Ordering soon! and getting rid of these...

[Brainofjjj]

The research has been a lot of fun but the wait might kill me.

I'm getting rid of these 2 and combining them into an E90 M3!!!!

The lotus is gone, anyone want a perfect E28???

[saeedg48]

the lotus

[Brainofjjj]

Lotus is gone

Now just need a buyer for the E28!

[IFX]

lotus looks sick in white.

[ES_TRADER]

isnt that lotus a pretty fast car? is it faster than the M cuz so light and small? how the handling?

[g2]

lotus, meh. More pics of the e28. Very nice.

[GOLFFRR]

that e28 is nice. Def would like to see some more pics of that as well

[ersin]

Originally Posted by richpuer

isnt that lotus a pretty fast car? is it faster than the M cuz so light and small? how the handling?

It is but where are you going to put passengers? The Lotus is a good weekend/track car, not a daily driver. I'm assuming the OP wants a practical, yet comfy daily driver with the performance of a Lotus. Can't do much better for this than an M3.


Cheers.

[OC3]

A buddy of mine who drives a E92 M3 recently bought a 2010 Lotus Elise and it's a cute little car. Mid-engined (1.8L Toyota engine producing about 190 HP) car weighing in at around 1,985 lbs. The 2 seats are bunched together very closely (very much at the center point of the car). The steering is very quick, felt/drove like a go-kart.

[Brainofjjj]

My Elise was an amazing car, the best handling car I've ever owned by far. I made a ton of mods to make the car quicker and fixed all the weak points. It was a very harsh street car and any trip over 30 minutes was an adventure, kind of like riding a motorcycle with all the noise and vibration. Solid motor mounts will do that!
I couldn't even buckle my seatbelt at the same time as the passenger, that's how close the seats are.

More photos of the E28 below!!
For sale thread here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3AMESELX%3AIT

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[1sikbmr]

What a beautiful e28... Glws

[sensi09]

The e28 is pretty clean. I'd hold on to it if you can manage it.

[jbtco]

I sold my Elise SC just before Christmas and got my E92 comp pack DCT a few weeks ago. M3 is a lot more powerful but the Elise has sensational handling (but watch for lift off oversteer) with pin sharp steering (but no power assistance so very heavy at low speeds) beautiful throttle and brake balance (unlike M3 heeling and toeing is a delight).

Lotus very economical (at least compared to M3) but few creature comforts and a pain (literally for my aging bones) to climb in and out off.

Elise has great gearchange puts BMW manuals to shame.

Lotus really only an every day car for the very determined.

I had forgotten how fast the M3 was - and how much petrol it uses but no regrets getting a bit long in the tooth for the Lotus.

[OC3]

Originally Posted by jbtco

(but watch for lift off oversteer)

Heh, same on M3's, or almost any car if you lift off in mid-turn.

Originally Posted by jbtco

(but no power assistance so very heavy at low speeds)

Indeed

Originally Posted by jbtco

(unlike M3 heeling and toeing is a delight).

Don't know about that. Elise that I drove, belonging to a friend, had its accelerator pedal way (unusually) deep/low compared to the brake pedal, forcing the driver to really push down deeply on the heel/ankle to blip the throttle (a platform shoe might've worked, really). The car was a 2010 model w/ 8 miles on it, so I don't think it was modded/adjusted that way by anybody.

Originally Posted by jbtco

Lotus very economical (at least compared to M3) but few creature comforts and a pain (literally for my aging bones) to climb in and out off.

Yeah, you almost have to do gymnastics to get in & out.

Originally Posted by jbtco

Elise has great gearchange puts BMW manuals to shame.

Yeah, and it didn't exhibit that annoying grinding/stubborn 2nd gear problem of M3's.

[Brainofjjj]

The E28 just sold! I'm not particular excited about selling either car but with the M3 on the way, a race car i'm building and an engagement on the horizon i just can't afford them all.

As to the lotus comments above....i had to replace a lot of parts to make the car track worthy. See below...i'm a mod junkie though

Mods & Upgrades:
MonkeyWrench Racing built engine with uprated valve/springs, Circuitworx oil pump, Moroso Oil pan
ACT HDSS Clutch
BOE Clam hinge
BWR BOE Silent Touch exhaust
Innovative Polyurethane Motor mounts
Odyssey PC625 battery relocated to firewall
Custom made battery switch on firewall
Carbon fiber center console and AC Surround
LETSLA V2 Shifter linkage
Sector 111 DBW pedals
Forced Fed Half carbon splitter
Stainless Steel brake lines
PAGID RS14 track brake pads
Ekological HID Headlights
Sector 111 Harness bar
Schroth 6 point pull up Harnesses
Craft Square Carbon fiber mirrors
Sector 111 Micromirror - silver
Difflow 5 element Diffusor
Quarter turn fasteners for undertray
Front folding tow hook
Red Safecraft fire extinguisher and bracket
Sport pack wheels with Toyo R888 tires (new rears and additional set of front tires, unmounted)
Team Dynamics wheels with Toyo R1R's
Lexan Rear window protector

[jonasaurus]

Well done for moving the previous 2 cars... whats the spec of the E90 M3 on the way? mods planned?

[Brainofjjj]

Originally Posted by jonasaurus

Well done for moving the previous 2 cars... whats the spec of the E90 M3 on the way? mods planned?

I ordered what i think is the first Monte Carlo E90 anywhere, hope it stays that way.
Specs:
Anthracite & Black Cloth/Leather
Carbon Leather Trim
DCT
Competition Package
Fold-Down Rear Seats
Satellite Radio
iPod/USB

So far i've ordered the following:
painted reflectors
cool carbon pads
Stoptech SS lines
ATE super gold fluid
pedals from EAS
Black chrome grills and side markers

Exhaust --most likely an Eisenmann Race Black series or a Gintani, still watching videos on youtube. I could do that for days.

Wheels -- I like the ZCP wheels but i want some 18s for track work. Still deciding on what kind but i'm leaning towards the upcoming ADVAN TC-III or some WORK Sr1's in bronze or satin black....

We'll see how my cheap brake package works at Road Atlanta, CMP and Barber this year before I move to a BBK.

A supercharger will most likely come too but that's down the road a bit.

[Radiation Joe]

Good choice. I sent these two down the road to get my first e90. As you will find out, the e90 is much more capable than the two cars it replaces, but won't have nearly the character of either.

[Brainofjjj]

[QUOTE=Radiation Joe;8934373]Good choice. I sent these two down the road to get my first e90. As you will find out, the e90 is much more capable than the two cars it replaces, but won't have nearly the character of either.


I couldn't agree more. The lotus got more stares and than any car I've ever owned. The E28 just oozes character....
But in the end I'll wind up with a superb all around performer and will make my soon to be fiancee happy at the same time. Plus i have a few other cars I'm working on along with a huge collection I'll inherit one day. I need to start building a warehouse now!

[Mark's M]

Originally Posted by Brainofjjj

I ordered what i think is the first Monte Carlo E90 anywhere, hope it stays that way.

Ohhhhhhh....would you settle for "2nd" in North America (excepting the 2010 Edition models??). LOL, you'll be one of the first in the U.S. - I think there's going to be 2 of you - to have it. Great choice...but I'm partial, black rims and all!!

[GOLFFRR]

^^he ordered a e90 not a e92. so i believe he will be the first e90 MCB in US that i know of.

[Brainofjjj]

Gotta have my 4 doors baby

Just placed an order with IND today for exhaust and some black exterior parts.