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Randy Chase · 07-23-2004, 09:35 PM

Hi Res

Interesting garage!

Thanks fast...got it!

Lotus F1 · 07-23-2004, 09:58 PM

Nah, I saw it over at the forum content area.... Man that car looks soooo very Exotic in yellow. I'm so happy!

Randy Chase · 07-23-2004, 10:14 PM

Nice to see Saffron. It makes me feel better. Hardtop looks nice.

rtking · 07-23-2004, 10:14 PM

Holy Cow! Who's garage is THAT? Whoever it is, I'm JEALOUS! They've got a '66 GT350! Such a cool car!

Bob

Robert Puertas · 07-23-2004, 10:16 PM

A Mustang? Where?
All I see is a beautiful little yellow Elise...

Randy Chase · 07-23-2004, 10:17 PM

What winged creature is in front of the Elise?

danwasdahl · 07-23-2004, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy Chase
What winged creature is in front of the Elise?

The ex-Cheng/Milligan A mod Phantom
scca solo 2 car.

dan w

khamai · 07-23-2004, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by danwasdahl
The ex-Cheng/Milligan A mod Phantom
scca solo 2 car.

dan w

WooHooo!!!! A Lotus connection!

Gary Milligan championed in his mod Lotus Europa!!!

Randy Chase · 07-23-2004, 10:59 PM

Oh....

wow. Do you run it at Nationals?

Very cool.

Dan · 07-24-2004, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by zvezdah1
surfer, did you look in the blaup manual for setting your equalizer? I did, made all the diff. But the small cockpit and restrictiion to where the speakers can go is the problem.

But you can set up automatically using the little mic it has or you can do it manually, they have a chart as to how to set up manual depending on the sound. As you say, I didn't have nearly enough bass. much better now. Equalizer instruction begin on 31, with manual info and chart on 33-35.

Should help.
Chris

I thought you weren't going to bother with the automatic equalizer calibration

:

Quote:

Originally posted by zvezdah1
I did read the manual and you're right about the mic. Just not that big of an afficianado of car stereos that I'll probably ever use it. Don't want the stereo to get in the way of the glorious exhaust note.

zvezdah1 · 07-24-2004, 04:38 AM

HI Dan,
I didn't too complicated for me. I just did a manual setup, then switched over to the preset "disco" and sounds surprisingly good. With the topdown a 40 mph you can't really get any subtle nuances in the music anyway

Chris

danwasdahl · 07-24-2004, 05:51 AM

Do you run it at Nationals?

I haven't yet. Family and work
have kept me from getting much
seat time. I've sparred with george
bowland in his new car, and I'm
not yet up to speed. Other excuses-
Bowland's new car is quicker due to
several factors:
1) Much more aggressive, unique wing design
2) Bigger motor
3) Lighter weight
4) Big undertray w/skirts
5) State of the art front
steering/suspension design.
6) George's son Todd designed
the car. Todd's day job is Indy
car engineer for Rahal.
Todd's car won the Indy 500.

So I'm working on my driving. The car
is brilliant and a blast to drive. But now
I'm probably more competitive nationally
in my Lotus Europa (two seconds and a third place
at nats).

thanks for help with the photo
dan w

danwasdahl · 07-24-2004, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by khamai
WooHooo!!!! A Lotus connection!

Gary Milligan championed in his mod Lotus Europa!!!

Yes. The connection is actually quite close.
I own that lotus, and have earned several
podium finishes in kansas with it.

I sometimes think of myself as
curator of the milligan museum.

dan w

erikm3 · 07-24-2004, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Surferjer
It's worth the wait. And I drove until after midnight. Just couldn't help it.

Jer,

I visited Rothrock yesterday to look at their demo. Glad to hear things went well for you at pickup. I am more excited than ever!!

I was surpirsed to see how noticeable the clear bra was. I'm still on the fence about it. I can't remember whether you said you got it or not. What's your feeling about it now that you have been driving it for a few days (and nights)?

-Erik

Surferjer · 07-24-2004, 11:20 AM

I got the clear bra, and if I bend over and look, I can see where it ends. So what? Small price to pay for how nice it should keep the car looking. Compare that to a traditional black bra. Yuch! If the Brits think we need it, I'll go with their opinion. They have years with the car.

zvezdah1 · 07-24-2004, 12:15 PM

The only place you can realistically see the clear bra, at least on ardent red, is the line on the hood which goes probably 10" up from the nose and is a huge relatively flat area. Not a big deal, literally can't see it anywhere else.

Still understand the angst about it, if guys don't want to get it fine, although I think a year from now if they put any miles on the car they'll be lamenting the fact that they did. As stated before, if Craigy, Arno and about a zillion other long term elise owners say its needed, certainly enough for me.
Chris

Surfer, been caught in the rain yet? Anxious to hear if ANYONE has any leaks on the car. None on mine either washing or torrential rain.

Surferjer · 07-24-2004, 06:13 PM

Chris, soft top in the rain today, no leaks. Very promising. The hard top won't get tested until october...

JBsZ06 · 07-24-2004, 09:07 PM

Wow! all stunning photographs...

Thanks! After a few red cars though...I'd have to say the first titanium color Elise would be my first choice..

Wow! Congrats to each of you guys..

Awesome car!

Eyelise · 07-28-2004, 07:47 PM

Just drove a Titanium Elise in Boston. Color is great but honestly the Elise looks great in any color. Very impressed with looks and build.

I was able to induce a little understeer on an on-ramp in this non-sport demo. A little more rubber up front and R compounds should do the trick. Really impressed with the high end umph. No slouch on the first cam either. The car does not need to be driven hard to go fast. Felt solid at high speed, more so than the 111S I drove in the past. The 111 felt twitchy in the steering and in response to uneven road surfaces. The Fed is much more mannered while not giving up any of the visceral experience. BTW, you are into triple digit speeds on the second cam in 4th and it comes quick. Exhaust is great, sl throaty, definitely not ricey at all.

BTW, my car is in port and I've got the VIN #. I'll be getting a Saffron Sport. Can't wait.

Derek · 07-28-2004, 09:02 PM

Here are some pictures of my shiny new Elise.

07-23-2004, 09:35 PM	#61 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,172 Images: 761	Hi Res Interesting garage! Thanks fast...got it! __________________ [b]* V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S [/b] We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 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. [color=orange]Monaco Orange. [/color]Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). [color=orange]Chrome Orange. [/color] Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. [color=blue]“Busy at times off the forum and scary* actually off the Internets. So I may not see your pm or emails for a while"[/color]

07-23-2004, 10:14 PM	#63 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,172 Images: 761	Nice to see Saffron. It makes me feel better. Hardtop looks nice. __________________ [b]* V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S [/b] We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 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. [color=orange]Monaco Orange. [/color]Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). [color=orange]Chrome Orange. [/color] Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. [color=blue]“Busy at times off the forum and scary* actually off the Internets. So I may not see your pm or emails for a while"[/color]

07-23-2004, 10:14 PM	#64 (permalink)
rtking Former Elise Owner Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 999	Holy Cow! Who's garage is THAT? Whoever it is, I'm JEALOUS! They've got a '66 GT350! Such a cool car! Bob __________________ Gone: Ardent Red/Biscuit Elise Current: 2004 Nissan Murano SL AWD 2004 Ducati ST3 2002 Mercedes C230 Coupe 1987 Mazda RX-7 1984 Mustang SVO

07-23-2004, 10:16 PM	#65 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,422 Images: 14	A Mustang? Where? All I see is a beautiful little yellow Elise... __________________ Robert Puertas

07-23-2004, 10:17 PM	#66 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,172 Images: 761	What winged creature is in front of the Elise? __________________ [b]* V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S [/b] We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 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. [color=orange]Monaco Orange. [/color]Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). [color=orange]Chrome Orange. [/color] Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. [color=blue]“Busy at times off the forum and scary* actually off the Internets. So I may not see your pm or emails for a while"[/color]

07-23-2004, 09:58 PM	#62 (permalink)
Lotus F1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fantasy Island New York Posts: 3,840	Nah, I saw it over at the forum content area.... Man that car looks soooo very Exotic in yellow. I'm so happy!

07-23-2004, 10:59 PM	#69 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,172 Images: 761	Oh.... wow. Do you run it at Nationals? Very cool. __________________ [b]* V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S [/b] We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 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. [color=orange]Monaco Orange. [/color]Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). [color=orange]Chrome Orange. [/color] Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. [color=blue]“Busy at times off the forum and scary* actually off the Internets. So I may not see your pm or emails for a while"[/color]

07-24-2004, 04:38 AM	#71 (permalink)
zvezdah1 eliseaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 6,773	HI Dan, I didn't too complicated for me. I just did a manual setup, then switched over to the preset "disco" and sounds surprisingly good. With the topdown a 40 mph you can't really get any subtle nuances in the music anyway Chris __________________ Chris Club111 #3 06 Solar yellow/Touring/Traction Ctrl/Blk Whl Pkg/Strshld

07-24-2004, 05:51 AM	#72 (permalink)
danwasdahl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 74	Do you run it at Nationals? I haven't yet. Family and work have kept me from getting much seat time. I've sparred with george bowland in his new car, and I'm not yet up to speed. Other excuses- Bowland's new car is quicker due to several factors: 1) Much more aggressive, unique wing design 2) Bigger motor 3) Lighter weight 4) Big undertray w/skirts 5) State of the art front steering/suspension design. 6) George's son Todd designed the car. Todd's day job is Indy car engineer for Rahal. Todd's car won the Indy 500. So I'm working on my driving. The car is brilliant and a blast to drive. But now I'm probably more competitive nationally in my Lotus Europa (two seconds and a third place at nats). thanks for help with the photo dan w __________________ 07 Exige S, other cars. 2008 A Mod scca solo champ

07-24-2004, 11:20 AM	#75 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,877	I got the clear bra, and if I bend over and look, I can see where it ends. So what? Small price to pay for how nice it should keep the car looking. Compare that to a traditional black bra. Yuch! If the Brits think we need it, I'll go with their opinion. They have years with the car. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

07-24-2004, 12:15 PM	#76 (permalink)
zvezdah1 eliseaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 6,773	The only place you can realistically see the clear bra, at least on ardent red, is the line on the hood which goes probably 10" up from the nose and is a huge relatively flat area. Not a big deal, literally can't see it anywhere else. Still understand the angst about it, if guys don't want to get it fine, although I think a year from now if they put any miles on the car they'll be lamenting the fact that they did. As stated before, if Craigy, Arno and about a zillion other long term elise owners say its needed, certainly enough for me. Chris Surfer, been caught in the rain yet? Anxious to hear if ANYONE has any leaks on the car. None on mine either washing or torrential rain. __________________ Chris Club111 #3 06 Solar yellow/Touring/Traction Ctrl/Blk Whl Pkg/Strshld

07-24-2004, 06:13 PM	#77 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,877	Chris, soft top in the rain today, no leaks. Very promising. The hard top won't get tested until october... __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

07-24-2004, 09:07 PM	#78 (permalink)
JBsZ06 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 42	Wow! all stunning photographs... Thanks! After a few red cars though...I'd have to say the first titanium color Elise would be my first choice.. Wow! Congrats to each of you guys.. Awesome car! __________________ 2001 ZO6 224/224 114lsa Cam Pkg 415rwhp 380 rwtq, dual comp 921 valvesprings, Halltech Tunnel Ram, Vette Doctors American Brand Racing headers, Vette Doctors Tune ASP 25% Pully, 3.73 Getrag Rear,2004 Z06 shocks,Shaner S2 TB,Hurst

07-28-2004, 07:47 PM	#79 (permalink)
Eyelise Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mass Posts: 1,129	Just drove a Titanium Elise in Boston. Color is great but honestly the Elise looks great in any color. Very impressed with looks and build. I was able to induce a little understeer on an on-ramp in this non-sport demo. A little more rubber up front and R compounds should do the trick. Really impressed with the high end umph. No slouch on the first cam either. The car does not need to be driven hard to go fast. Felt solid at high speed, more so than the 111S I drove in the past. The 111 felt twitchy in the steering and in response to uneven road surfaces. The Fed is much more mannered while not giving up any of the visceral experience. BTW, you are into triple digit speeds on the second cam in 4th and it comes quick. Exhaust is great, sl throaty, definitely not ricey at all. BTW, my car is in port and I've got the VIN #. I'll be getting a Saffron Sport. Can't wait.

07-28-2004, 09:02 PM	#80 (permalink)
Derek Ready Steady Go! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,744	Here are some pictures of my shiny new Elise. Attached Images __________________ The King is dead... Long live the King!

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