FS: 2005 Noble M400 with California registration
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12-22-2012 | 09:20 PM
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Year: 2005
Make: Lotus
Model: Exige
Price: $55000
Mileage: 5700
Color: Red
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (State): CA
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
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12-25-2012 | 01:16 PM
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I probably will. Took it on a long drive through the mountains yesterday and was once again stunned at how sharp it handles!
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12-25-2012 | 08:13 PM
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I did the same. Took it today for a quick spin down to run a quick errand. When the traffic opened up, I opened her up... man, that build up of power is so intoxicating and addictive... hard to imagine anything that can compare to the rawness of the power delivery.
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12-28-2012 | 11:25 AM
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12-28-2012 | 11:56 AM
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Yep. My buddy has a GReddy blow off valve on his Noble which makes it sound like a Subaru or EVO. I am sticking with the stock waste gate so I can always get that Noble sneeze. There's no other sound like it.
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12-29-2012 | 03:34 PM
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Mine has Hoover's exhaust system, so I'm curious how the stock Nobles sound. Do you guys ever get the really quick back and forth BOV noises between the two turbos occasionally? Sounds awesome when it happens.
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12-30-2012 | 12:13 AM
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Can't say I have... or didn't notice. Maybe it happens with the upgraded exhaust?
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12-30-2012 | 07:30 PM
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12-30-2012 | 07:32 PM
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I have a Turbo Hoses exhaust system full with borla's cannisters...but I still maintain the stock re circulation valves. My M12 GTO-3R has the M400 turbos though...I don't get that noise either - - - it just makes a super loud WOOOOOOOPSHSHHHSHSHHHHH sound in between shifts of when you release the throttle after building boost. It is LOUD.
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12-30-2012 | 11:58 PM
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I have a Turbo Hoses exhaust system full with borla's cannisters...but I still maintain the stock re circulation valves. My M12 GTO-3R has the M400 turbos though...I don't get that noise either - - - it just makes a super loud WOOOOOOOPSHSHHHSHSHHHHH sound in between shifts of when you release the throttle after building boost. It is LOUD.
Feel free to PM me details. I'm leaning fowards a stockish '12+ as I want a warranty, but may be open to it.