Lotus Exige S - would you?
10 May 2011, 09:52 PM
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. Or the wife getting out in a short skirt when she returns.You think the wife is going to get IN it?
But what's all this fascination of my entry/exit action?
I'm only really 5' 2" tall so nothing to see. Move along.
10 May 2011, 11:18 PM
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Looks fantastic Zip. I'd like to hear a bit more about what it's actually like to drive though. It's one of those cars that is said to be up there with the best drivers cars but I've never had the pleasure to drive one.
10 May 2011, 11:33 PM
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Ding, having only got it yesterday afternoon I've only done 50 miles or so in it.
First impressions are of a car that tells you everything it's doing.
The un-assisted steering is just amazing - point it at a corner and turn the wheel slightly and it goes round as if on rails (I know that's an oft used cliche, but in this car it's true).
It's not too heavy at parking speeds either seeing as it's only steering 930kgs (plus a hefty driver
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It has pin-point accuracy.
I need to get it to a suspension /geo specialist (Centre of Gravity near Tamworth) to make sure the front ARB is adjusted correctly in conjunction with the adjustable suspension.
The Ohlins dampers and springs have bump and rebound adjustments and I want to get them all set up to compliment the ARB.
I'm hoping to get a bit more time in it on the country roads near me on Sunday as long as it's not wet - the Yokohama AO48's are cut slicks and need to be warm and dry for optimum performance.http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...2b203s665p2486
I certainly feel I won't get the best out of it on our roads and I'll definitely be doing some track work in it.
In just those few miles I feel absolutely hooked by it - it's just such an occasion to squeeze myself in, fire it up, and have the exhaust popping and banging on the over run and between gear changes and having that supercharger screaming just inches behind my head.
In just those few miles I'm absolutely rapt by it and right now I can see myself keeping this for some time.
If you can take this car at face value and for what it is - a stripped out racing car for the road - then it's very liveable.
My only issue at the moment is that the rear tyres only last about 4-5k miles.
Mine have done 2.5k and I'll need to change them in a couple of months....
A small price to pay, I feel.
First impressions are of a car that tells you everything it's doing.
The un-assisted steering is just amazing - point it at a corner and turn the wheel slightly and it goes round as if on rails (I know that's an oft used cliche, but in this car it's true).
It's not too heavy at parking speeds either seeing as it's only steering 930kgs (plus a hefty driver
)It has pin-point accuracy.
I need to get it to a suspension /geo specialist (Centre of Gravity near Tamworth) to make sure the front ARB is adjusted correctly in conjunction with the adjustable suspension.
The Ohlins dampers and springs have bump and rebound adjustments and I want to get them all set up to compliment the ARB.
I'm hoping to get a bit more time in it on the country roads near me on Sunday as long as it's not wet - the Yokohama AO48's are cut slicks and need to be warm and dry for optimum performance.http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...2b203s665p2486
I certainly feel I won't get the best out of it on our roads and I'll definitely be doing some track work in it.
In just those few miles I feel absolutely hooked by it - it's just such an occasion to squeeze myself in, fire it up, and have the exhaust popping and banging on the over run and between gear changes and having that supercharger screaming just inches behind my head.
In just those few miles I'm absolutely rapt by it and right now I can see myself keeping this for some time.
If you can take this car at face value and for what it is - a stripped out racing car for the road - then it's very liveable.
My only issue at the moment is that the rear tyres only last about 4-5k miles.
Mine have done 2.5k and I'll need to change them in a couple of months....
A small price to pay, I feel.
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11 May 2011, 11:56 AM
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Sounds fantastic, I really should have a drive of one these sorts of cars.
The seats look really uncomfortable (for me) are they the only ones they come with or is there a 'comfort' (ie sad old man) option?
The seats look really uncomfortable (for me) are they the only ones they come with or is there a 'comfort' (ie sad old man) option?
11 May 2011, 12:55 PM
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The seats are actually quite comfy.
The standard seats are basically the same padding wise, but don't have the harness cut outs.
You can fit aftermarket ones but they need to be thin to utilise the limited space available.
The only issue I could possibly see is that the seat back is fixed - I could do with it being reclined a few more inches nut it's not really a problem.
I suspect on a drive of more than an hour or so you'd need to stop for a break - not just to stretch your back and legs but to give your ears a rest
Just go and have a sit in one, you nay be surprised.
The standard seats are basically the same padding wise, but don't have the harness cut outs.
You can fit aftermarket ones but they need to be thin to utilise the limited space available.
The only issue I could possibly see is that the seat back is fixed - I could do with it being reclined a few more inches nut it's not really a problem.
I suspect on a drive of more than an hour or so you'd need to stop for a break - not just to stretch your back and legs but to give your ears a rest
Just go and have a sit in one, you nay be surprised.
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