Elise review in Grassroots Motorsports - LotusTalk

Rich · 05-07-2005, 07:42 PM

The Elise just got a glowing review from GRM, the ultimate sportscar magazine (IMHO). Nothing is up on their website yet, and I don't think they post all of their articles in full.

A few quotes:

"The fact that the Elise is powered by a Toyota engine will make MR2 comparisons unavoidable. Suffice to say that if Toyota had sent the original MR2 into space and it had accidentally flown through a magnetic field giving it powers beyond that of mere mortals, the Elise is what would have come back in that space capsule."

"The Elise simply handles and drives like few cars in the history of civilization. This is a car you feel so dialed into that you have to check that your nerve endings haven't grown through your skin into the seat."

There are others that I like even more, but they're part of long sequences that I don't feel like re-typing right now (I just got home from a 14 hour day of autocross school, including about 4 hours of travel to and from).

Hopefully someone with a scanner can post it or GRM will have it up at their site soon. I highly recommend the magazine, apart from the great review. It's mostly a wrencher's magazine, but they're honest and are actually interested in real performance over stats.
http://www.grassrootsmotorsports.com/

Rich · 05-07-2005, 07:46 PM

I suppose I should mention that it's the June 2005 issue with "SPEED SECRETS" on the cover, with what looks to me like a red C4 Corvette on the cover, but it's a bit tough to tell from the angle of the shot. It's on a Dyno, whatever it is.

Jefft · 05-07-2005, 08:07 PM

Thanks for the quotes!

NMRJock · 05-07-2005, 08:16 PM

I read every issue second hand. I just went online and subscribed. It is a really good magazine.

iRod · 05-07-2005, 08:59 PM

I went to look for it and only found last month's issue.

Dro · 05-08-2005, 02:03 AM

Excellent! I love GRM but had let my subscription expire. I'll have to pick this one up.

thegit · 05-08-2005, 09:35 AM

That was pretty good of them cosidering that it appeared that they were not invited to the launch party of the Elise.
We do have one wise sponsor on this forum that advertises on GRM and he'll get my support when the time comes.

m

Randy Chase · 05-11-2005, 12:37 PM

Just got mine. Very glowing review.

NMRJock · 05-11-2005, 03:57 PM

I still can't find it in stores yet. I'm hoping since I just subscribed that they'll send me the current issue. Otherwise I guess I will be able to pick it up in a month.

ConeFusion · 05-13-2005, 04:51 AM

Mine came in a couple of days ago. Nice review! Lotus has their full page Elise ad. I noticed that Blackwatch Racing has a couple of small ads, one of them (page 179) with an Elise picture.

Oh, and the lovely blue Subaru in the SCCA ad on page 164... that's me!

TECK · 05-22-2005, 10:29 AM

More than the mainstream reviews, Grassroots Motorsports, highlights the Elise's weight. The title of the feature is "Added Lightness". They seem to get how revolutionary it is to have a car with airbags, power windows and brakes, ac, a stereo, carpet, sound insultation, leather seats that still weighs in under 2,000 pounds [barely].

They also are more effusive regarding the handling and driving feel than many of the other reviews. They seem to simply get what we all get:

"The Elise simply drives like few cars in the history of civilazation. This is a car you feel so dialed into that you have to check that your nerve endings haven't grown through your sikin into the seat."

"... a level of feedback usually reserved for formula cars."

"It's actually tempting to use the word 'perfect' to describe the Elise's handling ..."

"It's not about what's in it, it's about what it can do."

goelise · 12-24-2008, 09:52 AM

Resurrecting this thread from LONG AGO.

I have scanned the article. I actually had the magazine on my shelf, not knowing I would one day own this car!

ZAMMY1 · 12-24-2008, 02:57 PM

here's MY GRM sticker!
it's a great sportscar owner's magazine.
sam

05-07-2005, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rich Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 334	Elise review in Grassroots Motorsports The Elise just got a glowing review from GRM, the ultimate sportscar magazine (IMHO). Nothing is up on their website yet, and I don't think they post all of their articles in full. A few quotes: "The fact that the Elise is powered by a Toyota engine will make MR2 comparisons unavoidable. Suffice to say that if Toyota had sent the original MR2 into space and it had accidentally flown through a magnetic field giving it powers beyond that of mere mortals, the Elise is what would have come back in that space capsule." "The Elise simply handles and drives like few cars in the history of civilization. This is a car you feel so dialed into that you have to check that your nerve endings haven't grown through your skin into the seat." There are others that I like even more, but they're part of long sequences that I don't feel like re-typing right now (I just got home from a 14 hour day of autocross school, including about 4 hours of travel to and from). Hopefully someone with a scanner can post it or GRM will have it up at their site soon. I highly recommend the magazine, apart from the great review. It's mostly a wrencher's magazine, but they're honest and are actually interested in real performance over stats. http://www.grassrootsmotorsports.com/

05-07-2005, 08:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jefft Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 263	Thanks for the quotes! __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise, Starlight Black, Touring, Porterfield R4, 4Tress Harness Bar w/Schroth 4 pt, Braille B2015, 15k miles, Now with LSS! <-- SOLD 2006 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6, 12k miles, 7 seats, 20.9 avg mpg

05-07-2005, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
NMRJock A smile a mile. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3,567	I read every issue second hand. I just went online and subscribed. It is a really good magazine. __________________ Paul Parkanzky Magnetic Blue with Biscuit Touring, LSS, Starshield

05-07-2005, 08:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
iRod Mellow Yellow Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 507	I went to look for it and only found last month's issue. Last edited by iRod : 05-07-2005 at 10:50 PM.

05-11-2005, 12:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Just got mine. Very glowing review. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

05-07-2005, 07:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rich Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 334	I suppose I should mention that it's the June 2005 issue with "SPEED SECRETS" on the cover, with what looks to me like a red C4 Corvette on the cover, but it's a bit tough to tell from the angle of the shot. It's on a Dyno, whatever it is.

05-08-2005, 02:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dro The Original Dro Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 838	Excellent! I love GRM but had let my subscription expire. I'll have to pick this one up.

05-08-2005, 09:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
thegit Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Iowa. Posts: 1,077	That was pretty good of them cosidering that it appeared that they were not invited to the launch party of the Elise. We do have one wise sponsor on this forum that advertises on GRM and he'll get my support when the time comes. m

05-11-2005, 03:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
NMRJock A smile a mile. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3,567	I still can't find it in stores yet. I'm hoping since I just subscribed that they'll send me the current issue. Otherwise I guess I will be able to pick it up in a month. __________________ Paul Parkanzky Magnetic Blue with Biscuit Touring, LSS, Starshield

05-13-2005, 04:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
ConeFusion Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,579	Mine came in a couple of days ago. Nice review! Lotus has their full page Elise ad. I noticed that Blackwatch Racing has a couple of small ads, one of them (page 179) with an Elise picture. Oh, and the lovely blue Subaru in the SCCA ad on page 164... that's me! __________________ Reto 2005 Lotus Elise (yellow, sport pack), #94 SS 2005 Nissan Xterra (LSV)

05-22-2005, 10:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
TECK It's the Journey Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fairfield County Connecticut Posts: 183	and it can do a whole lot More than the mainstream reviews, Grassroots Motorsports, highlights the Elise's weight. The title of the feature is "Added Lightness". They seem to get how revolutionary it is to have a car with airbags, power windows and brakes, ac, a stereo, carpet, sound insultation, leather seats that still weighs in under 2,000 pounds [barely]. They also are more effusive regarding the handling and driving feel than many of the other reviews. They seem to simply get what we all get: "The Elise simply drives like few cars in the history of civilazation. This is a car you feel so dialed into that you have to check that your nerve endings haven't grown through your sikin into the seat." "... a level of feedback usually reserved for formula cars." "It's actually tempting to use the word 'perfect' to describe the Elise's handling ..." "It's not about what's in it, it's about what it can do."

12-24-2008, 09:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
goelise AR #1275 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,527 Images: 1	Resurrecting this thread from LONG AGO. I have scanned the article. I actually had the magazine on my shelf, not knowing I would one day own this car! __________________ '06 Ardent Red Elise - black interior with LSS, Touring, HT, Starshield, Lotus Sport Clutch, Moroso Oil Pan, 2ZZ(#2), Ekological HIDs, Lotus Driving Lights, Stebel Horn, Bootie, Razo '06 Pedal mod,Snorkel Delete,Odyssey 680 with s111 bracket. Future Mods:LETSLA (ordered), Rear toe link brace Thank you FVMC! WOO-HOO!

12-24-2008, 02:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
ZAMMY1 ZAMMY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington, pa, (near PGH.) Posts: 1,557	here's MY GRM sticker! it's a great sportscar owner's magazine. sam Attached Images

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