The history behind the only Lotus Exige EX460 in Norway
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- How a complete engine failure led to the creation of a very special car.
One small addition: Komo-Tec did of course also install a baffled oil sump when rebuilding the engine. This was mistakenly omitted from the video. Only safe track driving from here on out :) - Авто та транспорт
I own an Exige 350 Sport which I have owned from new. The car is standard in all respects. In standard form the car is more than quick enough for the public roads. I don't do track days so I'll be keeping the car standard. Great video.
V6S Owner here... think about a Nitro Spring and Dampers... best upgrade I could have done to the car.
Nice storytelling video, thanks for sharing ❤
Most desirable car this side of a Gordon Murray T33 IMO...
They are remarkably similar in many respects, bar the price...
such a gorgeous machine 💜💜💜
I've had my 05 Elise for 19 years now and it's gone through quite a few upgrades. It's impossible to own an Elise or Exige and not upgrade it. I look forward to parts wearing out just so I can replace them with something stronger. As much as I love my Elise, your Exige is stunning. I'll bet the two people who owned prior to you think wistfully about it from time to time.
As will I if I ever part ways with it.
Sadly this model of the Exige was not sold in the US. Great to see you’re enjoying the car properly on the track.
Hang in there, you're almost half way to the 25 year import limit. It will be worth the wait :)
Nice video Thanks
Great video - I love the spec of this car - I have been looking at getting an Exige with the Komotec kit (plus doing a few interior mods). This has got me really excited - this is all the car you would ever need.
Thanks! Yes, like many others I spent way too much time researching and obsessing about the options. I sincerely think the EX460 is the sweet spot.
Awesome project and the passion for the car! Any future plans to be done on the shift mechanism?
Thanks! I’m aware that some early cars suffer from a poor gear linkage, but my car is not affected by this. I’ve adjusted the cables at one point, and that’s about it. Shift feels crisp and precise, so why fix what’s not broken?
Kjekk video!
Pure healthy evy
No baffled sump from the factory is ridiculously stupid and inexcusable! Did you have one fitted for the rebuild? Or go wet sump?
For some reason I forgot to mention it in the video, but yes, the first line of order was to install a Moroso baffled oil sump, which is even better than the baffled sump Lotus delivers on the Cup cars, since it is a full aluminium setup, without the perishable rubber baffles on the factory "red" oil sump. It's quite baffling (hehe) that they went with rubber ones, requiring the oil sump to be removed every 2 years for inspection and/or replacement of the rubber baffles. Wouldn't want those falling apart and clogging up the oil pickup.
@@Stoelen7Yeah a crazy situation meant to a track ready car! Might be worth also additionally adding a Oil Accumulator like Accusump, they pressurise and dump in the oil if the pressure drops for some reason, like high G turns. Saved many a wet sump engine on track and a lot cheaper than dry sump!
YOU CANT DRVE THAT CAR :-( ....