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BlackMK4
Aug 23, 2006

wat.
Megamarm
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BlackMK4
Aug 23, 2006

wat.
Megamarm
Did I just hear you say that an Exige makes a practical daily? :getin:

BlackMK4
Aug 23, 2006

wat.
Megamarm

crazzy posted:

I was under the impression that penske shocks were in the same camp as jrz/mcs/moton being a motorsport only product and being unreasonably harsh on the street.

Do they make a kit for the lotus that is tolerable around town?

You can have them valved however you'd like, but they are definitely not unreasonably harsh normally. In fact, you can run higher spring rates with better ride quality than a lot of off the shelf garbage.

Least that is how mine are.

BlackMK4
Aug 23, 2006

wat.
Megamarm

Pr0kjayhawk posted:

Yeah, Blackwatch Racing had a custom valve spec done for the 111 platform.

https://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f91/best-all-worlds-bwr-non-adjustable-penske-shocks-intro-pricing-282889/#/topics/282889

I’ve read they’re worlds better than the base or LSS setup. Compliant around town and much better on the track. The fact that Frank at BWR was able to work with Penske directly and his knowledge of the platform (multiple auto cross championships) made a really compelling package. Here’s his thread buying an out-of-state Elise and stopping by their shop to install a set:

https://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f3/blackwatch-racing-supercharged-drive-across-country-penske-shocks-266866/#/topics/266866

Mine were also built and valved by Fred at BWR some years ago, they are quite compliant.

BlackMK4
Aug 23, 2006

wat.
Megamarm
I'm local to you and have been casually shopping for an Elise/Exige to K swap as a second track car to my BRZ, but it seems like this is way too clean and low mileage for me. :) I'm sure someone is going to scoop it up quick, it is beautiful. Market is loving nuts so you'll probably print too.

BlackMK4
Aug 23, 2006

wat.
Megamarm
It seems I will finally be joining the Lotus goon family, I'll be picking it up from Spring Mountain Motorsports Resort in a couple of weeks.

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BlackMK4
Aug 23, 2006

wat.
Megamarm

Suburban Dad posted:

You've got great taste in cars.

Thanks, I try :unsmith:

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