Elise report - 2 months of ownership.
Discussion
S1 elise report.
Ahhh yes, has it only been 2 months?!
Problems:
-Number plate fell off, obviously need to glue it on at the front rather than screwing it to the front of a bit of plastic!
-Car would not start, think ECU needed reminding what RPM it needed to idle at. After producing the famed 5 pedal/electrics trick it was fine.
-Clutch pedal sqeaked, very annoying when top down driving, fixed with silicon lub spray from Halfords. WD40 not recommended.
-Car rolled away with handbrake on, own fault as previously that day had driven for a mile with handbrake on (not too effective!). Always left car in gear after that, since fixed by Sinclares.
-Chased a friend in a Boxster, the Lotus went around a corner faster (even with fancy porsche electronics), accelerated better but never got near him after 80mph. Should have bought a 111s.
-Stone chips on front clam are gathered at an amazing rate. But in defence, my old S2000 had more annoying windscreen chips than I care to remember.
Summary:
Great car, best 10k I have ever spent. As had been said before though, I can confirm:
-The basic S1 is too slow, my S2000 was faster
-Hard to get in and out of
-Noisey! - The bad kind, unless a good exhaust is fitted
IMHO, have it as a second car. Slides very easily when wet (confirmed!), also it seems to be a bit more special when not driven every day, you then appreciate what a good car the lotus elise is.
Looking ahead I aim to, increase the BHP to something useful, also looking to buy another car for comfort and useability, M3 is what I am currently considering.
Attention and exclusivity is what I experience with the Lotus, with handling that is truely addictive. More track car than road car, and that is where it will be heading.
phew!, time for a coffee.
Ahhh yes, has it only been 2 months?!
Problems:
-Number plate fell off, obviously need to glue it on at the front rather than screwing it to the front of a bit of plastic!
-Car would not start, think ECU needed reminding what RPM it needed to idle at. After producing the famed 5 pedal/electrics trick it was fine.
-Clutch pedal sqeaked, very annoying when top down driving, fixed with silicon lub spray from Halfords. WD40 not recommended.
-Car rolled away with handbrake on, own fault as previously that day had driven for a mile with handbrake on (not too effective!). Always left car in gear after that, since fixed by Sinclares.
-Chased a friend in a Boxster, the Lotus went around a corner faster (even with fancy porsche electronics), accelerated better but never got near him after 80mph. Should have bought a 111s.
-Stone chips on front clam are gathered at an amazing rate. But in defence, my old S2000 had more annoying windscreen chips than I care to remember.
Summary:
Great car, best 10k I have ever spent. As had been said before though, I can confirm:
-The basic S1 is too slow, my S2000 was faster
-Hard to get in and out of
-Noisey! - The bad kind, unless a good exhaust is fitted
IMHO, have it as a second car. Slides very easily when wet (confirmed!), also it seems to be a bit more special when not driven every day, you then appreciate what a good car the lotus elise is.
Looking ahead I aim to, increase the BHP to something useful, also looking to buy another car for comfort and useability, M3 is what I am currently considering.
Attention and exclusivity is what I experience with the Lotus, with handling that is truely addictive. More track car than road car, and that is where it will be heading.
phew!, time for a coffee.
bher said:
The post raises the question
"What is the best companion car for the elise?" another (less funny) sportcar?
something more comfy? Diesel, automatic, SMG,....?
Personnally, I would prefer something very different...
Skyline R34 GT-R - totally practical, 4wd and absurdly fast. I'll have one in Black with yellow brembo's please.
Davey S1 said:
They summed it up in the last EVO long term special when they went to France.
Perfect 2 car garage Exige and Ferrari 550.
Getting the Exige on Saturday, now all I have to do is persuade the Old Man to swap the 456 for a 550
You lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky, luuuuucky barsteward!
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