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David Thomas Stewart's
350hp 1792lb Lotus Elise
Updated: 12/27/2011
Motor
Motor 7/31 Photoshoot Spoiler Waxed 1 Waxed 2 Nightshot 2
On the race track Kansas Speedway Kansas Speedway + me Heartland Park Porsche Club Chasing down a Viper Dyno Graph
 
 
Ownership Timeline / Events
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Years:  2003  2004  2005  2006  2007  2008  2009  2010  2011
DateDescription
05/16/2011Oil change at home with Motul 8100 (25800 miles)
05/21/2011Elise GetToGether (GTG) at Phil's
06/13/2011Wash & wax car with dad
06/22/2011HPT Touring Club #4 - Full Course - Best lap 2:01.00 (corded tires!)
08/26/2011Six years of Elise ownership!
09/07/2011My 47th birthday!
10/18/2011Gear Oil change at home with Lucas 75/90 synthetic
10/28/2011Drag race at KCIR. 2015 lbs. Best ET: 11.477 Best Trap: 123.59 mph
11/27/2011Drag race on last day EVER at KCIR. 1997 lbs. Best ET: 11.953 Best Trap: 121.57 mph
12/27/2011Current mileage: 27300

Modifications
 
DateModificationDelta (lbs)Weight(kg)
08/26/2005Base Elise (LSS, non touring, full fluids, no top)-1949.00883.90
08/26/2005Empty stock 45 liter gas tank-74.0001875.00850.34
08/26/2005Remove padded touring softtop-11.5001863.50845.12
08/28/2005Remove battery cover / toolkit-2.1251861.38844.16
08/28/2005Remove visors-1.1001860.28843.66
08/28/2005LED brake light flasher0.2251860.50843.76
09/17/2005CG Lock seatbelt fastener0.2501860.75843.88
10/13/2005Leather emergency brake cover0.0631860.81843.91
12/05/2005MultiVex side mirrors0.0631860.88843.93
01/15/2006White LED parking lights-0.0501860.83843.91
01/15/2006H7 SilverStar highbeams0.0001860.83843.91
01/15/200655watt 8000k HID headlights1.8631862.69844.76
02/21/2006Infinity Reference 4012i speakers-0.2061862.48844.66
02/22/2006Powder coat diffuser / remove edge trim-0.2001862.28844.57
02/22/200635% window tint on rear window & sides / 15% eyebrow in front0.0001862.28844.57
02/22/2006Lotus Sport & Elise front license decals0.0001862.28844.57
03/10/2006Remove visor posts-0.1501862.13844.50
04/11/2006Remove camber shims (3mm)-0.1501861.98844.44
05/09/2006TurboXS intake system-2.1501859.83843.46
07/10/2006Remove trunk side carpet-1.4381858.40842.81
07/10/2006Remove Fix-a-flat aerosol can-0.8251857.57842.44
07/10/2006Remove rear trunk carpet-0.7881856.78842.08
08/05/2006Remove foam trunk pad-0.4151856.37841.89
08/05/2006Remove trunk release handle-0.0151856.35841.88
09/16/2006Carbon Fiber front splitter3.0301859.38843.26
10/01/2006AutoZone rearview mirror-0.1701859.21843.18
10/01/2006Stan's clutch stop mod0.0131859.23843.19
10/26/2006Aluminum headlight embellishers0.0381859.26843.20
10/26/2006Felt trunk "carpet" liner0.3501859.61843.36
10/27/2006ForcedFed street header + decat-10.6001849.01838.55
11/15/2006Stan shifter mod0.0131849.03838.56
01/12/2007Fischer folding cup holder0.3131849.34838.70
02/23/2007Lotus Sport floor mat badges0.0131849.35838.71
04/03/2007Passenger airbag / ABS cutoff switches0.0631849.42838.74
06/11/2007Remove remainder of exhaust heat shielding-2.4701846.95837.62
07/20/2007NGK AFX Wideband Air Fuel System 1.7401848.69838.41
07/20/2007Katana Supercharger System (440cc injectors, 3.4" pulley)18.6201867.31846.85
08/21/2007Fidanza aluminum flywheel-5.5151861.79844.35
08/21/2007ACT LE1-XTSS Extreme Clutch-0.4151861.38844.16
09/11/2007Remove charcoal canister & related plumbing-4.2691857.11842.23
11/16/2007VoltPhreaks VPH-700 battery + bracket-19.9501837.16833.18
06/17/2008Custom 2-piece brake rotors-11.3881825.77828.01
08/16/2008BOE Aerocatch engine cover lock-2.1031823.67827.06
08/16/2008Remove under dash panels to improve A/C performance-0.2751823.39826.93
08/26/2008Polyurethane front and rear motor mount inserts0.4131823.80827.12
10/24/2008Engine cover mesh-1.2941822.51826.53
10/28/2008Carbon Fiber Cloth Seats-10.1801812.33821.92
10/28/2008Remove rear speaker panel + lamp + speakers-6.2001806.13819.11
11/15/2008Upgrade rear license plate lights to white LEDs-0.0801806.05819.07
11/16/2008BOE Clamhinge system1.7131807.76819.85
11/17/2008TRM F1 17x7.5 rear wheels-8.2001799.56816.13
11/17/2008TRM F1 16x6.5 front wheels-5.7001793.86813.54
11/17/2008General UHP 195/50/16 Front Tires-4.0001789.86811.73
11/17/2008General UHP 225/45/17 Rear Tires0.0001789.86811.73
12/07/2008Carbon Fiber side mirror covers0.1001789.96811.77
01/10/2009Carbon Fiber RevoSport door panels-1.2751788.69811.20
03/01/2009LETSLA short shifter mechanism-0.7251787.96810.87
03/01/2009BOE TVS Stage 1 Supercharger system (550cc injectors, 82mm pulley)6.3401794.30813.74
03/01/2009EFI Engine Management + wiring harness3.5201797.82815.34
03/05/2009Hardwired subwoofer and datalogging cables1.5251795.83814.43
05/25/2009Aluminum rear clam shims-1.0631794.76813.95
06/05/2009Remove primary O2 / cap secondary bung-0.2061794.56813.86
06/07/2009Remove 20" of extra battery cable-0.8691793.69813.46
06/30/2009ProAlloy gas tank / Walbro 255 fuel pump-9.6401784.05809.09
07/10/2009Rear carbon fiber EliseParts Spoiler8.6161792.67813.00
12/08/2009Upgrade rear tail / turn / brake lights to use SuperBrightLED's-0.1901792.48812.91
01/24/2010BOE Fabrication "Silent Touch" exhaust-15.7061776.77805.79
02/02/2010Trunk edge molding for front splitter edge protection0.2251776.99805.89
02/28/2010Billet aluminum carpet buttons0.0631777.06805.92
03/04/2010BOElinks aluminum rear toelinks-1.8131775.24805.10
03/28/2010Carbon Fiber Creations binnacle, steering surround, HVAC, rear cup1.0631776.31805.58
03/30/2010Sector 111 gPan Oil Pan2.2501778.56806.60
03/30/20105 liters of Motul 8100 XS engine oil (from 4.4 liters)1.1121779.67807.11
03/30/2010Saikou Michi Catch Can0.7501780.42807.45
05/06/2010Thermo-Tec "Suppressor" heat/sound control mat0.8751781.29807.84
05/06/2010Relocate EFI, cables, washer fluid reservoir-1.1631780.13807.32
05/14/2010Supertech stainless valves + Eibach springs0.0001780.13807.32
05/14/2010BOE NewTech Nikasil lined 2ZZGE short block0.0001780.13807.32
05/14/2010Calico coated 9.0:1 Wiseco forged pistons-0.6761779.46807.01
05/14/2010Calico coated ACL crank & rod bearings0.0001779.46807.01
05/14/2010CircuitWorx billet oil pump gears0.0001779.46807.01
05/14/2010ARP head studs0.0001779.46807.01
05/14/2010Trim "U-tube" cooling pipe-0.5251778.93806.77
05/14/2010MWR alternator / water pump underdrive pulleys-0.3041778.63806.63
05/23/2010Interior sound deadening (DynaLiner, batting, fabric)2.7931781.42807.90
05/23/2010Reinstall rear speakers with styrofoam ring mounts1.9401783.36808.78
06/03/2010EliseParts polished window winders, signal stalks & handbrake-0.0441783.32808.76
09/25/2010Removed & capped windshield wiper-1.2501782.07808.19
09/30/2010BOEfuser 4-element diffuser & undertray1.4701783.54808.86
09/30/2010BOE rear eliminator panel-0.9501782.59808.43
10/07/2010Remove carbon fiber EliseParts Spoiler for season-8.6161773.97804.52
11/03/2010CarbonOne Carbon Fiber spark plug cover-0.0521773.92804.50
11/03/2010Custom rear clam (shave indicators, tail fins, lid holes, lines)-1.3801772.54803.87
11/15/2010Nitto NT555R 245/45/17 Rear Tires4.6601777.20805.99
01/15/2011Apply new rear 'LOTUS', 'Elise R' and side 'R' decals 0.0051777.20805.99
02/28/2011BOE Catch Can System (replaces Saikou Michi)0.3001777.50807.19
05/17/2011BOE Clamhinge bracket (revised)0.3001777.80807.19
05/17/2011BOE Custom battery mount0.7501778.55807.19
05/17/2011BOE Phenolic Intake manifold spacer0.1061778.66807.19
05/17/2011BOE TVS Rev400 Supercharger. 304whp, 199 wtor (345 hp, 225 tor)23.2801801.94807.19
05/17/20113/4 gallon of Coolant for Intercooler6.0751808.01807.19
07/14/2011FastToys Carpet / footrest delete-0.9101807.10807.19
07/14/2011FastToys Carbon Fiber footwell divider-0.5711806.53807.19
07/25/2011CarbonOne Carbon Fiber center console-0.4341806.10807.19
08/18/2011LightCore Systems EFI Launch Control System0.1311806.23807.19
09/10/2011Speedglass windshield with stock surround trim-12.0581794.17807.19
09/30/2011LED Halo parking lights0.0651794.24813.71
10/02/2011BOE Swirl Pot Rev400 upgrade + 6 oz additional coolant0.4411794.68813.91
10/02/201170mm TVS Supercharger Pulley (15psi boost)-0.1511794.53813.84
10/02/2011BOE ITG Intake System (replaces TurboXS)-0.4401794.09813.64
11/28/2011FastToys Carbon Fiber Side Sills-1.7251792.36812.86
12/27/2011Current (empty gas, no top): LF:361 RF:357 LR:534 RR:540-1792.36812.86
12/27/2011Current (full 10.6 gallons, no top): LF:376 RF:372 LR:557 RR:56174.0001866.36846.42
12/31/2011New rear mesh grill / refactored rear panel delete-1.5001790.86812.18
12/31/2011Trimmed BOEFuser-1.5001789.36811.50
12/31/2011Retrimmed Carbon Fiber seats-1.2501788.11810.93
02/28/2012Nitron Sport single adjustable coilovers-3.6001784.51809.30
02/28/2012Speedglass rear window + related tint-1.8501782.66808.46
02/28/2012Wheel Stud & Nuts-1.1251781.54807.95
02/28/2012V2 adjustable steering arms-0.2501781.29807.84
03/31/20112bular 4-1 header / decat pipe-2.2401779.05806.82
03/31/2011BOE Quarterstick exhaust-3.0001776.05805.46
04/30/2012Revosport Carbon Fiber front radiator grills-0.5001775.55805.24
04/30/2012Mocal oil-water cooler conversion + deletion of oil coolers/hoses-18.5001757.05796.85

Drag Strip Performance (6 events)
 
KCIR 798'
elevation
10/28/2005
Fri 6pm-10pm
57 degrees, 30.22 pressure, 55% humidity (1.017 correction) DA 728' to 791'
Completely bone stock (2090 lbs.)
Run #R/T60'330'660'mph1000'1/4 milemph
10.5341.7255.3028.34481.2510.95313.180101.13
20.3591.6615.3098.39879.9111.04013.30699.31
30.2621.6405.3128.63268.4811.52413.90694.17
40.3052.3896.1999.32179.4111.97214.25099.05
50.2342.0145.7828.91179.2311.55513.82799.66
60.3222.0385.8678.97079.7111.61613.87199.83
70.3861.9515.7598.89079.3111.52913.794101.31
80.4041.9905.7238.80680.3211.43713.681100.50
90.1991.9745.7348.81480.4211.42913.658102.70
100.2791.9045.5578.62181.1011.22613.469102.20

KCIR 798'
elevation
11/19/2006
Sun 12pm-4pm
47 degrees, 30.38 pressure, 47% humidity (1.040 correction) DA -463' to -302'
TurboXS intake, ForcedFed street header + decat, 6" 2bular exhaust (2050 lbs.)
Run #R/T60'330'660'mph1000'1/4 milemph
10.1602.0955.6818.74581.7811.33913.550104.19
20.3261.7595.4388.50081.7711.09713.313104.05
30.3341.8145.3628.39782.4410.98313.194104.29
40.4071.8985.4858.52382.3711.10813.315103.92
50.2751.7425.2918.31182.7210.89113.098104.35
60.6671.7165.2308.25782.4910.83713.030105.06
70.4451.8265.6148.75079.9911.37713.653101.03
80.3311.7945.4578.52981.4111.12513.351103.84
90.3701.8165.4468.51381.6111.11613.337103.06
100.3252.3486.4199.65377.8512.31814.608100.61

KCIR 798'
elevation
11/18/2007
Sun 12pm-4pm
60 degrees, 30.00 pressure, 54% humidity (1.004 correction) DA 467' to 1013'
As above + stock intake/green filter + Katana supercharger 3.2" pulley (2070 lbs)
Run #R/T60'330'660'mph1000'1/4 milemph
10.2791.9735.7848.82782.9611.36013.493106.34
20.1881.8235.3138.21186.2710.68412.774108.19
30.3201.8105.2238.09087.3010.53812.603109.63
40.1592.1035.7188.65586.0511.15513.264107.47
50.2071.9775.4708.35687.3310.82112.902108.80
60.4972.3556.1309.13484.0111.64113.745107.78

KCIR 798'
elevation
11/23/2008
Sun 2pm-4pm
54 degrees, 29.98 pressure, 63% humidity (1.011 correction) DA 742' to 839'
As above + 3.4" pulley, AreaP exhaust, street tires (2030 lbs)
Run #R/T60'330'660'mph1000'1/4 milemph
10.4471.8735.5578.51985.5710.99613.072111.99
20.4461.7815.2708.17286.8610.62912.697112.10

KCIR 798'
elevation
11/21/2009
Sat 1pm-3pm
56 degrees, 29.98 pressure, 74% humidity (1.005 correction) DA 532' to 995'
As above + TVS Stage 1 Supercharger (1980 lbs)
Run #R/T60'330'660'mph1000'1/4 milemph
10.9361.9635.5558.30190.9610.62612.557114.91
20.7661.7334.9997.64892.449.92311.830115.94
30.8592.2165.7558.52788.0110.87512.894111.52
40.7321.9135.3048.00988.8610.29712.265117.69
50.7602.0975.8818.72585.6311.07213.079115.66
60.8161.7755.0307.675-9.93811.849117.47

 
MphTime
0:0.00
10:0.82
20:1.13
30:1.44
40:1.96
50:2.89
60:3.65
70:4.82
80:5.80
90:7.12
100:8.64
110:10.07
120:12.40
 
Mph RangeSeconds
60-80:2.15
80-100:2.84
60-100:4.99
60-120:8.75

KCIR 798'
elevation
10/28/2011
Fri 6pm-7pm
55 degrees, 30.17 pressure, 31% humidity (1.023 correction) DA 498'
As above + BOE TVS1320 Rev400 Supercharger + Nitto NT555R's (2015 lbs)
Run #R/T60'330'660'mph1000'1/4 milemph
10.1071.7634.8677.41699.359.64811.477123.45
2-0.0061.7964.9197.50598.459.73911.568123.59

 
MphTime
0:0.00
10:0.24
20:0.69
30:1.17
40:1.62
50:2.73
60:3.29
70:3.92
80:5.34
90:6.24
100:7.25
110:9.33
120:10.69
125:11.46
 
Mph RangeSeconds
60-80:2.05
80-100:1.91
60-100:3.96
60-120:7.40

KCIR 798'
elevation
11/27/2011
Sun 12pm-1pm
38 degrees, 30.23 pressure, 57% humidity (1.046 correction) DA -728'
25mph HEADWIND and slippery conditions (1997 lbs)
First run missed 3rd so just went into 4th...
Run #R/T60'330'660'mph1000'1/4 milemph
1-0.0031.9775.3628.41880.6710.86512.815116.35
20.5841.7875.1777.93993.5810.22212.121119.95
30.0512.0295.3288.04493.9310.29911.953121.57

Best Track Times (27 events)
 
Track LocationYear (Track Days)Best Lap TimeBest speed (mph)
Heartland Park Topeka
Club Course
2.10 miles
"Touring Club""
2006 (x5)01:45.65117.85
2007 (x5)01:43.90123.12
2008 (x1)01:41.58119.65
2009 (x1)01:37.97120.88
2010 (x4)01:34.63120.30

Heartland Park - Club Course - 07/07/2010

Heartland Park Topeka
Grand Prix Course
2.50 miles
2006 (x1)02:05.20111.70
2008 (x2)01:57.65123.61
2009 (x2)01:52.62131.20

Heartland Park - Grand Prix Course - 10/16/2009

2010 (x1)01:53.59120.00
2011 (x1)01:59.94122.17
Mid America Motorplex
Full Course
2.23 miles
2006 (x1)01:51.21113.62
2007 (x2)01:50.50121.42
2010 (x1)01:47.80126.40


Best Autocross Times (8 events)
 
Club / EventDateTimeRankPAX Rank
KCRSCCA #609/25/200548.44181 / 11388th
KCRSCCA #810/23/200558.42271 / 10784th
Crown #103/26/200650.25751 / 11280th
Crown #204/23/200643.49414 / 7626th
Crown #305/14/200647.05447 / 8160th
Crown #406/04/200644.90725 / 7042nd
Crown #507/15/200648.76425 / 6246th
KCRSCCA #608/09/200956.58857 / 6963rd
 
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