Seems like much of the talk on the suspension pages is pretty in-depth on the theory and technicals of suspension setup. I enjoy reading all this as a love the education, but I wanted to ask a couple questions about the base/touring Elise's suspension and tires.
Seems everyone is trying to make this thing better than what is stock, and I understand the temptation, but do we know what model Elise the magazines have been reviewing? It seems that this car has all but walked away with the title of "Best Handling Sports Car" from every magazine and driver that has sat behind the wheel. For all but the VERY serious track person, do we really need the LSS? Will a base/touring Elise be "The Best Handling Sports Car" in my world?
The other thing that I wonder about is the video clip from Top Speed about the Elise. The reviewer starts off touting how amazing the car is (like usual), but then when he starts to push the car he ends up with lots of understeer (I do understand that this is later shown to be mostly "driver error"). My concern is I am the best driver amongst everyone that I know, but I am realistic to know that I do not have the prowess of most of the drivers that have reviewed this car and say that it is the best. I am concerned that I am going to notice more of a car that understeers (like the reviewer did) than a balanced awe inspiring car (like a better driver would). I guess I am wondering if we are thinking this will truly be an issue in the Federal Elise? Should I think about correcting this as I am purchasing my car (possibly with bigger tires are are suggested as a solution in the video)? Should consider the LSS knowing that I probably will not truly use the full potential of what it can do, but knowing that I will get the larger tires in the front and potentialy better handling characteristics overall?
Please let me know what you think.
Seems everyone is trying to make this thing better than what is stock, and I understand the temptation, but do we know what model Elise the magazines have been reviewing? It seems that this car has all but walked away with the title of "Best Handling Sports Car" from every magazine and driver that has sat behind the wheel. For all but the VERY serious track person, do we really need the LSS? Will a base/touring Elise be "The Best Handling Sports Car" in my world?
The other thing that I wonder about is the video clip from Top Speed about the Elise. The reviewer starts off touting how amazing the car is (like usual), but then when he starts to push the car he ends up with lots of understeer (I do understand that this is later shown to be mostly "driver error"). My concern is I am the best driver amongst everyone that I know, but I am realistic to know that I do not have the prowess of most of the drivers that have reviewed this car and say that it is the best. I am concerned that I am going to notice more of a car that understeers (like the reviewer did) than a balanced awe inspiring car (like a better driver would). I guess I am wondering if we are thinking this will truly be an issue in the Federal Elise? Should I think about correcting this as I am purchasing my car (possibly with bigger tires are are suggested as a solution in the video)? Should consider the LSS knowing that I probably will not truly use the full potential of what it can do, but knowing that I will get the larger tires in the front and potentialy better handling characteristics overall?
Please let me know what you think.