# Picked up my Exige... HEAD UNIT INSTALLED!!! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 29, 2008, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429 "2008-12-29T09:51:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/81 "2008-12-30T05:30:08Z")
Also, they finally got a new KEYFOB. I don’t have a pic of the new one but the old one was terrible: ![[http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/attachmen](http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/attachmen) ts/f95/75170d1204421397-fs-used-elise-exige-cobra-alarm-fobs-alarm-fobs-used.jpg]([http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/attachmen](http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/attachmen) ts/f95/75170d1204421397-fs-used-elise-exige-cobra-alarm-fobs-alarm-fobs-used.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/82 "2008-12-30T05:47:55Z")
> [@newman](#): > > i’m pretty sure i like the wing. I might play around with switching the end caps out. maybe just CF end caps, or white end caps on the CF wing. Also, it looks a lot better when the wing is NOT silhouetted against a black garage door. > > I am probably going to get CF side scoops. I was going to ask if you could swap out the wing ends. It might look better that way. +1 for the CF sides Maybe, just maybe try the CF wing with red (matched to the tow hooks) end caps. ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/83 "2008-12-30T08:16:12Z")
I know its a toyota motor in those things. 1.8L supercharged? Is that like a toyota matrix motor that they went through and put forged parts in it? Is the supercharger a roots style, or centrifugal? Should be a pretty easy to work on car for an exotic… ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/84 "2008-12-30T08:17:49Z")
> [@JustinH](#): > > I know its a toyota motor in those things. > > 1.8L supercharged? > > Is that like a toyota matrix motor that they went through and put forged parts in it? > > Is the supercharger a roots style, or centrifugal? > > Should be a pretty easy to work on car for an exotic… It’s an M62 or M45, whatever one is bigger. The block is actually stock… which means i can’t go and push a ton of boost… (but good news is i can get a new shortblock for like 1500 bucks. 🙂 ) ---
**Author:** ![Johnnyv412](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johnnyv412/32/5226_2.png) [@Johnnyv412](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnyv412)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/85 "2008-12-30T08:23:12Z")
awesome. could i ever fit in that thing. 6’7" 270 lbs? hows the foot room? ---
**Author:** ![micah](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/micah/32/7257_2.png) [@micah](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/micah)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/86 "2008-12-30T08:27:12Z")
> [@Johnnyv412](#): > > awesome. could i ever fit in that thing. 6’7" 270 lbs? hows the foot room? we should def have a meet and find out ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/87 "2008-12-30T08:27:35Z")
I wish i had flash at work so i can go on youtube and search to see how people fit in that car and get in and out of it. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/88 "2008-12-30T08:34:54Z")
> [@Johnnyv412](#): > > awesome. could i ever fit in that thing. 6’7" 270 lbs? hows the foot room? Probably not. The seats are snug on my 31 inch waist… VQ30DE drove it, he probably was 6-5 and 260 or more, but it was tight and uncomfortable for both of us… haha. > [@Red00WS6](#): > > I wish i had flash at work so i can go on youtube and search to see how people fit in that car and get in and out of it. i’m fairly small, so ingress/egress is pretty easy… As you get taller and wider it gets harder and harder. ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/89 "2008-12-30T08:38:05Z")
> [@ILC](#): > > Good to see you are staying pure > [@clinzee](#): > > Maybe I don’t get the joke but lotus is British.:shrug: I think he was referencing the color: white… (power) Nice car. I wonder what kind of girl this one gets? Hmm, British racer with a Japanese engine… ---
**Author:** ![longuyen88](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/longuyen88/32/7611_2.png) [@longuyen88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/longuyen88)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/90 "2008-12-30T08:45:56Z")
let me know if you wanna get rid of the stock diffuser… PM me ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/91 "2008-12-30T08:47:24Z")
> [@longuyen88](#): > > let me know if you wanna get rid of the stock diffuser… PM me I probably will not get rid of any stock parts, sorry. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/92 "2008-12-30T09:55:02Z")
Very nice. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/93 "2008-12-30T10:25:41Z")
I would sell all those carbon parts, I realy think it looks better with the white wing. Engine bay with the “ram air” setup looks Exotic. Originally I felt like this purchase was kinda a move over, instead of a step up, but it does look a lot nicer than the Ill lease. However STI DD vs. CEL DD 😕 X… ---
**Author:** ![mickdad246](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mickdad246/32/7274_2.png) [@mickdad246](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mickdad246)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/94 "2008-12-30T10:30:47Z")
finally manned up and got something better then that orange/redish thing u had, hahaha:lol: … looks sick… good color choice ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/95 "2008-12-30T10:31:10Z")
> [@Xander](#): > > I would sell all those carbon parts, I realy think it looks better with the white wing. > > Engine bay with the “ram air” setup looks Exotic. > > Originally I felt like this purchase was kinda a move over, instead of a step up, but it does look a lot nicer than the Ill lease. However STI DD vs. CEL DD 😕 > > X… The wing might go back to stock or just CF end caps, but i think the diffuser will look good, as will CF side scoops. I need to look at it in real life more… Also, as far as DDs go, I still really like my Rabbit. I definitely miss the STi when there is snow on the ground, but every other day I’m really indifferent, and (at least right now) is far less expensive to own… When i need tires, i won’t need to buy expensive Potenzas, brakes are cheaper, too. The insurance is about 65% of what the sti was, and it get’s about 30% better fuel economy, if not more… ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/96 "2008-12-30T10:31:35Z")
> [@mickdad246](#): > > finally manned up and got something better then that orange/redish thing u had, hahaha:lol: > > … looks sick… good color choice THAT THING WAS RED! ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/97 "2008-12-30T10:32:15Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > THAT THING WAS RED! Yeah, it was definitely red. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/98 "2008-12-30T10:33:17Z")
people on here, Ie. geoff, and the others who voted orange in the “pearl solar yellow” thread are obviously color blind. ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/99 "2008-12-30T10:34:08Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > people on here, Ie. geoff, and the others who voted orange in the “pearl solar yellow” thread are obviously color blind. Newman’s previous lotus was red :gotme: ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2008, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-exige-head-unit-installed/60429/100 "2008-12-30T10:36:39Z")
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