Im so tempted by this TypeR conversion

MoOriginal · 2nd November 2007, 11:43

honda elise type r, elise conversion, honda conversion, honda elise conversion

Installed for about 10k.
0-100 under 10 secs with ecu remap!

Dimplyred · 2nd November 2007, 11:46

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Originally Posted by MoOriginal

honda elise type r, elise conversion, honda conversion, honda elise conversion

Installed for about 10k.
0-100 under 10 secs with ecu remap!

Go for it, it would be amazing.

MoOriginal · 2nd November 2007, 11:50

mmmm your not helping !

Too expensive - etc etc

Dimplyred · 2nd November 2007, 11:53

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Originally Posted by MoOriginal

mmmm your not helping !

Too expensive - etc etc

There is that side of it to consider is suppose, but hey I'm spending your money not mine

MoOriginal · 2nd November 2007, 12:11

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

There is that side of it to consider is suppose, but hey I'm spending your money not mine

Indeedy true
well go whole hog get me to spend a NOS kit too!

davee7 · 2nd November 2007, 12:15

Before the Toyota engine was chosen, it was long rumoured that Lotus were gonna go for the Honda unit.

A couple of Elise-owning mates of mine say that on the Elise forums they frequent, there a quite a few Elises with Honda transplants and plenty of owners are pissed that Lotus went officially with Toyota.

But then I think the main reason why is Honda not wanting a competitor to their own 2 seater roadster....

Dimplyred · 2nd November 2007, 12:29

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Originally Posted by MoOriginal

Indeedy true
well go whole hog get me to spend a NOS kit too!

No way, your missus would kill me!!!

MoOriginal · 2nd November 2007, 12:32

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Originally Posted by davee7

Before the Toyota engine was chosen, it was long rumoured that Lotus were gonna go for the Honda unit.

A couple of Elise-owning mates of mine say that on the Elise forums they frequent, there a quite a few Elises with Honda transplants and plenty of owners are pissed that Lotus went officially with Toyota.

But then I think the main reason why is Honda not wanting a competitor to their own 2 seater roadster....

yeah better for the tuning market..
its bloody tempting aswell - but i wouldnt be able to guess which typeR to get into in the morning !
Missus would go potty - as she is driving a Pug!
But like she was told = what i have before we get married im not selling - EVER

MoOriginal · 2nd November 2007, 12:34

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

No way, your missus would kill me!!!

No shes as bad as you like that - she wont be the one to say no - and then get blamed - as useful as a wet fart in these spending money situations
not like we have it to spend it !

Munro · 2nd November 2007, 12:54

I have driven a mark 1 elise with an old rover engine in it, and that was pretty quick. With the Type R engine in it it would be infinitely better.

FWH · 2nd November 2007, 13:26

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Originally Posted by MoOriginal

0-100 under 10 secs with ecu remap!

That can´t be right I thought.
Then I read the article.

0-100 MILES PER HOUR in 10s (not 0-100 km/h)!

MoOriginal · 2nd November 2007, 14:08

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Originally Posted by FWH

That can´t be right I thought.
Then I read the article.

0-100 MILES PER HOUR in 10s (not 0-100 km/h)!

frget the article that was just to get juices going - with engine remap - manifold work etc 100 mph!

Wheelspin in 3rd!

There are many different power versions of the honda variant
dont get me started on the audi v6 300 bhp version ! oh dear !

illegalhunter · 2nd November 2007, 16:37

God that would some combo

vtec-hungry · 5th November 2007, 13:12

omg what a waste of time, do people seriously think this is good??????????????????

davee7 · 5th November 2007, 13:17

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Originally Posted by vtec-hungry

omg what a waste of time, do people seriously think this is good??????????????????

ummm yes they do...... why is it a waste of time?

TTDegs · 5th November 2007, 13:41

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Originally Posted by vtec-hungry

omg what a waste of time, do people seriously think this is good??????????????????

hmmmmm....

Take a gorgious looking 2 seater sports car that weighs about the same as a packet of damp fag papers.
Insert a high reving 2ltr 200bhp engine.

what's not to like?

MoOriginal · 6th November 2007, 14:30

id hate the wheelspin in 3rd

i think !

MoOriginal · 6th November 2007, 14:36

probably get really annoyed with this
as its not even honda

But it read so wonderfully...
AUDI CONVERSION
250 bhp or 300bhp+ coversion.

300 bhp - 0-100 mph - Under 8.5 secs !!!!!

Dave 111s · 6th November 2007, 16:55

Trust me the Honda'd Elise is great fun. Mine only has 150bhp from its Rover engine and this is a real hoot, but the Type R engine really makes them fly.

The guy I go to for driver training in my Elise has a supercharged Type R Elise with over 300bhp and having been a passenger in it there is only one word to describe it BRUTAL !!

If you want more info try SELOC.com or Pistonheads.com there are quite a few owners of convert Elise’s on there.

Have thought about doing it to mine, but the finances don't quite stretch to it at present.

MoOriginal · 7th November 2007, 09:21

Its a tough situation to be in
Justify the cash to yourself then pick between Honda or Audi conversion or a 160 Rover conversion head for much less ..
I think if i had the money Id have the Audi conversion - just cause im not sure id like the 'on cam' boost in such a light car - ive driven new exige with toyota engines and didnt like the on cam profile at all.
However being on cam - is something I have got used to in a much heavier car in the CTR....

i think since i cant justify the cost - and i have a CTR - I might just go for a head coversion to 160 on the Rover - as cost effective and smiles all around

Mo

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davee7 Wheelnut Join Date: 1st June 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Before the Toyota engine was chosen, it was long rumoured that Lotus were gonna go for the Honda unit. A couple of Elise-owning mates of mine say that on the Elise forums they frequent, there a quite a few Elises with Honda transplants and plenty of owners are pissed that Lotus went officially with Toyota. But then I think the main reason why is Honda not wanting a competitor to their own 2 seater roadster....

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MoOriginal Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: London, Perivale Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	probably get really annoyed with this as its not even honda But it read so wonderfully... AUDI CONVERSION 250 bhp or 300bhp+ coversion. 300 bhp - 0-100 mph - Under 8.5 secs !!!!!

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Dave 111s Valve Cap Join Date: 8th October 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Trust me the Honda'd Elise is great fun. Mine only has 150bhp from its Rover engine and this is a real hoot, but the Type R engine really makes them fly. The guy I go to for driver training in my Elise has a supercharged Type R Elise with over 300bhp and having been a passenger in it there is only one word to describe it BRUTAL !! If you want more info try SELOC.com or Pistonheads.com there are quite a few owners of convert Elise’s on there. Have thought about doing it to mine, but the finances don't quite stretch to it at present.

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MoOriginal Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: London, Perivale Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Its a tough situation to be in Justify the cash to yourself then pick between Honda or Audi conversion or a 160 Rover conversion head for much less .. I think if i had the money Id have the Audi conversion - just cause im not sure id like the 'on cam' boost in such a light car - ive driven new exige with toyota engines and didnt like the on cam profile at all. However being on cam - is something I have got used to in a much heavier car in the CTR.... i think since i cant justify the cost - and i have a CTR - I might just go for a head coversion to 160 on the Rover - as cost effective and smiles all around Mo