VF Tuner - Upgraded Supercharger Lid

[VF Tuner]

1-off / customs are like triple machinist costs...

 

[Steve24]

If there can only be one option, may I suggest as close to OEM as possible?

Then those that want to customise can go to town on it as much as they like.

Otherwise you’re going to end up with something that makes one or two people happy but the rest of us won’t bother to purchase.

 

[NJemira85]

1-off / customs are like triple machinist costs...

Personally don’t really care how it looks, more how it works and price.

Lower key the better

 

[virtualmacho]

Just a whole bunch of ridges (for.increased cooling) and maybe a small VF logo in the bottom right corner works for.me. No lettering, no licensing hassle, minImalist design.

 

[Rapture]

V6 Supercharged is all I would want. I would not purchase it with a VF Logo on it. We all know it's an Emira, and a Lotus. What most people don't likely know, is that it's supercharged, or a V6.

 

[virtualmacho]

V6 Supercharged is all I would want. I would not purchase it with a VF Logo on it. We all know it's an Emira, and a Lotus. What most people don't likely know, is that it's supercharged, or a V6.

Deep down, I feel the same way. However, it is a commercial product developed and marketed for profit, so would only be fair to have the logo of the business somewhere.
A screw-on metal plate that the end user can choose to modify as fit would be nice.

 

[geoffbland]

Looking at the pictures provided by VF it looks like you could have any existing raised decals milled out and replace them with you own engraved decals (or panel). You would likely also need to anodise it again if you had it colour anodised. It would probably easiest and cheaper to find a local machine shop to do that and then you can have it exactly as you desire?

 

[VF Tuner]

We are going to provide 1 design. Customizing each lid for each persons unique taste is just not possible.

 

[virtualmacho]

We are going to provide 1 design. Customizing each lid for each persons unique taste is just not possible.

Makes sense, and I don't think anyone on here will deny that. I think there may be some confusion as to where we are with that one design: Could you please confirm if your request for input regarding the lid design is still outstanding, or if you have already decided on a design. If the latter, we can all shut up and wait for the details.

 

[Rapture]

Deep down, I feel the same way. However, it is a commercial product developed and marketed for profit, so would only be fair to have the logo of the business somewhere.
A screw-on metal plate that the end user can choose to modify as fit would be nice.

Btw, it's not a knock on VF, I think what they are doing is great. I just don't want their logo on such a prominent feature of the car. I would tell any enthusiast though what the product is, and its benefits.

 

[sbproducer]

Btw, it's not a knock on VF, I think what they are doing is great. I just don't want their logo on such a prominent feature of the car. I would tell any enthusiast though what the product is, and its benefits.

I agree with this exactly. Having VF somewhere on the product is absolutely fair but making it really prominent is definitely a turn-off and ultimately a questionable business decision if you are trying to maximize sales. Just my opinion.. You do as you please.

With the whole one-off thing.. honestly I was half-joking while at the same time seeing if it was possible.. just in case..

 

[Thirdgen89gta]

If you are milling a logo on, I'd prefer an option with NO milled logo. Just the lid, nothing else. Wouldn't that technically be cheaper because its less machining cost?

Hate stickers, logos, or anything aftermarket. I don't want to advertise that anything is done to the car ever. I want it all stock appearing to the laymen.

 

[VF Tuner]

We can remove the VF Logo but we think "V6 Supercharged" is going to stay.
A blank top just looks a little too ugly.

You can pre-order here:

VF Tuner Lotus Evora CNC Upgraded Supercharger lid

CNC Billet Aluminum with Anodized color options Increased lid volume- enhanced flow control- Custom designed Flow fins in the intercooler and sub section for bypass- CAD modeled and CFD Tested- Billet CNC with Color options- Made in the USA- 100mm rotor exit side with specially designed concave...

vftuner.com

please ignore the "top" Lid image on this listing, it does not look like that.

It will be 1 production run, and once all pre-orders are in we will have a vote on VF logo on / off. (note, we will still have a small VF logo milled onto it regardless, just in a stealth location.

The current lid top is shown attached:

 

[virtualmacho]

Looking good! I'm OK with the design but prefer the "stealth" location.

You can pre-order here:

VF Tuner Lotus Evora CNC Upgraded Supercharger lid

CNC Billet Aluminum with Anodized color options Increased lid volume- enhanced flow control- Custom designed Flow fins in the intercooler and sub section for bypass- CAD modeled and CFD Tested- Billet CNC with Color options- Made in the USA- 100mm rotor exit side with specially designed concave...

vftuner.com

Just to confirm, the link above shows the retail price, but for pre-orders the group buy discount will apply? Also, color options will become available upon final order (once all pre-oders are in)?
Just being extra careful because I'm planning on ordering 2 pieces (my own + another Emira owner).

 

[VF Tuner]

Looking good! I'm OK with the design but prefer the "stealth" location.


Just to confirm, the link above shows the retail price, but for pre-orders the group buy discount will apply? Also, color options will become available upon final order (once all pre-oders are in)?
Just being extra careful because I'm planning on ordering 2 pieces (my own + another Emira owner).

this is the current pre-order pricing.
if we get enough orders to break to the lower pricing, all orders will receive a refund of the difference back.

 

[Tracked Emira]

this is the current pre-order pricing.
if we get enough orders to break to the lower pricing, all orders will receive a refund of the difference back.

How many orders do you need to get to the better price and what will that price be? I'm in so start a list please

 

[VF Tuner]

How many orders do you need to get to the better price and what will that price be? I'm in so start a list please

10+ orders

 

[virtualmacho]

I'm in so start a list please

I don't think this will be a "traditional" forum group buy. You need to place your order on the VF website from the link above (post #113)

You can pre-order here:

VF Tuner Lotus Evora CNC Upgraded Supercharger lid

CNC Billet Aluminum with Anodized color options Increased lid volume- enhanced flow control- Custom designed Flow fins in the intercooler and sub section for bypass- CAD modeled and CFD Tested- Billet CNC with Color options- Made in the USA- 100mm rotor exit side with specially designed concave...

vftuner.com

Order for two units entered !

 

[NJemira85]

10+ orders

How many orders have already been placed?

For example there are 3 above.