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01-08-2011, 10:37 AM | #1 |
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Ordering soon! and getting rid of these...
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isnt that lotus a pretty fast car? is it faster than the M cuz so light and small? how the handling?
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02-16-2011, 12:09 PM | #7 |
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that e28 is nice. Def would like to see some more pics of that as well
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02-16-2011, 12:51 PM | #9 |
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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.
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02-16-2011, 01:45 PM | #10 |
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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 [IMG] [IMG] |
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02-16-2011, 02:46 PM | #13 |
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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. |
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Heh, same on M3's, or almost any car if you lift off in mid-turn.
Indeed 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. Quote:
Yeah, and it didn't exhibit that annoying grinding/stubborn 2nd gear problem of M3's.
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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 |
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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.
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02-17-2011, 09:09 AM | #19 |
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[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! |
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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!!
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02-18-2011, 06:18 PM | #21 |
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^^he ordered a e90 not a e92. so i believe he will be the first e90 MCB in US that i know of.
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