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I had the pleasure of testing a 111R and a Sport pack equiped S2 Type 25 during my trip to England.
I took out a 111R for a drive at a dealer - Stratton in Norwich (thx Guy!). What a blast. It is very fast and very comfortable. I was astounded at the car's composure through some rough B-roads. It is very cushy for a sportscar. I could easily live with this ride quality as a daily driver. I did not come close to reaching it's limits as I was still adjusting to driving on the 'other' side. Steering response was superlative. The only troubling thing was the soft brake pedal. It is much softer than I expected, though it still stops the car quickly. Heel-n-toe was a bit more tricky. I'll reserve my final opinion when I drive a left-handed driver. I suspect some fastidious brake fluid bleeding may help and ss brake lines.
The Sport pack S2 was equipped very similiar to our own package. My friend Greg installed the Lotus Sport shock/spring and the OZ wheels with 048s. This car was definately stiffer than the 111R. Very flat thru the corners. The ride was still very acceptable for me - much like a sport pack equipped Porsche. It is nowhere near as comfortable as the 111R. Of course this is not the exact set-up we are getting but very close. That ride was enough to make me happy that I chose the Sport pack.
This was the most time I had spent inside an Elise. It truely alters your perceptions. Friends, pinch yourselves, this car is going to be unbelieveable.
I took out a 111R for a drive at a dealer - Stratton in Norwich (thx Guy!). What a blast. It is very fast and very comfortable. I was astounded at the car's composure through some rough B-roads. It is very cushy for a sportscar. I could easily live with this ride quality as a daily driver. I did not come close to reaching it's limits as I was still adjusting to driving on the 'other' side. Steering response was superlative. The only troubling thing was the soft brake pedal. It is much softer than I expected, though it still stops the car quickly. Heel-n-toe was a bit more tricky. I'll reserve my final opinion when I drive a left-handed driver. I suspect some fastidious brake fluid bleeding may help and ss brake lines.
The Sport pack S2 was equipped very similiar to our own package. My friend Greg installed the Lotus Sport shock/spring and the OZ wheels with 048s. This car was definately stiffer than the 111R. Very flat thru the corners. The ride was still very acceptable for me - much like a sport pack equipped Porsche. It is nowhere near as comfortable as the 111R. Of course this is not the exact set-up we are getting but very close. That ride was enough to make me happy that I chose the Sport pack.
This was the most time I had spent inside an Elise. It truely alters your perceptions. Friends, pinch yourselves, this car is going to be unbelieveable.