The Lotus OEM Upgrade: MX2E

The Aim MX2E provides a significant upgrade for Lotus Elise or Exige dashes, offering a seamless plug & play solution that provides real time data and enhanced functionality to transform your driving experience.

The MX2E Lotus Elise/Exige Display integrated into a car dashboard

Why Choose the MX2E Lotus Dash

The Aim MX2E offers a comprehensive upgrade to your Lotus dash, combining modern aesthetics with advanced data logging capabilities. At the push of a button, your dash can be customised from daily driving to a track day data logger. Whether you're on the track or on the road, the MX2E plug & play dash provides everything you need to enhance your driving experience.

Load video: LED Feedback and rev counter on the MX2E Lotus Elise/Exige Display

For Lotus Elise & Exige

The MX2E is compatible with Lotus Elise and Exige dashes that are fitted with Toyota engines:

  • 2004-2007: Requires an additional adapter harness (airbag-equipped cars only).
  • 2008-2020: Direct fit.

Advanced Data Acquisition

The MX2E dash logger gathers data from the car’s ECU, the integrated GPS module and any additional sensors and modules. This data is then displayed directly on the Lotus dash in real time, displaying key performance metrics like RPM, throttle position, temperatures, pressures, lap times and more.

The included GPS module provides accurate GPS speed, lap timing, and track mapping. You can view this track data directly from the dash or transfer it via Wi-Fi connection to our Race Studio 3 Software for more in-depth analysis. This will allow you to visualise graphs, histograms and tables to compare lap and session performance.

MX2E Lotus customisable dash display and LEDs

Customisable Display & Integrated LEDs

The MX2E dash has 2 types of displays, both available with analogue or digital: road or track. There are 16 display layouts to choose from with 4 different colour options, which can be customised to suit your preferences.

There is also a wide range of icons available on the display, allowing you to easily see important information whilst you’re driving: rear fog light, position lights on, ABS on/malfunctioning, ABS off, hand brake, engine off, pressure low, seat belt not fastened, airbag off.

The MX2E dash features a total of 18 solid LEDs: left or right direction indicators, 10 shift lights LEDs and 6 status information LEDs showing hand brake on, fuel level low, immobiliser on, position lights on, high beam on and engine problems.

Load video: Delta times LED display feedback on the MX2E Display

Delta Times

The Delta Times feature provides instant feedback on your performance, showing how your current timing compares to your best.

Set a reference lap and visualise where you are gaining and losing time. The integrated lights will display green or red accordingly.

Load video: Integrated shift light array interface and customisable alarms for the MX2E Lotus Dash

Integrated Shift Lights & Customisable Alarms

The 10 multi-coloured RGB shift lights can be customised to your liking, defining the RPM threshold on analogue or digital inputs, ECU values, expansion values, math channels or optional GPS option. You can choose the conditions and colours, select a solid arm or a flashing one and the flashing frequency. You can also configure an accompanying text message and set the alarm priorities.

MX2E Expansions list; SmartyCam 3 Sport, ACC3, Data Hub, GPS and more.

Expand Your System

The MX2E plug & play dash logger is compatible with various expansions and modules to enhance performance and expand on data collection. Compatible expansions include:

  • SmartyCam Cameras: Integrate video with data overlay for comprehensive analysis. Analogue camera input also allows you to swap your display into a mirror camera through push button command or event management.

Technical Information

Technical Specs

Technical

  • Display: 6" TFT
  • Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels
  • Contrast: 600: 1
  • Brightness: 700cd/m2 - 1,100 Lumen
  • Ambient Light Sensor: Yes
  • Integrated Buttons In Cluster: 4
  • Status Information LEDs: 6
  • Shift Light LEDs: 10
  • Turn Indicators: 2
  • CAN Connections: 2
  • ECU Connection: Yes
  • External Modules: GPS Module, Channel Expansion, Lambda Controller, SmartyCam
  • Wi-Fi connection: Yes
  • Rear Camera Input: Yes
  • Internal Memory: 4GB
  • Body: Anodised Aluminium
  • Connectors: 1 Delphi 12040722 connector & 4 binder 712 connectors
  • Power Consumption: 400mA
  • Adapter Harness: Elise/Exige model years 2004-2007 (version with airbag only)

Size & Weight

  • Dimensions: 191 x 114.2 x 26.4mm
  • Weight: 640g

Waterproof

  • Waterproof: IP65

SKU: MX2E

Diagram

Pinout

Harness Options

Included in the Box

Downloads

Aim PDF
MX2E User Guide
Aim Shop Tech Sheet Download Icon
MX2E Tech Sheet
Aim PDF
Cluster Installation Guide
Race Studio 3 Download Icon
Race Studio 3

Connection Example

FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

What is the MX2E Lotus plug & play dash logger kit?

The MX2E is a plug & play dash logger that is specifically for the Lotus Elise and Exige models. The MX2E kit is designed to replace the factory dashboard, comes with all required fittings, a dash cluster and a GPS Module and can be paired with many other Aim products like the SmartyCam 3 Series, the ACC3 and a CAN Expansion Keypad to enhance performance and expand on data collection.

What are the main features of the MX2E Lotus Elise / Exige kit?

The MX2E Lotus plug & play dash logger is designed to easily integrate and expand your Lotus Elise / Exige dashboard to provide a wider range of data capabilities. The MX2E has a fully customisable display and alarm system, as well as integrated LEDs, so it can meet your individual preferences and ensure that you can easily read your data on track. Its integrated shift lights can be personalised too, defining the RPM threshold on outputs, ECU values and more.

There are also delta times, which give instant insights into your performance on track by comparing your current lap to your best and showing exactly where you are losing or gaining seconds.

How is the MX2E installed in the Lotus dashboard?

The Aim MX2E dash is installed in the Lotus Elise / Exige (2004-2020) as a plug & play unit, typically requiring removal of the old dash, unscrewing four bolts, connecting it to the existing wiring harness and securing it to the cluster using the provided screws and fittings. For 2004–2007 airbag models, a specific adapter harness (V02593010) is required, which comes as an extra in the kit if selected.

Videos

MX2E Overview & Installation

Load video: An in-depth review of the main features, functions and installation of the Aim MX2E Plug & Play Dash Logger in a Lotus car dash.