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Lotus Elise (2005)
for sale

Price: US $36,000.00

Description:

For just a few thousand more than a stock Lotus Elise you can get…
1. 250 horsepower versus 180 – the supercharger installed on this Elise is the same reliable Eaton MP62 used in the Exige. The difference between a NA and supercharged Elise is like night and day! There is also the addictive supercharger “whine” when you step on the gas and the revs get above 4, 000…
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2. Upgraded braking power (Sector 111 Gold ultradisks all around) and better handling with Nitron adjustable shocks. You can dial it up for a more aggressive ride or dial it back when you want more comfort without ever pulling out a wrench. You don’t need to be a veteran racecar driver to feel the difference compared to the stock Lotus suspension.
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3. Toyo R888 compound R tires, these things are one step below racing slicks. When allowed to warm up they will keep you pinned to the side of your seat in the turns.
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4. Upgraded ACT brand clutch and Fidanza aluminum flywheel for quicker spin-up of the motor and more aggressive launching/shifting.
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5. One-of-a-kind exterior. The combination of paint color, bodywork streamlining, front splitter, side rails, rear CF diffuser, mesh conversion and so on make this car one of a kind. There is no other Lotus out there that looks like this, period. The way these elements were put together makes it a piece of art. As my brother once said when I let him go for a drive “this thing gets eyeballs from EVERYWHERE”.
THESE ARE JUST THE HIGHLIGHTS!!!
Here is the simple truth, if you bought a stock 2005 Elise today with similar mileage for $30, 000 you would have to spend at least another $30, 000 to add/install all the features found on this car. People do this to cars because it’s a hobby and they love to see/experience the result, not to make money. As a buyer you get to spend a fraction of the cost for these upgrades, the main downside is that you didn’t get to pick them. This car wont appeal to all prospective Lotus buyers (some buyers/purists just want stock or minor modifications), but I am hoping to find someone who will love this car as much as I have.
Now for the details:
2005 Lotus Elise, 32, xxx miles, 3rd owner, no time to drive and enjoy it anymore (young family). Bought it in California, now located in the Chicagoland area
Clear title in hand (no bank loan), no accidents EVER
Sport Package, Touring Package, Soft-top, color matching hard-top, custom body cover included
A few operational notes: A/C blows cold, power locks fully functional, power windows fully functional, they go all the way up and down, all underpans still intact and functional.
Detailed list of modifications…
Full body off paint job, previous paint sanded off and done perfectly. Color is ithica verde (lambo green). Turn signals removed, body lines front and rear removed, rear fins removed. Black oval painted on rear. All new moldings done then. Over $10k for this alone – pictures don’t do this color justice!!! You need to see in person to fully appreciate.
3M Clear bra kit
Front grills, radiators and engine cover converted to mesh
LED halos
LED turn signals
Morimoto true HID projecter retrofited into headlight housing
3k bulbs in high beams and reflectors painted black
forcedfed front lip
imrp side skirts
reverie CF side scoops which are cleared
dardsyde rear diffuser
Raised painted lotus lettering
von hep exhaust
custom intake
BWR supercharger V1 – I suggest having the bearing oil changed out as part of regular maintenance, there are no other moving parts to wear out
Charlie X tune
rear panel delete
Front tow hook
Nitron single coilovers – fully adjustable
BOE rear half kit toe brace
Front and rear gold sector111 ultra discs – replaced at 27, 000 miles
New Brake pads (front and rear) CL RC5+ at 27, 000
G2 Red caliper paint front and rear
Kodiak 3 piece wheels
Toyo R888 tires – replaced at 27, 000 miles
motor mount inserts
ACT clutch, street disc and the more aggressive pressure plate. Installed at ~20, 000 miles – note, it takes practice to engage smoothly
Fidanza aluminum flywheel
Front speakers upgraded to 5.25 in
rear speakers upgraded to 6.5 inch
Alpine fold out 7 inch screen with full navigation
BWR extended wheel studs
Blox racing lug nuts
Carbon Fiber door inserts
CF (Craft Square) Carbon Fiber wide angle mirrors
Exige GT4 Wing, painted to match body color
Re-packed exhaust at 25, 000 miles
Upper rear control arm bushings – based upon advice from Lotus mechanic to prevent any control arm failures during hard braking
I added a Stainless Steel bolt behind the clutch pedal to significantly reduce the slop from the clutch prior to engagement, so it engages very quickly as you release it. This is easy to change back to stock, but I recommend keeping it this way. Once you learn how to drive it this makes using the clutch much easier and helps you get off the line faster.
Warranty work done on oil coolers/lines by Boardwalk Auto Mall in Redwood City, CA
While in California it passed smog more than 3 times, the most recent in June 2014. Engine compartment looks completely stock.
While I owned it I participated in about 7 autocross events (all with the Golden Gate Lotus Club) and 1 intro track day (my wife drove it during track day, barely broke 100mph, definitely not pushed to the limits). LOTS of canyon carving (that’s what this car was built for). She still runs perfectly, the same as the day I bought her. I last checked the cams at 25, 000 miles and they were in great shape (pictures available).
Overall I give it a 9 out of 10.
Here are the bads:
The front splitter is pretty beat up (it had a few knicks when I bought it). This car is slightly lowered and you have to be really careful around driveways/curbs. Most damage occurred in the first 6 months after I bought it, since then I raised it by 5mm and have learned what I can/cannot drive over. The good part is I removed it once and the clam underneath is in perfect condition. I have an un-painted replacement that will go with the car. I suggest the new owner keeps it on until they learn the limits.
The front passenger headlight is not working (stopped working about 6 months ago), will need to be replaced
Rims have several small nicks on the black portion, nothing unusual given the age of the car (or all the rock strewn mountain roads in Northern CA). Overall the rims need some TLC but no curb rash of any kind.
One very small nick on the front clam from a rock that went through the starshield and into the base paint, you would be hard pressed to find it if I didn’t point it out. Some nicks on the star-shield at the rear tires.
The dry-cell was replaced with a standard car battery (the previous owner was tired of it dying). Weighs a bit more than OEM, but I have never had any problems with it.
The rear diffuser is all carbon fiber, the fins have been scrapped on the bottom several times (mostly from the previous owner). You can only see it if you look under the car.
The lumbar supports for the seats don’t hold air for more than an hour.
I will throw in any other spare parts I have including the stock mirrors, stock intake, old diffuser, misc fasteners, etc…
you can also e-mail me at:
champton1 at hotmail.com

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