Lotus Elise S1
I don't rate the low speed handling on them having driven one a few times.
17 June 2003, 12:15 PM
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That I can answer...
Live rear axle = beam axle, wheel at either end, whole axle is sprung / moving, drive is within the axle. as is the diff.
Independant rear suspension = no axle, each wheel is attached to suspension, (and driveshafts), diff is mounted on the car, wheels go up and down independantly.
IRS = less unsprung weight = better ride, particularly over rough surfaces.
(In very simplistic terms. It's not really as cut'n'dried as all that...)
- Mark.
[Edited by sempers - 6/17/2003 12:18:04 PM]
Live rear axle = beam axle, wheel at either end, whole axle is sprung / moving, drive is within the axle. as is the diff.
Independant rear suspension = no axle, each wheel is attached to suspension, (and driveshafts), diff is mounted on the car, wheels go up and down independantly.
IRS = less unsprung weight = better ride, particularly over rough surfaces.
(In very simplistic terms. It's not really as cut'n'dried as all that...)
- Mark.
[Edited by sempers - 6/17/2003 12:18:04 PM]
17 June 2003, 12:44 PM
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Mx5 1.8iS has a LSD as standard I think, the std 1.8 and 1.6's dont
As for the elise I never had any trouble with inside rears spinning, I ran 225's and LSS and the thing was glued to the road in the dry. (not so much fun in the wet mind)
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Mx5 1.8iS has a LSD as standard I think, the std 1.8 and 1.6's dont
As for the elise I never had any trouble with inside rears spinning, I ran 225's and LSS and the thing was glued to the road in the dry. (not so much fun in the wet mind)
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17 June 2003, 01:43 PM
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Problem is ya can't do donuts very well without an LSD 
Seriously, I'm wanting something that's fluid, fun, and most of all INVOLVING to drive, not necessarily stupidly fast. I don't need (in fact, I'd rather not have) massive levels of grip. I like driving in the wet 'cos it's slippery
Tried westfields, too civilised. Was expecting something more akin to a racing car...
Considered a classic, but it's a lot of money for an old car, don't have a garage, and fancy something I can just drive. (capable mechanic, but hate having to do it...)
- Mark.
Seriously, I'm wanting something that's fluid, fun, and most of all INVOLVING to drive, not necessarily stupidly fast. I don't need (in fact, I'd rather not have) massive levels of grip. I like driving in the wet 'cos it's slippery
Tried westfields, too civilised. Was expecting something more akin to a racing car...
Considered a classic, but it's a lot of money for an old car, don't have a garage, and fancy something I can just drive. (capable mechanic, but hate having to do it...)
- Mark.
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Sempers, how about a Porsche 944 or 968?
Edited to say E30 M3 too!
They don't make em like they used to!
[Edited by davyboy - 6/17/2003 7:39:29 PM]
Edited to say E30 M3 too!
They don't make em like they used to!
[Edited by davyboy - 6/17/2003 7:39:29 PM]
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