[Caffeine & Machine]

Time are you expecting to get to C&M?

[AiM MX2E Elise/Exige specific dash]

A little box un-opening

 

[Exige V6 Air Intake System]

Got some extra colours of the rainbow made up for the intake hose kits

[Oil Temp Gauge]

Kinda looking to re-open this thread

For oil pressure I understand its a 1/8th fitment and the sensor would go inline with the existing factory location.
For oil temp you could remove the sump and install a bung?
For gearbox not really possible unless you've got a gearbox oil cooler setup in place and then tap into the line with a t-piece for a sensor?

Just want to check going down the right direction...

[AiM MX2E Elise/Exige specific dash]

54 minutes ago, Martrack said:

And please clarify the millage procedure  Many thx !

Mileage is added at the point of order/supply. 

[Transport to Mendig]

All I can say is I’m super jealous buddy!

Having the work done at the home Komotec is very special indeed and worth the effort. Looks like I’m going to have to plan an upgrade for myself in the new year to keep up 😉

[AiM MX2E Elise/Exige specific dash]

Hoping mine should arrive very soon :)

[Tex’s Lotus Exige Cup 430]

Congrats @TDExige spec looks amazing!

[AiM MX2E Elise/Exige specific dash]

My RaceLogic LapTimer will most likely be for sale soon

Specs as follows: https://www.vboxmotorsport.co.uk/index.php/en/products/performance-meters/vbox-laptimer?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7OvDqr2k5gIVwbHtCh2GkwDSEAAYASAAEgJxVPD_BwE

[AiM MX2E Elise/Exige specific dash]

A few high res images received

Must say I'm very excited!!!! Looks like a few of us are in

[AiM MX2E Elise/Exige specific dash]

Im exploring options

[AiM MX2E Elise/Exige specific dash]

I’m pending pricing

[alias23 aka Kung Fu Panda - Modified Exige V6]

8 hours ago, JCERB said:

So did you go for the amber or red turn signals? So they're the $599.00 ones? These look awesome!

Red Lenses/Amber Signals/Inner Fogs

[alias23 aka Kung Fu Panda - Modified Exige V6]

1 hour ago, paul lodey said:

Just wondering, what happens with the reversing light?

Its still there - Inner lights

[door sills: need to replace/redo - discuss my options]

1 hour ago, Kristof Thys said:

Kinda like the idea of matt carbon... But how do you maintain this? (on gloss carbon to clear coat can be polished to remove scratches).  Anybody? 

potentially a matt finish PPF 

[alias23 aka Kung Fu Panda - Modified Exige V6]

Literally three days from ordering and a lovely parcel arrives from GRP - Talk about super fast delivery! 😎 

As most will have seen on @GFWilliams build thread, Greg has recently launched a new V3 variant of his rear lights for the Lotus. I was going to pull the trigger on getting a set of V2's but I always felt the design needed more 'sculpture' and by Boy George did Greg get it right on this latest design!

As you can see the design is now much more sculptured. I went with the EU spec version with red lenses.

Knowing how hard it is to make a product I'm inspired, the design and quality is very very good, and for the price you genuinely cant complain. If anything I think they're an absolute bargain and Greg needs to check he's got his pricing right! Love the little detail like the the GRP logo and the plug and play install with everything pre wired and OEM connectors.

One slight word of warning, like the missus getting over excited by the next series of Love Island, I got over excited and removed all the lights without paying attention to packaging and markings of which lights are outer vs inner. So after a little look around and test I worked it out but here's a pic to help those who get in the same situation as me.
 

The one with the yellow wire is the inner, the own with the blue is the outer, they do come bagged with the right markings. I just got over excited with opening!

A quick comparison shot against OEM.

Its when you see them like this that you realise how much fresher and modern the V3 lights are to OEM. Install was simple, two bolts for each light, and plug and play connectors. I had no issues with electrics, no need for any resistors, everything just worked first time. One slight tip, and I guess area of improvement for Greg, is use the OEM bolts as they're nyloc threaded and have a better fit and 'lock' vs the normal bolts that come with the kit.

and... then LIGHTS ON!
 

 
You always know you're in the company of friends when they respond with their own artistic interpretations ... thanks @RRSSS and @Mattmahope

then the morning after...

Dare say one of the best visual improvements I've made to the car in 2019! Very very happy chappy. 

The car's not been put into winter hibernation just yet... Im somewhat enjoying the slight frost on the ground at the moment!

That said it won't be too long till Panda's put on SORN, I had thought this winter may be a quiet one, although I've already got a reasonable size list of things to do so looking forward to a few more changes over the coming hibernation months. One of the first things I need to invest in first is a garage heater!

[Carbon Side Scoops]

15 minutes ago, stephenwhyte said:

Any update yet on the scoops arrival @alias23?

Chased the supplier today. Still pending the mesh grills to come back before they go to the powder coaters. Spent in excess of £350 on anodised bolts (ekk) from Pro-Bolt they should arrive Wednesday.

Will update with more info once supplier comes back to me. 

[door sills: need to replace/redo - discuss my options]

I've just had a set of CF samples made for my sills but ill be looking to go alcantara in time for the other 'plain' interior parts which I think makes a nice combo.

[Nautilus blue 350s]

14 minutes ago, MAG said:

Yes mate, brand new pro drive one 😁

So jammy its unreal

[carbon mirrors]

9 hours ago, Andy Norman said:

Thread revival. 
Serious respect to Mr Williams and Imran for the design and delivery of this quality product. Well done chaps. 

A pleasure Andy... appreciated your patience as we made a few changes to get them perfect for the 430Cup monster! 

[alias23 aka Kung Fu Panda - Modified Exige V6]

Dancing Dancing .... New Parts En Route

[Power loss/cut]

My friends still got his old coolant tank so ill pick it up over the weekend and see if I can make a proper solution as seems like a common problem!

[Power loss/cut]

This coolant leak is a common issue in the UK! Had a friend have similar issue at Silverstone last week. Basically the coolant plastic tank and specifically the thread and cap are rubbish quality and don’t seal correctly. Make sure Lotus send a couple of them as Lotus Silverstone had to go through three ‘new’ tanks for my friend until they found one that actually sealed!!!!

[alias23 aka Kung Fu Panda - Modified Exige V6]

1 hour ago, MartynB said:

Ooh! Did I just see new stocks being added to the store?

Yes I ordered an extra as a spare knowing someone would want them once everyone else started showing there's off

[Exige V6 Air Intake System]

9 minutes ago, trcm said:

I wonder how much fettling it would need exactly to fit an Evora S.... tempting....

Couldn't really comment except I would suggest the main pipe would need modifying for sure!