new car, first thoughts

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went from a '54 Exige to a '56 Exige S

still running it in so no taking it above 4500rpm (total agony) but first impressions… WOOF!

drive-by-wire throttle much sharper than before - very responsive on the way up the rev bands, nice oh-so-tiny lag on the way down (lots of pop-crackle from Stage 2 ). Supercharger is just begging to be given a full blast, not long to go (put 300 miles on her today, day 1, at 600 I can rev fully and after 1000 she’s ready for a full on spanking)

seats are more comfortable although i miss the squeegey ball

boot lid is a bugger to close, really needs a hard slam, will see if i can have that adjusted

is it just me or did the hot/cold/fan controls used to be illuminated?

VIN number now displayed on the top of the windscreen, quite annoying, will probably peel it off

Blaupunkt DAB stereo has been updated, same basic features but now snazzy colour changing display (literally cycles the colours of the rainbow)

Usual squeaks, rattles etc… will slowly iron them all out! Stage 2 sounds like it is a little close to the hole that was cut in the undertray at certain rev points… will have it checked @ 1000 mile service

I like the new lights on the front, much brighter. Condensation in both headlamps so will get that fixed @ 1000 miles. Is it just me or shouldnt the driving lamps operate independantly of the main beams? they would be perfect fog lights if they did… but as it is, the main beam needs to be on and of course in fog thats no use!

handling seems a lot tighter on this car. Given that the setup on paper is identical, I’m wondering if the previous one had screwed up alignment or something. This car has a much better stance into corners etc… like twice as good. Curious…

Also fuel economy seems a LOT better… although that might be more to do with not going above 4500rpm!!!

Anyway… off out again to do some more miles. Just want to give a shout to B&C - great job again - they even delivered it to me here in Wales where i’m staying for Xmas (lent me a canary yellow Elise 111r for 2 days - actually a damn fine car. No grip from the back end though. And yellow!!)

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Sounds awesome .

Just make sure you post up some pics when you get a chance .

David

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Those lights aren’t foglights and never were on any Elise/Exige, they’re driving lights. They always only came on with full beam.
Foglights have a short, low and wide spread of light whilst the driving lights have a long, higher and narrower spread (useless in Fog).

Glad you’re enjoying the car though

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[image]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p38/talkingcow3/CIMG4615.jpg[/image]

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Please tell me that’s not your bloody santa

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haha - it is! a present from me to my mam

one more thing - the revised speedo/rev counter unit… the indicator lamp isn’t as noticeable - keep leaving the bloody lamps flashing!!!

up to 390 miles… Swindon and back on Sunday will add ~100… nearly at the 600 miles mark where I can take her up to full revs (albeit briefly until 1000miles)!!!

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nearly at the 600 miles mark where I can take her up to full revs (albeit briefly until 1000miles)!!!

Don’t leave your suit at the dry cleaners too long then, it may once again be pressed into action (M’lud)

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just be careful when you give her the full beans! The roads are lethal at the moment, Ive had a couple of seriously dodgy moments over the last few weeks!

glad your enjoying her. ‘S’ is defo the way ahead!

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nice car and the best colour looks a bit like mine …

[image]http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/trance-raver/Image033-1.jpg[/image]

i wish santa would bring me a turbo!

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…and mine!
[image]SELOC | Lotus Enthusiasts Club

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and mine i also picked up on friday
[image]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c8/k2yss/DSC01599.jpg[/image]

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that looks fantastic!!! … think i better get my polish out for my old girl

oh…i love the lotus rear decals!

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broke 600 miles so took her to full power (briefly)… stage 2 sounds awesome!! I’m looking forward to 1000 mile mark!!

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broke 600 miles so took her to full power (briefly)… stage 2 sounds awesome!! I’m looking forward to 1000 mile mark!!

i have not been in a turbo exige yet…do you still get the “sonic boom sound” when you hit 2nd cam? or is it all engien noise?..if you know what i mean

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its supercharged, but no sonic boom - this is normally caused by the induction kit - fitment of which isn’t reccommended on a blown car. Even with a kit i doubt it would boom like the n/a model as the change occurs lower down (closer to 4k than 6k rpm)

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oh dear never mind … but you can swap it for my car if you are missing “the boom”? ?

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what I am missing is how loosened up my old car was (13k miles) - this ones stiffer than a 12yr old boy at the playboy mansion

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what I am missing is how loosened up my old car was (13k miles) - this ones stiffer than a 12yr old boy at the playboy mansion

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ive done 800 miles in mine so far… and the “sonic boom” is the reason i went for the n/a as opposed to the “s” the stage 2 IS awesome!!

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ive done 800 miles in mine so far… and the “sonic boom” is the reason i went for the n/a as opposed to the “s” the stage 2 IS awesome!!

i must admit the sonic boom sound is good! i don’t do track days so for what i use my car for it dose suffice, i am sure fellow peeps on here will know the difference on track having a blower fitted or not! still i wouldn’t say no to an exige s

anyway after seeing pictures of your shiny beast i booked my car in the body-shop for a buff and a polish here are the before and after pictures…

[image]http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/trance-raver/Picture107.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/trance-raver/Picture106.jpg[/image]

after

[image]http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/trance-raver/Picture111.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/trance-raver/Picture110.jpg[/image]