
but there are a few others.
Added to routine maintenance with link to that thread.
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Great Thread...
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Originally Posted by tvacc
Great Thread...
Thanks. It's the contribututions, like your speedo mod, that make it possible.
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thanks for all the info, how long did this take you ?
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Keeper; you rule!
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Originally Posted by master
thanks for all the info, how long did this take you ?
A long time, especially initially. Now, I just cut and paste as new info surfaces.
What would be really interesting to know is how many times I edited the post.
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Great thread and a gift to the community. Thanks.
Twin