Lively rear end

[seanster]

Just picked up my first Elise, after a long time saving and justifying (to myself).

As soon as I set off for home it started raining, half an hour later it stopped.

I guess I made the mistake all new Elise drivers do, too much right foot exiting a mini roundabout!

Luckily got away with it without too much embarasment and much to my relief didn't hit anything.

Any lesson learnt... until next time!

Just have to say this is the best car I have ever owned, outstanding - enjoyment factor 10.

[clanger]

Hey, I've had Elises for past 4 years - rain today -sideways on island - will I never learn??

[DanH]

Yeah right foot coming out of roundabouts, or when pulling out to overtake will get you in trouble. I did the latter. Hard to catch it when you aren't expecting it and have very limited space

>> Edited by DanH on Sunday 5th October 01:48

[dragstar]

do what i do...drive like a granny

[Mat glew]

as the elise is my only car I'm looking forward to my first icy roads in the winter....

[Bonce]

To keep the back end in check, particularly through the winter months, follow these rules:

1. Make sure your tyres are NOT Pirelli P-Zero. Go for Yokohama Advan Neovas.
2. Make sure your tyre tread is well above the legal minimum - 4-5mm at the start of winter should see you through
3. Get your geometry checked and properly aligned. A badly aligned car will be much more of a handfull.
4. Don't drive on autopilot. Always be aware of what's going on around you and ahead of you, and feel what the car is doing.

All in my opinion of course, but my Elise is my only car and I don't want to break it!

Keep it shiny side up guys and gals.

>> Edited by Bonce on Sunday 5th October 11:00

[gfun]

Bonce said:

4. Don't drive on autopilot. Always be aware of what's going on around you and ahead of you, and feel what the car is doing.

Total aggreement I have got in to the habit expecting it to try and spin so you are ready for when it does.

Playing on quiet (obviousley private) roads and big car parks helps practice keeping it all together.

The last time I lost it was when I was in rain in rush hour traffic on autopilot when the traffic moved off I first stalled then booted it to catch up - I was at 90deg to the trafic flow before I realised the veiw had changed - embarasing moments only happen with a big audience.

[Bonce]

mungo said:

Pics like this always make me wonder if I should buy an Elise for my next toy

Mungo, you should definitely consider it! I think the Elise would be a very comfortable compromise between your Seven and your Cupra.

[cuzza]

Bonce said:

mungo said: Pics like this always make me wonder if I should buy an Elise for my next toy Mungo, you should definitely consider it! I think the Elise would be a very comfortable compromise between your Seven and your Cupra.

You know you want to!!

[cuzza]

mungo said:

We'll see - Be silly to sell the Cupra though... it does everything so damn well! But I do want a fun road / track car soon too!

I've been considering one of them as a daily driver for a while - something a bit different.

You need an Exige!!!!