my "ride" for the week...

clivvy · 12-04-2011, 20:05

gulp.

Deleted account DD · 12-04-2011, 20:09

Excellent looking machine

come on......description

Lotus = one of my all time favourite brands.

clivvy · 12-04-2011, 20:16

ok, well, I only just picked it up tonight, but its a Lotus Exige S, and its a company car!

I havent gone speeding in it but its bloooomin fast and the breaks are the keenest ive ever used, just the slightest tap and your stopping very quick indeed!

Its harsh as hell to drive, VERY hard. im talking you can feel the dimples in the tarmac! Its mid engine (or is it rear? looks mid to me) and its tiny. Very hard to get in and out, the sill is massive, you have to sort of cock your leg over the sill and hoist yourself out!! Its got a heeeeeugh intercooler in the front where you see the vents, and HOOOMASSIVE turbo in the back (pics to follow). Its blessed with an Apline stereo, two shite speakers, some vents and some buttons. A very basic dash board with rev counter that reaches 10k, a couple of lights to indicate soem stuff, but thats it, its extremely basic!

theres a fire extinguisher in the passenger footwell too, which is nice to know....

Manages to attract half the streets kids when i got home, so im hoping to have gained some kudos, they werent sure which was bestest, my black car, or this one!

anyhoo, going to have a few goes this week, then at the weekend take it for a proper drive out into the country for a photoshoot, for memorabilia, because i doubt ill get chance to drive something like this again!

Timbo_1975 · 16-04-2011, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by clivvy

ok, well, I only just picked it up tonight, but its a Lotus Exige S, and its a company car!

I havent gone speeding in it but its bloooomin fast and the breaks are the keenest ive ever used, just the slightest tap and your stopping very quick indeed!

Its harsh as hell to drive, VERY hard. im talking you can feel the dimples in the tarmac! Its mid engine (or is it rear? looks mid to me) and its tiny. Very hard to get in and out, the sill is massive, you have to sort of cock your leg over the sill and hoist yourself out!! Its got a heeeeeugh intercooler in the front where you see the vents, and HOOOMASSIVE turbo in the back (pics to follow). Its blessed with an Apline stereo, two shite speakers, some vents and some buttons. A very basic dash board with rev counter that reaches 10k, a couple of lights to indicate soem stuff, but thats it, its extremely basic!

Yamaha / Toyota 1.8 4 banger, 11.5 compression, supercharger and *large* intercooler and between 220 and 270 hp at ~8000rpm depending on year.

They also do a natty E85 optimised one for the yanks too!

jims-terrano · 16-04-2011, 22:54

My kids are still talking about it Clivvy. Got my hopes up when you disappeared with the Mrs but you brought her back again

Good to see you mate.

Jim

briggie · 12-04-2011, 20:14

any free laptops to give away as " samples " ?

briggie · 12-04-2011, 20:16

nice car though clive , bet you got a few curtains twitching when you drove home lol

clivvy · 12-04-2011, 20:18

well, fairly quiet street, i doubt the neighbours will even notice tbh!

Deleted account DD · 12-04-2011, 20:23

enjoy it mate, top car

4x4_Gav · 13-04-2011, 11:12

Your not gonna do many lanes in that

I gotta admit, when it comes to sports cars I am more of a fan of the larger ones i.e. Vauxhall VXR 8 for example. Thats mainly cuz I have a beer gut and I am 6ft 2 rofl!!!!

96terrano · 13-04-2011, 11:39

I bet the maverick is faster?

clivvy · 13-04-2011, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4_Gav

Your not gonna do many lanes in that

I gotta admit, when it comes to sports cars I am more of a fan of the larger ones i.e. Vauxhall VXR 8 for example. Thats mainly cuz I have a beer gut and I am 6ft 2 rofl!!!!

i totally agree, i much prefer the beefier sports cars (except im the opposite of you, built like a rake) but this little car is oh so much fun!!!actually mate, no offence, but youd have no trouble in the drivers seat i think, its surprisingly spacious, its the getting in and out thats the problem, pics to follow!

jims-terrano · 16-04-2011, 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4_Gav

Your not gonna do many lanes in that

I gotta admit, when it comes to sports cars I am more of a fan of the larger ones i.e. Vauxhall VXR 8 for example. Thats mainly cuz I have a beer gut and I am 6ft 2 rofl!!!!

Trust me when I say you'll fit

I did

Looked a bit silly crawling out of it though

Jim

briggie · 16-04-2011, 13:36

has heidi had a drive yet ?

clivvy · 16-04-2011, 14:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

has heidi had a drive yet ?

no, noone else is allowed insurance wise, but shes been out with me in it and quite enjoyed it!

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clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	my "ride" for the week... gulp.

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12-04-2011, 20:09	#2
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Excellent looking machine come on......description Lotus = one of my all time favourite brands.

12-04-2011, 20:16	#3
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	ok, well, I only just picked it up tonight, but its a Lotus Exige S, and its a company car! I havent gone speeding in it but its bloooomin fast and the breaks are the keenest ive ever used, just the slightest tap and your stopping very quick indeed! Its harsh as hell to drive, VERY hard. im talking you can feel the dimples in the tarmac! Its mid engine (or is it rear? looks mid to me) and its tiny. Very hard to get in and out, the sill is massive, you have to sort of cock your leg over the sill and hoist yourself out!! Its got a heeeeeugh intercooler in the front where you see the vents, and HOOOMASSIVE turbo in the back (pics to follow). Its blessed with an Apline stereo, two shite speakers, some vents and some buttons. A very basic dash board with rev counter that reaches 10k, a couple of lights to indicate soem stuff, but thats it, its extremely basic! theres a fire extinguisher in the passenger footwell too, which is nice to know.... Manages to attract half the streets kids when i got home, so im hoping to have gained some kudos, they werent sure which was bestest, my black car, or this one! anyhoo, going to have a few goes this week, then at the weekend take it for a proper drive out into the country for a photoshoot, for memorabilia, because i doubt ill get chance to drive something like this again!

16-04-2011, 22:54	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	My kids are still talking about it Clivvy. Got my hopes up when you disappeared with the Mrs but you brought her back again Good to see you mate. Jim

12-04-2011, 20:14	#6
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	any free laptops to give away as " samples " ?

12-04-2011, 20:18	#8
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	well, fairly quiet street, i doubt the neighbours will even notice tbh!

12-04-2011, 20:23	#9
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	enjoy it mate, top car

13-04-2011, 11:12	#10
4x4_Gav Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nottinghamshire Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II 2.7 TDI Posts: 480	Your not gonna do many lanes in that I gotta admit, when it comes to sports cars I am more of a fan of the larger ones i.e. Vauxhall VXR 8 for example. Thats mainly cuz I have a beer gut and I am 6ft 2 rofl!!!!

13-04-2011, 11:39	#11
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	I bet the maverick is faster?

16-04-2011, 13:36	#14
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	has heidi had a drive yet ?