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  3. Komo-Tec Exige S EX460

    in V6 Exige Projects & Upgrades

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    As an owner of a EX460 and a GT3 RS I can tell you that the EX460 is pretty fast. Not as fast in a straight line as a GT3 RS but not too far from it, at least up to 200 km/h - after that you are in 5th gear an you are lost, as it is way too long.

    If you want to compare it a 350S - it is in a different league - its a different car. Certainly fast enough to easily pass a 350S after bus stop on the short straight... 

  9. GFWilliams Purple, Slightly Modified, Exige V6

    in V6 Exige Projects & Upgrades

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    22 hours ago, GFWilliams said:

    Small update on my Exige as this is supposed to be a project thread. 

    The car is currently at Back on Track as the Nitron 3 ways have been sent back due to an unfortunate seized adjuster.  I've taken the opportunity to get them to check all 4 dampers despite only having the problem with one.  The cost wasn't that different so I thought it was worth doing for peace of mind.
    On the 430 Cup, the spring rates are 550lbs/1100lbs.  I believe that once you lower the car down a bit and add some front camber to aid turn in, this means that the spring rate isn't ideal for handling (turn in is much better, but the balance is a bit out). After a (long!) chat with @Seriouslylotus, we both agreed that it would be beneficial to either get softer rear springs or harder front springs.  Softer rears would mean better road comfort, but as well as the balance of the car, I also wanted to try to reduce the dive of the car under braking. 550 to 750lbs is quite a big jump in spring rate, but I used to run a stiffer spring rate on my old Nitron 1 ways and I found that the car felt sharper and more alert on them which I hope will be the case with these new front springs.  

    I also had an annoying knocking sound which was caused by some missing bolts on the front undertray which has been sorted at the same time.  BoT also discovered excessive play in the track rod ends which explains the car not feeling quite as tight on my last day at Silverstone. 

    The car needs new tyres soon, I will be going for Cup 2 in 225/45/17 (hope they fit!!) and 285/30/18 (know they fit!).  In my opinion, these are the best all round tyre for the Exige.  Hoping my Caterham sells soon, then I'll get the new tyres ordered... 

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    @GFWilliams - with your habit for drifiting with full oposite lock - stay away from the 225s ... I recently went drifting with my Exige (to improve my car control skills 😉 ) and realized that under full opposite lock when drifting at higher speeds (e.g. through a long turn) the tires scratch on the clam shell and you run the risk of damaging it.... I only run 215 with the Oehlins 1 way setup and a ride hight that is road compatible... nothing crazy... 

  10. AIM Racing Display MXS - should I get it

    in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other

    Posted

    17 hours ago, alias23 said:

    Are DPM modes included Out of the Box?

    They can be programed, yes ... it pretty much works that way: you get the data from the can bus (more than 100 chanels) and you have to tell the display what to do with each chanel you want to use ... e.g. a 0 value on the TC chanel = TC Off ... display a message for 10 seconds ...

    This is a lot if trial and error if you are not familiar with the can bus data in detail ... 

     

     

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  22. Bilster Berg 27th July with LOT

    in Trackdays

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    Absolutely ... its really like a little Nordschleife but with modern safety standards... 

    Power is not that critical there. Its a very technical track were you need to keep the flow. Setup, suspension and brakes are what really help you improve your time.

    If my schedule alows I might actually be there as well in July.

    Cheers

    Norbert

  25. Carbon fibre options

    in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other

    Posted

    11 hours ago, alias23 said:

    @NW76 from memory didn’t you buy from LM Corse? How did you find the fit and quality?

    For those that aren’t carbon obsessed but look for some extra styling... I now have side sills available cut from satin black plastic now available unpainted 😉

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    Hi Imran,

     

    I bought my sills and instrument cover from Lea Components (via KomoTec) ... great quality - worked out well. I partucularly like the matte carbon finish they can do.

    Hope that helps...

    Cheers

     

     

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