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eck · 04-29-2009, 04:34 AM

there are some awesome photos in here

i picked my new toy up today , here are some of the first pic's

when i took a Elise for a test drive i thought it was going to be fun , but after going for a drive up in the hill's in my own elise, i must say you guys have been having to much fun

apk919 · 04-29-2009, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eck

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when i took a Elise for a test drive i thought it was going to be fun , but after going for a drive up in the hill's in my own elise, i must say you guys have been having to much fun

Mmmm.... real fish & chips!

Oh, nice car too!

MattSB · 04-30-2009, 02:59 PM

Until I picked up my Elise, I was on the forum at least once a day. Since I picked her up a week ago, I've been on like twice.

Picked her up in Toronto, and drove home via Mosport. Was going to also go via Calabogie Motorsport Park, but my darned cheap GPS sent me on so many wild goose chases that I ran out of time. Soon... very soon...

NHG35GUY · 05-04-2009, 05:00 PM

So I've put about 600 miles on the car this weekend. Needless to say I absolutely love it! It needs a few little things here or there to make it perfect for me, but so far has been a ton of fun to drive.

The car takes a raw, minimalistic approach to everything. No need for swaths of leather or plush carpeting. This car offers aluminum and lots of it. The seats while compact are big enough to support my 6'-1" frame comfortably and provide all day long support for my bad back.

The steering response is damn near telepathic. It feels every inch of the road and tells you precisely what is happening with each foot of pavement travelled. The ride can be a bit harsh at times depending on the condition of the concrete below you but if you plan your way around obvious holes or divots the ride is firm but comfortable.

The seating position itself is very race car like in that you have a knees up position with your legs and the steering wheel is centered nicely to your chest with little reach to the loop. The shift lever is in easy reach and provides great feedback through out the gear box. Ahhh the gear box. This is one of the nicest systems I have had the pleasure of working through. While simple, the shifts are crisp, smooth and tight. The box is not gated but still provides a compact pattern as you move throught the cogs.

The act of driving and understanding what the car is saying as it transitions from right to left is incredible. I think Jeremy Clarkson said it best by saying "if you run over a bug it will tell you how many legs it had." The transitions are quick and nimble all while providing a flat cornering posture. There is little to no body roll and the faster you go the more settled the chassis feels.

The brakes are ok so far. I think she needs front rotors. That and steel braided lines for 110.00 seem like the best investment for ample braking.

As for power the 1800cc Toyota plant get the car to 60 quicker than the big ol' G. While not as impressive feeling due to lower torque numbers, it is deceptively quick. There were several times when I thought I was short shifting the car only to look down and see I was doing 65 or greater in a 30 MPH zone. Once you put your foot into it, you can feel the cam timing change at 6000 RPM. It literally feels like mild turbo and really starts to move up to the 8500 RPM redline.

What I really like is the chassis response on throttle, if powering through an apex (on a good long off ramp) the front tires just seem to dig in and it feels like it is begging to get through the corner as quickly as possible.

Lift throttle transitions can be deadly. With most mid-engined cars, when in doubt, put your foot in it. That applies here 100%. I was forced to lift on a long sweeping corner (doing well above 65) on a back road near my moms place and I could feel the weight transfer start to pendulum. I planted my right foot again and she settled back in allowing me to decrease speed with a bit of trailing throttle and a quick hint of neutral counter-steer. I take full responsibility here in saying that I typically do not drive like this on public roads. I thought I had mitigated as much risk as possible from the situation but did not take into account a dog on the side of the road.

In traffic it is fine, the fans kick on at 211' and cool the engine quickly. I get plenty of looks, thumbs up, and smiles. Sadly I also get mistaken for being in a lamborghini. (This has happened twice now) What amazes me is the sheer stupidity of some people young and old. One kid delivering pizza in an accord came flying up to the bumper on 293 Friday night, only to pull along side, snicker, speed up and almost hit the back end of a dump truck pulling a trailer trying to show off. Another instance had to do with some Douche bag in a MX6 trying to show me how cool he was at age 45(at least!) and damn near hit a jersey barrier headlong in a construction zone on the Everett Turnpike north in Merrimack. I mean he missed this thing by a foot or less at 70 MPH and just managed to keep his mirror.

So, next weekend I am free, I know its mothers day and all but if any of you guys are up for a drive somewhere lemme know.

Arnold2006 · 05-05-2009, 12:48 PM

I've had it for three weeks now - meant to post a pict sooner. 2007 Storm Titanium...

lotusenvee · 05-12-2009, 10:06 PM

Very nice car! Congratulations! I couldn't wipe the smile off my face for days when I first drove my car (have had it for 4 weeks now) so I know how you feel!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by eck

there are some awesome photos in here

i picked my new toy up today , here are some of the first pic's

when i took a Elise for a test drive i thought it was going to be fun , but after going for a drive up in the hill's in my own elise, i must say you guys have been having to much fun

lotusenvee · 05-12-2009, 10:09 PM

Very spiffy. Nice paint job. Congrats!! I think that GPS just figured you needed some quality time with your new toy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattSB

Until I picked up my Elise, I was on the forum at least once a day. Since I picked her up a week ago, I've been on like twice.

Picked her up in Toronto, and drove home via Mosport. Was going to also go via Calabogie Motorsport Park, but my darned cheap GPS sent me on so many wild goose chases that I ran out of time. Soon... very soon...

lotusenvee · 05-12-2009, 10:14 PM

Congratulations on your car! That was quite a description of your impressions of it!! What did you drive before/in addition to the Lotus, as it sounds like you are quite the car buff?

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Originally Posted by NHG35GUY

So I've put about 600 miles on the car this weekend. Needless to say I absolutely love it! It needs a few little things here or there to make it perfect for me, but so far has been a ton of fun to drive.

.

NHG35GUY · 05-16-2009, 02:26 PM

I still have an Infiniti G35S Sedan. From racing experience I have gotten to drive just about everything.

kingpin · 05-26-2009, 08:57 PM

Just got mine on Saturday and have been smiling ever since.

<a href="http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k128/jgh287/?action=view&current=05232009011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k128/jgh287/05232009011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Porsche911driver · 06-07-2009, 07:00 AM

HI - I was just catching up on a year's worth of stuff on this forum when I noticed your comments. I too live in the GTA and have considered going to John Scotti in Montreal to pick up a car as they seemed to have a lot of inventory at reduced preices recently. My question is this - what hassle if any, did you get when you registered your car in Ontario ? Did you have to pay Provincial Sales Tax at all ? Sorry for the questions but I figure you have done everything I need to know about bringin in a new car from Montreal back to Ontario.

Thanks.

Van Esbroeck · 06-17-2009, 06:55 AM

Hey,

I'm new here on the forums, but this is my elise in the harbor of Antwerp:

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Greetz from Belgium

Aedo · 06-17-2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Van Esbroeck

Hey,

I'm new here on the forums, but this is my elise in the harbor of Antwerp:

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Greetz from Belgium

Great photos - is that Nightfall Blue?

And welcome to LT

Van Esbroeck · 06-18-2009, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Aedo

Great photos - is that Nightfall Blue?

And welcome to LT

Ty

Yep thats nightfall bleu

Easton · 06-18-2009, 07:09 AM

When I picked her up

Currently still barely a week and a half old - just hit 1034kms

Can't wait to run her in for her first service

Easton · 06-18-2009, 07:23 AM

moar pix:

lotusenvee · 06-19-2009, 09:14 PM

Congratulations!! Nice color choice!! You will be smiling for weeks....heck, what Lotus owner ever quits smiling...

Smallfatz · 07-08-2009, 01:20 PM

Pics from my new baby's first romp in the desert.

Smallfatz · 07-08-2009, 01:22 PM

The new dash is sooo much nicer

Notorious L.R.G. · 07-08-2009, 09:21 PM

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The new dash is sooo much nicer

I prefer the original gauges, where the RPMs under 3000 are all squished up on the left side of the dial...like, who would rev there?

04-29-2009, 04:34 AM	#1701 (permalink)
eck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Victoria , Australia Posts: 20	there are some awesome photos in here i picked my new toy up today , here are some of the first pic's when i took a Elise for a test drive i thought it was going to be fun , but after going for a drive up in the hill's in my own elise, i must say you guys have been having to much fun __________________ 2009 Lotus Elise S Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm. Last edited by eck : 04-29-2009 at 05:46 AM.

04-30-2009, 02:59 PM	#1703 (permalink)
MattSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ont. Posts: 58	Until I picked up my Elise, I was on the forum at least once a day. Since I picked her up a week ago, I've been on like twice. Picked her up in Toronto, and drove home via Mosport. Was going to also go via Calabogie Motorsport Park, but my darned cheap GPS sent me on so many wild goose chases that I ran out of time. Soon... very soon... Attached Images __________________ matt ------------------------------------------------------------ '08 Elise SC 60th Anniversary : Ti+Canyon Red, Touring+Track Pack '69 Elan : QED Head, 420 Cams , CV Joints, Spax, Panasports '01 330i SP: My DD '05 XC70: The kart trailer hauler

05-04-2009, 05:00 PM	#1704 (permalink)
NHG35GUY Professional Fat Kid Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern NH Posts: 38	First weekend with the car! So I've put about 600 miles on the car this weekend. Needless to say I absolutely love it! It needs a few little things here or there to make it perfect for me, but so far has been a ton of fun to drive. The car takes a raw, minimalistic approach to everything. No need for swaths of leather or plush carpeting. This car offers aluminum and lots of it. The seats while compact are big enough to support my 6'-1" frame comfortably and provide all day long support for my bad back. The steering response is damn near telepathic. It feels every inch of the road and tells you precisely what is happening with each foot of pavement travelled. The ride can be a bit harsh at times depending on the condition of the concrete below you but if you plan your way around obvious holes or divots the ride is firm but comfortable. The seating position itself is very race car like in that you have a knees up position with your legs and the steering wheel is centered nicely to your chest with little reach to the loop. The shift lever is in easy reach and provides great feedback through out the gear box. Ahhh the gear box. This is one of the nicest systems I have had the pleasure of working through. While simple, the shifts are crisp, smooth and tight. The box is not gated but still provides a compact pattern as you move throught the cogs. The act of driving and understanding what the car is saying as it transitions from right to left is incredible. I think Jeremy Clarkson said it best by saying "if you run over a bug it will tell you how many legs it had." The transitions are quick and nimble all while providing a flat cornering posture. There is little to no body roll and the faster you go the more settled the chassis feels. The brakes are ok so far. I think she needs front rotors. That and steel braided lines for 110.00 seem like the best investment for ample braking. As for power the 1800cc Toyota plant get the car to 60 quicker than the big ol' G. While not as impressive feeling due to lower torque numbers, it is deceptively quick. There were several times when I thought I was short shifting the car only to look down and see I was doing 65 or greater in a 30 MPH zone. Once you put your foot into it, you can feel the cam timing change at 6000 RPM. It literally feels like mild turbo and really starts to move up to the 8500 RPM redline. What I really like is the chassis response on throttle, if powering through an apex (on a good long off ramp) the front tires just seem to dig in and it feels like it is begging to get through the corner as quickly as possible. Lift throttle transitions can be deadly. With most mid-engined cars, when in doubt, put your foot in it. That applies here 100%. I was forced to lift on a long sweeping corner (doing well above 65) on a back road near my moms place and I could feel the weight transfer start to pendulum. I planted my right foot again and she settled back in allowing me to decrease speed with a bit of trailing throttle and a quick hint of neutral counter-steer. I take full responsibility here in saying that I typically do not drive like this on public roads. I thought I had mitigated as much risk as possible from the situation but did not take into account a dog on the side of the road. In traffic it is fine, the fans kick on at 211' and cool the engine quickly. I get plenty of looks, thumbs up, and smiles. Sadly I also get mistaken for being in a lamborghini. (This has happened twice now) What amazes me is the sheer stupidity of some people young and old. One kid delivering pizza in an accord came flying up to the bumper on 293 Friday night, only to pull along side, snicker, speed up and almost hit the back end of a dump truck pulling a trailer trying to show off. Another instance had to do with some Douche bag in a MX6 trying to show me how cool he was at age 45(at least!) and damn near hit a jersey barrier headlong in a construction zone on the Everett Turnpike north in Merrimack. I mean he missed this thing by a foot or less at 70 MPH and just managed to keep his mirror. So, next weekend I am free, I know its mothers day and all but if any of you guys are up for a drive somewhere lemme know. Attached Images

05-05-2009, 12:48 PM	#1705 (permalink)
Arnold2006 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 44	I've had it for three weeks now - meant to post a pict sooner. 2007 Storm Titanium... Attached Images Last edited by Aedo : 06-17-2009 at 07:24 AM. Reason: resized images

06-17-2009, 06:55 AM	#1712 (permalink)
Van Esbroeck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	My new elise Hey, I'm new here on the forums, but this is my elise in the harbor of Antwerp: Greetz from Belgium Last edited by Aedo : 06-17-2009 at 07:20 AM. Reason: resized images

05-16-2009, 02:26 PM	#1709 (permalink)
NHG35GUY Professional Fat Kid Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern NH Posts: 38	I still have an Infiniti G35S Sedan. From racing experience I have gotten to drive just about everything.

05-26-2009, 08:57 PM	#1710 (permalink)
kingpin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 14	Just got mine on Saturday and have been smiling ever since. <a href="http://s87.photobucket.com/albums/k128/jgh287/?action=view&current=05232009011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k128/jgh287/05232009011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

06-07-2009, 07:00 AM	#1711 (permalink)
Porsche911driver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 9	HI - I was just catching up on a year's worth of stuff on this forum when I noticed your comments. I too live in the GTA and have considered going to John Scotti in Montreal to pick up a car as they seemed to have a lot of inventory at reduced preices recently. My question is this - what hassle if any, did you get when you registered your car in Ontario ? Did you have to pay Provincial Sales Tax at all ? Sorry for the questions but I figure you have done everything I need to know about bringin in a new car from Montreal back to Ontario. Thanks.

06-18-2009, 07:09 AM	#1715 (permalink)
Easton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 38	When I picked her up Currently still barely a week and a half old - just hit 1034kms Can't wait to run her in for her first service

06-18-2009, 07:23 AM	#1716 (permalink)
Easton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 38	moar pix:

06-19-2009, 09:14 PM	#1717 (permalink)
lotusenvee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 145 Images: 1	Congratulations!! Nice color choice!! You will be smiling for weeks....heck, what Lotus owner ever quits smiling...

07-08-2009, 01:20 PM	#1718 (permalink)
Smallfatz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix (West Side) Posts: 25	Finally getting aroung to posting. Pics from my new baby's first romp in the desert. Attached Images

07-08-2009, 01:22 PM	#1719 (permalink)
Smallfatz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix (West Side) Posts: 25	The new dash is sooo much nicer

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