FS: 2005 Magnetic Blue Lotus + Honda K20A Type R Swap
Year: 2005
Make: Lotus
Model: Exige
Price: $46000
Mileage: 60000
Color: Magnetic Blue
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (State): CA
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
For sale is a 2005 Lotus Elise with a full Exige front/rear conversion and Honda K20A engine swap from a DC5 Integra/RSX Type R. It currently puts out 240whp/172 ft lb naturally aspirated. This has been my project car since 2009 and now I think it's time for someone else to possibly enjoy it.
The chassis has 60k miles and the engine has approx 33k miles. It is fully CA Smog legal (just smogged and registered the car through 2016). The bodywork was done by Julio at Mulholland Motorsports and has been maintained by Harry at A1 Automotive, two of the most reputable Lotus shops in the LA area. The engine swap was performed by Sportcar Motion in San Diego and tuned by Church Automotive in Torrance. Tim at Innovative Mounts designed the swap components. The car is well sorted and runs strong.
The car was involved in a parking lot incident in 2011 when a vehicle backed into the front of the car and tapped the fiberglass clamshell at low speed. No damage was sustained except to the front clamshell, which was fully replaced with an Exige front end. No damage to the chassis, frame, or radiator was sustained. The vehicle was repaired by Mulholland Motorsports, a well known bodyshop specializing in exotics repair in Los Angeles.
The car was featured on Speedhunters and photographed by Larry Chen.
Engine
Honda K20A Type R swap, Arqray titanium Exhaust, Custom exhaust header/midpipe, custom cold air intake, K-Tuned fuel rail, Hondata K-Pro ECU management, ProAlloy triple-pass aluminum radiator, Setrab oil cooler, V2 baffled fuel tank, Clockwise Motion oil baffle kit, Radium coolant overflow tank, Motul 300V oil
Driveline
Factory Honda K20A transmission & LSD, Innovative Mounts K-swap engine mounts, Innovative Mounts shifter, SSC shift cables, Sector111 shifter reinforcement kit, Innovative Mounts driveline axles
Suspension/Brakes
Nitron Single adjustable sports coilovers, Sector111 RTD toe-link brace, Sector111 V2 steering camber arms, Sector111 TitanQR steering rack, BOE Racing 2-piece full-floating slotted rotors, DBA 4000 rear rotors, BOE Racing vented caliper pistons, Carbotech XP12/XP10 F/R pads, Endless RF650 brake fluid
Wheels/Tires
RAYS Volk Racing CE28N 16?7-inch (front) 17?7.5-inch (rear), Toyo R888 tires, Blackwatch Racing wheel studs, Kics R40 lug nuts
Exterior
Lotus Exige front and rear clam conversion, TWRD carbon fiber GT Front bumper/splitter, TWRD carbon fiber access panels, Reverie carbon fiber side scoops, Craft Square carbon fiber mirrors, IMRP aluminum side sills, Bodyshop Kobayashi carbon fiber rear hatch/engine cover, Voltex 1600mm Type 2 carbon fiber wing, Reverie carbon fiber 3-element rear diffuser,
Interior
Recaro SPG seat, Works Bell quick-release hub, Sparco Cup 300mm wheel, Willans harnesses, Lotus Sport factory harness bar, aspec titanium shift knob
Things that may need attention
1. No AC installed on the car. However, the wiring kit provided by Murray (WhatsADSM on Lotustalk) was designed to accomodate AC functionality. Tim at Innovative Mounts was working on an AC compressor bracket design and can provide one
2. Aside from the AC not installed, the HVAC no longer blows air due to a corroded resistor pack. This is a common issue on early cars and Lotus sells an upgraded resistor pack kit.
3. ABS light sometimes comes on during startup but will disappear after a minute. I believe this has to do with an ABS sensor with dirty electrical contacts.
4. Front carbon splitter has a crack in the clearcoat from a piece of debris/rock.
5. Craftsquare mirror on passenger side sags. Held in tighter place with rubber duck tape.
6. Passenger side window has a rattle when lowered. Part of the Lotus charm package.
7. Roof liner on hardtop sags. Needs to be cut and re-lined by an interior specialty shop.
List Date: 8/11/2015
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
For more info, click here to view the original listing: FS: 2005 Magnetic Blue Lotus + Honda K20A Type R Swap
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On Sale For: $46,000.00 (Local Pickup Only)
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Year: 2005
Make: Lotus
Model: Exige
Price: $46000
Mileage: 60000
Color: Magnetic Blue
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (State): CA
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
For sale is a 2005 Lotus Elise with a full Exige front/rear conversion and Honda K20A engine swap from a DC5 Integra/RSX Type R. It currently puts out 240whp/172 ft lb naturally aspirated. This has been my project car since 2009 and now I think it's time for someone else to possibly enjoy it.
The chassis has 60k miles and the engine has approx 33k miles. It is fully CA Smog legal (just smogged and registered the car through 2016). The bodywork was done by Julio at Mulholland Motorsports and has been maintained by Harry at A1 Automotive, two of the most reputable Lotus shops in the LA area. The engine swap was performed by Sportcar Motion in San Diego and tuned by Church Automotive in Torrance. Tim at Innovative Mounts designed the swap components. The car is well sorted and runs strong.
The car was involved in a parking lot incident in 2011 when a vehicle backed into the front of the car and tapped the fiberglass clamshell at low speed. No damage was sustained except to the front clamshell, which was fully replaced with an Exige front end. No damage to the chassis, frame, or radiator was sustained. The vehicle was repaired by Mulholland Motorsports, a well known bodyshop specializing in exotics repair in Los Angeles.
The car was featured on Speedhunters and photographed by Larry Chen.
Engine
Honda K20A Type R swap, Arqray titanium Exhaust, Custom exhaust header/midpipe, custom cold air intake, K-Tuned fuel rail, Hondata K-Pro ECU management, ProAlloy triple-pass aluminum radiator, Setrab oil cooler, V2 baffled fuel tank, Clockwise Motion oil baffle kit, Radium coolant overflow tank, Motul 300V oil
Driveline
Factory Honda K20A transmission & LSD, Innovative Mounts K-swap engine mounts, Innovative Mounts shifter, SSC shift cables, Sector111 shifter reinforcement kit, Innovative Mounts driveline axles
Suspension/Brakes
Nitron Single adjustable sports coilovers, Sector111 RTD toe-link brace, Sector111 V2 steering camber arms, Sector111 TitanQR steering rack, BOE Racing 2-piece full-floating slotted rotors, DBA 4000 rear rotors, BOE Racing vented caliper pistons, Carbotech XP12/XP10 F/R pads, Endless RF650 brake fluid
Wheels/Tires
RAYS Volk Racing CE28N 16?7-inch (front) 17?7.5-inch (rear), Toyo R888 tires, Blackwatch Racing wheel studs, Kics R40 lug nuts
Exterior
Lotus Exige front and rear clam conversion, TWRD carbon fiber GT Front bumper/splitter, TWRD carbon fiber access panels, Reverie carbon fiber side scoops, Craft Square carbon fiber mirrors, IMRP aluminum side sills, Bodyshop Kobayashi carbon fiber rear hatch/engine cover, Voltex 1600mm Type 2 carbon fiber wing, Reverie carbon fiber 3-element rear diffuser,
Interior
Recaro SPG seat, Works Bell quick-release hub, Sparco Cup 300mm wheel, Willans harnesses, Lotus Sport factory harness bar, aspec titanium shift knob
Things that may need attention
1. No AC installed on the car. However, the wiring kit provided by Murray (WhatsADSM on Lotustalk) was designed to accomodate AC functionality. Tim at Innovative Mounts was working on an AC compressor bracket design and can provide one
2. Aside from the AC not installed, the HVAC no longer blows air due to a corroded resistor pack. This is a common issue on early cars and Lotus sells an upgraded resistor pack kit.
3. ABS light sometimes comes on during startup but will disappear after a minute. I believe this has to do with an ABS sensor with dirty electrical contacts.
4. Front carbon splitter has a crack in the clearcoat from a piece of debris/rock.
5. Craftsquare mirror on passenger side sags. Held in tighter place with rubber duck tape.
6. Passenger side window has a rattle when lowered. Part of the Lotus charm package.
7. Roof liner on hardtop sags. Needs to be cut and re-lined by an interior specialty shop.
List Date: 8/11/2015
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
For more info, click here to view the original listing: FS: 2005 Magnetic Blue Lotus + Honda K20A Type R Swap
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On Sale For: $46,000.00 (Local Pickup Only)
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