Draco-REX Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Worked on the Exige today. Attached a front tow loop and installed Sector 111 TALLrails. The rear loop will go on later when I have more time, and a lug-bolt tool. The new seating position is fantastic. I'm looking through the center of the windshield instead of the top, and the seat is more comfortable now. I can also fit with a helmet on and still have a finger or two of room. But I also discovered that the wrong bolts were used when the lap belts were installed. I thought the seat was too tight on my hips, but I was actually being stabbed by the seatbelt bolts. Picked up the correct ones and the pain is gone. I don't know who did the interior work on this car, but he/she was a hack. I'm finding lots of questionable choices and janky work, including discovering that a captive nut that holds the roof on was busted loose. So now I cna't take the roof off unless I cut the bolt and replace the roof. This will be a bit of a project. But I think I'm going to enjoy it. Oh well, no car is perfect. Driving it is a lot of fun. The on-center feel of the steering is a bit vague and the brakes grab before the pedal firms up. I'm looking into the steering, it might just be alignment, but I think the brake feel issue is due to the stock M/C trying to drive 4 big 4-piston calipers. When I was out I finally took some pics. It saw a little rain so it could use a cleaning, but these should be enough to tide me over until I do more with the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Love it! The on center could be the allignment or tires.... I've noticed with different tires, the steering would slightly change. The car does have a manual rack, so you might just not be used to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 It looks sooooo good. Sorry to hear about the suspension. When i got the vette i discovered the previous owner just loosely wrapped the sub strap from the 5 point around the seat bracket. Some people just dont care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Beautiful car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Pretty bad-ass man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 GO KART should be your plate Looks amazing and I bet it's a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slovette Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Always had a soft spot for these. Gorgeous car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 What motor is in this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchi Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Looks fantastic, always loved the Exige. Enjoy driving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Neat. I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 I love those cars. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thanks everyone. Love it! The on center could be the allignment or tires.... I've noticed with different tires, the steering would slightly change. The car does have a manual rack, so you might just not be used to that. I need to set up an appt with Northend Wrench and have them give the alignment a good look. But first some research. GO KART should be your plate Looks amazing and I bet it's a blast. It is. GO KART is taken. But BUZZBOX isn't... I may just go generic though. What motor is in this one? This generation uses a Toyota 2ZZGE engine. A previous owner added a basic Katana supercharger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 . It is. GO KART is taken. But BUZZBOX isn't... I may just go generic though. Too bad. Not I a position to check but... GO KRT SLOT CAR Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Is LETTUCE taken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buteo Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Great cars. Tons of fun at a track day. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 It is. GO KART is taken. But BUZZBOX isn't... I may just go generic though. "LO KART" (lotus kart?) "SLO KART" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitedslip7 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 How much are these going for nowadays? I would love to get one of these someday... soooo damn sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Very cool. All I can think of is the torture my wife would put me through every time she rode in it It is so hard to get in and out of You feel EVERY bump Is there one ounce of sound deadening in this POS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Too bad. Not I a position to check but... GO KRT SLOT CAR Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk "LO KART" (lotus kart?) "SLO KART" Some good suggestions. Thanks. How much are these going for nowadays? I would love to get one of these someday... soooo damn sexy. Good examples start mid 50s. Mine is modified and definitely tracked pretty hard. (Found some "klag" between the body panels yesterday) So I was able to get it much lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Very cool. All I can think of is the torture my wife would put me through every time she rode in it It is so hard to get in and out of You feel EVERY bump Is there one ounce of sound deadening in this POS? It's funny, I was at work the other day and had an epiphany about climbing in and out. It just like putting on a helmet. It's awkward and uncomfortable doing it, but once inside it is *relatively* comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Very nice. I love these cars. Would love to have one someday, a used Elise might be more in my price range though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 It's funny, I was at work the other day and had an epiphany about climbing in and out. It just like putting on a helmet. It's awkward and uncomfortable doing it, but once inside it is *relatively* comfortable. Make sure not to grab the windscreen when getting in and out, you will end up bending the frame. Easiest way is just sitting on the sill, and sliding in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Make sure not to grab the windscreen when getting in and out, you will end up bending the frame. Easiest way is just sitting on the sill, and sliding in. I should take a picture of the door opening. The door bars are above the sill, reducing the tiny door opening by 4 inches or so. Luckily the A-pillar bar is perfect for grabbing. I bet a normal Exige or Elise would be a piece of cake to climb into now. Heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1647545492 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Nice pickup...I bet that is fun on the twisties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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