Where to buy Exige S bits?

The Oily Bits S2 Specific Topics
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Hi all,

I have the names of a few web places to buy bits (Hangar 111 / Sector 111 / Bell and Colvill / Plans etc) Is there a list of them somewhere on the site, or are there any site sponsors?

Next question:

None of them seem to differentiate between S2 Exige and Exige S?

This is mainly when looking at panel filters… Is the airbox the same on both cars?

I am trying to find a Green Cotton one for my S.

I presume pretty much everything else will fit between the cars, ie suspension advertised for the NA Exige will fit the S…?

Thanks

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Hi Mark

I just had the TRD airbox & filter fitted - about �60.00 for both parts. See the Lotus Sport site for details.

Def improved throttle response

As for suspension I believe the only difference between the N/A & the S is the spring rates as the S is heavier due to the supercharger etc.

Russell at Lotus mentioned that he would consider ‘Group Buys’ on things like suspension etc.


Chris

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You can also buy the TRD panel filter or a cheaper Blitz one from www.fensport.co.uk they are toyota tuning specialists. They also stock the TRD clutch/ lighter flywheel etc.

Be aware the airbox is a toyota corolla 190 airbox not celica as people think (its a couple of cm’s longer)

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Sinclaire stock most stuff for the Exige S, most parts are interchangable for the engine, I am now looking at the TRD airbox from Lotus as a sensible and easy upgrade, not sure if it will have any effect other than maybe lower the parasitic loss from the SC as it won’t have to suck so hard

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Thanks chaps.

I have looked all over the Lotus website and cannot find any online store which lists performance parts

Any clues?

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You can also buy the TRD panel filter or a cheaper Blitz one from > www.fensport.co.uk > they are toyota tuning specialists. They also stock the TRD clutch/ lighter flywheel etc.

Be aware the airbox is a toyota corolla 190 airbox not celica as people think (its a couple of cm’s longer)

Good tip there, I would have bought the Celica one

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Good tip there, I would have bought the Celica one

If I can get my new airbox, my old Green filter will be available, all depends if you can hang on till I can get it?

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I want one of these TRD boxes after all this talk

Shall def bear it in mind though Ade.

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Hi Mark

http://www.grouplotus.com/cars/home.html

Go to Lotus Sport - all the bits are there, including the airbox & filter.

Chris

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Well I bit the bullet and just ordered the new airbox and filter, filter �40 air box �12 delivery �10 all plus vat, I think this is a good price for a decent filter and a larger opening and filter size, not sure if there will be any real gain but for the cost I think well worth it.

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Hi Ade

Did you join Lotus Club International first ?

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Damn not yet, but on the other hand they have not processed my order yet as they shut on Friday’s at 12:15…
Where do I join and how much is it?

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Hi Ade

The Lotus Club International forms are on the Group Lotus website.

http://www.grouplotus.com/cars/join_lotus_club.html

Cost is �35.00 for a year or �90 for 3 years.

Just quote your Membership no when you order & get 15% discount before 1st June


Chris

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What other benefits are there? doen’t work out well money wise to do it for a �60 order

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Depends on if you plan on buying any other bits or experiences - driver days or factory visits.

According to the site this also applies to servicing etc

The 15% is until June then it drops to 10%.

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I take it that the TRD air box is the one off of the cup ?? If so does the installation delete the snorkel making the super charger whine lounder ??

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That’s why my car sounds louder !!!

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I’ve got the TRD box and filter from Lotus Motorsport. Makes the SC sound much nicer, a little louder but not significant.

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Looks like it is the next must have item… I take it that the installation is easy - ie. remove the old box and replace through the NS wheel arch