Renesis + Lotus Elise/Exige = HEAVEN?
08-04-2006, 02:47 PM
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Renesis + Lotus Elise/Exige = HEAVEN?
Now how amazing would it be if Lotus stuck a Renesis in the Elise/Exige instead of that Toyota powerplant? The cars would be lighter, faster, smoother, and rev higher. All pluses. The only downsides would be fuel economy and probably a jump in price. But in such a light car as these the renesis will have no trouble turning out respectable MPG numbers, but most of the owners won't care. And I'm sure the pluses will significantly outweigh the price.
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08-04-2006, 04:01 PM
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Just about 1 mile from me is this place called DC Motors. They've got a blood red Exige with black wheels and a black spoiler sitting out there everyday along with the usual Gallardos and F430s. But that Exige just gets my eye everytime, but then I think of how much better a Honda powerplant or a Renesis would be in that car.
Here she is (grab your drool rags): http://www.dontdrivejunk.com/details...1-2l1151006793
Here she is (grab your drool rags): http://www.dontdrivejunk.com/details...1-2l1151006793
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08-04-2006, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
mazda engineers think its a good idea too
08-04-2006, 07:29 PM
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This has been discussed quite a bit of the forum... The 2ZZ weighs less than the Renesis, and the elise only dynos about 10whp less than a RX-8, gets better gas mileage, and will probably be more reliable. Seems to me Lotus made the right choice.
08-04-2006, 07:50 PM
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This has been discussed quite a bit of the forum... The 2ZZ weighs less than the Renesis, and the elise only dynos about 10whp less than a RX-8, gets better gas mileage, and will probably be more reliable. Seems to me Lotus made the right choice.
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08-04-2006, 08:01 PM
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I wish Toyota would make a new version of the MR2 that matches the Elise' power to weight ratio and performance and sell it at 27k starting price. thatd be pretty hot.
08-04-2006, 08:48 PM
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Would definatly be a interesting mix and would sounds frigging awsome. Now to find some moron with more money than brains and we could see this happen.. hmm.. Anyone know Jay Leno personaly??
08-04-2006, 09:06 PM
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i ThINk the ROTAWY woUld Be BETtTER iNN A FERRARIZ.
Actually why don't they just put a rotary in every damn vehicle on the planet. That would be WICKED SIXK!
Actually why don't they just put a rotary in every damn vehicle on the planet. That would be WICKED SIXK!
08-04-2006, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Ike
This has been discussed quite a bit of the forum... The 2ZZ weighs less than the Renesis, and the elise only dynos about 10whp less than a RX-8, gets better gas mileage, and will probably be more reliable. Seems to me Lotus made the right choice.
Other clear renesis advantages; smaller dimensions that would allow it to be placed lower in the car, higher rev capability, more linier powerband, smoother...
But yeah, the 2zz is more fuel efficient, like an elise owner really gives a ****.
08-04-2006, 11:36 PM
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I thought the Renesis makes at least 20 horses than the stock engine in the Elise or the Exige. But I don't know much about these things. The Manufacturer's hp rating for the Elise/Exige engine is 190hp I believe (maybe 200) and the rating for the Renesis is 232hp. I now that's probably crank hp but still.
08-05-2006, 01:32 AM
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Now how amazing would it be if Lotus stuck a Renesis in the Elise/Exige instead of that Toyota powerplant? The cars would be lighter, faster, smoother, and rev higher. All pluses. The only downsides would be fuel economy and probably a jump in price. But in such a light car as these the renesis will have no trouble turning out respectable MPG numbers, but most of the owners won't care. And I'm sure the pluses will significantly outweigh the price.
Originally Posted by zoom44
mazda engineers think its a good idea too
08-05-2006, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DARKMAZ8
Ls1!!!
lmao... although $forhp I dont think you can get any better, power REALLY isn't what the elise/exige (or even eight) are about anyways though.
08-05-2006, 04:51 AM
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Has anyone else noticed that everytime Ike disagrees with someone in a calm and collect manner and backs his statements up with facts, the other person turns into a giant jackass and starts throwing a temper tantrum?
Sorry Ike, they just seem to be attracted to you.
Sorry Ike, they just seem to be attracted to you.