160 MPH + in my GT3?

[armynick]

I've had an indicated 160 mph on my clocks a couple of times now, with room for a little more (I think) if I pushed it.

Are the clocks accurate? Is this a realistict reading?

Also, I'd like more acceleration. Can you chip the GT3?

Does this wear the engine more? Should I leave it? Any other ideas bearing in mind I'm not rich and not doing track days!

[rob.ellis]

Andy Whittaker's your man. check out:
www.andywhittaker.com/my_lotus_gt3.htm

He's world renown guru on the lotus ecu and ex-GT3 owner. Anything you want out of your ecu he can probably do for you.

As the GT3 uses the same basic engine as all the other 4 cylinder esprits (albeit in 2.0 litre rather than 2.2 litre config) most if not all the mods that the s4/S4s guys do are probably applicable to your car. E.g. ecu upgrades, cat removal, upgraded chargecooler, bov, sports exhausts etc.

Check out www.moto-concept.de for some other ideas.
Also, join up on the yahoo group for great discussion on modifications. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UKLotusEsprit/

We've got several guys on there with VERY modified cars.

Cheers
Rob
98 V8-GT (ex GT3 owner

[adrianmugridge]

The top end is supposed to be 164 (depends which car mag you read ofcause). No doubt, like all speedo's, it's a bit over confident on the reading, so maybe there would be a bit to go. Mind you, I ever been that fast so I've no idea

Adrian Mugridge - GT3
www.adrianmugridge.co.uk