Hey from Atlanta,
I'm not a Lotus owner yet, but will be in the market this year for a 2005 Elise either already supercharged with an aftermarket kit, or I'll be planning on doing it with a year of ownership. I drive an E55 AMG right now and miss having a sport car, with the handling/nimbleness, but I do like a lot of torque.
I'd love an Exige, but want to keep the cost under $30k
I'm here to learn about the Elise, challenges, upgrades, maintenance etc.
I'm hands on, used to do turbo installs, timing belts, cylinder head /head gasket installation, clutch swaps etc. Don't have the time now but still do brakes and minor fixes. I want the lotus as a "toy" for the weekends and will be getting a truck as a daily driver once I sell some cars.
I have a couple of toys now
2005 E55 AMG - stock 469hp, 516 tq. -
2002 E55 AMG ( should have sold it) stock - 349hp, 391tq
1994 Chevy Blazer ( POS that needs selling)
03 Ducati Monster 800 dark i.e
2009 Audi Q5, 3.2 quattro - Wifes Ride
Gone and missed :
2003 Corvette Z06 50th anniversary edition - mildy modified
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - Heavy modified, external wastegate, 3" exhaust, 20G turbo, variable intake manifold, custom fuel system, 650cc injectors, supra fuel pump, custom front mount intercooler, ACT 2600 clutch, gauges galore - ( buddy still drives it, around 350 - 400 hp)
1994 3000 GT - stock
1993 Eagle Talon TSI - stock
Thanks Fellas, looking forward to lurking and learning.
I'm not a Lotus owner yet, but will be in the market this year for a 2005 Elise either already supercharged with an aftermarket kit, or I'll be planning on doing it with a year of ownership. I drive an E55 AMG right now and miss having a sport car, with the handling/nimbleness, but I do like a lot of torque.
I'd love an Exige, but want to keep the cost under $30k
I'm here to learn about the Elise, challenges, upgrades, maintenance etc.
I'm hands on, used to do turbo installs, timing belts, cylinder head /head gasket installation, clutch swaps etc. Don't have the time now but still do brakes and minor fixes. I want the lotus as a "toy" for the weekends and will be getting a truck as a daily driver once I sell some cars.
I have a couple of toys now
2005 E55 AMG - stock 469hp, 516 tq. -
2002 E55 AMG ( should have sold it) stock - 349hp, 391tq
1994 Chevy Blazer ( POS that needs selling)
03 Ducati Monster 800 dark i.e
2009 Audi Q5, 3.2 quattro - Wifes Ride
Gone and missed :
2003 Corvette Z06 50th anniversary edition - mildy modified
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - Heavy modified, external wastegate, 3" exhaust, 20G turbo, variable intake manifold, custom fuel system, 650cc injectors, supra fuel pump, custom front mount intercooler, ACT 2600 clutch, gauges galore - ( buddy still drives it, around 350 - 400 hp)
1994 3000 GT - stock
1993 Eagle Talon TSI - stock
Thanks Fellas, looking forward to lurking and learning.