Draco-REX Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) I know I'm gonna catch shit for this, but.... The Basics: 2006 Lotus Exige Black 18K Miles Lots of mods $37,500/OBO The Details: It's been a great couple years. The Exige was one of my dream cars, but I just didn't fall in love with it as much as I thought I would. I also want to start a new SCCA RallyCross build. So it's time to say goodbye to a great car. From what I have gathered, this car started life in Nevada and was rapidly set up for track work. It's still street legal, but it isn't very comfortable. The cage is built throughout the entire car, from the front of the chassis to the rear. It is also plumbed/wired for an on board extinguisher system. I removed the bottle because it had expired, but I still have all the brackets to put it in the passenger footwell. Additionally the brakes were replaced with an AP Racing big brake kit with 4-pot calipers front and rear. And the engine was fitted with a Bemani baffled oil pan. I do not know if the gas tank is baffled. The suspension consists of the Lotus Track Pack Bilstein adjustable coilovers and a Blackwatch Racing HD Sway bar (I still have the Lotus adjustable sway bar). The rear tow links are upgraded and braced. Some amenities have been removed. There is no A/C or heat, only vented air through the center vents. The central locking was removed to make room for the door bars. The stock 3-point belts are gone. And the windshield washer bottle was removed. The engine was supercharged with a KATANA supercharger by a previous owner and I verified it's power at a local dyno shop. It put down 218rwhp with AFRs rock steady in the mid 12s. I also added a GRP intake, and switched the Stage 2 muffler (still have) for a Sector111 TRACKpipe when I went to the Difflow diffuser (still have the stock diffuser). It still has the stock catalytic converter and manifold, and evap system, so it should pass emissions tests. And the TRACKpipe is loud enough to be heard, but should pass track sound limits (unlike the Stage 2). 217rwhp: 216rwhp: 218rwhp: It came with the LSS wheels in black, but I recently upgraded to Team Dynamics wheels and much larger tires. The tires only have 2 autocross events on them and maybe 200 miles. The LSS wheels have aged and worn R888s which really aren't worth anything. The body is in good condition, the paint is ok; this was used on the track and it shows. But it runs, drives, and handles exceptionally. This is a fantastic car for someone looking for a dedicated racer. More Pics: https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4199/34111376914_7ef1690b42_b.jpg (with LSS wheels) https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1597/26532097132_3e6f9e208d_b.jpg (shortly after buying it, external extinguisher button still present) https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7720/27158462886_0fea47eecb_b.jpg (original diffuser and Stage 2 exhaust) Mod list: Drivetrain: KATANA Supercharger. GRP Intake w/ K&N Filter Bemani baffled oil pan Sector111 TRACKpipe exhaust (Lotus Stage 2 off car) Lug Stud conversion Chassis: Full front to rear cage with double door bars. On-board extinguisher system with 6 nozzles, needs new bottle. Lotus Track Pack suspension, single-adjustable w/ pre-load adjustment and adjustable sway bar Blackwatch Racing SCCA HD sway bar on car. AP Racing BBK with 4-pot calipers at all 4 wheels and 2-piece rotors. Difflow Railer Jr. diffuser (still have stock) Upgraded toe links and brace (not sure on brand, not stock) Exterior: Folding front tow loop Low beam HID conversion Carbon Fiber access panels Raceview CF mirrors (still have OE) Rear BBHook2 tow loop Sector111 rear panel delete Interior: Personal F1 Alcantara steering wheel Bell Works detachable steering wheel hub CROW 5-point Cam-lock harnesses DBW Pedals Wheels/Tires: Lotus LSS wheels (old R888s mounted) Team Dynamics wheels ( 16x7+30 Fr, 17x9+38 Rr) BFG Rival S 1.5 tires (215/45-16 Fr, 255/40-17 Rr, New) Edited November 9, 2017 by Draco-REX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 The few times I've seen this car autocrossed it looked fantastic. Should be something special for someone, GLWS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Anyone talk to Amy lately? Great car, perfectly modded. GLWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted November 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Thanks, I'm going to need all the luck I can apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted November 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Price drop bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 I've heard these cars are extremely capable but difficult for an average driver to drive fast; sounds familiar. Good luck with your sale Draco. Hopefully someone that likes a challenge decides on yours or someone that likes cars and coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted November 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 I've heard these cars are extremely capable but difficult for an average driver to drive fast; sounds familiar. Good luck with your sale Draco. Hopefully someone that likes a challenge decides on yours or someone that likes cars and coffee. I certainly was learning something every time I took it to an AutoCross. The nice thing about this car is that, despite it being a rear-heavy mid-engined car, it doesn't bite you in the corners. Even with worn, hard R888s and the stock lotus track suspension when the rear end let go it was easily catchable. So while it doesn't have anything that can cover your mistakes, it doesn't punish you for them either. I can see putting together the perfect lap around Mid Ohio and feeling like an absolute hero because you'd know that it was all your own skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Love it! Not sure I'd fit though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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