111S1 Type 79

[pjevo]

Hello All.
Finally purchased a 111s Type 79 (Mk1) which is fantastic and I understand quite rare.
Couple of questions for you all:
1. Is 111 pronounced one eleven, one hundred and eleven, one one one etc?
2. Most of my time in car is bombing up and down A3 at 80mph. Is there any way I can further reduce noise ie full carpet set? I find the ringing in my ears lasts for about an hour after a blast!
3. It is hot - anybody tried retro fitting air con or maybe reducing heat soak in cockpit.
4. Does everybody stare at Elises!
I know,I know, I'll be wanting to put a blanket over my knees soon!
Cheers
Paul

[malbon]

One Eleven Ess

Carpet Set with Dynamat (from hifi shop) reduces noiese significantly

heat?? take the hood off

and yes. people stare.


enjoy.

[bogie]

1. Is 111 pronounced one eleven, one hundred and eleven, one one one etc?

one eleven ess (as above)
2. Most of my time in car is bombing up and down A3 at 80mph. Is there any way I can further reduce noise ie full carpet set? I find the ringing in my ears lasts for about an hour after a blast!

as above - I wear ear plugs on long motorway journeys otherwise you arrive feeling like youve just come out of a nightclub !
3. It is hot - anybody tried retro fitting air con or maybe reducing heat soak in cockpit.

not possible - take roof off and wear cool clothes is only option
4. Does everybody stare at Elises!

yep ...draws more stares than Porsche etc

[Felix7]

Good choice - all you need is a TT conv!! Enjoy its a great colour combo with the gold grills etc

[chimburt]

take a look here
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=48969&f=15&h=0
i would have thought that you could do the same with heat shield tape the guys talk about using on the exhausts of tvrs from time to time.
just a thought.