Had my roof off today! - LotusTalk

BOB1984 · 04-14-2006, 11:09 AM

I rang my dealer and they said its fine to take if off just aslong as you arrive at the dealer with it on! i will take some puctures and put them on here tomorrow!
i think it looks alot better with the roof on but we have really sunny weather at the moment so iv had it off today!

6i9 · 04-14-2006, 11:11 AM

Awesome, I just found out Exiges could do this. So apart from the more aggressive packages offered on the Exige, as well as different seats and exterior trim, what sets the Exige and Elise apart?

I always thought the Exige had a permanently fixed roof (fixed as in welded) and that gave the chassis a stiffer torsional rigidity.

codymac · 04-14-2006, 01:01 PM

There goes your warranty, Bob!

Watch that the anoraks don't catch you running topless.

andykeck · 04-14-2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 6i9

I always thought the Exige had a permanently fixed roof (fixed as in welded) and that gave the chassis a stiffer torsional rigidity.

It's kinda tough to weld fiberglass.

The bodywork is not a structural component on either the Exige or the Elise.

6i9 · 04-14-2006, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by andykeck

It's kinda tough to weld fiberglass.

The bodywork is not a structural component on either the Exige or the Elise.

Ah you're right...so is it the aerodynamics and suspension, rather than the chassis, that sets the Elise and Exige apart (in terms of performance)

BOB1984 · 04-14-2006, 02:35 PM

just been out for a late night drive with it off!
going topless is best at night!!

QuickSilver · 04-14-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 6i9

Ah you're right...so is it the aerodynamics and suspension, rather than the chassis, that sets the Elise and Exige apart (in terms of performance)

There isn't a huge performance gap between the Exige and Elise. The Elise is quicker 0-60 and I think has a slightly higher top speed.

The difference between an Elise with the sport pack and the standard Exige (which includes the sport pack) is really the aero package with greater downforce as speed increases - about 8 times the Elise's at 100 mph.

6i9 · 04-14-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

There isn't a huge performance gap between the Exige and Elise. The Elise is quicker 0-60 and I think has a slightly higher top speed.

The difference between an Elise with the sport pack and the standard Exige (which includes the sport pack) is really the aero package with greater downforce as speed increases - about 8 times the Elise's at 100 mph.

Ah okay, thanks for the clarification

ducatiexigeowner · 04-14-2006, 11:07 PM

Bob you naughty boy.....

619 i think the posts on the exige roof are a little???with the silly warranty issue..thats the...

Roof off,still of night.....arqray heaven

BOB1984 · 04-15-2006, 06:19 AM

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Vigilante66 · 04-15-2006, 06:42 AM

NM thought bob had a mess grille and a elise not an exige.

fishguy · 04-15-2006, 06:45 AM

really nice car Bob

Callabrator · 04-15-2006, 07:23 AM

Georgeous car Bob!

I don't care what anyone says, the Exige looks amazing with the roof off. Also, the base Exige wheels on cars over the pond while heavy, sure are great looking.

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BOB1984 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 627	Had my roof off today! I rang my dealer and they said its fine to take if off just aslong as you arrive at the dealer with it on! i will take some puctures and put them on here tomorrow! i think it looks alot better with the roof on but we have really sunny weather at the moment so iv had it off today!

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codymac short angry bloke Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: where the east tapers out and the west begins Posts: 9,287 Images: 19	There goes your warranty, Bob! Watch that the anoraks don't catch you running topless. __________________ torque (tôrk) n. - an excuse for the lack of momentum. - let's bring back CanAm & Group B! - have you hugged your Exige today? I'm currently working on my performance driving merit badge. There's always somebody faster, sometimes it's me.

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6i9 Chris Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 881 Images: 1	Awesome, I just found out Exiges could do this. So apart from the more aggressive packages offered on the Exige, as well as different seats and exterior trim, what sets the Exige and Elise apart? I always thought the Exige had a permanently fixed roof (fixed as in welded) and that gave the chassis a stiffer torsional rigidity.

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BOB1984 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 627	just been out for a late night drive with it off! going topless is best at night!!

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ducatiexigeowner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 49o30.21'N...2o30.37'W Posts: 1,447	Bob you naughty boy..... 619 i think the posts on the exige roof are a little???with the silly warranty issue..thats the... Roof off,still of night.....arqray heaven

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Vigilante66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 112	NM thought bob had a mess grille and a elise not an exige.

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