Homemade Lotus Porn

[Ikemi]

I thought I'd share some of my homemade Lotus porn! The S1 is up for sale at the moment and before it goes I've wanted to get some shots of it next to my newer car. Today the weather was good enough for me to wash both and an excellent chance for some photos! Now I'm not great with a camera and I was in a rush, what with blocking the road, but these came out pretty well:













Cheers!

ETA: The forum seems to have resized the 800x600 images, so they look blocky

Edited by Ikemi on Friday 7th August 19:51

[Ganglandboss]

You're swapping an S1 for an S2?

Gayer!

[Ikemi]

Ganglandboss said:

You're swapping an S1 for an S2?

Gayer!

Hehe! Strangely enough you're not the first person to say that - Even the bloke that runs my local dealership said the same!

I might start looking at a career in hairdressing now

[RedFred]

Hey, don't listen to 'em - fine S2, in the best colour too............but obviuosly I'm biased!!

[kevin ritson]

For a seven year old car, that S2 looks stunning. The S1 looks like a shed, may as well burn it

[Ikemi]

RedFred said:

Hey, don't listen to 'em - fine S2, in the best colour too............but obviuosly I'm biased!!

Everyone knows red is the fastest colour!

[Salgar]

Awesome s2 colour, what is that red called?

[RedFred]

Ardent Red

[Ikemi]

It looks even better in real life under some sun Although you do have to put up with the occasional, "Nice Ferrari mate!", which can be a tad annoying!

[ToadHall]

Nice Kris,

The photo second from the bottom is the best. How do you find the car compared to the s1?

[Ikemi]

ToadHall said:

Nice Kris,

The photo second from the bottom is the best. How do you find the car compared to the s1?

Cheers mate! It's pretty difficult to compare both cars, even with back-to-back hoons, as they differ in so many ways. The S1 feels a little lighter on it's feet, although lacks the power of the VVC plant in the 111S, which is understandable. However the S2 is more composed when you're on the limit and is generally much more comfortable/well built inside. I personally prefer the S2 now, but you need to test drive one to see if it appeals to you

There are a few owners who have progressed from S1 to S2 and back to S1 because they miss that raw, race car feel. I think I'll be one of those who will progress from the S2 to another S2; 111R or have an engine conversion done on mine Not yet though!

If we go to the pub sometime I'll take you out for a spin

Edited by Ikemi on Monday 10th August 18:26

[Salgar]

Question. Why does you're Ardent Red look so different (darker) to this Ardent Red? Is it just the light? Am I going colourblind?

http://pistonheads.com/sales/1096480.htm

[motaboy]

It's the ardent red paint. Under different light conditions it can range from deep crimson to a bright red, especially if the paint is in good condition and after a polish. It is the same colour as the one in the ad and some might say the best colour on an elise...

[Ikemi]

It does change in vibrance depending on light levels and the type of camera you use! This Sports Racer is Ardent Red and under more direct sunlight, but looks to be a similar shade of red