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Exige Compared to Elise
While the Elise and Exige use the same engine, chassis and gearbox, the Exige carries a higher level of standard equipment.

Key Exige differences
- Optional Elise Lotus Sport Suspension is standard
on Exige
- Forged wheels, stiffer springs and shocks
- Aerodynamic bodywork package
- Generates much greater downforce
- Greater downforce equals higher cornering
speeds
- Only produced with a hardtop
- Hardtop required to manage airflow to the
rear wing
- Body panels are produced using a 'hand-lay'
method
- Elise panels are formed under pressure in a
special Lotus molding process

Bodywork
- All CRP (Composite Reinforced Plastic) panels are produced using the 'hand-lay' method
- Gas strut engine cover support (internal release mechanism)



Standard Equipment
Exterior
- Matte black forged alloy wheels
- Front: 6.5JX 16, Rear: 7.5JX 17
- Yokohama Advan A048 tires
- Front: 195/50R 16, Rear: 225/45R 17
- Aero Package
- Black front splitter, side scoops,
rear wing and rear diffuser
- Hardtop
- Engine bay cover
- Black mesh trim
- Front brake ducts, radiator outlet
and engine bay outlets
- Lotus Sport Suspension
- ABS brakes with servo assist
- Cross-drilled ventilated brake discs
- Central twin exhaust
- Twin oil coolers
- Daytime running lights
- LED Taillights with integrated reflectors Interior
- Black cloth sport seats
- Probax anatomical padding
- Black cloth door panels
- Black carpet foot mats
- Aluminum trim
- gear knob & handbrake sleeve
- manual window winders
- Air conditioning
- Airbags (driver and passenger)
- Alarm system with remote locking
- Leather trimmed steering wheel
- Interior trunk release
- Sound system
- Radio and single CD
- 4 speakers


Optional Equipment
Touring Pack $1,350
- Same as Elise except for insulated soft-top

Contains:
- Full leather/perforated trim in black leather only
- Electric windows
- Upgraded radio with single CD player and MP3 capability
- Full carpet set
- Interior stowage net
- Additional sound deadening on body and chassis

Air-Conditioning Delete $250
- Heater unit replaces the standard air conditioning system
- Same controls except for buttons for air conditioner or recirculation are removed
- Deletion of the A/C system saves about 20 lbs.

Limited Slip Differential with Lotus Traction Control $1,790
- Torque-sensing limited slip differential designed to distribute power more evenly between the rear tires
- Reduces tendency to spin the inside rear tire when exiting low speed corners under heavy
acceleration
- Allows more aggressive acceleration out of low speed corners in autocross competition

Lotus Traction Control $495
- Modulates power through Engine Control Module in order to maximize grip
- Includes a console mounted switch to disable the system

Track Pack
Adjustable suspension components for the ultimate in set up $2,495
- Adjustable Bilstein dampers with remote front reservoirs and threaded spring perches. Compression
and rebound are adjusted together with a single knob
- 5 way adjustable front sway bar for tuning roll stiffness
- Rear track link to stiffen rear suspension pick up points for improved control of suspension alignment
under hard cornering


Interior Trim

Sport seat is standard
- Black cloth standard
- Black leather is optional with the Touring Pack
- Elise seat base with revised backrest
- Features harness cut-outs and larger wings

ProBax padding
- Developed with NuBax
- Features new anatomical padding with multi-density
foams
- Foams contoured and strategically placed to reduce
seat pressure, enhance comfort and improve seated
posture
- Upholds the natural curve of the spine and allows
tendons and ligaments, instead of muscles, to
support the spine.
- Also provides isolation from vibration that may
contribute to back pain
- Better anatomical support allows lumbar adjustment
to be deleted
Paint Color Range for 2006
Standard
- Ardent Red
- British Racing Green
Metallic
- Arctic Silver (modified)
- Storm Titanium (modified)
- Starlight Black
- Auberaine Purple
- Nightfall Blue
- Magnetic Blue
- Polar Blue
- Racing Green (modified)
- Canyon Red (new)
- Solar Yellow (new)
Lifestyle
- Aspen White (new)
- Chili Red (new)
- Chrome Orange
- Krypton Green
- Laser Blue (modified)
- Autumn Gold (new)
- Phantom Black (new)
- Graphite (modified)



Technical Data

Engine Toyota supplied, 4 cylinder, dohc 4 valves per cylinder with variable valve timing and lift
Capacity 1796 cm3
Bore/Stroke 82.0 mm / 85.0 mm
Maximum Power 190 hp (141 kW) @ 7800 rpm (DIN 70020)
Maximum Torque 138 lb ft (181 Nm) @ 6800 rpm (DIN 70020)
Compression Ratio 11.5 : 1
Fuel tank Capacity 10.5 U.S. gallons
Gearbox/Clutch 6-speed close ratio with single dry plate clutch

Ratios First: 3:17:1
Ratios Second: 2:05:1
Ratios Third: 1:48:1
Ratios Fourth: 1:17:1
Ratios Fifth: 0:92:1
Ratios Sixth: 0:81:1
Ratios Reverse: 3:25:1
Ratios Final Drive : 4:53:1
Wheels 7 -twin-spoke forged alloy in black
Front: 6.5J x 16, Rear: 7.5J x 17
Tires Yokohama Advan A048
Front:195/50 R16, Rear: 225/45 R17

Performance
0-60 mph 4.9 sec
Top speed 147 mph
Fuel consumption EPA To be confirmed
Curb weight 2024 lbs. estimated (full fuel, road ready, no passenger)

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For those that don't want to click. Very reasonably priced M3s, 318is, 325is

I need some power tools, ratchets just wont cut it on rusted suspension bolts. Recommend an impact/compressor combo that won't break the bank?

navin uses an electric cordless impact wrench, seems convienient, but is he just a big puss?

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somone could probably use these.

I was walking through Walmart to look for some spray clear coat, and this gem popped out at me from the toy aisle. I couldn't resist the pull of the Ferrari. I'll finish it up tomorrow and take some pics. WTFSOCOOL!

yo...its time to sell my bike....lemme know if nyone is interested...its got 34000 miles on it....i fixed it from top to bottom...its in a pretty good shape and will ride like a dream....

here's an email i got from work a while ago. forgot to put this info up and i'm sure some of you have the slim playstation 2's

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 13, 2005
Release #05-267
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 780-7690
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm's Media Contact: Rick Heineman, (310) 854-4812,
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CPSC, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Announce Recall of
Certain AC Adaptors Sold with Slim Version PlayStation® 2 Systems

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Certain AC Adaptors sold with slim version
PlayStation® 2 Systems

Units: About 843,000

Importer: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., of Foster City,
Calif.

Hazard: The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the
risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Sony Computer Entertainment America has received 38 reports of adaptors overheating, including 19 reports of melting. There
have been four reports of minor property damage, two reports of minor burns and one report of a minor shock.

Description: The recall involves AC adaptors with the following date
codes: 2004.08, 2004.09, 2004.10, 2004.11 and 2004.12 and serial
numbers beginning with "F3". The date code is located in a white box on the lower right hand portion of the adaptor's label. Just below the date code box is a serial number beginning with "F3" followed by a series of digits.
Adaptors with other date codes and without the "F3" serial numbers are not included in this recall. The AC adaptors were sold with slim version
PlayStation® 2 consoles with model number SCPH-70011 or SCPH-70012. The PlayStation® 2 model number is located on a label at the base of the slim console.

Sold at: Electronics, toy and computer game stores nationwide, as well
as Web retailers, from October 2004 through August 2005 for about $150 for the complete system.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adaptors
immediately and contact Sony Computer Entertainment America to receive a free replacement adaptor. Consumers should carefully unplug the recalled adaptors from the wall outlet and allow to cool before handling.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Sony Computer
Entertainment America toll-free at (888) 780-7690 between 6 a.m. and 8
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To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
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My friend Eric, who some of you met at the last Summit race just bought an 84 325E from his boss for $300! He couldn't pass it up, even though he was going to get a miata in a few months. So it has sat for 10 months and turns over, but if the gas is not held it dies. He was able to get it home by keeping the gas down a bit. I haven't seen it yet, but he keeps saying the guy had some cold air induction that is just hanging off now.

Any ideas as to what could keep it from idiling? He'll prob just get this fixed at a shop so we can start working on it.

Also, I've heard Autopower makes a good bolt in roll bar?

I forsee another Chan...