[AIM MXS 1.2 STRADA]

I've found the AiM MXS to be a great replacement for the stock instrument cluster in the V6.   I like having the additional info/data  displayed in real time on the dash; and, perhaps more importantly,  you can actually see the info,  alarms, etc. with ease while on track.     

As result, I just updated my 2-Eleven's old MXL dash (been in the car for almost 10 years) to the latest version MXS1.2  -- love that you can create many different pages displaying different info and scroll through your library of pages to select the desired one with a push of a button.

Old vs New.....

 

 

 

[Gearbox Oil Cooler]

On 06/07/2019 at 05:41, Mark030358 said:

 The other issue also with the bigger dash is that you will need remote push buttons.There are work arounds though.

I'm looking at the 7" MXG 1.2 Starda (see my other thread under interior). Will keep it updated if I bite the bullet.

cheers

Remote push buttons?  No problem, AiM has you covered.... https://www.aim-sportline.com/en/products/remote-buttons-interface/index.htm

[Exige V6 Air Intake System]

18 hours ago, alias23 said:

@Stubox @Jack @Trevsked the first thing I asked after the runs was to see the AFRs...! 

I didn't get a print out but when we scanned the graph across the rev range we where operating within 11-12 which is still healthy. I'm hoping to go back into Litchfields this week to get the data. Today I've spoken to two further tuners to validate the safety of these AFRs and got a positive response. 

AFRs in the 11's -12's are definitely safe....I would also recommend running higher octane fuel especially when on track and/or during HOT weather.

RWHP and TQ numbers are what count, IMHO.

[Exige V6 Air Intake System]

Imran, great job!

I'd like to see your A/F readings as well, if you have them.

 

 

 

[Gearbox Oil Cooler]

5 hours ago, Mattmahope said:

Not a question I expected to be asking (at least not on this forum...) but yours is 5 inches, right @Jack?

Yes, but my hands are really big.  😎

[Gearbox Oil Cooler]

Bigger is always better except when it's not.

I have no problem seeing my MXS dash and I'm OLD!  On the other hand, I do have a problem taking a good pic with my cell phone 

[alias23 aka Kung Fu Panda - Modified Exige V6]

Imran,

Looking good. 👍   

What's the OD of the MAF tube? 

I obviously like the way you think.   

[Gearbox Oil Cooler]

Matthew, don't know much about the ECU Master dash, but I'm sure its up to the task.  I'd go with your shop's recommendation.

The only possible distinction, if it matters to you since you have a street car, is that AiM sells a version of their dash with appropriate icons for street cars.

 

 

[Gearbox Oil Cooler]

Matthew, do the dash as soon as you are able. 

Being able to view engine data/parameters live is important, and especially  having "alarms" that will catch you eye quickly if there is a major issue.

The stock dash is virtually unreadable for me when on track and provides inadequate info.    

I love my MXS dash, AiM even has a version for street cars/street icon model....https://www.aim-sportline.com/en/products/mxs-1.2-strada/index.htm

 

 

[Gearbox Oil Cooler]

Matthew,

Oil temp easy, as the Moroso pan as a bung waiting for a temp sensor.

You don't get oil pressure at the Moroso pan. 

I get oil pressure at my sandwich plate, or I would imagine you can get oil pressure from the appropriate spot off the engine.

Gearbox temp would be good.....gearbox pressure> I don't get why you'd want/need that?? 

Logging lambda/A/F readings can prove helpful in diagnosing engine issues.

I also log manifold pressure/boost and post-blower air intake temps.

DATA can be your friend.  I'm sure your shop doing the ECU/engine work can set you up.

 

[Moroso Baffled Sump]

22 minutes ago, Mark030358 said:

There are FIVE of them. 

If its the big black one, wont that leave an awful lot of oil in the sump pan during an oil change? Or am I being stupid 😢... help 🤭

Small one.... allen head plug with O-ring gasket.....should be a magnetic plug.  if not, you can purchase one from Moroso.

The three at the bottom will provide your shop access to the studs/nuts used to attach the pan to the engine block. 

The big black plugs can be used for oil return lines, eg, turbo oil return line, etc.

[2-Eleven picture thread]

2019 -- annual update......"still crazy after all these years".....that is to say,  crazy about the 2-Eleven.   

 

[Exige picture & video thread]

"Slip Slidin' Away".......CupR in its natural habitat.....

[Moroso Baffled Sump]

17 hours ago, Mark030358 said:

So give me a clue then? 👍👍

See pic #2 in my post above.   

[Moroso Baffled Sump]

Mark,

There's only 1 drain plug .... and .... HINT:  it is neither one of the two plugs shown in picture #1.  

[EMU Black ECU]

Interesting read about changing ECUs.   My local race shop/Lotus specialist has been encouraging me to do the same....they want me to go with MoTeC.

Tuning the engine would be ta snap and, as mentioned above, the MAF is out and MAP is in. 

My only issue is that I don't want to be THE "science project" and have my car laid up while they work on getting the  MoTeC to control the X-trac functions.  They say no problem, but since they haven't done it, I have my concerns.   I know there are V6CupR's with the X-trac running after-market ECU's in Europe but I'm still reluctant to be the guinea pig, as everything works great now.  A bit more power would always be welcome -- the tranny can definitely handle more torque.  

 

[Moroso Baffled Sump]

18 hours ago, Mark030358 said:

@Jack Hi, ordered one this week. Will keep you posted when it arrives and I eventually get round to fitting it.

cheers

Mark

 

I couldn't wait -- had it done a few weeks ago.     Looks to be a good improvement even if you already have the factory baffled pan with "rubber" trap doors

Based upon data download, minimum oil pressure on high G right turn corners is up by ~10psi with Moroso sump as compared to the stock steel baffled pan that came on the CupR.  Same corner, same oil and water temps, same G-load, same RPMs -- better oil pressure with Moroso. 👍

 

[Oil catch tank]

31 minutes ago, Mattmahope said:

Is that not a potential fire risk?!

Hasn't proven to be for me over the last 9 years of tracking and racing the 2-Eleven with that setup.  

 

[Oil catch tank]

Matthew,  It looks to be good. 

The only issue for a street car with this type of setup is that some oil vapor/odor will be present in the engine bay;  and as SSC states ---

• With crankcase gasses breathing to atmosphere, some oil may condense at the top filter and run down the side of the can.

[Oil catch tank]

For a street car that needs to pass  Governmental emission testing, a catch can setup that is not vented to the atmosphere would be advisable.  Most, but not all, vapors will be captured.

For a dedicated track car, a catch can vented to the atmosphere is the way to go. We added that setup with a drain back to the sump in my 2-Eleven.

The factory installed Mocal catch can in the CupR does not drain back to the original oil pan.  But, now that I have installed the Moroso sump with "bungs" available for a hose attachment, that may be the next project.

2-Eleven catch can .....

 

[GFWilliams Purple, Slightly Modified, Exige V6]

Gordon, do you know if those scoops are wider than the standard 350 ones?

[DBW Pedals fitted]

On 06/05/2019 at 09:22, andy tims said:

Look good.

Can I ask where you bought them please?

You can get them here.....  https://www.inokinetic.com/lotus/dbwpedals?category=Accessories

[Continued R&D on my 2008 2-Eleven ... more air for I/C......]

Added  3-D printed scoops to my already "fettled" intercooler air hose inlets (grilles have been removed also) in an effort to maximize air flow through the IC. 

Anything that might help reduce IATs is the goal.

 

[Moroso Baffled Sump]

On 10/05/2019 at 23:15, Mark030358 said:

Hi guys,

Thinking of adding a Moroso baffled sump at my next service. I noticed that the pan has a machined groove to take an O ring seal, yet I have been recommended to use a high temperature sealant. Does anyone have any thoughts on ths before I buy one. Dont want to end up with a drippy sump.

thanks

Mark

 

 

Mark, I've had a baffled sump with O-ring installed on my 211 for quite some time -- no leaks and no big clean-up/mess if you ever need to remove the pan.

I'm thinking of ditching the "red" steel baffled pan that came with the CupR for the Moroso sump too.

Let us know how it goes.

[Side skirts, Alias 23 version]

2 hours ago, geartox said:

did you use a specific tool to cut the film correctly, specifically for long band ? I was looking for a pre-cut film 😉

A yard stick, 6" ruler, sharp blade and a long table.