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[leevx2.2]

That sounds very good work and a top job so far and of course the best colour this gets me thinking V8 supercharged

Edited by leevx2.2, 18 October 2010 - 07:18 PM.

[spuk87]

Hi there I just signed on to say great fuccckin job on the build.....

Now I have someone to look up to....

Cheers,

Frank


PS...... do you have any engine measurements you care to share ? Just wonder if it'll fit an Exige subframe....

I assume you're 'the' Frank/Ronin Exige man? Fantastic job on your Exige

[techieboy]

Hi there I just signed on to say great fuccckin job on the build.....

Now I have someone to look up to....

Cheers,

Frank


PS...... do you have any engine measurements you care to share ? Just wonder if it'll fit an Exige subframe....

Welcome aboard Frank. Have followed some of your escapades with interest via SELOC.

[Mangham54]

Go on enlighten us on the costs so far..... Also how many hours have you ended up putting into it? And finally would you do it all over again?

[luke.]

[iceman]

Go on enlighten us on the costs so far..... Also how many hours have you ended up putting into it?


And finally would you do it all over again?

Good evening sir [/smiles]

I would imagine that the 'labour of love' and family connection would make this a fun project to exercise one's skill along with/as well as, one's generosity and as such, costings would be irrelivent...but as a commercial enterprise? [/unsure]

Edited by iceman, 18 October 2010 - 09:05 PM.

[the ronin]

Yeah it's me and thanks, this is such a cool project and I'm glad I found you guys. It's refreshing to see guys pushing the envelope unlike most Lotus owners...

Hell the VX220 is such a better looking platform to start with..... I'm gonna be watchin this big time.....How about an R version ?

[Mangham54]

Go on enlighten us on the costs so far..... Also how many hours have you ended up putting into it?


And finally would you do it all over again?

Good evening sir [/smiles]

I would imagine that the 'labour of love' and family connection would make this a fun project to exercise one's skill along with/as well as, one's generocity...a commercial enterprise? [/unsure]

I cannot agree more, would love this kind of exhaust note out of the back of my car, but as you say I suspect the labour hours that would be required may be what makes such a project a complete one-off!

It is all too easy for someone to pipe up and say 'make me one' having coated up the secondhand engine and think 'gotta be cheaper than SC'ing only to find that the true cost to blow any budget they have completely out of the water.

Any custom manufacturing is just about always going to be more expensive than buying an 'off-the-shelf' item.

I am truly jealous of how that car sounds and would greatly appreciate a passenger ride in it, but believing that I could afford to get someone to slap one of those in my boot is beyond logic.

[iceman]

Go on enlighten us on the costs so far..... Also how many hours have you ended up putting into it?


And finally would you do it all over again?

Good evening sir [/smiles]

I would imagine that the 'labour of love' and family connection would make this a fun project to exercise one's skill along with/as well as, one's generocity...a commercial enterprise? [/unsure]

I cannot agree more, would love this kind of exhaust note out of the back of my car, but as you say I suspect the labour hours that would be required may be what makes such a project a complete one-off!

It is all too easy for someone to pipe up and say 'make me one' having coated up the secondhand engine and think 'gotta be cheaper than SC'ing only to find that the true cost to blow any budget they have completely out of the water.

Any custom manufacturing is just about always going to be more expensive than buying an 'off-the-shelf' item.

I am truly jealous of how that car sounds and would greatly appreciate a passenger ride in it, but believing that I could afford to get someone to slap one of those in my boot is beyond logic.

I think that 'speed' measured in an a-2-b/0-60 measurement, is irrelevant. Travelling to and from is a necessary evil but the devil's definitely between the pages/in the detail, in just how much fun you can have getting there [/winks]

Edited by iceman, 18 October 2010 - 09:34 PM.

[Mangham54]

Go on enlighten us on the costs so far..... Also how many hours have you ended up putting into it?


And finally would you do it all over again?

Good evening sir [/smiles]

I would imagine that the 'labour of love' and family connection would make this a fun project to exercise one's skill along with/as well as, one's generocity...a commercial enterprise? [/unsure]

I cannot agree more, would love this kind of exhaust note out of the back of my car, but as you say I suspect the labour hours that would be required may be what makes such a project a complete one-off!

It is all too easy for someone to pipe up and say 'make me one' having coated up the secondhand engine and think 'gotta be cheaper than SC'ing only to find that the true cost to blow any budget they have completely out of the water.

Any custom manufacturing is just about always going to be more expensive than buying an 'off-the-shelf' item.

I am truly jealous of how that car sounds and would greatly appreciate a passenger ride in it, but believing that I could afford to get someone to slap one of those in my boot is beyond logic.

I think that 'speed' measured in an a-2-b/0-60 measurement, is irrelevant. Travelling to and from is a necessary evil but the devil's definitely between the pages/in the detail, in just how much fun you can have getting there [/winks]

Am a bit confused Icey!

[iceman]

Go on enlighten us on the costs so far..... Also how many hours have you ended up putting into it?


And finally would you do it all over again?

Good evening sir [/smiles]

I would imagine that the 'labour of love' and family connection would make this a fun project to exercise one's skill along with/as well as, one's generocity...a commercial enterprise? [/unsure]

I cannot agree more, would love this kind of exhaust note out of the back of my car, but as you say I suspect the labour hours that would be required may be what makes such a project a complete one-off!

It is all too easy for someone to pipe up and say 'make me one' having coated up the secondhand engine and think 'gotta be cheaper than SC'ing only to find that the true cost to blow any budget they have completely out of the water.

Any custom manufacturing is just about always going to be more expensive than buying an 'off-the-shelf' item.

I am truly jealous of how that car sounds and would greatly appreciate a passenger ride in it, but believing that I could afford to get someone to slap one of those in my boot is beyond logic.

I think that 'speed' measured in an a-2-b/0-60 measurement, is irrelevant. Travelling to and from is a necessary evil but the devil's definitely between the pages/in the detail, in just how much fun you can have getting there [/winks]

Am a bit confused Icey!

Sorry.

[Mangham54]

Go on enlighten us on the costs so far..... Also how many hours have you ended up putting into it?


And finally would you do it all over again?

Good evening sir [/smiles]

I would imagine that the 'labour of love' and family connection would make this a fun project to exercise one's skill along with/as well as, one's generocity...a commercial enterprise? [/unsure]

I cannot agree more, would love this kind of exhaust note out of the back of my car, but as you say I suspect the labour hours that would be required may be what makes such a project a complete one-off!

It is all too easy for someone to pipe up and say 'make me one' having coated up the secondhand engine and think 'gotta be cheaper than SC'ing only to find that the true cost to blow any budget they have completely out of the water.

Any custom manufacturing is just about always going to be more expensive than buying an 'off-the-shelf' item.

I am truly jealous of how that car sounds and would greatly appreciate a passenger ride in it, but believing that I could afford to get someone to slap one of those in my boot is beyond logic.

I think that 'speed' measured in an a-2-b/0-60 measurement, is irrelevant. Travelling to and from is a necessary evil but the devil's definitely between the pages/in the detail, in just how much fun you can have getting there [/winks]

Am a bit confused Icey!

Sorry.

Actually don't be at all... Seems as though this red wine is a bit more effective (defective) than others... Reading your post a second time and I can't see why I didn't get it first time.

Time for bed, night night.

Edited by Mangham54, 18 October 2010 - 09:50 PM.

[Bargi]

I think you should bring it along to the VX activity day at the end of this month down Essex way hmmm?

you know you want too

Edited by Bargi, 18 October 2010 - 09:59 PM.

[N17VES]

Hi there I just signed on to say great fuccckin job on the build.....

Now I have someone to look up to....

Cheers,

Frank


PS...... do you have any engine measurements you care to share ? Just wonder if it'll fit an Exige subframe....

The rear subframes for the exige/vx220 are very similar, the main difference is the exige has more reinforcement at the rear - Can't see why it wouldn't fit, would be superb fitted with the M32 6 speed box

....and if you do go down ths route, please sell me your 450bhp compound charger setup

[siztenboots]

Hi there I just signed on to say great fuccckin job on the build.....

Now I have someone to look up to....

Cheers,

Frank


PS...... do you have any engine measurements you care to share ? Just wonder if it'll fit an Exige subframe....

The rear subframes for the exige/vx220 are very similar, the main difference is the exige has more reinforcement at the rear - Can't see why it wouldn't fit, would be superb fitted with the M32 6 speed box

....and if you do go down ths route, please sell me your 450bhp compound charger setup

exige s2 (toyota)

subframe part number
02 1 E120A0001F Rear Sub Frame, galvanised D120A0001F R/B



vx220 subframe (pics from Alanoo)

Edited by siztenboots, 19 October 2010 - 09:21 AM.

[the ronin]

Hi there I just signed on to say great fuccckin job on the build.....

Now I have someone to look up to....

Cheers,

Frank


PS...... do you have any engine measurements you care to share ? Just wonder if it'll fit an Exige subframe....

The rear subframes for the exige/vx220 are very similar, the main difference is the exige has more reinforcement at the rear - Can't see why it wouldn't fit, would be superb fitted with the M32 6 speed box

....and if you do go down ths route, please sell me your 450bhp compound charger setup

By the way it's 580 rear wheel HP not 450 crank HP....

I have a spare Toyota MR2 Turbo gearbox that can take serious torque. I'd like to know if this could fit within the frame without having to do too much R&D....

Edited by the ronin, 19 October 2010 - 01:54 PM.

[VXT Tim]

By the way it's 580 rear wheel HP not 450 crank HP....

Can I see this car?
Link to blog/vids etc appreciated

[techieboy]

Have a look at www.monkeytuner.com or a look on youtube and search for "ronin exige"

[VXT Tim]

Have a look at www.monkeytuner.com or a look on youtube and search for "ronin exige"

Cheers matt

[VIX]

Top job. Sounds great!