Anyone here own a Lotus Elise???
08-08-2005, 01:06 PM
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Anyone here own a Lotus Elise???
as my Escort is now sold 
was just wondering if people can show me some pics of the engine bay, and some of the bonnet up.
basically looking to see what storage space they have
also what sort of fuel economy they get.
dont panic, i 'm not worried what it is, just curiuos to what it actually is
the hunt for a blue Elise has now started
only mod will be oil cooler, remote thermostat and exige slicks
was just wondering if people can show me some pics of the engine bay, and some of the bonnet up.
basically looking to see what storage space they have
also what sort of fuel economy they get.
dont panic, i 'm not worried what it is, just curiuos to what it actually is
the hunt for a blue Elise has now started
only mod will be oil cooler, remote thermostat and exige slicks
08-08-2005, 01:20 PM
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nope not driven one yet. 
there's 2 in a garage in cardiff, will get a test drive and see what i think
have you been in one???
views???
what you think, i will think of it?
there's 2 in a garage in cardiff, will get a test drive and see what i think
have you been in one???
views???
what you think, i will think of it?
08-08-2005, 01:26 PM
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i drove one from peterboro auctions to another auction in camberley surrey a few years ago when i was trade plating.
got a real bollocking from the boss as i took all day, i went back to my house on route and took me mate out for a rip
its great once your in it, bet getting out at a fuel station you feel a right tit, ended up on my hands and knees crawling out guess theres a knack to it.
handle like fook
id defo have one.
it was a blue `111` ? whatever that is
got a real bollocking from the boss as i took all day, i went back to my house on route and took me mate out for a rip
its great once your in it, bet getting out at a fuel station you feel a right tit, ended up on my hands and knees crawling out
guess theres a knack to it.handle like fook
id defo have one.it was a blue `111` ? whatever that is
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Spiky - you driven one yet?
Definitely worth a drive before you go out and buy one..........
Definitely worth a drive before you go out and buy one..........
Spiky, Wayne from Proalloy reckons he gets 50mpg out of his
You will just love em, and wonder why you didn't buy one years ago!
08-08-2005, 01:31 PM
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I've driven a few.
I absolutely love em!
They "feel" slow in a straight line after stepping out of a cossie, because:
a) they are
b) the lack of turbo means there's no torque wave you can ride on when accelerating gently.
However, it's still a gorgeous looking car, roof off when the sun's out, handles like you simply wouldn't believe.
I don't know what you'll think of it, as your last car was mutli-coloured, so it's very possible you have impaired judgement
I absolutely love em!
They "feel" slow in a straight line after stepping out of a cossie, because:
a) they are
b) the lack of turbo means there's no torque wave you can ride on when accelerating gently.
However, it's still a gorgeous looking car, roof off when the sun's out, handles like you simply wouldn't believe.
I don't know what you'll think of it, as your last car was mutli-coloured, so it's very possible you have impaired judgement
08-08-2005, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RSCAT
i drove one from peterboro auctions to another auction in camberley surrey a few years ago when i was trade plating.
got a real bollocking from the boss as i took all day, i went back to my house on route and took me mate out for a rip
its great once your in it, bet getting out at a fuel station you feel a right tit, ended up on my hands and knees crawling out guess theres a knack to it.
handle like fook id defo have one.
it was a blue `111` ? whatever that is
got a real bollocking from the boss as i took all day, i went back to my house on route and took me mate out for a rip
its great once your in it, bet getting out at a fuel station you feel a right tit, ended up on my hands and knees crawling out
guess theres a knack to it.handle like fook
id defo have one.it was a blue `111` ? whatever that is
, but then the escort has a rollcage
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Spiky - you driven one yet?
Definitely worth a drive before you go out and buy one..........
Definitely worth a drive before you go out and buy one..........
Spiky, Wayne from Proalloy reckons he gets 50mpg out of his
You will just love em, and wonder why you didn't buy one years ago!
50 mpg
money was an issue, now it isn't
Originally Posted by RichardPON
I've driven a few.
I absolutely love em!
They "feel" slow in a straight line after stepping out of a cossie, because:
a) they are
b) the lack of turbo means there's no torque wave you can ride on when accelerating gently.
However, it's still a gorgeous looking car, roof off when the sun's out, handles like you simply wouldn't believe.
I don't know what you'll think of it, as your last car was mutli-coloured, so it's very possible you have impaired judgement
I absolutely love em!
They "feel" slow in a straight line after stepping out of a cossie, because:
a) they are
b) the lack of turbo means there's no torque wave you can ride on when accelerating gently.
However, it's still a gorgeous looking car, roof off when the sun's out, handles like you simply wouldn't believe.
I don't know what you'll think of it, as your last car was mutli-coloured, so it's very possible you have impaired judgement
and going from having turbo cars for the last 8 years to a NA is gonna be weird
but they do look stunning
08-08-2005, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamo
As standard the boot comes carpeted but if you remove it you can get loads more in there.
wow
there's fook all space
stack dash was in two i looked at, very nice setup indeed
08-08-2005, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Spiky
stack dash was in two i looked at, very nice setup indeed
There is also a hammock style net thing behind the seats which you can also get loads of stuff in like a couple of cd's a t-shirt etc
08-08-2005, 03:26 PM
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as standard they have a little more space than the one pictured as the air box is on the l/h/s of the engine bay...
get loads of stuff in them with the roof off though!!
they are a bit slow but they defo make up for it in the corners
If only it had another 200 bhp it would be awesome
get loads of stuff in them with the roof off though!!
they are a bit slow but they defo make up for it in the corners
If only it had another 200 bhp it would be awesome
08-08-2005, 03:31 PM
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Jamo,
cheers matey
tho any pics of all the dash??
Pro Alloy Motorsport,
cool
what MPG you both get???? whats the top speed? does it feel safe at high speed?
does it have a push button start??? just seen a website with one just wondereing if thats a after market thing?
cheers matey
tho any pics of all the dash??Pro Alloy Motorsport,
cool
what MPG you both get???? whats the top speed? does it feel safe at high speed?
does it have a push button start??? just seen a website with one just wondereing if thats a after market thing?
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Originally Posted by chip-3door
After being used to your cossie, you will think that burglars have been popping round in the night and putting petrol IN to the car
if yes, trust me ,cant be anything like my escort
08-08-2005, 03:43 PM
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great pic, but on the righ there are a few more buttons, just wondered what is there, as on pic i just saw on the web there was a "start" button
08-08-2005, 03:47 PM
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This is my mates one Spiky, he got a bit carried away with the Reverie catalogue, thats over 3k's worth in there the muppet
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08-08-2005, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by chip-3door
After being used to your cossie, you will think that burglars have been popping round in the night and putting petrol IN to the car
if yes, trust me ,cant be anything like my escort
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Spiky, I found them really comfy surprisingly, but then again I do carry around my own padding and cushioning 
Chip, I understood the gag but you have to explain everything to the welsh don't forget
Chip, I understood the gag
but you have to explain everything to the welsh don't forget
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Originally Posted by chip-3door
Originally Posted by Spiky
Originally Posted by chip-3door
After being used to your cossie, you will think that burglars have been popping round in the night and putting petrol IN to the car
if yes, trust me ,cant be anything like my escort
oops didn't get one
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