Author Topic: Emma; CanehdianJ's 2006 Lotus Elise 111R (Read 36776 times)

Perfect Dark · « **Reply #25 on:** September 26, 2015, 11:30:59 pm »

Yeah...I think everyone is over the teasing.

Congrats and all but just put up some pics or something.

canehdianJ · « **Reply #26 on:** September 26, 2015, 11:33:23 pm »

Quote from: Perfect Dark on September 26, 2015, 11:30:59 pm

Yeah...I think everyone is over the teasing.

Congrats and all but just put up some pics or something.

Talk to Jelly. I havent taken any photos. Quality photos are incoming

RedndWhite · « **Reply #27 on:** September 26, 2015, 11:34:39 pm »

Quote from: canehdianJ on September 26, 2015, 11:33:23 pm

Talk to Jelly. I havent taken any photos. Quality photos are incoming

He's working on it!

I've already harassed him.

jellynuts · « **Reply #28 on:** September 27, 2015, 12:13:39 am »

I won't apologize. I needed to catch up on quality time with my wife, who I chose to neglect this evening for the experience of Lotus.

Intention by Jonny W, on Flickr

Verbatim by Jonny W, on Flickr

Markkenko · « **Reply #29 on:** September 27, 2015, 12:48:52 am »

OHHHHHHH YES! Congrats on the purchase! Looks awesome! I only wish I could fit in them

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #30 on:** September 27, 2015, 05:46:00 am »

Quote from: Markkas on September 27, 2015, 12:48:52 am

OHHHHHHH YES! Congrats on the purchase! Looks awesome! I only wish I could fit in them

If I can fit, you can likely fit.

Claw · « **Reply #31 on:** September 27, 2015, 09:01:23 am »

dat ground clearance.. would look good lowered and 'flushed.

seat safety switch · « **Reply #32 on:** September 27, 2015, 09:44:49 am »

You should lift it. On knobbies. With quick release fiberglass clam parts for easy repair.

jellynuts · « **Reply #33 on:** September 27, 2015, 11:35:28 am »

Ok, I'll apologize. Sorry for the wait $:-\$

Gallery: Pomp and Circumstance [Lotus Elise]

Dr Beans · « **Reply #34 on:** September 27, 2015, 12:30:49 pm »

That's quite the mod list already! Wicked car! I parked my s2k next to one of these and it truly gave me an idea of how small these things are.

I'm jelly.

Markkenko · « **Reply #35 on:** September 27, 2015, 02:42:16 pm »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on September 27, 2015, 05:46:00 am

If I can fit, you can likely fit.

I mean, I caaaan fit, but it is definitely not comfortable. This video showcases things perfectly. For the record, i'm just under 6'3''.

diamondedge · « **Reply #36 on:** September 27, 2015, 03:01:31 pm »

Congrats Jeff!! Holy itshay it's so pretty.

Slutty name?

Lexxi. Two X's

RockThePylon · « **Reply #37 on:** September 27, 2015, 03:54:10 pm »

A nice English name, like Maggie Elise.

RedndWhite · « **Reply #38 on:** September 27, 2015, 03:55:22 pm »

Or Abbi?

canehdianJ · « **Reply #39 on:** September 27, 2015, 08:12:11 pm »

So its been about 72h since i bought the car. Ive done around 1000km and already done a mod. Tonight i ripped out the intake snorkle for more induction soundz. So it will sound like thousands of bee's inhaling at once and buzzing furiously.

I love this car.

Also much learnding has happened.

So for those interested here are the factory tires sizes.

225/45/zr17 rear

175/55/zr16 front.

Yup. You're reading that right. 175's itchbays. Which puts me in a tough spot since ill need 4 new tires come spring. And I have three options

-Toyo 888's
-Advan AD048
-Advan AD07

Ill be going with the AD07 for simplicity. Its a 180 treadwear tire too. Nobody makes the front tire size so its really hard to find.

Canuckrz · « **Reply #40 on:** September 27, 2015, 08:42:50 pm »

I guess the question is, should you push up the idea of getting new rims to allow for an easier tire selection.

RedndWhite · « **Reply #41 on:** September 27, 2015, 09:02:23 pm »

175s?!

Can... You up size?

canehdianJ · « **Reply #42 on:** September 27, 2015, 09:13:41 pm »

Quote from: Canuckrz on September 27, 2015, 08:42:50 pm

I guess the question is, should you push up the idea of getting new rims to allow for an easier tire selection.

Doesnt help. The biggest tire i can fit up front seems to be around a 195. And then im starting to mess with balance of a mid engine car..... hmm

Also. another evil i have discovered is that i need 500$ worth of jackstands. Because flat bottom car

http://www.sector111.com/parts/exterior/accessories/flatjacks-pair.cfm

ultimatt · « **Reply #43 on:** September 27, 2015, 09:17:57 pm »

245/40/17s are pretty common though if you want to keepp the stagger

canehdianJ · « **Reply #44 on:** September 27, 2015, 09:40:00 pm »

Quote from: RockThePylon on September 27, 2015, 03:54:10 pm

A nice English name, like Maggie Elise.

Ohh i like this. Maggie. Could be sluttier but certainly British

xrayvsn · « **Reply #45 on:** September 27, 2015, 09:48:17 pm »

Issue is finding a set of high performance tires that offer both sizes. The rears are easy to source, but none other than those listed by Jeff also come in the 175/55/16 size.

The LSS pack runs 195/50/16 fronts but those are on 16x6.5 wheels rather than the non LSS wheels that are on the car which are 16x5.5.

You can maybe get a custom set of wheels forged that will have the correct hub and offset, but it's probably best in the short term to go with the AD07 since the A048 are a 60 treadwear tire

jakesubie · « **Reply #46 on:** September 27, 2015, 09:48:50 pm »

Love the lotus nice find. there is a green one with a huge wing and diffuser right by my work

canehdianJ · « **Reply #47 on:** September 27, 2015, 10:11:47 pm »

Quote from: xrayvsn on September 27, 2015, 09:48:17 pm

Issue is finding a set of high performance tires that offer both sizes. The rears are easy to source, but none other than those listed by Jeff also come in the 175/55/16 size.

The LSS pack runs 195/50/16 fronts but those are on 16x6.5 wheels rather than the non LSS wheels that are on the car which are 16x5.5.

You can maybe get a custom set of wheels forged that will have the correct hub and offset, but it's probably best in the short term to go with the AD07 since the A048 are a 60 treadwear tire

Also - if your off the stock diameter the traction control and ABS wont work or will play up.... Damn British electronics. So im going with stock tire sizes

canehdianJ · « **Reply #48 on:** September 27, 2015, 10:13:38 pm »

Quote from: lackluster on September 27, 2015, 09:47:47 pm

So a hockey puck stuck to a jack stand makes it worth $500? Hmmm

What about these? http://www.amazon.ca/Camco-44560-Olympian-Aluminum-Stack/dp/B000760FWU/ref=sr_1_20?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1291823892&sr=1-20&tag=vglnk-ca-c48-20

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200358558_200358558 I don't know why these are cheaper, maybe the shipping is more.

69$ per jack.

not sure about those RV jacks. I guess i could epoxy a hockey puck to em. wouldnt know without buying a set. but i may

- lotus talk says they are good. The internets better not be lying. at 6000lbs id bet they would be fine

canehdianJ · « **Reply #49 on:** September 27, 2015, 10:29:10 pm »

Quote from: lackluster on September 27, 2015, 10:16:58 pm

70 x 2 = 140 < 160

An airsteam trailer is mostly aluminum

wonder what the odds are that those could actually support the weight. its only 2000lbs...