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shay2nak · 08-08-2004, 01:55 PM

damn, GG is lookin' good again. Damn, i can't decide what color. I'm just going to paint my Elise in all colors using stripes.

_JD_ · 08-09-2004, 06:06 AM

More of eliseowner2b's GG car:

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eliseowner2b · 08-09-2004, 06:20 AM

Funny, in pic #3 the golf R32 looks huge compared to the Elise and Miata! Thanks for posting the pics.

_JD_ · 08-09-2004, 06:27 AM

No problem. What are your thoughts on the R32 eliseowner2b? Heard it's a bit soft suspension wise.

eliseowner2b · 08-09-2004, 07:14 AM

Yeah, it is a little on the soft side. Ive got an Audi TT and stock it is soft as well. The R32 shares a lot with the TT so it seems fitting. It is however, the best VW i've ever been in. The exhaust note sounds very tuned. The owner of the R32 pictured has plans to change all that softness with the help of Bilstein and H&R.

JLElise · 08-10-2004, 05:34 AM

Absolutely gorgeous...I think the Elise looks great in ANY color!!

Wish they'd do something about the cheesy LOTUS "stickies" on the back.

eliseowner2b · 08-10-2004, 05:54 AM

I agree, but stickers are the lightest!

usofrob · 08-10-2004, 06:27 AM

I think it's funny to hear all of you complain about the LOTUS on the rear, because I believe it is there for US and not in the UK. Also, if the concern is about wear, do you think covering it with the clearbra material would work?

girlracer · 08-10-2004, 07:53 AM

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Originally posted by usofrob
I think it's funny to hear all of you complain about the LOTUS on the rear, because I believe it is there for US and not in the UK. Also, if the concern is about wear, do you think covering it with the clearbra material would work?

I don't think the UK'ers had any problem with the stickers wearing away. I also heard at the factory that they have started putting the stickers back on *all* the cars (Euro too) again because people complained about the badge on the back. I complained! The stickers look great.

No one has a right to complain until they've seen a car in person!

usofrob · 08-10-2004, 10:55 PM

Oh, right, I think I remember hearing how they started making them all with the letters now. I really like the letters, even if you use a super zoom macro lense to show they aren't perfect. It will make for a nice example when people ask who makes it, I'll be able to point and more my hand slowly over the letters as I say "Loooootuuusssss". It'll be fun.

samberken · 08-11-2004, 05:11 AM

BRP with Bsct interior

Don't put the plate in the front. It is impossible to keep it there.
Hence the four holes...
NYC

Aug 9

#12

samberken · 08-11-2004, 05:12 AM

interor

eliseowner2b · 08-11-2004, 05:15 AM

Nice!!! This color combo looks very rich!

Derek · 08-11-2004, 06:16 AM

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Originally posted by eliseowner2b
Nice!!! This color combo looks very rich!

Wow it does look good. I went with BRP and black. Both look good.

Too bad about the front. What are you doing to repair it?

Stan · 08-11-2004, 06:19 AM

>>>Too bad about the front. What are you doing to repair it?<<<

Well at least it won't rust! Maybe put on one of those made-for-that-location alloy plates embossed "Elise". I think they come with sill plates too for each door.

samberken · 08-11-2004, 07:09 AM

Just ordered some touchup paint.

250 down, 350 to go.

Most common comment are "nice car", "How Much"
best one so far is guy shoutinh: " First one I 've seen"

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eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	Funny, in pic #3 the golf R32 looks huge compared to the Elise and Miata! Thanks for posting the pics. __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

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_JD_ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SE of Georgia Posts: 2,435	No problem. What are your thoughts on the R32 eliseowner2b? Heard it's a bit soft suspension wise. __________________ Join Club 111

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eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	Yeah, it is a little on the soft side. Ive got an Audi TT and stock it is soft as well. The R32 shares a lot with the TT so it seems fitting. It is however, the best VW i've ever been in. The exhaust note sounds very tuned. The owner of the R32 pictured has plans to change all that softness with the help of Bilstein and H&R. __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

08-10-2004, 05:34 AM	#110 (permalink)
JLElise Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 485	Absolutely gorgeous...I think the Elise looks great in ANY color!! Wish they'd do something about the cheesy LOTUS "stickies" on the back. __________________ 2005 Elise - Magnetic Blue, Tour, Black, Got Mine 11/04!! 2006 Subaru Baja 2000 BMW 328Ci 1997 Mazda Miata

08-10-2004, 05:54 AM	#111 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	I agree, but stickers are the lightest! __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

08-10-2004, 06:27 AM	#112 (permalink)
usofrob Almost out of warranty :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 687	I think it's funny to hear all of you complain about the LOTUS on the rear, because I believe it is there for US and not in the UK. Also, if the concern is about wear, do you think covering it with the clearbra material would work?

08-10-2004, 10:55 PM	#114 (permalink)
usofrob Almost out of warranty :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 687	Oh, right, I think I remember hearing how they started making them all with the letters now. I really like the letters, even if you use a super zoom macro lense to show they aren't perfect. It will make for a nice example when people ask who makes it, I'll be able to point and more my hand slowly over the letters as I say "Loooootuuusssss". It'll be fun.

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samberken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 77	BRP with Bsct interior Don't put the plate in the front. It is impossible to keep it there. Hence the four holes... NYC Aug 9 #12 Attached Images

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samberken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 77	interor Attached Images

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08-11-2004, 05:15 AM	#117 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	Nice!!! This color combo looks very rich! __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

08-11-2004, 06:19 AM	#119 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,927	>>>Too bad about the front. What are you doing to repair it?<<< Well at least it won't rust! Maybe put on one of those made-for-that-location alloy plates embossed "Elise". I think they come with sill plates too for each door.

08-11-2004, 07:09 AM	#120 (permalink)
samberken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 77	Just ordered some touchup paint. 250 down, 350 to go. Most common comment are "nice car", "How Much" best one so far is guy shoutinh: " First one I 've seen"