McCarthy's K20 s/c elise - LotusTalk

choi0706 · 02-16-2007, 12:19 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1csXH1KamM

who knew Joe was an old guy?

Lotus F1 · 02-16-2007, 12:32 PM

Geez that car look scary fast. looks like it's practically hovering over the track most of the time.

Conan · 02-16-2007, 12:45 PM

I found it interesting that both the rear/mid engine cars got 1:04's. The driver was all over the place in both the Elise and the Porsche. I don't think he's used to rear-weight bias cars.

choi0706 · 02-16-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Conan

I found it interesting that both the rear/mid engine cars got 1:04's. The driver was all over the place in both the Elise and the Porsche. I don't think he's used to rear-weight bias cars.

also all the other cars had shaved tires.. and the evo was on hoosiers "street car? "

cpforyou · 02-16-2007, 01:06 PM

Interesting... a K20A S/C Elise with a legend driving gets 1:04.

A Tripoint Elise w/ Ronin Intercooler and Frank driving gets 1:02.

choi0706 · 02-16-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cpforyou

Interesting... a K20A S/C Elise with a legend driving gets 1:04.

A Tripoint Elise w/ Ronin Intercooler and Frank driving gets 1:02.

kaz · 02-16-2007, 01:16 PM

They were running CCW in the video, all track days so far have been CW...though Sunday will be CCW

cpforyou · 02-16-2007, 01:21 PM

Sorry...I didn't pay attention to the direction they were running. Yeah, HTM is usually run CW.

nugg_dawg · 02-16-2007, 01:25 PM

Is that Elise sitting on SSR's? Those rims look super light!

John

smashfactory · 02-16-2007, 04:54 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1csXH1KamM#2

Yeah, I know everyone hates Joe. I don't want to hear it.

Enjoy.

Lotus F1 · 02-16-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by smashfactory

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1csXH1KamM#2

Yeah, I know everyone hates Joe. I don't want to hear it.

Enjoy.

Probably don't want to hear this either.. REPOST

macfly · 02-16-2007, 05:43 PM

So who is Joe, and why does everyone hate him?

I see a lot of chat about the Honda's over on the EU sites, but IMHO I'd rather live with a warranty, and easy resale - but then I like an easy life, and the Toyota mill is just fine by me - I'm having a blast with my car, and I can't ask for more than that!! :-))

The Stig · 02-16-2007, 05:46 PM

sore subject

ChrisB · 02-16-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by macfly

So who is Joe, and why does everyone hate him?

I see a lot of chat about the Honda's over on the EU sites, but IMHO I'd rather live with a warranty, and easy resale - but then I like an easy life, and the Toyota mill is just fine by me - I'm having a blast with my car, and I can't ask for more than that!! :-))

The Honda conversions in Europe are largely (exclusively?) in older Elises with Rover engines and long out of warranty.

shay2nak · 02-16-2007, 10:08 PM

how is it that the SC on that car is obvious, yet is pretty quiet on the Exige S?

choi0706 · 02-16-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

how is it that the SC on that car is obvious, yet is pretty quiet on the Exige S?

maybe microphones? I'm sure these guys have better equipment than most of us willing to put in our cars..

choi0706 · 02-16-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by smashfactory

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1csXH1KamM#2

Yeah, I know everyone hates Joe. I don't want to hear it.

Enjoy.

beat you to it..

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35193

delise · 02-16-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by macfly

So who is Joe, and why does everyone hate him?

Well he does not appear to be an experienced Elise driver based on the in car video for one, he is braking or letting off the gas through most of the corners ! Wow the longer I watch the video the more I see how he does not get the Elises strong points at all ,wtf ? I am sorry he was chosen to apparently represent Lotus in this "event" In the start at about 1:05 he slams on the brakes coming into a corner and struggles to keep her on the road.

choi0706 · 02-16-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by delise

Well he does not appear to be a fantastic driver based on the in car video for one, he is braking through the corners !

that's not joe driving..

delise · 02-16-2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by choi0706

that's not joe driving..

Well whomever was piloting, it appeard to be their first time in an Elise or a mid engined rear wheel drive car for that matter. I got the overall feeling of reaction and panic ,vs fluidity and confidence when watching the in car vid.

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cpforyou Rollin' On Gold! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,387	Interesting... a K20A S/C Elise with a legend driving gets 1:04. A Tripoint Elise w/ Ronin Intercooler and Frank driving gets 1:02. __________________ __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise AW

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nugg_dawg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baltimore Posts: 939 Images: 1	Is that Elise sitting on SSR's? Those rims look super light! John

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