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Immobilizer Defeat for '08+ Elise/Exige

Immobilizer Defeat for '08+ Elise/Exige

shinoo mapleton

Our Andy'sPlug has been a nice easy solution for clients interested in defeating the factory immobilizer.  This works for the '04-'07 cars.  We're now working on a solution for the...

Immobilizer Defeat for '08+ Elise/Exige

Written By - Tech Service

Our Andy'sPlug has been a nice easy solution for clients interested in defeating the factory immobilizer.  This works for the '04-'07 cars.  We're now working on a solution for the...

ClearBra Removal Tips

ClearBra Removal Tips

shinoo mapleton

ClearBra on cars have become very popular in these last 20yrs.  I worked on this product back in my 3M Automotive days in the early 90s.  It has advanced considerably...

ClearBra Removal Tips

Written By - Tech Service

ClearBra on cars have become very popular in these last 20yrs.  I worked on this product back in my 3M Automotive days in the early 90s.  It has advanced considerably...

111CS Build: Unveil

111CS Build: Unveil

shinoo mapleton

We unveiled the 111CS at the Lotus United Gathering in Salt Lake City to a crowd of Lotus fanatics!  It was well received and the community was full of questions!...

111CS Build: Unveil

Written By - Tech Service

We unveiled the 111CS at the Lotus United Gathering in Salt Lake City to a crowd of Lotus fanatics!  It was well received and the community was full of questions!...

The 4Cs of Driver Engagement: Why Speed Isn't Enough

The 4Cs of Driver Engagement: Why Speed Isn't E...

shinoo mapleton

Enthusiasts have known for a long time that speed and driving enjoyment are not the same thing. Now, apparently, science is catching up with us. A recent study commissioned by...

The 4Cs of Driver Engagement: Why Speed Isn't E...

Written By - Tech Service

Enthusiasts have known for a long time that speed and driving enjoyment are not the same thing. Now, apparently, science is catching up with us. A recent study commissioned by...

111CS Build: Cosmetics!

111CS Build: Cosmetics!

shinoo mapleton

Addressing the cosmetics of the car are an important aspect of this build.  We decided to wrap the car is a color that would be both distinctive yet bold enough...

111CS Build: Cosmetics!

Written By - Tech Service

Addressing the cosmetics of the car are an important aspect of this build.  We decided to wrap the car is a color that would be both distinctive yet bold enough...

111CS Build: Dashboard

111CS Build: Dashboard

shinoo mapleton

Since Lotus did not produce a center seat S2 car, interior parts including the dash are not off the shelf items.  We have been able to modify existing parts and...

111CS Build: Dashboard

Written By - Tech Service

Since Lotus did not produce a center seat S2 car, interior parts including the dash are not off the shelf items.  We have been able to modify existing parts and...

BLADE3XX Development

BLADE3XX Development

shinoo mapleton

We have been developing a step above our normal BLADE300 kit.  We have been tentatively calling it the BLADE3XX until we figure out how much it will make.  This kit...

BLADE3XX Development

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We have been developing a step above our normal BLADE300 kit.  We have been tentatively calling it the BLADE3XX until we figure out how much it will make.  This kit...

111CS Build: New Wheels

111CS Build: New Wheels

shinoo mapleton

We all love cool wheels.  Our focus on high quality wheels for the 111 platform has really emphasized light weight while balancing the need for strength.  Our ETHOS, RS168 and...

111CS Build: New Wheels

Written By - Tech Service

We all love cool wheels.  Our focus on high quality wheels for the 111 platform has really emphasized light weight while balancing the need for strength.  Our ETHOS, RS168 and...

111CS Build: shiftR & Cable Install

111CS Build: shiftR & Cable Install

shinoo mapleton

We needed a longer gear shift transmission cable for the install now that the shiftR is position on the right side of the car.  Our trusty supplier sent us one...

111CS Build: shiftR & Cable Install

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We needed a longer gear shift transmission cable for the install now that the shiftR is position on the right side of the car.  Our trusty supplier sent us one...

Porsche 996 Fuel Gauge Issue

Porsche 996 Fuel Gauge Issue

shinoo mapleton

Our fuel gauge has been inaccurate since we bought the car which has resulted in running out of gas!  Even with a full tank, the gauge would only read just...

Porsche 996 Fuel Gauge Issue

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Our fuel gauge has been inaccurate since we bought the car which has resulted in running out of gas!  Even with a full tank, the gauge would only read just...

Pro Install Trick: Holding Small Hardware in Tight Spaces

Pro Install Trick: Holding Small Hardware in Ti...

shinoo mapleton

Our raceVIEW mirrors are worthy upgrade on the Elise/Exige as it improves visibility and style.  One challenge with them is the installation.  Justin was installing a set onto a clients...

Pro Install Trick: Holding Small Hardware in Ti...

Written By - Tech Service

Our raceVIEW mirrors are worthy upgrade on the Elise/Exige as it improves visibility and style.  One challenge with them is the installation.  Justin was installing a set onto a clients...

Offset Seating Position

Offset Seating Position

shinoo mapleton

Moving the pedals/wheel on our 111CS build has me more aware of something that many of us drivers have simply tolerated over the years.  Driver ergonomics are not always symmetric...

Offset Seating Position

Written By - Tech Service

Moving the pedals/wheel on our 111CS build has me more aware of something that many of us drivers have simply tolerated over the years.  Driver ergonomics are not always symmetric...

111CS Build: New Hydraulic Lines

111CS Build: New Hydraulic Lines

shinoo mapleton

We needed to get new clutch and brake lines now that the master cylinder and pedals were moved.  The ABS module remains in the stock position so we need to...

111CS Build: New Hydraulic Lines

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We needed to get new clutch and brake lines now that the master cylinder and pedals were moved.  The ABS module remains in the stock position so we need to...

Out with the old 996 Engine!

996RR Blown Engine!

shinoo mapleton

We knew this would happen sooner or later.  We had hoped for later with Monterey Car Week approaching - we are committed to a booth at Werks Reunion!  On our...

996RR Blown Engine!

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We knew this would happen sooner or later.  We had hoped for later with Monterey Car Week approaching - we are committed to a booth at Werks Reunion!  On our...

111CS Build: Moving the Pedals & shiftR Position

111CS Build: Moving the Pedals & shiftR Position

shinoo mapleton

We moved the pedals to better center them with the steering wheel.  I am much happier with this position.  As it turns out, the RHD cars actually have their pedals...

111CS Build: Moving the Pedals & shiftR Position

Written By - Tech Service

We moved the pedals to better center them with the steering wheel.  I am much happier with this position.  As it turns out, the RHD cars actually have their pedals...

111CS Build: Bolt-in the Seat & Assess the Pedals!

111CS Build: Bolt-in the Seat & Assess the Pedals!

shinoo mapleton

We drilled holes to fix a stock seat rail into the car.  This car has our CF Big Bottom seat which fits the majority of people and allows for a...

111CS Build: Bolt-in the Seat & Assess the Pedals!

Written By - Tech Service

We drilled holes to fix a stock seat rail into the car.  This car has our CF Big Bottom seat which fits the majority of people and allows for a...

111CS Build: Reposition the Pedal Box

111CS Build: Reposition the Pedal Box

shinoo mapleton

The brackets for the steering wheel have been relocated and a section cut out of the Aluminum dash.  We have the Steering wheel mounted so we moved onto the pedal...

111CS Build: Reposition the Pedal Box

Written By - Tech Service

The brackets for the steering wheel have been relocated and a section cut out of the Aluminum dash.  We have the Steering wheel mounted so we moved onto the pedal...

111CS Build: Dash Removal & More

111CS Build: Dash Removal & More

shinoo mapleton

Tearing things out is the easy part but still quite important.  We pulled out the seats and shiftR on the car and disassembled the dash.  This car still had a...

111CS Build: Dash Removal & More

Written By - Tech Service

Tearing things out is the easy part but still quite important.  We pulled out the seats and shiftR on the car and disassembled the dash.  This car still had a...