New Exige S Owner - more fun that the proverbial barrel of monkeys - LotusTalk

SOCRATES · 03-26-2007, 04:36 AM

Hi All,

I've been lurking around here for quite a while, waiting for the day that I would take the step and purchase an Exige S - well, Saturday was that day, and I haven't looked back since. This car is like no other I have ever experienced, and I have a feeling the learning curve is going to be a bit steep for a while (albeit it quite fun). I purchased a Solar Yellow with the Touring Pack and SS, sans the track pack. I did not get an owner's manual with the car (they had to order one for some reason), so I'm trying to learn all that I can right now from this site. Any pertinent suggestions or comments until I do get my manual? I've been following the break-in recommendations closely (per what I've found on the forums), and I'm still having a ton of enjoyment with the car. Also, are there any additional "must have" items that I should get for the car (besides track time)?

I'm looking forward to becoming an active member of this forum, it should be fun.

Cheers,
-Justyn

xtn · 03-26-2007, 05:12 AM

Congratulations!!!

I actually bought a barral of monkeys once. After all, lot's of people seem to use it as the standard by which to judge fun things. Turns out not to really be all that much fun.

Anyway, what is it that you are calling the "performance pack" if not the Track Pack?

xtn

Aedo · 03-26-2007, 05:18 AM

I have a pdf copy of the Elise manual - pm your email address to me and I'll send it over.

Cheers
Aedo

SOCRATES · 03-26-2007, 09:52 AM

xtn,

I now get the "McLareghini Bugatterrari" in your signature, incidentally after pouring over some past threads.

Exigent · 03-26-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SOCRATES

xtn,

I now get the "McLareghini Bugatterrari" in your signature, incidentally after pouring over some past threads.

I always thought it was a variant of the car Homer Simpson got to drive last season. I believe he picked up a Lamborgotti Fasterossa. I could be wrong.

Moto44 · 03-26-2007, 10:31 AM

Oh, the joy! Congratulations.

RacyTracy · 03-26-2007, 10:58 AM

Congrats on the new car. The fun never wears off. Post pictures!!!!!

(I had these when I was a kid.)

xtn · 03-26-2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SOCRATES

xtn,

I now get the "McLareghini Bugatterrari" in your signature, incidentally after pouring over some past threads.

Cool. Once a guy pulled up next to me at a stoplight and asked "What the heck kinda car is that?" I just blurted out McLareghini Bugatterrari. Later that day at home I had to figure out how I was going to spell it!

What are you calling the "performance pack?"

xtn

MickOpalak · 03-26-2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Exigent

I always thought it was a variant of the car Homer Simpson got to drive last season. I believe he picked up a Lamborgotti Fasterossa. I could be wrong.

I believe it was a "Lambortoni Fasterossa".

shay2nak · 03-26-2007, 11:42 AM

congratulations!

LARRY · 03-26-2007, 12:28 PM

SLOWLY in and out of driveways.

Get a new fix a flat at an Auto Parts store, wrap it in foam and put it in the trunk. The one that comes with the car new isn't very good.

Keep a microfiber towel under the front seat to wipe the inside windshield during foggy days and when the new dash offgasses.

Watch the coolant fluid level.

Is the windshield wiper blade working well?

If not get a good one right away, as the ones that come with the car are sometimes a little old and not so good....

Careful on the highway. Look out for cars coming too close. Or ones that can't see you....

HAVE A BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SOCRATES · 03-26-2007, 12:48 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome and the tips.

One of my biggest challenges right now is figuring out where to put my Valentine 1. I have poured over all of the past threads, and there just doesn't seem to be a lot pertaining to the "S" regarding placement, considering the lack of view from behind. Any suggestions?

Thanks again!

Exigent · 03-26-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickOpalak

I believe it was a "Lambortoni Fasterossa".

Had to have verification:

Lamborgotti Fasterossa XT550 with ABS Sport-tech package

(at 2:05 minutes) (6:36 remaining)

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Lamborgotti -- for people who really have nothing inside.

wildwhl · 03-26-2007, 05:35 PM

For the V1 - ditch the mirror and hack the mount:

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33360 (post #4)

Did you by chance check under the passenger seat for your manual? I found my missing tool kit there...and the manual wrapped up inside the trunk liner (thought it was missing too).

WW

Slade · 03-26-2007, 05:40 PM

nice choice! you should really enjoy that car. the base elise is a blast - I can only imagine how much fun the S is!

EburgE · 03-26-2007, 05:47 PM

Ditch the honk'n stock mirror and get a micromirror. Oh, I forgot, it's an S. Remove the honk'n stock mirror and enjoy.

Congrats!

SOCRATES · 03-26-2007, 06:09 PM

The mirror will be gone as of this evening, most definitely..

RacyTracy · 03-26-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SOCRATES

The mirror will be gone as of this evening, most definitely..

If it's the same as the Elise mirror....BE CAREFUL!!!!!!! Search for mirror removing threads!!

wildwhl · 03-26-2007, 06:38 PM

In the case of my S, at least, it is not the same as the Elise mirror. Very simple removal.

WW

allegretto · 03-27-2007, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SOCRATES

The mirror will be gone as of this evening, most definitely..

I put a wide-angle camera and have a 5" monitor that fits just below the dash line in the Cup. About $700 all-in and it's a hoot. Between that and the left side mirror looking back (I usually use the mirrors for blind spots, but not here) I'm good even for right lane changes.

I'll post some pics when I get a chance.

03-26-2007, 04:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
SOCRATES Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 121	New Exige S Owner - more fun than the proverbial barrel of monkeys Hi All, I've been lurking around here for quite a while, waiting for the day that I would take the step and purchase an Exige S - well, Saturday was that day, and I haven't looked back since. This car is like no other I have ever experienced, and I have a feeling the learning curve is going to be a bit steep for a while (albeit it quite fun). I purchased a Solar Yellow with the Touring Pack and SS, sans the track pack. I did not get an owner's manual with the car (they had to order one for some reason), so I'm trying to learn all that I can right now from this site. Any pertinent suggestions or comments until I do get my manual? I've been following the break-in recommendations closely (per what I've found on the forums), and I'm still having a ton of enjoyment with the car. Also, are there any additional "must have" items that I should get for the car (besides track time)? I'm looking forward to becoming an active member of this forum, it should be fun. Cheers, -Justyn Last edited by SOCRATES : 03-26-2007 at 07:45 AM.

03-26-2007, 05:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,863	Congratulations!!! I actually bought a barral of monkeys once. After all, lot's of people seem to use it as the standard by which to judge fun things. Turns out not to really be all that much fun. Anyway, what is it that you are calling the "performance pack" if not the Track Pack? xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

03-26-2007, 05:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Aedo anglophile in exile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 2,774 Images: 88	I have a pdf copy of the Elise manual - pm your email address to me and I'll send it over. Cheers Aedo Last edited by Aedo : 03-26-2007 at 05:31 AM.

03-26-2007, 09:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
SOCRATES Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 121	xtn, I now get the "McLareghini Bugatterrari" in your signature, incidentally after pouring over some past threads. __________________ 2007 Solar Yellow Exige S 2010 Nissan GT-R 2010 Nissan 370Z Nismo

03-26-2007, 10:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,897	Oh, the joy! Congratulations. __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

03-26-2007, 10:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
RacyTracy Adminatrix Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,964 Images: 2	Congrats on the new car. The fun never wears off. Post pictures!!!!! (I had these when I was a kid.) Attached Images

03-26-2007, 11:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
shay2nak Jobu no like curveball Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,710	congratulations! __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190*X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 Lotus Exige S310 '08 Acura TSX 6-speed support WTC 2!

03-26-2007, 12:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,625	SLOWLY in and out of driveways. Get a new fix a flat at an Auto Parts store, wrap it in foam and put it in the trunk. The one that comes with the car new isn't very good. Keep a microfiber towel under the front seat to wipe the inside windshield during foggy days and when the new dash offgasses. Watch the coolant fluid level. Is the windshield wiper blade working well? If not get a good one right away, as the ones that come with the car are sometimes a little old and not so good.... Careful on the highway. Look out for cars coming too close. Or ones that can't see you.... HAVE A BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Lotus body work and experienced mechanic at Lotus Talk sponsor Specialty Car Craft. http://www.specialtycarcraft.com/ See more of Larry's Photoblog at http://www.larrysphotoblog.net/

03-26-2007, 12:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
SOCRATES Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 121	Thanks for the warm welcome and the tips. One of my biggest challenges right now is figuring out where to put my Valentine 1. I have poured over all of the past threads, and there just doesn't seem to be a lot pertaining to the "S" regarding placement, considering the lack of view from behind. Any suggestions? Thanks again! __________________ 2007 Solar Yellow Exige S 2010 Nissan GT-R 2010 Nissan 370Z Nismo

03-26-2007, 05:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
wildwhl You bought a Locust? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 782	For the V1 - ditch the mirror and hack the mount: http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33360 (post #4) Did you by chance check under the passenger seat for your manual? I found my missing tool kit there...and the manual wrapped up inside the trunk liner (thought it was missing too). WW __________________ ...................... She's gone.

03-26-2007, 05:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Slade 1 Nationals trip-1 trophy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 470	nice choice! you should really enjoy that car. the base elise is a blast - I can only imagine how much fun the S is! __________________ 2005 elise - yellow, sport/hard top, quicksilver, k&n, ssr, blackwatch sway bar, black stripes 1999 yellow yamaha R1 (no longer daily driver) 1999 volvo v70xc (kid hauler) 1967 vw bus, walkthrough: 1966 vw bus : 1963 vw double cab daily driver --> Bianchi Pista

03-26-2007, 05:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
EburgE Super 7 Owner In Training Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eldersburg, MD Posts: 2,416	Ditch the honk'n stock mirror and get a micromirror. Oh, I forgot, it's an S. Remove the honk'n stock mirror and enjoy. Congrats! __________________ '05 Lotus Elise '07 Caterham Seven www.hals7.com

03-26-2007, 06:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
SOCRATES Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 121	The mirror will be gone as of this evening, most definitely.. __________________ 2007 Solar Yellow Exige S 2010 Nissan GT-R 2010 Nissan 370Z Nismo

03-26-2007, 06:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
wildwhl You bought a Locust? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 782	In the case of my S, at least, it is not the same as the Elise mirror. Very simple removal. WW __________________ ...................... She's gone.

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