My new fun car - Audi powered Lotus Elise

[spikey57]

Probably wouldn't waste time with driving it beforehand. Just get to work on it. It just needs more 'aero' and you'll be golden.

Don't be put off by peoples concerns, they don't know what they are talking about. You will be too busy going mach 2, they'll be too busy eating your exhaust flames.

 

[Gaijin]

Good grief!

How does it compare to the Honda engined one?

 

[Gibbo]

That looks hilarious, and such a good idea it has three levels of horsepower. Can you switch between the different boost levels on the fly?

I am betting the 0-60 will be quicker in the lesser power modes as you won't have to throttle manage so much and granny shift 1-2. 60mph plus though must be completely insane in the 380+ mode.

 

[Mr_Sukebe]

Ace, simply brilliant looking car.

Just one comment, why use Audi in the title? Surely "VAG" would be more appropriate, or should we say Seat?

 

[Lashout_UK]

Lordy!

 

[Jamesyboyjim]

Dear -Neil-

Please don't die in that rocket.

Kind regards,
Everyone here in Motors

 

[KiNgPiN83]

Needs more wing. and carbon fibre. and pointy bits. and wood.

Luckily there is a guy round here who can help you with that.

 

[Diagro]

OP Your in Nuneaton? Pop down to Dynodaze and get it on the Dyno. Let me know if you do and i will pop down

 

[Diddums]

Ace, simply brilliant looking car.

Just one comment, why use Audi in the title? Surely "VAG" would be more appropriate, or should we say Seat?

It's Lambo man. VAG is Lambo.

Or Bugatti even. Yeah. Bugatti.

 

[Kuros]

Man, what I'd give to take that out on the track... Can see it being silly fun.

 

[Gibbo]

Man, what I'd give to take that out on the track... Can see it being silly fun.

Not only that I bet it is a solid / reliable motor too.

Neil if you don't mind me asking, how much? If you'd rather not say just message me on FB.

 

[panthro]

Neil, didn't you used to have a Honda powered Elise?

 

[Jono]

It needs more carbon wings attached to it.

 

[Demon]

That is full of awesomeness!

I'd actually prefer some form of traction/stability control to help exploit that power on the road, I presume there is none?

 

[Vince]

<-- That is all!

 

[Bunka]

Demanding acceleration videos of this to be posted immediately.

 

[mrk]

Is that a rear view mirror for ants?

 

[Nasher]

I used to work with a guy who had a Honda powered S1 Exige. That was an amazing car. Worth a few £££ now too!

Always wanted an Elise, but not sure I could justify it as a daily driver

 

[SDK^]

Is that a rear view mirror for ants?

Small for lower weight

 

[-Neil-]

Not only that I bet it is a solid / reliable motor too.

Neil if you don't mind me asking, how much? If you'd rather not say just message me on FB.

They are strong engines, a few little things to keep an eye on.
I paid £29.5K, it's at least a £20K conversion and donor car is £18-19K for a tidy one

Neil, didn't you used to have a Honda powered Elise?

Yep, sure did.

That is full of awesomeness!

I'd actually prefer some form of traction/stability control to help exploit that power on the road, I presume there is none?

None, the chassis is more than capable of handling the power and can deploy it quite easily in each gear.

Demanding acceleration videos of this to be posted immediately.

I'll try and take one later in the week providing it's dry, will use the racelogic vbox too.

Is that a rear view mirror for ants?

Yeah it's like looking through a periscope