At Midwest Tint getting XPEL Pro paint protection.
Newly carpeted interior.
Custom GRP rear taillights.
Carbon Fiber Body and new Tesla Midnight Silver Metallic paint color...
Carbon Fiber headlight enclosures and new polycarbonate lenses...
A nice shady shot in the parking lot at work.
Current engine bay.
Current interior picture showing custom leather seats and full carbon fiber trim.
Latest scales. 1699 lbs. empty, 1787 lbs. full of gasoline (14.26 gallons)
Another picture at work with unpainted carbon fiber access panels.
A nice shady driveway shot.
Chazz modeling shot from 2010.
A photo taken right after filming Discovery Channel's Heartland Thunder program in 2009.
A Spring 2009 daytime driveway shot right after claybar and polishing.
A front angle taken the same day as the above photo.
Another interior angle.
2009 Heartland Park track attack with Rota wheels.
Chasing down the Vipers at Heartland Park the same day as above.
Another engine bay picture, highlighting the BOE Clamhinge.
Latest dyno graph from August 2013.
| Date | Location | Description | Delta | Lbs. | Kg. |
| 08/26/2005 | Base | Base Model Elise (base suspension, touring package) | 0.000 | 1984.00 | 899.77 |
| 08/26/2005 | Base | Delete Touring Pack option | -15.000 | 1969.00 | 892.97 |
| 08/26/2005 | Base | Add Lotus Sport Suspension option (my baseline) | -20.000 | 1949.00 | 883.90 |
| 08/26/2005 | Base | Remove padded touring softtop | -11.760 | 1937.24 | 878.57 |
| 08/26/2005 | Base | Completely empty (10.60 gallon, 40 litres) gas tank | -64.978 | 1872.26 | 849.10 |
| 08/28/2005 | Interior | Remove visors | -1.100 | 1871.16 | 848.60 |
| 08/28/2005 | Drivetrain | Remove battery cover / toolkit | -2.120 | 1869.04 | 847.64 |
| 08/28/2005 | Drivetrain | Braille Battery | -14.500 | 1854.54 | 841.06 |
| 08/28/2005 | Lighting | LED brake light flasher module | 0.225 | 1854.77 | 841.16 |
| 09/17/2005 | Interior | CG Lock seatbelt fastener | 0.250 | 1855.02 | 841.28 |
| 09/25/2005 | | Scales: 1855 lbs. empty (no top), 1920 lbs. full | | 1855.02 | 841.28 |
| 10/13/2005 | Interior | Leather emergency brake cover | 0.063 | 1855.08 | 841.31 |
| 12/05/2005 | Exterior | MultiVex side mirrors | 0.063 | 1855.14 | 841.33 |
| 01/15/2006 | Lighting | SilverStar H7 high beams | 0.000 | 1855.14 | 841.33 |
| 01/15/2006 | Lighting | 55watt 8000k HID headlights | 1.863 | 1857.01 | 842.18 |
| 02/21/2006 | Audio | Infinity Reference speakers | -0.206 | 1856.80 | 842.09 |
| 02/22/2006 | Interior | 35% window tint on rear window & sides / 15% eyebrow | 0.051 | 1856.85 | 842.11 |
| 02/22/2006 | Interior | Lotus Sport & Elise front license decals | 0.063 | 1856.91 | 842.14 |
| 03/10/2006 | Interior | Remove visor posts | -0.150 | 1856.76 | 842.07 |
| 04/11/2006 | Wheels | Remove camber shims (3mm) | -0.150 | 1856.61 | 842.00 |
| 07/10/2006 | Drivetrain | Remove trunk side carpet | -1.438 | 1855.18 | 841.35 |
| 07/10/2006 | Drivetrain | Remove Fix-a-flat aerosol can | -0.825 | 1854.35 | 840.98 |
| 07/10/2006 | Drivetrain | Remove rear trunk carpet | -0.788 | 1853.56 | 840.62 |
| 08/05/2006 | Drivetrain | Remove foam trunk pad | -0.415 | 1853.15 | 840.43 |
| 08/05/2006 | Drivetrain | Remove trunk release handle | -0.015 | 1853.13 | 840.42 |
| 09/16/2006 | Exterior | Carbon Fiber front splitter with hardware | 3.030 | 1856.16 | 841.80 |
| 10/01/2006 | Interior | AutoZone rearview mirror | -0.170 | 1855.99 | 841.72 |
| 10/01/2006 | Interior | Clutch stop mod | 0.013 | 1856.01 | 841.73 |
| 10/26/2006 | Drivetrain | Felt trunk "carpet" liner | 0.350 | 1856.36 | 841.88 |
| 10/26/2006 | Lighting | Aluminum headlight embellishers | 0.038 | 1856.39 | 841.90 |
| 10/27/2006 | Drivetrain | 2bular 6" Exhaust system | -12.970 | 1843.42 | 836.02 |
| 10/27/2006 | Drivetrain | ForcedFed street header + decat | -10.600 | 1832.82 | 831.21 |
| 11/15/2006 | Interior | Console shifter stability mod | 0.013 | 1832.84 | 831.22 |
| 04/03/2007 | Interior | Passenger airbag / ABS cutoff switches | 0.063 | 1832.90 | 831.25 |
| 06/11/2007 | Exterior | Remove exhaust heat shielding | -2.470 | 1830.43 | 830.13 |
| 07/20/2007 | Drivetrain | NGK AFX Wideband Air Fuel System | 1.740 | 1832.17 | 830.92 |
| 07/20/2007 | Drivetrain | Greddy Supercharger System (440cc FI, 3.4" pulley) | 18.620 | 1850.79 | 839.36 |
| 08/21/2007 | Drivetrain | Fidanza aluminum flywheel | -5.515 | 1845.28 | 836.86 |
| 08/21/2007 | Drivetrain | ACT LE1-XTSS Extreme Clutch | -0.415 | 1844.86 | 836.67 |
| 09/11/2007 | Drivetrain | Remove charcoal canister & related plumbing | -4.269 | 1840.59 | 834.74 |
| 11/16/2007 | Drivetrain | VoltPhreaks VPH-750 battery + custom bracket | -17.200 | 1823.39 | 826.93 |
| 06/17/2008 | Braking | Custom 2-piece brake rotors | -11.388 | 1812.00 | 821.77 |
| 06/28/2008 | | Scales: 1812 lbs. empty (no top), 1977 lbs. full | | 1812.00 | 821.77 |
| 08/16/2008 | Interior | Remove under dash panels to improve A/C performance | -0.275 | 1811.73 | 821.65 |
| 08/16/2008 | Exterior | Aerocatch engine cover lock | -2.103 | 1809.63 | 820.69 |
| 08/26/2008 | Wheels | Polyurethane front and rear motor mount inserts | 0.413 | 1810.04 | 820.88 |
| 10/24/2008 | Exterior | Engine cover mesh | -1.294 | 1808.74 | 820.29 |
| 10/28/2008 | Interior | Carbon Fiber Cloth Seats | -10.180 | 1798.56 | 815.68 |
| 11/15/2008 | Lighting | White LED rear license plate lights | -0.080 | 1798.48 | 815.64 |
| 11/16/2008 | Drivetrain | BOE Clamhinge system (with revised engine lid bracket) | 2.013 | 1800.50 | 816.55 |
| 11/17/2008 | Wheels | TRM F1 17x7.5 rear wheels | -8.200 | 1792.30 | 812.83 |
| 11/17/2008 | Wheels | TRM F1 16x6.5 front wheels | -5.700 | 1786.60 | 810.25 |
| 11/17/2008 | Wheels | General UHP tires (195/50/16 front, 225/45/17 rear) | -4.000 | 1782.60 | 808.43 |
| 12/07/2008 | Exterior | CF side mirror covers | 0.100 | 1782.70 | 808.48 |
| 01/10/2009 | Interior | RevoSport CF door panels | -1.275 | 1781.42 | 807.90 |
| 03/01/2009 | Drivetrain | LETSLA short shifter mechanism | -0.725 | 1780.70 | 807.57 |
| 03/01/2009 | Drivetrain | BOE TVS1320 Supercharger (550cc FI, 82mm pulley) | 6.340 | 1787.04 | 810.45 |
| 03/01/2009 | Drivetrain | EFI Engine Management + wiring harness | 3.520 | 1790.56 | 812.04 |
| 03/05/2009 | Audio | Hardwired subwoofer and datalogging cables | 8.975 | 1799.53 | 816.11 |
| 05/25/2009 | Drivetrain | Replace stock rear clam shims with aluminum | -1.063 | 1798.47 | 815.63 |
| 06/05/2009 | Drivetrain | Remove secondary O2 sensor & cap bung | -0.206 | 1798.26 | 815.54 |
| 06/07/2009 | Drivetrain | Remove 20" of extra battery cable | -0.869 | 1797.39 | 815.14 |
| 06/30/2009 | Drivetrain | ProAlloy 54 litre gas tank / Walbro 255 fuel pump | -9.640 | 1787.75 | 810.77 |
| 12/08/2009 | Lighting | Red LED rear tail / turn / brake lights | -0.190 | 1787.56 | 810.69 |
| 02/02/2010 | Exterior | Door edge molding for front splitter edge protection | 0.225 | 1787.79 | 810.79 |
| 02/28/2010 | Interior | Billet aluminum carpet buttons | 0.063 | 1787.85 | 810.82 |
| 03/04/2010 | Suspension | BOElinks aluminum rear toelinks | -1.813 | 1786.04 | 809.99 |
| 03/28/2010 | Interior | Carbon Fiber Creations binnacle, surround, HVAC | 0.983 | 1787.02 | 810.44 |
| 03/30/2010 | Drivetrain | Sector 111 gPan Oil Pan | 2.250 | 1789.27 | 811.46 |
| 03/30/2010 | Drivetrain | 0.6 liters of additional engine oil (4.4 - 5.0 liters) | 1.112 | 1790.38 | 811.97 |
| 05/06/2010 | Drivetrain | Thermo-Tec "Suppressor" heat/sound control mat | 0.875 | 1791.26 | 812.36 |
| 05/06/2010 | Drivetrain | Relocate EFI to interior, cables, washer fluid reservoir | -1.163 | 1790.10 | 811.83 |
| 05/14/2010 | Drivetrain | Supertech stainless valves + Eibach springs, ARP studs | 0.000 | 1790.10 | 811.83 |
| 05/14/2010 | Drivetrain | BOE NewTech Nikasil lined 2ZZGE short block | 0.000 | 1790.10 | 811.83 |
| 05/14/2010 | Drivetrain | Calico coated 9.0:1 Wiseco forged pistons | -0.676 | 1789.42 | 811.53 |
| 05/14/2010 | Drivetrain | Calico coated ACL crank & rod bearings, CW oil gears | 0.000 | 1789.42 | 811.53 |
| 05/14/2010 | Drivetrain | Trim "U-tube" cooling pipe | -0.525 | 1788.89 | 811.29 |
| 05/14/2010 | Drivetrain | MWR alternator / water pump underdrive pulleys | -0.304 | 1788.59 | 811.15 |
| 05/23/2010 | Interior | Remove rear speaker trim panel | -4.260 | 1784.33 | 809.22 |
| 05/23/2010 | Audio | Interior sound deadening (DynaLiner, batting, fabric) | 2.793 | 1787.12 | 810.49 |
| 06/03/2010 | Interior | EliseParts polished window winders, stalks & handbrake | -0.044 | 1787.08 | 810.47 |
| 09/30/2010 | Exterior | Custom BOEfuser 4-element diffuser + undertray | 0.626 | 1787.71 | 810.75 |
| 09/30/2010 | Drivetrain | BOE Silent Touch Exhaust (from previous system) | -4.574 | 1783.13 | 808.68 |
| 11/03/2010 | Exterior | Custom rear clam (shaved indicators, fins, lid holes/lines) | -1.680 | 1781.45 | 807.91 |
| 11/03/2010 | Drivetrain | CarbonOne Carbon Fiber spark plug cover | -0.052 | 1781.40 | 807.89 |
| 01/15/2011 | Exterior | Apply new rear 'LOTUS', 'Elise R' and side 'R' decals | 0.005 | 1781.40 | 807.89 |
| 02/28/2011 | Drivetrain | BOE Catch Can System | 1.050 | 1782.45 | 808.37 |
| 05/17/2011 | Drivetrain | BOE Phenolic Intake manifold spacer | 0.106 | 1782.56 | 808.42 |
| 05/17/2011 | Drivetrain | BOE REV400 Supercharger (750cc FI, 70mm pulley) | 23.129 | 1805.69 | 818.91 |
| 05/17/2011 | Drivetrain | 3/4 gallon of coolant for Intercooler | 7.910 | 1813.60 | 822.49 |
| 07/14/2011 | Interior | FastToys Carpet / footrest delete | -0.910 | 1812.69 | 822.08 |
| 07/14/2011 | Interior | FastToys CF footwell divider | -0.571 | 1812.12 | 821.82 |
| 07/25/2011 | Interior | CarbonOne CF center console | -0.434 | 1811.68 | 821.63 |
| 09/10/2011 | Exterior | Speedglass windshield with stock surround trim | -12.058 | 1799.63 | 816.16 |
| 09/30/2011 | Lighting | LED Halo daylight running light rings | 0.065 | 1799.69 | 816.19 |
| 10/02/2011 | Drivetrain | BOE Swirl Pot Rev400 upgrade + 6 oz additional coolant | 0.441 | 1800.13 | 816.39 |
| 10/02/2011 | Drivetrain | BOE ITG Intake System (revised clamps) | -3.040 | 1797.09 | 815.01 |
| 10/10/2011 | Lighting | Amber LED front turn signal lights | -0.080 | 1797.01 | 814.97 |
| 04/08/2012 | Interior | FastToys CF Side Sills | -1.625 | 1795.39 | 814.23 |
| 05/09/2012 | Exterior | Custom rear eliminator panel with mesh grill | -3.186 | 1792.20 | 812.79 |
| 07/06/2012 | Interior | RLS CF door pulls | -0.113 | 1792.09 | 812.74 |
| 09/28/2012 | Interior | RLS CF steering wheel ring | 0.063 | 1792.15 | 812.77 |
| 10/14/2012 | Exterior | Matte black front windshield brow/trim | 0.005 | 1792.16 | 812.77 |
| 01/22/2013 | | Scales: 1792 lbs. empty (hardtop), 1906 lbs. full | | 1792.16 | 812.77 |
| 02/08/2013 | Drivetrain | Remove front oil coolers (hosing, sandwich, system oil) | -20.600 | 1771.56 | 803.43 |
| 03/10/2013 | Lighting | 10 second delay circuit for daylight halo running lights | 0.024 | 1771.58 | 803.44 |
| 03/12/2013 | Drivetrain | 45 second delay circuit for Rev400 IC pump/fan | 0.024 | 1771.61 | 803.45 |
| 05/23/2013 | Interior | Composite Worx CF Single Skin Seats | -8.945 | 1762.66 | 799.39 |
| 05/23/2013 | Exterior | GB Composites CF Gascap | -0.498 | 1762.16 | 799.17 |
| 06/07/2013 | Interior | Underseat ABS retractable dual cupholder | 0.244 | 1762.41 | 799.28 |
| 06/12/2013 | Exterior | CF Front Access Panels | -1.575 | 1760.83 | 798.56 |
| 08/01/2013 | Interior | CF Vent Rings | 0.132 | 1760.96 | 798.62 |
| 08/26/2013 | Drivetrain | DRS 4-2-1 header and 3" exhaust piping + 3" ST muffler | 2.680 | 1763.64 | 799.84 |
| 01/24/2014 | Drivetrain | Lighter Voltphreaks battery | -0.500 | 1763.14 | 799.61 |
| 04/21/2014 | Drivetrain | Use original oil cap | -0.112 | 1763.03 | 799.56 |
| 05/05/2014 | Audio | Pioneer MVH-X560BT receiver (use 5.25 + 6.50's) | -3.178 | 1759.85 | 798.12 |
| 05/05/2014 | Exterior | GB Composites CF Mudflaps | -1.114 | 1758.74 | 797.61 |
| 07/15/2014 | Exterior | GB Composites CF Rear Lid (with mesh & AeroCatch) | -5.800 | 1752.94 | 794.98 |
| 08/02/2014 | Drivetrain | Remove EFI standalone ECU & NGK AFX wideband | -3.570 | 1749.37 | 793.36 |
| 08/05/2014 | Interior | Change HVAC faceplace to black - add EL backlight | 0.030 | 1749.40 | 793.38 |
| 08/26/2014 | Exterior | BOE CF Side Mirrors (1711gm stock vs. 582gm) | -2.489 | 1746.91 | 792.25 |
| 08/27/2014 | Exterior | Lightweight Titanium Lug Bolts (1177gm stock vs. 791gm) | -0.851 | 1746.06 | 791.86 |
| 01/01/2015 | Suspension | Penske Single Adjustable Shocks | -2.390 | 1743.67 | 790.78 |
| 01/17/2015 | Drivetrain | Change back from EFI to stock engine harness | -0.355 | 1743.31 | 790.62 |
| 01/17/2015 | Drivetrain | BOE Engine Block Off Plates (delete stock ventilation) | -0.736 | 1742.58 | 790.28 |
| 02/21/2015 | Drivetrain | BOE 65mm Supercharger Pulley (14psi boost) | -0.031 | 1742.55 | 790.27 |
| 02/21/2015 | Interior | New gauge faceplate, LED needles, EL panel & LCD | -0.015 | 1742.53 | 790.26 |
| 04/07/2015 | Interior | Passenger airbag, bracket and other hardware delete | -5.325 | 1737.21 | 787.85 |
| 04/12/2015 | Interior | ORE interior CF dash (replace stock pieces + CF vents) | -4.737 | 1732.47 | 785.70 |
| 04/25/2015 | Exterior | Optic Armor Rear Lexan Window (replace stock window) | -1.876 | 1730.59 | 784.85 |
| 04/29/2015 | Drivetrain | Change to new BOE IC setup | -1.632 | 1728.96 | 784.11 |
| 05/06/2015 | Audio | Upgrade Clarion XC1410 to Alpine KTP445U amplifier | -0.218 | 1728.74 | 784.01 |
| 05/07/2015 | Drivetrain | Relocate battery and change to lighter support system | -0.807 | 1727.94 | 783.64 |
| 05/10/2015 | Drivetrain | Replace ClamHinge support cord with cable reel | 0.022 | 1727.96 | 783.65 |
| 06/05/2015 | Interior | Change interior vents to chrome ring vents | -0.042 | 1727.92 | 783.64 |
| 06/25/2015 | Interior | Leather seat inserts, doors, shifter, ebrake & cupholder | 1.680 | 1729.60 | 784.40 |
| 07/07/2015 | Braking | Freno Rear Carbon-Ceramic Rotors & Pads | -10.357 | 1719.24 | 779.70 |
| 07/11/2015 | Braking | Freno Front Carbon-Ceramic Rotors, Pads & Calipers | -10.198 | 1709.04 | 775.08 |
| 07/11/2015 | Braking | BWR Stainless Steel Brake Lines | -0.476 | 1708.56 | 774.86 |
| 07/11/2015 | Suspension | Sector 111 V2 Steering Arms (V2 536g, stock 990g) | -0.979 | 1707.59 | 774.42 |
| 07/19/2015 | | Scales: 1707 lbs. empty (no top), 1795 lbs. full | | 1707.59 | 774.42 |
| 08/06/2015 | Lighting | LED H1+H7 headlights (replaces HID/Silverstars) | -1.896 | 1705.69 | 773.56 |
| 02/01/2016 | Lighting | GRP CF Headlight bases + lens | -0.787 | 1704.90 | 773.20 |
| 04/01/2016 | Exterior | Lighter rear clam heat shield | -6.064 | 1698.84 | 770.45 |
| 08/25/2016 | Drivetrain | Upgrade to BWR F1 Radiator (+coolant) | -2.717 | 1696.12 | 769.22 |
| 08/25/2016 | Drivetrain | Upgrade to Silicone Radiator Hoses & BOE clamps | -0.298 | 1695.82 | 769.08 |
| 08/25/2016 | Drivetrain | Upgrade to 2bular 4-1 header + SDCP + adapter | 2.168 | 1697.99 | 770.06 |
| 09/15/2016 | Drivetrain | New 90 degree exhaust pipe + 4" tip | 0.496 | 1698.49 | 770.29 |
| 09/15/2016 | Exterior | Aluminum clamhinge brackets | -0.401 | 1698.09 | 770.11 |
| 09/17/2016 | Exterior | GRP CF Rollbar Cover (trimmed) | -2.902 | 1695.18 | 768.79 |
| 10/10/2016 | Exterior | Delete steel top clam brackets | -0.265 | 1694.92 | 768.67 |
| 10/07/2017 | Exterior | BOE CF Front Clam | -12.965 | 1681.96 | 762.79 |
| 10/07/2017 | Exterior | BOE CF Fender Covers | -4.161 | 1677.79 | 760.90 |
| 10/07/2017 | Exterior | BOE CF Rear Clam | -16.480 | 1661.31 | 753.43 |
| 10/07/2017 | Exterior | GRP CF Radiator Grills | -0.734 | 1660.58 | 753.10 |
| 10/07/2017 | Exterior | GRP CF Side Intake Grills | -0.207 | 1660.37 | 753.00 |
| 10/07/2017 | Exterior | Remove engine lid brace & hinge supports | -1.107 | 1659.27 | 752.50 |
| 10/07/2017 | Exterior | Polycarbonate Hardtop (13.59 vs 26.41 lbs.) | 0.000 | 1659.27 | 752.50 |
| 10/15/2017 | Exterior | Reverie 5-element CF diffuser | -4.057 | 1655.21 | 750.66 |
| 10/21/2017 | Exterior | GRP CF Front Center/Side Grills | 0.154 | 1655.36 | 750.73 |
| 10/21/2017 | Exterior | BOE CF Front Splitter | -0.891 | 1654.47 | 750.33 |
| 10/21/2017 | Lighting | More powerful LED headlights | 0.212 | 1654.68 | 750.42 |
| 10/21/2017 | Exterior | BSK CF Side Skirts | 3.541 | 1658.22 | 752.03 |
| 10/22/2017 | Interior | Reinstall stock rear speaker panel & cleanup interior | 1.453 | 1659.68 | 752.69 |
| 11/05/2017 | Exterior | HKFever CF Mudflaps | -0.100 | 1659.58 | 752.64 |
| 11/09/2017 | Wheels | Refinish / Polish / Ceramic coat Wheels | -0.050 | 1659.53 | 752.62 |
| 11/11/2017 | Interior | Garw LCD Dash Cluster + Rear mounted camera | 0.524 | 1660.05 | 752.86 |
| 11/13/2017 | Lighting | GRP LED Taillights | -1.742 | 1658.31 | 752.07 |
| 11/15/2017 | Wheels | Continental ExtremeContact 205-45-16" & 235-45-17" tires | 13.740 | 1672.05 | 758.30 |
| 11/29/2017 | Interior | Black carpet + binding to cover interior aluminum floor | 3.940 | 1675.99 | 760.09 |
| 12/03/2017 | Exterior | Optic Armor polycarbonate drop-in windshield | -0.556 | 1675.43 | 759.83 |
| 12/04/2017 | Exterior | Replace rear grill to new support system | -0.700 | 1674.73 | 759.52 |
| 12/04/2017 | Exterior | XPEL Pro Paint Protection (front clam, sides, lights & brow) | 0.230 | 1674.96 | 759.62 |
| 12/13/2017 | Exterior | Full Ceramic Paint Protection | 0.010 | 1674.97 | 759.63 |
| 02/24/2018 | Drivetrain | BWR UberTranny - better ratios, strength & Quaife LSD | 3.600 | 1678.57 | 761.26 |
| 02/24/2018 | Drivetrain | New ACT XTSS Clutch & Disc | -0.507 | 1678.07 | 761.03 |
| 02/24/2018 | Drivetrain | New Fidanza Flywheel & ARP Bolts | 0.033 | 1678.10 | 761.04 |
| 02/24/2018 | Drivetrain | New NAPA starter motor | 0.562 | 1678.66 | 761.30 |
| 02/24/2018 | Drivetrain | Innovative Polyurethane Rear engine mount | -0.734 | 1677.93 | 760.96 |
| 02/24/2018 | Drivetrain | Lightweight replacement rear engine mount heat shield | 0.159 | 1678.09 | 761.04 |
| 02/24/2018 | Drivetrain | Sector111 reinforced shift cables | 1.310 | 1679.40 | 761.63 |
| 02/25/2018 | Drivetrain | Replace battery with Shorai LFX-L36BS12 | -0.953 | 1678.44 | 761.20 |
| 02/25/2018 | Drivetrain | Add battery shutoff switch, new bracket, charging cable | 0.944 | 1679.39 | 761.63 |
| 03/15/2018 | Audio | Pioneer speaker grills (for rear speaker cone protection) | 0.130 | 1679.52 | 761.69 |
| 03/15/2018 | Interior | More Dynaliner sound proofing behind speaker panel | 0.703 | 1680.22 | 762.01 |
| 03/16/2018 | Lighting | Smoked 3.5" LED fog lights / wiring / brackets | 0.703 | 1680.92 | 762.32 |
| 03/17/2018 | Drivetrain | Sector111 shiftR111 shifter | 0.703 | 1681.63 | 762.64 |
| 03/29/2018 | Exterior | BSK CF Windshield Surround | 0.703 | 1682.33 | 762.96 |
| 07/12/2018 | Wheels | Polished RAC Monolite 16x7 & 17x8 wheels + (used) Toyo R888 tires | -0.630 | 1681.70 | 762.68 |
| 08/01/2018 | Braking | Change back to stock calipers / CF pads | -0.924 | 1680.78 | 762.26 |
| 08/01/2018 | Audio | Powered AM/FM antenna amplifier | 0.703 | 1681.48 | 762.58 |
| 08/01/2018 | | Goal: under 800kg full gas + hardtop | 0.000 | 1681.48 | 762.58 |
| 12/31/2018 | Drivetrain | BOE Surge Tank | 4.236 | 1685.72 | 764.50 |
| 12/31/2018 | Drivetrain | BOE TwinScrew 25psi REVX Supercharger upgrade | 12.030 | 1697.75 | 769.95 |
| 12/31/2018 | | Final weigh-in: Under 1800 lbs. full of gas with hardtop | 0.000 | 1697.75 | 769.95 |
| Date | Description |
| 06/30/2018 | Cars & Coffee Car Meet at Stonegate Motorplex |
| 04/28/2018 | Cars & Coffee Car Meet at Stonegate Motorplex |
| 04/18/2018 | First drive to work in over two years :) |
| 04/14/2018 | Exotic Donuts & Dyno event at House Of Boost |
| 12/14/2017 | Pick car up detailers/ceramic coating |
| 12/06/2017 | Pick car up from Midwest Tint (XPEL paint protection) |
| 10/07/2017 | Pick car up from Tanners and bring home! |
| 10/10/2016 | Drop car off at Tanner's Collision for BOE Carbon Fiber clam installation... |
| 09/26/2015 | Cars & Coffee Car Meet at Rosana Square |
| 08/26/2015 | Elise GetToGether (GTG) at Phil's - 10th anniversary of ownership! |
| 07/19/2015 | Weigh car at BOE: 1787 lbs. full + no top (1699 lbs. empty) |
| 06/27/2015 | Cars & Coffee Car Meet at Kansas City Automotive Museum |
| 04/26/2015 | Weigh car at BOE: 1810 lbs. full + no top |
| 04/17/2015 | Garage Photoshoot for Kansas City Home & Style magazine |
| 12/04/2014 | Garage remodel is complete |
| 11/18/2014 | Slatwall arrives |
| 10/30/2014 | High-lift garage door openers installed |
| 10/22/2014 | Epoxy coat garage floor |
| 10/21/2014 | Paint garage ceiling gray |
| 10/16/2014 | IKEA cabinets are installed |
| 09/28/2014 | Order IKEA cabinets for garage |
| 08/03/2014 | Oil change at home with Mobil 1 |
| 09/03/2013 | Dyno Tuned at BOE (TVS Rev400) 410hp / 281lb/ft (360.90whp / 247.10wlb/ft) |
| 02/08/2013 | Oil change at home with Motul 8100 |
| 01/22/2013 | Weigh car at BOE: 1906 lbs. full + hardtop + sub, 2090 lbs. with 184 lb. driver. |
| 07/07/2012 | Dynoed at BOE (TVS Rev400) 390hp / 257lb/ft (343.48whp / 225.89wlb/ft) |
| 05/16/2012 | Oil change at home with Motul 8100 |
| 04/21/2012 | Elise GetToGether (GTG) at Phil's |
| 11/27/2011 | Drag race on last day EVER at KCIR. 1997 lbs. Best ET: 11.953 Best Trap: 121.57 mph |
| 10/28/2011 | Drag race at KCIR. 2015 lbs. Best ET: 11.477 Best Trap: 123.59 mph |
| 10/18/2011 | Gear Oil change at home with Lucas 75/90 synthetic |
| 06/22/2011 | HPT Touring Club #4 - Full Course - Best lap 2:01.00 (corded tires!) |
| 06/13/2011 | Wash & wax car with dad |
| 05/21/2011 | Elise GetToGether (GTG) at Phil's |
| 05/16/2011 | Oil change at home with Motul 8100 |
| 11/03/2010 | Elise back from body shop! |
| 10/18/2010 | Elise finally going into body shop for repairs |
| 10/06/2010 | HPT Touring Club #9 - Best lap 1:35.67 |
| 10/01/2010 | HPT Porsche Driver Track Event - Best lap 1:53.59 |
| 09/12/2010 | HPT Touring Club #8 - Best lap 1:37.27 |
| 09/01/2010 | HPT Touring Club #7 - Best lap 1:36.69 |
| 08/09/2010 | Rear ended by Lexus at red light. Will need new rear clamshell :( |
| 07/31/2010 | Photoshoot with Chazz Hobson at Wrap Factory |
| 07/30/2010 | KC Trends "Fast Friday" Car Meet |
| 07/29/2010 | Discovery Channel "Heartland Thunder" air date |
| 07/10/2010 | Elise GetToGether (GTG) at Phil's |
| 07/07/2010 | HPT Touring Club #3 - Best lap 1:34.63 (personal record) |
| 05/18/2010 | Oil change at home with Motul 8100 |
| 04/02/2010 | Fast Fridays Track Event at MAM. Best lap time 1:47.80 (BEST!) |
| 03/30/2010 | Oil change at home with Motul 8100 |
| 11/21/2009 | Drag race at KCIR. 1980 lbs. Best ET: 11.830 Best Trap: 117.69 mph |
| 10/29/2009 | Join BritishSpeed forum |
| 10/17/2009 | Porsche Driver Track Event at Heartland Park - best lap time 1:52.62 (BEST!) |
| 10/09/2009 | Oil change at home with Motul 8100 |
| 09/30/2009 | HPT Touring Club #11 - Best lap 1:37.97 |
| 08/31/2009 | Our 8th wedding anniversary at Fogo de Chao |
| 08/25/2009 | Discovery Channel reality series "Heartland Thunder" filming! |
| 08/09/2009 | KCRSCCA Autocross #6 |
| 05/03/2009 | Elise GetToGether (GTG) at Phil's - claybar & waxing! |
| 04/10/2009 | Dynoed at Supertune (TVS) 325hp / 212lb/ft (286.44whp / 186.50wlb/ft) |
| 04/09/2009 | Oil change at home with Motul 8100 |
| 11/23/2008 | Drag race at KCIR. 2030 lbs. Best ET: 12.697 Best Trap: 112.10 mph |
| 11/16/2008 | Elise GetToGether (GTG) at Phil's |
| 10/17/2008 | Porsche Driver Track Event at Heartland Park - new best lap time 1:57.65 |
| 08/26/2008 | Three years of ownership - three year warranty is over! :( |
| 08/19/2008 | Hailey's first day of Kindergarten in the Elise! |
| 08/16/2008 | Elise GetToGether (GTG) at Phil's |
| 08/13/2008 | HPT Touring Club #5 - new best lap time 1:41.58 |
| 08/12/2008 | Oil change at home with Motul 8100 |
| 07/30/2008 | Create beta-version LOTUS wall in new garage (see pix above) |
| 07/26/2008 | Dynoed at Supertune (3.4" pulley) 261hp / 169lbft (230.11whp / 149.15wlbft) |
| 07/24/2008 | Madison's first drive - she loved it! |
| 06/21/2008 | Porsche Driver Track Event at Heartland Park - first time out in 241 days! |
| 06/06/2008 | Close on new house - move in! |
| 05/21/2008 | Pick up car from TurboPhil's place... drop off at house |
| 12/04/2007 | Move out of our Shawnee home - car is in storage at Phil's barn! |
| 11/18/2007 | Drag race at KCIR. 2070 lbs. Best ET: 12.603 Best Trap: 109.63 mph |
| 11/10/2007 | Dyno at MC Racing (3.2" pulley) 262hp / 173lb/ft (230.87whp / 152.29wlb/ft) |
| 10/24/2007 | HPT Touring Club #5 |
| 09/28/2007 | Fast Fridays Track Event at MAM |
| 09/19/2007 | HPT Touring Club #4 |
| 09/15/2007 | Elise GTG meet at First Watch in Shawnee |
| 08/31/2007 | Dynoed at Supertune (3.4" pulley) 259hp / 168lb/ft (228.19whp / 148.48wlb/ft) |
| 08/26/2007 | Two years of ownership! |
| 06/20/2007 | HPT Touring Club #3 |
| 05/16/2007 | HPT Touring Club #2 |
| 04/18/2007 | HPT Touring Club #1 |
| 04/07/2007 | MAM 'Find The Line' track day |
| 04/02/2007 | Oil change at home with Motul 8100 |
| 12/15/2006 | Dynoed at MC Racing 201hp / 143lb/ft (177.17whp / 126.04wlb/ft) |
| 12/09/2006 | Attended Crown Autocross Banquet - received 1st place ASP trophy |
| 11/19/2006 | Drag raced at KCIR. 2050 lbs. Best ET: 13.030, Best Trap: 105.06 mph |
| 11/11/2006 | Elise GTG meet in Lawrence - Phil comes over first |
| 10/28/2006 | Ben Noel over with his Black 2006 Elise |
| 10/23/2006 | Oil change / Dash Replacement at MidRivers Lotus |
| 10/20/2006 | Porsche Driver Track Event at Heartland Park |
| 10/18/2006 | Dinner CME with my wife at The Capitol Grill |
| 09/30/2006 | Photoshoot with Joe Lynch at JCCC and Corporate Woods |
| 09/27/2006 | Dinner CME with my wife at The American Restaurant |
| 09/26/2006 | Go to Babaks for dinner in Topeka |
| 09/06/2006 | Fisher Price booster seat for Hailey's ice cream 4th birthday drive! |
| 08/26/2006 | MAM 'Find The Line' track day (one year of ownership today!) |
| 08/09/2006 | Golfing at IronHorse with my dad - we fit two sets of clubs in the car! |
| 08/09/2006 | HPT Road Warriors #5 |
| 07/15/2006 | Crown Autocross #5 |
| 07/12/2006 | HPT Road Warriors #4 |
| 06/28/2006 | HPT Road Warriors #3 |
| 06/24/2006 | Full Day getaway at Lake Of The Ozarks! |
| 06/17/2006 | Dynoed at MC Racing 193hp / 139lb/ft (170.03whp / 122.74wlb/ft) |
| 06/04/2006 | Crown Autocross #4 |
| 05/26/2006 | Oil change at home with Motul 8100 |
| 05/14/2006 | Crown Autocross #3 |
| 05/10/2006 | HPT Road Warriors #2 |
| 04/23/2006 | Crown Autocross #2 |
| 04/15/2006 | Phase I Evolution Autocross School in Salina, Kansas (with Phil) |
| 04/12/2006 | HPT Road Warriors #1 |
| 03/26/2006 | Crown Autocross #1 |
| 03/15/2006 | World Of Wheels auto show - took Best In Show 'Exotic Sports' class |
| 01/28/2006 | Elise GTG meet at Napoleans Bakery with kids (brought minivan). |
| 01/06/2006 | Have lunch with Phil (another Graphite Gray owner) at Sports 810 |
| 11/05/2005 | Elise GTG meet at Napoleans Bakery. |
| 10/28/2005 | Drag raced at KCIR. 2090 lbs. Best ET: 13.180, Best Trap: 102.70 mph |
| 10/23/2005 | KCRSCCA Autocross #8 |
| 10/15/2005 | Dynoed at MC Racing 190hp / 138lb/ft (167.31whp / 121.68wlb/ft) |
| 10/10/2005 | First checkup & Oil change at MidRivers Lotus in St. Louis |
| 10/03/2005 | Finish Lotus garage wall |
| 09/25/2005 | KCRSCCA Autocross #6 - also weighed car full of gas no top: 1920 lbs. |
| 09/13/2005 | Attend SCCA Solo2 Nationals & dinner at Bobbys in Topeka afterwards |
| 09/08/2005 | Get license tags |
| 08/31/2005 | Our 4th wedding anniversary and my wife's first ride. Valet parked at Capitol Grill. |
| 08/29/2005 | Hardtop is off for the first time |
| 08/27/2005 | Arrive home in Kansas City 1:30pm. Neighbors freak ;) |
| 08/26/2005 | Fly to Chicago to pick up car from Fox Valley MotorCars - DELIVERY! (527 day wait) |
| 08/26/2005 | Attend LOG25 for an evening GTG - Meet fellow Lotus owners & Lotus CEO |
| 08/22/2005 | Car arrives at Fox Valley MotorCars |
| 07/28/2005 | Install slatwall in garage with dad |
| 05/26/2005 | Car is built at Lotus in Hethel... |
| 05/26/2005 | Install gridwork on garage floor |
| 05/09/2005 | Start sending Fox Valley down payment money |
| 04/23/2005 | Take sports package Elise test drive with my wife at Fox Valley Motorcars |
| 04/22/2005 | Attend Elise Driving Experience at Autobahn Country Club |
| 03/12/2005 | Elise GTG meet in Lawrence (with wife and kids). Mike Roberts gets car! |
| 01/22/2005 | Elise GTG meet in Lawrence. Bobby gets his car! |
| 01/03/2005 | Place order for Elise options (Base, Graphite Gray, Sports Pack, Hardtop, Starshield) |
| 10/15/2004 | Take first Elise test drive at Fox Valley MotorCars |
| 07/14/2004 | First North American Elise is delivered! |
| 05/26/2004 | My old Honda delSol is picked up. All my Honda stuff is gone! |
| 02/07/2004 | Place deposit on Elise at Fox Valley Motorcars (FVMC) |
| 02/06/2004 | See Elise for the first time at the Chicago Auto Show (meet Bill Jr. from Fox Valley Motorcars) |
| 02/03/2004 | Join LotusTalk forum |
| 01/15/2004 | Make a deal with my wife to get an Elise if I get rid of ALL old Honda stuff. Done! |
| 10/15/2003 | November Road & Track Elise article reaches newstands - it's coming to North America! |
| 09/08/2003 | My wife Jane went to London for a medical conference. I asked her to get an Elise brochure for me... |
| 06/08/1996 | See Lotus Elise on a magazine cover. Fell instantly in love. Not coming to North America :( |