The two Elans compared - LotusTalk

TheViper · 03-07-2007, 01:19 PM

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PhlypSide · 03-07-2007, 01:32 PM

Wow even he wishes it (the M100) was rear-wheel driven

Thanks for sharing!

mopho · 03-07-2007, 02:15 PM

I would suspect that the tires on that Elan are not hooking up or that car is not really putting out 235hp. My friend had a Cosworth Elan with a 250hp and modern tires, it would suck the doors off an Elise (by at least three+ car lengths) and once we nearly drove over an F430 that was under hard acceleration. We estimated 0-60 to be in the mid/high 3's and the car was never running right.

shay2nak · 03-07-2007, 02:19 PM

I'll take the OG elan.

milehitom · 03-07-2007, 02:34 PM

Very cool, but Dennis is violating my number one convertible rule:

Top down=windows down.

IMO, you can get away with it in a targa, but not a true convertible.

Tom

mopho · 03-07-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milehitom

Very cool, but Dennis is violating my number one convertible rule:

Top down=windows down.

IMO, you can get away with it in a targa, but not a true convertible.

Tom

Windows are down

milehitom · 03-07-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mopho

Windows are down

Oh, yeahso they are...I forgot that frame stays up in the S4...oops.

mopho · 03-07-2007, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milehitom

Oh, yeahso they are...I forgot that frame stays up in the S4...oops.

yeah, I never liked the way that looked. On my S3 I removed them (and the windows and convertible top). I always follow your rule

TimMullen · 03-07-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by milehitom

Oh, yeahso they are...I forgot that frame stays up in the S4...oops.

You get used to it very quickly. Besides, the window frames are feather light. Seriously, I've lifted the entire frame, including the part in the door that moves and holds the glass, etc. (everything but the motor) with my little finger without strain.

khamai · 03-10-2007, 11:26 AM

Window frames... lift motor... what are those???

Kiyoshi
2XElan S2

mopho · 03-10-2007, 11:37 AM

Windows... what are those?

khamai · 03-10-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mopho

Windows... what are those?

Morgan... LOL!!!

Continuing the thought...

Fenders? What are those?

Kiyoshi
Lotus F/B

mopho · 03-10-2007, 12:08 PM

Err, you win

03-07-2007, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheViper Ex-Brit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 1,768	Deleted Last edited by TheViper : 07-04-2008 at 10:01 AM.

03-07-2007, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
mopho goofn' with the bees Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: out of a suitcase- my stuff lives in LA Posts: 4,113	I would suspect that the tires on that Elan are not hooking up or that car is not really putting out 235hp. My friend had a Cosworth Elan with a 250hp and modern tires, it would suck the doors off an Elise (by at least three+ car lengths) and once we nearly drove over an F430 that was under hard acceleration. We estimated 0-60 to be in the mid/high 3's and the car was never running right. __________________ ________________ 2004 Caterham 7 Superlight R - 67 Lotus Elan www.morgansegal.com www.socalsportscar.com

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shay2nak GGM ENFORCER Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 12,655	I'll take the OG elan. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 GG EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEO CLIPS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

03-10-2007, 11:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
khamai --Moderator-- Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,191	Window frames... lift motor... what are those??? Kiyoshi 2XElan S2 __________________ life is better behind the wheel of a Lotus...

03-10-2007, 11:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
mopho goofn' with the bees Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: out of a suitcase- my stuff lives in LA Posts: 4,113	Windows... what are those? __________________ ________________ 2004 Caterham 7 Superlight R - 67 Lotus Elan www.morgansegal.com www.socalsportscar.com

03-07-2007, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
PhlypSide My Lotus hates my bike. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,605 Images: 9	Wow even he wishes it (the M100) was rear-wheel driven Thanks for sharing!

03-07-2007, 02:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,601	Very cool, but Dennis is violating my number one convertible rule: Top down=windows down. IMO, you can get away with it in a targa, but not a true convertible. Tom

03-10-2007, 12:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
mopho goofn' with the bees Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: out of a suitcase- my stuff lives in LA Posts: 4,113	Err, you win __________________ ________________ 2004 Caterham 7 Superlight R - 67 Lotus Elan www.morgansegal.com www.socalsportscar.com

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